Need for Speed: Most Wanted 5-1-0

 PSP
Metascore
72

Mixed or average reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
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  1. PGNx Media
    92
    With solid and exciting gameplay, great graphics and sound, and a fully functional online mode, PSP gamers can’t expect much more.
  2. GameSpy
    90
    I can't help but admire the beauty and power crammed into this game. Aside from a few minor online quibbles, you'd be hard pressed to find a better, enjoyable racing game to dig into this holiday season.
  3. Gaming Target
    86
    Sure the police AI can be highly questionable, the visuals are pretty blah as is the sound, but on the track, 5-1-0 is a good time on the go, and is a marked improvement from "Rivals."
  5. PSM Magazine
    85
    Everything in this iteration has been improved, and the addition of five-oh in your rear-view adds a degree of drama. [Holiday 2005, p.98]
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  6. Computer and Video Games
    80
    A great all-round package with a definite edge over the PS2 version. And how often do we get to say that? [PSW]
  7. Play Magazine
    80
    One of the improvements over Rivals is tighter feel in control, and the visual style takes a turn for the better. [Dec 2005, p.74]
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  8. IGN
    75
    A solid, nicely paced portable racing game with one frustrating design element that is a major part of its overall design, unfortunately. The cops are there to punish you for performing well, which is precisely opposite of what games have taught us throughout history.
  9. PALGN
    75
    Most Wanted isn’t as much of an upgrade upon "Need for Speed Underground Rivals" as we had hoped it would be. One of the biggest upgrades to the game is the police races, and they just become annoying.
  10. Worth Playing
    75
    The races are graphically astounding and the online play is a great addition, but given the lack of gameplay modes, repetition is bound to set in.

Awards & Rankings

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#35 Best PSP Game of 2005
10
#10 Most Discussed PSP Game of 2005
6
#6 Most Shared PSP Game of 2005

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User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 80 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 48 out of 80
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 80
  3. Negative: 14 out of 80
  1. AlphaBomb
    May 19, 2014
    7
    The game is ok. The track design is boring and the tracks are mostly long mountain roads with long bends. There isn't a lot of cars either.The game is ok. The track design is boring and the tracks are mostly long mountain roads with long bends. There isn't a lot of cars either. There are some glitches with the vyals but the cops actually go after the other drivers and arrest them!… Full Review »
  2. XDavidX
    Nov 23, 2015
    10
    The game is just amazing. I love play this game. For me this game is amazing ! Nothing more to comment because this game is amazing ! I rateThe game is just amazing. I love play this game. For me this game is amazing ! Nothing more to comment because this game is amazing ! I rate this 10/10… Full Review »
  3. DiyarAdo
    May 25, 2023
    3
    This game is a joke. The car physique is a joke. The police chases are a joke. The tracks are a joke. The races are boring as hell and theThis game is a joke. The car physique is a joke. The police chases are a joke. The tracks are a joke. The races are boring as hell and the game is much worse than Underground Rivals.… Full Review »
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