Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered

 Switch
Metascore
74

Mixed or average reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
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  1. Pocket Tactics
    Nov 30, 2020
    70
    High speed chases and spectacular police take-downs provide plenty of thrills, but a lacklustre remaster, and a couple of annoying quirks let the arcade racer down.
  2. NintendoWorldReport
    Nov 24, 2020
    70
    Need for Speed Hot Pursuit Remastered brings the classic 2010 arcade racer to the Nintendo Switch. It harkens back to the heyday of the series when they were at their peak. While it’s fun, it doesn’t bring much new to this port so It ends up feeling dated and the progression grindy. While nothing can match the chaos of a good cop chase, the rest of the package could use some updates. That being said, those looking for a new arcade racer will surely find a good time here.
  3. Nintendo Life
    Nov 19, 2020
    70
    Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered teleports players back to more innocent times a decade ago, when simply taking on a series of races was considered enough to keep players entertained. Many would argue its simplicity is a strength, however, and the reality is that despite the lack of depth it's still a hugely entertaining time whether you're playing as a racer or a cop. If you struggle to stay afloat with all the faffing around in modern games, this old-school dose of straightforward racing goodness is your life jacket.
  5. Cubed3
    Feb 22, 2021
    60
    Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered is a mixed bag. On one hand, its simplicity in its pick up and play race-to-race gameplay style can suit those who enjoy "back to basics" game modes. Anyone seeking an experience that can be fun to play with limited options will find Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered a joy to play, especially given its relatively budget price. Petrol heads and those looking for a bit of nostalgia will be satisfied with the car selection and arcade gameplay. However, Hot Pursuit Remastered's game modes both inside and outside of career mode are fairly scant, and fall short of standards set by other racing games in the modern landscape - even those upheld historically within the Need for Speed franchise itself.

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User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 63 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 46 out of 63
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 63
  3. Negative: 12 out of 63
  1. captain9fingers
    Apr 25, 2021
    0
    This game starts out fun and runs really well but once you get into to higher levels the aggressive AI blatantly cheats, whether playing asThis game starts out fun and runs really well but once you get into to higher levels the aggressive AI blatantly cheats, whether playing as racer or cop the game finds new ways of stopping you from progressing.… Full Review »
  2. Alf2001
    Dec 8, 2020
    10
    The first time I have tried it and it is incredibly good, there will be posh people who judge the FPS or the pulse delay or etc but you knowThe first time I have tried it and it is incredibly good, there will be posh people who judge the FPS or the pulse delay or etc but you know what I say?STOP COMPLAINING, BUY IT AND ENJOY THIS GAME… Full Review »
  3. LordDoran
    Nov 16, 2020
    1
    More EA regurgitated trash. Don't bother with this, runs terrible and is a poor "remaster".
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