Need for Speed Heat

 Xbox One
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6.5

Mixed or average reviews- based on 201 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 115 out of 201
  2. Mixed: 32 out of 201
  3. Negative: 54 out of 201
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  1. misterz1
    May 25, 2023
    9
    The game what brought back the gameplay from the arcade tuner racers from the 2000s. It simply just is a very good game, but it is also lacking in terms of graphics, atmosphere and soundtrack.
  2. Nalosi7769
    Jan 23, 2023
    10
    After playing unbound, safe to say that my gaming experience is better with heat. I feel like unbound is a cheap copy of heat.
  3. sidemarmartins
    Sep 17, 2021
    9
    Fora o som q cai se o uploud nao ficar em 30mega e jogo me fez perder os carros comprados depois do começo do jogo e os carros q comprei depois q fechei a historia essa policia nota 11 ou 111 e perfeita so pederia guentar mais pessoas nos grupos e o cosplay com pc so da hack mais da pra treinar
  4. RapidSpeed
    Mar 24, 2021
    8
    My favorite NFS game. Mechanics and the whole vibe of the game are amazing. The only problem that I have with it is that the replayability is crap. Once you reach level 50 and obtain the best car with the best upgrades it just becomes boring (which took me a week). It is very fun when you begin playing it. Can't forget about the incredible customization.
  5. Skptc
    Nov 22, 2020
    8
    Ребята, это не плохой нфс, по сравнению с раздражающим платиназад, это прям старый добрый нфс! Будьте снисходительны, дайте шанс, погрузитесь!
  6. XxXsusboiXxX
    Sep 6, 2020
    8
    Overall this game is pretty good, while it does not have the best story or characters of the franchise, where it really shines is it's gameplay with good graphics, a wide variety of cars and notoriously difficult cops, however, I wish the cops were a little harder on heat 4 and 5 because they become easy to escape once you have 400+ cars which takes some of the risk it all feel away,Overall this game is pretty good, while it does not have the best story or characters of the franchise, where it really shines is it's gameplay with good graphics, a wide variety of cars and notoriously difficult cops, however, I wish the cops were a little harder on heat 4 and 5 because they become easy to escape once you have 400+ cars which takes some of the risk it all feel away, however in the early stages of the game the cops are insanely hard. Overall it's not the new most wanted but it is a good game and a step in the right direction for the series.… Expand
  7. mnashanika
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Лучший nfs за многие годы, шикарная атмосфера, хорошая графика, одна из лучших аркадных гонок на данный момент
  8. Aldos91
    Jul 5, 2020
    10
    Me encantó el juego un vuelta a la saga memorable! Las persecuciones son intensas y las modificaciones te plantean una estrategia de como se va a comportar el vehículo cuando se maneja! Es lo mejor desde NFS MW a mi parecer aunque el payback no estuvo mal excepto por la forma de modificar el vehículo que era como para niños de primaria.
  9. brunorochi
    Feb 6, 2020
    9
    Está melhor do que a versão de PS4 mas ainda sim poderiam melhorar as mecânicas da polícia.
  10. RamaRooney85
    Jan 12, 2020
    8
    Действительно хорошая NFS за последнее время. Ghost Games смогли поправить то, что нужно, и практически ничего не сломали. Да, ей тяжело бороться с той же Forza Horizon 4, да и сюжет для галочки, но с тюнингом и ездой всё просто хорошо. Однозначно могу рекомендовать фанатам серииДействительно хорошая NFS за последнее время. Ghost Games смогли поправить то, что нужно, и практически ничего не сломали. Да, ей тяжело бороться с той же Forza Horizon 4, да и сюжет для галочки, но с тюнингом и ездой всё просто хорошо. Однозначно могу рекомендовать фанатам серии
  11. danysoyhola
    Dec 27, 2019
    8
    Es el mejor nfs de estos ultimos años. El juego tiene bases solidas en cuanto a su jugabilidad, es divertido modificar y tunear todos los coches, la mecanica dia/noche es realmente divertida y por increible que parezca, la historia no da verguenza, la historia es buena lo cual me sorprendio bastante.

    ¡Los coches suenan increible! El único inconveniente es que se siente incompleto, esto    Es el mejor nfs de estos ultimos años. El juego tiene bases solidas en cuanto a su jugabilidad, es divertido modificar y tunear todos los coches, la mecanica dia/noche es realmente divertida y por increible que parezca, la historia no da verguenza, la historia es buena lo cual me sorprendio bastante.

    ¡Los coches suenan increible!

    El único inconveniente es que se siente incompleto, esto debido a la corta duracion de su historia y al mapeado que se siente recortado, como si hubieran estado preparando más mapa del que hay disponible.

    Probablemente Ghost games estaba preparando un juegazo y electronic arts apresuro el estreno, interrumpiendo su desarrollo. Una lastima porque de haber sido terminado, este hubiera sido equiparable al nfs carbon, most wanted, pro stret, etc.

    Aún asi, puedo decir que es un juego que vale la pena.    … Expand
  12. TechnicalN9ne
    Dec 24, 2019
    8
    This game is actually severely underrated. It manages successfully to re-imagine what a Need For Speed game should be, certainly from playing the story mode. However, online isn't out yet, so be cautious because if it's anything like the previous title, run for your life!
  13. Hiag0
    Dec 9, 2019
    8
    Os policiais nesse jogo parece que estam de hack,mas o jogo e bom,graficos bonitos e o melhor não tem compras com dinheiro real nesse jogo
  14. Xbox_Alive
    Nov 24, 2019
    8
    Need for Speed Heat: As a racing fan, I have enjoyed this game a lot! The mechanics behind the game bring me back to the NFS underground 2 days with a slight aftertaste of NFS: Takedown in the mix. I enjoy the fact that the developers put time into some small details, while there is no collision damage in this game, some of the small details that grabbed my eye were sun reflections andNeed for Speed Heat: As a racing fan, I have enjoyed this game a lot! The mechanics behind the game bring me back to the NFS underground 2 days with a slight aftertaste of NFS: Takedown in the mix. I enjoy the fact that the developers put time into some small details, while there is no collision damage in this game, some of the small details that grabbed my eye were sun reflections and audio differential of certain sounds. This make me feel as if i am realistically driving into the sun and I can hear my car's rumble when i either floor it or am just cruising. The thing that has impressed me most about this game is the hundreds, if not thousands, of customization options! WOW! They did a excellent job on this! From changing rim type, size, color to being about to smoke out taillights I was very impressed. The inedible amount of options had me stunned. There are not to many games that let you change every part of the vehicle, this is awesome because it lets the user have the ability to make their car unique to themselves! No two cars will look the same. Not to mention the amount cars in this game! Holy cow! Most every car you would want to drive either big or small is in this game! Which makes the auto-head me really like it. That I can drive a Z06 corvette to a Ford Raptor truck. You could spend hours just test driving cars. This is a huge win for this game. There are a few small things I would change. First being the music. At first listen you think the music in the game is good and up to date however, you realize its sounds like there are only 4-5 different songs and they all sound the same. EDM beat with lyrics, or just all up-pace beat. Not to mention I get tired of hearing Cardi B go "Okrrruutt" over and over in my ears. I tend to turn music drastically down or off all together as it gets very very old and repetitive. Second, I would like to see more of a lobby select section of online PVP racers. While i do like the open world concept, I would like to have the option of setting up a lobby where I could race 1 on 1 or with a group of racers on a specific course. Still a top not racer for anyone who owns an Xbox One console.… Expand
  15. ibrunosilva
    Nov 23, 2019
    9
    Boa jogabilidade, ótimos gráficos.
    Não tenho nada do que falar, agora sempre se tem o que melhorar.
  16. Aleq
    Nov 21, 2019
    9
    One of the best titles in the series, definnetly better than 2015 or payback which weren't necessarily bad games but heat exceeds them by a ton:

    -The handling has been improved, you can tune your car the way you want it to drive (however grip handling is MUCH faster in races) -The story is engaging and fun in my opinion -The graphics are probably the best in the series or at least as    One of the best titles in the series, definnetly better than 2015 or payback which weren't necessarily bad games but heat exceeds them by a ton:

    -The handling has been improved, you can tune your car the way you want it to drive (however grip handling is MUCH faster in races)
    -The story is engaging and fun in my opinion -The graphics are probably the best in the series or at least as spectacular as 2015
    -The atmosphere is well put together and the music adds up to it even though I muted it because I don't like those genres
    -The cops are one of the best in the series, you can feel some most wanted vibes    … Expand
  17. Fadefars44
    Nov 20, 2019
    10
    The best nfs game for this generation. Nfs 2015, nfs payback, are the worst nfs games in this generation even though I feel like nfs heat kinda looks like nfs 2015. They did a great job with this game
  18. Kalef
    Nov 18, 2019
    9
    This nfs is want to you expect when you need adrenaline in a racing game, is better than others nfs before this, recomended
  19. FortniteKid69
    Nov 16, 2019
    8
    I absolutely love this game! -1 for bad drift design and -1 for not much songs.
  20. AndresGV
    Nov 15, 2019
    9
    En aspectos generales el juego toma lo único que estaba mal en Payback (SpeedCards) y las remueve para dar un estilo de reglaje más justo e intuitivo. En aspectos de modificación visual es el juego de la franquicia que mejor cumple en ese aspecto, además de poseer un estilo de conducción un poco más refinado en comparación a su predecesor. Los únicos aspectos negativos pueden ser la faltaEn aspectos generales el juego toma lo único que estaba mal en Payback (SpeedCards) y las remueve para dar un estilo de reglaje más justo e intuitivo. En aspectos de modificación visual es el juego de la franquicia que mejor cumple en ese aspecto, además de poseer un estilo de conducción un poco más refinado en comparación a su predecesor. Los únicos aspectos negativos pueden ser la falta de vida en la ciudad durante el día y la poca importancia que dieron durante la campaña a las carreras de drifting.… Expand
  21. noobcrusher
    Nov 15, 2019
    9
    As someone who has fond memories of the Underground series and ProStreet, I can safely say that NFS Heat is the best game in the NFS franchise in years. With a roster of cars that is larger than Payback, improved graphics, challenging cop chases, and an astounding sense of speed, this one is not to miss. Arcade racing game enthusiasts will be pleased.

    PROS: + Expanded car roster,    As someone who has fond memories of the Underground series and ProStreet, I can safely say that NFS Heat is the best game in the NFS franchise in years. With a roster of cars that is larger than Payback, improved graphics, challenging cop chases, and an astounding sense of speed, this one is not to miss. Arcade racing game enthusiasts will be pleased.

    PROS:
    + Expanded car roster, including legacy cars (350Z, M3 GTR, 240SX, etc.)
    + Graphical improvements
    + Challenging cop chases
    + Loads of customization options
    + No microtransactions in sight (for now)
    + Risk vs. Reward at night

    CONS:
    - Lack of pedestrians, making the game feel lifeless at times.
    - Some minor-level bugs/glitches at the time of this review.    … Expand
  22. thorins
    Nov 15, 2019
    10
    Un muy buen juego de auto, pero aun le queda mucho por mejorar para llegar a la calidad de sus predecesores
  23. Cloudthor
    Nov 15, 2019
    10
    Tienen que pulir algunos detalles, pero la calidad gráfica y velocidad esta en el juego. Espero que agreguen mayor cantidad de contenido y que sea gratuito.
  24. Skillzaa135
    Nov 14, 2019
    10
    The game is really good. It is an extremely fun racing game with lots of potential. This bad reviews are just haters hating on a good game basically. The game has both day/night mode, good car handling, great graphics and the physics of driving has always been arcad-ish which I have no problem with. The story mode is interesting and the customization is amazing. Players wanted day/night-The game is really good. It is an extremely fun racing game with lots of potential. This bad reviews are just haters hating on a good game basically. The game has both day/night mode, good car handling, great graphics and the physics of driving has always been arcad-ish which I have no problem with. The story mode is interesting and the customization is amazing. Players wanted day/night- they got that, they wanted amazing competitive cops->now some players complaining about the cops being actually good, talk about the irony.. If you actually look at the reviews and decides to play this game, then you're missing out on something that is really amazing. This nfs throughout the years is the closest title that got close to mw(2005) and u2, and pro street in my opinion. I had amazing times with my friends in this game like setting up a party and had a car meet, had few runs in the highway.. This bad reviews are seriously from haters and it's because some people just can't accept the fact that (EA) actually published a good game after all these recent backlashes the company facing without realizing that GHOST GAMES's effort in this game.. Look at LP-RIPPER24 (a youtuber's view) on the nfs heat's bad review.. Just ignore this reviews and try it out, I'm telling you, this is an entertaining racing game that gives you the feel of underground 2, pro street, carbon, most wanted all combined..… Expand
  25. G34r5K1ll
    Nov 12, 2019
    10
    Jogabilidade um pouco fácil, mais a dificuldade da polícia compensa, história mais ou menos mais as customização dos carros e do personagens são de mais gráficos lindos, faz você querer jogar sem parar uma corrida seguida da outra
  26. ItzViutz
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    Without any doubt this game is amazing and it deserves the title of the need for speed's 25th anniversary game, I expect even more games like that in the future of the franchise
  27. Whiteoutz5692
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    The game is amazing, fluid mechanics, beautiful graphics (especially at night), the game is very addictive and perhaps one of the best in the franchise, the story is also very good.
  28. Raheem_Sharifi
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    Best arcade racer is back at its best form. Great customization, thrilling races and intense sound quality. Story is decent however Avatars need some work. Its a strong 9/10 for me however I’m giving it a 10 for the dumb folks that have brought the ratings down.
  29. Soularry
    Nov 10, 2019
    9
    It's a big surprise but EA made a good Need for Speed game, well to be honest it's good because they copied a lot from Forza Horizon but still good job ea. Don't mess it up with stupid microtransactions. In game are 2 things I didn't like. 1 police chase it's so stupid and boring and the lack of race music. I recomend trying the game to everyone.
  30. Tubiagola
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    Ok! Absolutely amazing! Best NFS to date. You need to play it for a while and with friends.
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 29 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 29
  3. Negative: 1 out of 29
  1. ZTGD
    Dec 11, 2019
    80
    Ultimately, Need for Speed: Heat is a decent racer. In fact, I would say it is a great playing one. It’s just missing something new. Since Most Wanted on the 360, the formula hasn’t changed much. Payback tried to, but never really came into its own. Heat has everything that is needed to make a fun racing game, and it does so very well. Maybe I’m just looking for something and don’t really know what it is. I enjoyed my time with Heat and I’m sure other arcade racing fans will too. It’s a solid game that plays and looks great, even with the little grind that may come along with it.
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  2. Easy Allies
    Dec 11, 2019
    65
    This latest Need for Speed doesn’t have any luck-based schemes disrupting the progression this time around, but there’s nothing moving the series forward either. The core parts that have been strong in the past aren’t quite as potent here, and the supporting elements feel directionless and half-baked. Need for Speed Heat is like a beat up old ride that’s still good to burn some rubber and get you around town, but don’t expect to turn any heads along the way.
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  3. GAMINGbible
    Dec 5, 2019
    70
    Need For Speed Heat is more fun than I was expecting. It's hugely enjoyable, and almost relaxing, to fly down the roads of Palm City. If you like NFS games, you'll have a good time with Heat. Personally, grinding away to fully unlock everything in the game doesn't wholly appeal, but I'm sure to be jumping back into this one, for an hour of so of escapism, driving recklessly to raucous music.
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