Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered

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  3. Negative: 18 out of 67
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  1. BowenTheOne
    Nov 30, 2020
    0
    This game was cool in 2010, but re-released it 10 years later and 2 years after shutting down the servers and selling it for $ 30 for 0 improvements, neither textures, or fps. It would have been great to change the frosbite graphic motor then, but why would we do that when we want to kill the rest of the respect players have for us.
    The worst scam of 2020. Shame on EA (once again)
  2. ipk
    Jan 23, 2021
    2
    There is no local multiplayer mode (split screen). This turned out to be unexpected for me. Money wasted.
  3. Xbox_Alive
    Nov 28, 2020
    8
    Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered is.a refresh of the 2010 racing video game developed by Criterion Games and published by Electronic Arts. Feel the thrill of the chase and the rush of escape in Need for Speed Hot Pursuit Remastered on Xbox One & Xbox Series S | X. Unleash a savage sense of speed both as an outlaw and a cop in the world's hottest high-performance cars. Outsmart theNeed for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered is.a refresh of the 2010 racing video game developed by Criterion Games and published by Electronic Arts. Feel the thrill of the chase and the rush of escape in Need for Speed Hot Pursuit Remastered on Xbox One & Xbox Series S | X. Unleash a savage sense of speed both as an outlaw and a cop in the world's hottest high-performance cars. Outsmart the heat or take down lawbreakers with the tactical weaponry at your disposal in a heart-pumping, socially competitive racing experience. Updated with enhanced visuals, cross-platform multiplayer to include the asynchronous competition powered by Autolo. As a nice package all additional main DLC is also present, This is the ultimate edition of Criterion Games’ critically acclaimed Need for Speed debut. It’s time to reignite the pursuit. Need for Speed Hot Pursuit was a truly great Need for Speed game. Released in 2010, its iconic position in the franchise is due in part to the fact that it was developed by Criterion Games, the team behind the fabulous Burnout series. While it carries the Need of Speed name, Hot Pursuit melded the two franchises together, creating a fast and brash arcade racer that stood head and shoulders above the other racers of the time. Remastering games is quite popular trend these days due to the lack of time involved to a new IP or sequel to release between the newest games. it's been always a thing but now it's quite popular and it's something I really personally enjoy seeing as long as they are done right. Because I just don't understand developers that releases another game that actually and almost looks and feels like the last game of the series . Just bring DLC's or Remaster it's easy enough to do and a solid job has been accomplished here.! Hot Pursuit is back with higher performance stats and better visuals some extra music tracks as well. .It feels quite nice to have this game remastered and in the end of 2020 made me feel like I'm back in 2010 reliving the original experience all over again. With Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered we get classic arcade racing refreshed in our Xbox libraries and they actually didn't change the original graphics they just made them better with what feels about the same with better controllers, hardware and televisions to display it on. Looks great on Xbox One and Xbox One Series X so you can't go wrong on this one if you were a fan of the original for sure.… Expand
  4. Broyax
    Jul 22, 2021
    2
    Ils sont vraiment bizarres chez EA : ils ont remastérisé l’un des plus mauvais NFS, celui de 2010 démoulé à l’origine par Criterion… On a donc la même chose, enfin je veux dire la même merde mais en nettement plus beau et avec un mode ‘performance’ à 60 im/s bien plus confortable que les à peine 30 de jadis (en version PS360).

    Tout ce merdier va très vite en tout cas, de vraies ‘Formule    Ils sont vraiment bizarres chez EA : ils ont remastérisé l’un des plus mauvais NFS, celui de 2010 démoulé à l’origine par Criterion… On a donc la même chose, enfin je veux dire la même merde mais en nettement plus beau et avec un mode ‘performance’ à 60 im/s bien plus confortable que les à peine 30 de jadis (en version PS360).

    Tout ce merdier va très vite en tout cas, de vraies ‘Formule 1’ (!) que l’on soit un aigle de la route ou un flic aux trousses ; mais la maniabilité reste globalement exécrable, imprécise et lourde. On s’amuse quand même un certain temps surtout en tant que flic à tenter de dégommer les fuyards via des barrages, herses, IEM (ou on peut appeler un hélicoptère qui lâche une herse…!) ou bien à simplement leur rentrer dedans bien salement, bien entendu.

    Toutefois, la répétition est de mise et rapidement répétitive : c’est toujours pareil, on fonce sur des routes qui se ressemblent toutes, toujours selon le même schéma et par ailleurs, on est obligé de se taper égulièrement des contre-la-montre ennuyeux comme c’est pas permis alors que seules les « poursuites infernales » ont de l’intérêt !

    En outre, la difficulté devient problématique et franchement, ça devient… encore plus lourdingue, cela cumulé aux défauts précédemment cités qui n’en deviennent eux aussi que plus évidents encore ! Bref, une daube remastérisée… inutile.    … Expand
  5. churros
    Jul 2, 2021
    7
    Pros:
    + playing as a cop
    + graphics aged well
    + short races
    + not open-world
    + balanced difficulty

    Cons:
    - barely a remaster
    - boring ost
    - no car customization
    - too many time trials
    - boring scenarios
  6. Ottman006
    Dec 7, 2020
    4
    EA looking for a quick money grab. The game is okay, however it seems to be missing some console exclusives every racing game needs. 1st split screen play. 2nd Offline lan play or system link. I like the racing multiplayer games in our house but I'm not going to pay 3 xbox live subscription just to be able to play online lan.
  7. TomasLacerda
    Nov 17, 2020
    1
    No steering wheel support. Max of 60 fps. Expensive.
    Joke of a remaster. Really expensive for what it is. NFS Hot Pursuit with better graphics. That's it.
  8. vaulttec
    Nov 8, 2020
    7
    NFS Hot Pursuit Remastered is really fun, exactly like the 2010 title was, but i can only call it a Remaster when being extremely generous. The Game is the same and the Graphics are barely enhanced. Like I mentioned this NFS is tons of fun but EA clearly copy pasted this game and only enhanced the graphics a bit.

    Verdict: 7/10. NFS Hot Pursuit Remastered is lots of fun, but it only is a    NFS Hot Pursuit Remastered is really fun, exactly like the 2010 title was, but i can only call it a Remaster when being extremely generous. The Game is the same and the Graphics are barely enhanced. Like I mentioned this NFS is tons of fun but EA clearly copy pasted this game and only enhanced the graphics a bit.

    Verdict: 7/10. NFS Hot Pursuit Remastered is lots of fun, but it only is a remaster when being extremely generous. In Overall, i wouldn't say that this game is worth 40$. If you are a NFS Fan and don't care about the Graphics, I recommend it to you. If not, then wait until the game is on sale for 20 Dollars    … Expand
  9. DropTheMic
    Dec 19, 2020
    10
    If you like the classic need for speed games then this is the game for you, a very different game from Need for Speed Heat
  10. LudaBosta543
    Feb 13, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Dufi mgdncnebsbsbwncgnvosjwhergtkcvkkesjwvdjivsi2r796847274vfsjngbdvawhrhrjdhsscbgnnlooppoejwjd… Expand
  11. Burzyk
    Jul 11, 2021
    9
    I have never played original version, but this one as a piece od Game Pass was a big pleasure for me! Smoothness on XsX and gameplay loop really got me smiling!
  12. Alex_Pilgrim008
    Dec 12, 2020
    8
    This gorgeous remaster includes all the add-on DLC, a new Garage feature and supports crossplay. Other than that, it's the exact same game as the 2010 reboot. You could argue the full retail price is too much for a basic re-release. But this is actually one of the best NFS games ever made and it looks fantastic on modern-gen consoles. This being a Criterion creation, you get a little bitThis gorgeous remaster includes all the add-on DLC, a new Garage feature and supports crossplay. Other than that, it's the exact same game as the 2010 reboot. You could argue the full retail price is too much for a basic re-release. But this is actually one of the best NFS games ever made and it looks fantastic on modern-gen consoles. This being a Criterion creation, you get a little bit of Burnout 3: Takedown mixed in. The roster of licensed cars is impressive, but fans of customization will be bummed there is none here. This is a pure arcade-like racing game with five fun multiplayer modes. The campaign is divided into two types; racer and cop challenges. While this is a 10 year old title, it holds up rather nicely. I would rate this with an 8 out of 10.… Expand
  13. DzmitryBoston
    Aug 13, 2022
    8
    Obviously not the original Most Wanted, I don't know why they didn't remaster that. Still a solid game with a large number of fun moments. Repetitive? Yes. But still fun.
  14. Katoyama
    Jul 7, 2022
    0
    So, I have an Xbox One and I'm fan of Hot Pursuit since 360, and what I get when I have hands-on on "remastered" playing in my Xbox One? Same gfx, textures, controls and even FPS...
    Frustrating.
    I'm just goes to the shop for buying Series S, to play my favorite Need For Speed... ) And what i get? Same outdated gfx, same resolution, and what is very frustrating - same FPS. 30fps for    So, I have an Xbox One and I'm fan of Hot Pursuit since 360, and what I get when I have hands-on on "remastered" playing in my Xbox One? Same gfx, textures, controls and even FPS...
    Frustrating.
    I'm just goes to the shop for buying Series S, to play my favorite Need For Speed... ) And what i get?
    Same outdated gfx, same resolution, and what is very frustrating - same FPS. 30fps for outdated game coming out a decade ago... Are you normal, EA?
    Making this, in that type of "quality" on next gen?!?
    I disappointed. Very    … Expand
  15. OGMANLC
    Mar 27, 2022
    5
    Didn't found difference between remaster and original Hot Pursuit. Luckily I didn't pay for this game.
  16. Esteban20
    Jun 14, 2022
    10
    Wow! That was the great Need for Speed game ever made! Now I can support Auto HDR with Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered for Xbox Series X in Dolby.
  17. Xboxgamer39
    Sep 11, 2022
    9
    A brilliant game made even more beautiful. I loved the action full intense police chases for both cop and racer side. Why a 9? Well: It has a pointless free roam option, should have done something with that. The Rapid response events for cops and the races Drag Onnnnn and on man I get why they exist though. Online stability is fun but one recommendation, FINISH THE SINGLE PLAYER CAMPAIGNA brilliant game made even more beautiful. I loved the action full intense police chases for both cop and racer side. Why a 9? Well: It has a pointless free roam option, should have done something with that. The Rapid response events for cops and the races Drag Onnnnn and on man I get why they exist though. Online stability is fun but one recommendation, FINISH THE SINGLE PLAYER CAMPAIGN 100% FOR BOTH COP AND RACER B4 AS THEN U WONT HAVE TO USE THE LOAN CARS.… Expand
  18. Rorian7
    Sep 25, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of my favorite racing games of all time. Played it on Xbox 360 and Ps3 too.… Expand
  19. denlunar
    Oct 7, 2022
    10
    Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit is a really good racing game with great graphics and gameplay. The only flaw is that there is no opportunity to tune your car like in Need for Speed Underground 2
  20. Dawggpound1
    Nov 11, 2022
    9
    Hands down the best generic NFS title since the days of HP3 & High Stakes, simple arcade racing fun and the ability to play both sides of the law makes this my all time favorite NFS title to date.
  21. cseg
    Nov 14, 2022
    6
    pretty good game that you can get a rush in a fast speed racing game. I say try it out!
  22. Nostalgigamer
    Dec 7, 2022
    7
    A remaster that no one needed.

    Gameplay is still just as entertaining, but it doesn't take long to go flat — you can really see how games have progressed over the years when playing this. You start to feel like you're doing the same old races over and over. Also, for some reason, you're still unlocking sports cars when you've reached the hypercars towards the end of the game. I    A remaster that no one needed.

    Gameplay is still just as entertaining, but it doesn't take long to go flat — you can really see how games have progressed over the years when playing this. You start to feel like you're doing the same old races over and over.

    Also, for some reason, you're still unlocking sports cars when you've reached the hypercars towards the end of the game. I wanted to use them but I'd already completed all of those races a long time ago.

    Strangely, quirks of the original game are annoyances now that our taste is more sophisticated — rubber-banding is at it's worst in this game which could have easily been changed.

    Audio is good, but again, you can tell that games these days have far more recordings and with no new engines notes, this game is starting to show its age. The cars sound good—passable—but no gold star.

    Graphics are very good and it's so nice to see a shiny version of the game you loved back in the day, but you can tell the screenshots used to promote this game are from a high-end PC and not what you will get close to even on an Xbox Series X. You feel like you're being conned.

    Overall, a very good game that will keep you thoroughly entertained for a few hours, but EA's trademark arrogance has meant that this game misses the mark — it just doesn't live up to what fans deserve from a remaster.    … Expand
  23. MARCUSRacing99
    Sep 3, 2023
    7
    gteat amazing game , i like it , no slr mclaren and slr strling moss, ok i give 7 score

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. Meristation
    Mar 5, 2021
    82
    Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit has aged wonderfully. Ten years have not been enough for this work to begin to show some seams, because both in the playable side and in the design structure of its challenges it is still intact. The remastering work is minimal, only technical, and we miss a greater effort to improve some textures, the fluidity of the images or the models, which do not stand out excessively. Luckily, on the playable level it is still excellent in almost all its sections, the Autolog is a sensational idea and there are always reasons to return: wasted content. Hot Pursuit is back in 2020 to remind us just how good it is.
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  2. Vgames
    Dec 4, 2020
    60
    Despite having high hopes for Hot Pursuit's new remastered version, I found it to be just another mediocre Need for Speed game, using the name of the veteran series, without actually living up to it.
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  3. DarkStation
    Dec 1, 2020
    80
    Against all odds (read: some big-name racing games that eventually turned out disappointing), Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered is the racing game to get this holiday season. It’s pure video gaming at its best with no extra thrills or frills other than serious pedal to the metal racing. It wisely focuses on what it does best and therefore drives to the finish line as a winner. The remaster doesn’t change the successful formula, only polishes it to meet the modern standards.
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