Need for Speed Unbound

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5.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 153 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 68 out of 153
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  1. Johcker
    Dec 17, 2022
    4
    Infelizmente o jogo se preocupa mais em lacrar do que em ser um bom jogo de corrida, mas isso nem é o pior: os carros parecem flutuar na pista, sem inércia e sem desafio real. Parece que os efeitos coloridos foram colocados ali só pra disfarçar o problema.
  2. Benzant
    Dec 19, 2022
    4
    the worst soundtrack of the entire saga, it shows that they put drug addicts with no taste for music to choose the playlist, you are in moments that nothing fits with the intonation, where is the metal, the rock the music that makes the game feel fast
  3. akos544
    Apr 19, 2023
    8
    Reminds me of the old Underground 2 times. Good vibes! This is a solid entry! I recommend it to anyone who enjoys banging music with some good arcade driving
  4. VinnyDeee
    Apr 25, 2023
    8
    Need for Speed Unbound is probably the best nfs has been in years. Criterion’s return to the franchise is a strong one. This game certainly has problems but it’s surely better and more polished than anything Ghost Games ever made. The issues it has mainly boil down to repetitive design, boring map design and a terrible police system. And for me personally, I absolutely despise the celNeed for Speed Unbound is probably the best nfs has been in years. Criterion’s return to the franchise is a strong one. This game certainly has problems but it’s surely better and more polished than anything Ghost Games ever made. The issues it has mainly boil down to repetitive design, boring map design and a terrible police system. And for me personally, I absolutely despise the cel shaded effects and wish there was an option to turn them completely off. However this is still probably the best Nfs game we’ve gotten since rivals, and I truly hope we see more updates for this game soon.… Expand
  5. Obama-Gaming
    Jan 6, 2023
    0
    Protip: EA Blackbox and EA canada (this protip is for EA only) they didn‘t learn from heat
  6. Rocket7874
    Feb 11, 2023
    9
    Really enjoying this game I think it’s the best need for speed since underground 2
  7. Takuminightcore
    May 25, 2023
    9
    The game is pretty good despite it does have some problems with the drifting physics and a couple of other small things but besides that it’s a great game and I think it’s better than heat
  8. Blackboxsucks
    May 31, 2023
    10
    Wtf that's the most underrated game ever how is this low in rating you fxking black box dickriders
  9. Lobotany
    Dec 5, 2022
    0
    Worst NFS ever created, art style is annoying and intrussive gameplay is boring and not to mention the gen Z humour and characters, disgusting
  10. Bigmakin
    Dec 14, 2022
    0
    No localisation no respect, this is worst game politics ever, not in game for regular players
  11. RanGom007
    Dec 10, 2022
    0
    it's so disgusting to treat Russian-speaking players.. In principle, I'm not surprised by EA's policy, but if star wars survival doesn't get Russian localization either, I'll be furious. how did the players who buy your games deserve such an attitude?
  12. papaja2137
    Dec 3, 2022
    1
    Nothing new at all, it’s just Heat 2.0
    -Some mobile games have better graphics (in photo mode, vehicle models are very nice from the outside) -anime effects can't be turned off -driving model is tragic, you can't drift smoothly. vehicle balance is absurd, Nissan Silva is faster than Corvette Stingray or Lambo Huracan
  13. FatherSterba
    Dec 4, 2022
    7
    Need For Speed Unbound is an excellent game that’s unfortunately plagued by some of the worst decisions I’ve ever seen implemented into the multiplayer. Unbound would easily be a 9 out of 10 if not for the total lack of ingenuity that is the multiplayer. The matchmaking is terrible due to the fact that it relies on only pulling players from your 16 player lobbies, making it nearlyNeed For Speed Unbound is an excellent game that’s unfortunately plagued by some of the worst decisions I’ve ever seen implemented into the multiplayer. Unbound would easily be a 9 out of 10 if not for the total lack of ingenuity that is the multiplayer. The matchmaking is terrible due to the fact that it relies on only pulling players from your 16 player lobbies, making it nearly IMPOSSIBLE to have those 8 man races that the game is literally built for. Not to mention, the horrific spawn points after crashing create some serious RNG where oftentimes, you’ll actually benefit from getting full on smashed into a building and then spawning way ahead of second place somehow. And don’t get me started on traffic, everyone drives like they’re drunk and on a mission to take your ass out without reason. It seems the traffic picks and chooses who they’re going to go after and I’ve often been taken out of races/seen others taken out by pedestrian cars suddenly swerving into the middle of the race like absolute idiots.

    Overall I’d love to give Unbound a 9, but the multiplayer was implemented so terribly that I can’t genuinely give this game any better than a 7 as of now. Hopefully this will change in the future but Need For Speed is notorious for lacking decent post launch support, so I won’t put my money on those needed improvements happening.    … Expand
  14. ademyz
    Dec 4, 2022
    1
    the game is disgraceful!. 0. Worst NFS game with no reality driving sensation
  15. Logccmong55
    Dec 3, 2022
    0
    Garbage game not worth buying heat copy gen z characters awful anime effects
  16. jj350
    Dec 3, 2022
    1
    This is the THPS5 of NFS games. The graphics and art style look very similar, and it's the same sort of low point for the series. Ignore the paid promoters, this game is pure disappointment. Do yourself a favor and play the EA Play trial before you buy if you are really interested.
  17. JohnnySins1233
    Dec 4, 2022
    0
    Trash game not worth it especially at that price, maybe at a HUGE sale, game is boring effects cannot be turned off even tho they said it can, it cannot. REpetitive cringe story overall trash
  18. powL
    Dec 6, 2022
    3
    This game is a joke.

    Racing is fun, style is nice…but…story mode itself has the worst game design I have played for years. And the worst AI in a racing game ever I guess… Not sure if it’s because of the starter car, but on normal this game f* you literally all over for maaaaany hours. Bad car to start? You will be last in nearly every game until you got some crumbs together for some    This game is a joke.

    Racing is fun, style is nice…but…story mode itself has the worst game design I have played for years. And the worst AI in a racing game ever I guess… Not sure if it’s because of the starter car, but on normal this game f* you literally all over for maaaaany hours.

    Bad car to start? You will be last in nearly every game until you got some crumbs together for some tuning parts. Than, the AI rubberbands so hard that very tiny error or crash will result in a game with nearly zero credits won.

    Then, after these stupid races with nearly no reward, but hard as f*, police can rob your earned money. So if you had a bad day, you played for hours and gained exactly nothing xD

    This game is an absolute waste of time, a game design that was total **** 30 years ago and all that’s left is the little taste of „burnout“ feeling without any burnout gameplay.

    As said, racing is good, style is nice, but the game is zero fun. Buy something that you can enjoy and that does respect you time instead of wasting it a in a stupid singleplayer grindfest.

    And yeah I know the mechanics of this game. As said, it’s a sad fart of what burnout was with a punishing and unfun singleplayer.    … Expand
  19. Captiosus
    Dec 6, 2022
    3
    Another year, another mediocre Need for Speed game.

    Gameplay wise, the handling is god awful and doesn't care one bit about the cars' designs. Physics seem to be based in the center of the vehicle no matter what car you're playing so there's no difference between playing a front wheel drive, rear wheel drive, all wheel drive, or various engine placements. Physics are floaty, more akin    Another year, another mediocre Need for Speed game.

    Gameplay wise, the handling is god awful and doesn't care one bit about the cars' designs. Physics seem to be based in the center of the vehicle no matter what car you're playing so there's no difference between playing a front wheel drive, rear wheel drive, all wheel drive, or various engine placements. Physics are floaty, more akin to a zero-gravity racer like PACER or Redout than a car-based game. Drifting is absolutely inconsistent. Rubberbanding AI is nothing short of atrocious and cops can regularly spawn right behind (or in front!) of you like you're racing in Night City (Cyberpunk 2077). There is no real sense of speed compared to similar racers like Forza Horizon 5.

    Speaking of Horizon 5, I have seen reviewers try to claim NFS Unbound is graphically equal to Forza Horizon 5. To this I say: Respectfully, get your eyes examined. FH5 at 4K is damn near photo realistic. NFS Unbound is anything but and it leans heavily on the cartoon effects and motion/lens flare effects to cover up obvious and repeat texture issues. It runs smoothly enough, and there are some really nice reflection effects, but it's not even remotely in the same league as Horizon 5.

    The writing... Whooooo boy is it bad. If you thought Forza Horizon had some cringey "bro" moments, NFS Unbound makes Forza Horizon writing and dialog sound like classic literature. I don't know who they're appealing to with this writing, this soundtrack, this pathetic attempt at being "edgy", but it certainly isn't someone over the age of 18.

    Unless you're really pining for a different arcade racer, this is a hard pass or, at least, a wait for deep sale. But if you have Game Pass, you've already got access to myriad better racers. Not just Forza Horizon but several others, including older NFS games.    … Expand
  20. Petatey
    Dec 5, 2022
    0
    Forget everything else. Asap this, asap that, asap everywhere. Like, why? I listened to like 5 of the soundtracks and all of them are forgettable. Yes i can turn them off but remember, the soundtrack is one of the critical part of the game, and certainly it doesnt deliver whatsoever.
  21. Pulancur
    Dec 6, 2022
    0
    Definitely not worth it especially at that high price, its a heat copy with a few minimalistic changes, cops are meh, pursuits not enganging, best was MW 05, Rivals and Hot pursuit. Customization is wacky goofy and cringe story and dialogue with political direction IN A RACING GAME.
  22. Lesnos4r2
    Dec 7, 2022
    1
    Unbalanced opponents difficulty and despite the developers coming out and saying that the graffiti effects could be turned off, that is NOT the case. You can turn SOME of the effects off but only.on your car. Thee opponents cars have all the effects still on. Got a refund on this one. Garbage.
  23. faikschmidt
    Dec 8, 2022
    1
    we arrived in the age of progressivism in games... it doesn't matter if the game is bad, as long as it follows the progressive agenda
  24. Penskesur
    Dec 15, 2022
    0
    You can tell they dont even try to make a good game. This is just nfs heat 2022, nothing else
  25. Sikkwolf
    Dec 24, 2022
    0
    This game is pure s**t. The AI racers literally drive past you in every race, no matter what their cars are or how tuned up your car is. My 2020 Corvette stingray gets blown out of the water by a 350z and a sedan on every track at A+. It's borderline impossible to win any race that isn't 80% cornering, as that is the only thing the AI can't do very well.

    This is the worst NFS game ever    This game is pure s**t. The AI racers literally drive past you in every race, no matter what their cars are or how tuned up your car is. My 2020 Corvette stingray gets blown out of the water by a 350z and a sedan on every track at A+. It's borderline impossible to win any race that isn't 80% cornering, as that is the only thing the AI can't do very well.

    This is the worst NFS game ever made and I regret paying for it. Further, screw all these reviewers that are praising the game, it's not good at all, it's a dismal experience.    … Expand
  26. LokiPokis
    Dec 20, 2022
    0
    There are 300 million Russian languages in the world, why aren't there at least subtitles
  27. Oncep
    Dec 21, 2022
    0
    Ни слова по русски. Советую добавить субтитры в будущих играх. Jedy 2 need rus sub
  28. Racer253
    Dec 24, 2022
    0
    Параша долбаная. Как можно было так угробить серию?????????????????????
  29. Jopeminterp
    Jan 19, 2023
    0
    Arcade racing game is supposed to be fun, not frustrating and so grindy. Add that with bad soundtrack and bad handling, this is definitely not how to make an arcade racing game, considering the price.
  30. Max_Lazy_10
    Dec 3, 2022
    10
    While by no means perfect, Criterion's put the franchise back on the road with NFS Unbound. Oozing with originality, and giving players their fix however they want to play (whether in story mode, online, customizing cars, or outrunning the cops), Need for Speed Unbound is the strongest outing the series has had to date since Criterion's Hot Pursuit entry in 2010.
  31. Translator2
    Dec 6, 2022
    0
    Not worth it. The game itself has some good ideas but Criterion doesn't execute on them
  32. RoverDiscover
    Dec 7, 2022
    2
    Boring story, cringe dialogues, very bad driving.
    It's NFS for the Fortnite players.
  33. leftthematrix
    Dec 5, 2022
    6
    I think this game is great in terms of Art, style, handling, and fun. however, how much of the games budget was put into idiotic writing? Why does the radio talk about politics the whole time? We play video games to escape this **** not immerse our selves. The music is awesome, the cars are awesome, the city is well done. I just want to know why and who decided that we were going to makeI think this game is great in terms of Art, style, handling, and fun. however, how much of the games budget was put into idiotic writing? Why does the radio talk about politics the whole time? We play video games to escape this **** not immerse our selves. The music is awesome, the cars are awesome, the city is well done. I just want to know why and who decided that we were going to make half the dialogue in the game be political? And GTA silly stuff, but like virtue signaling and really watered down stuff that added nothing of value.

    I would of gave this game a 8.5 if I didn't have to turn off subtitles and drown out out the dialogue.    … Expand
  34. SirEdwards
    Dec 6, 2022
    8
    Can't complain a lot, apart from the lack of cops in online. Devs suggested it will be sorted out later, so we wait.
  35. sxixlxnx
    Dec 3, 2022
    8
    This is a great NFS game and it’s been a long time since I have said that. This really reminds me of NFS underground on the PS2 but obviously better looking but just as fun. The cell shaded graphics over the cars and characters looks nice in real life (I wasn’t sure about it at first) and the sound effects and crashes look cool too. My only gripe with the game is that music doesn’tThis is a great NFS game and it’s been a long time since I have said that. This really reminds me of NFS underground on the PS2 but obviously better looking but just as fun. The cell shaded graphics over the cars and characters looks nice in real life (I wasn’t sure about it at first) and the sound effects and crashes look cool too. My only gripe with the game is that music doesn’t continuously play when roaming the streets doing nothing but driving. A minor gripe but I hope they change this or give us an option to turn it on or off. A word of warning, when you first start playing drifting can feel stiff. Stick with it and you can soon adjust and upgrade suspension and brakes to where they need to be.… Expand
  36. Marlonbm
    Dec 4, 2022
    10
    O jogo é fantástico! Super divertido cheio de ação, efeitos legais e uma história linda. O estúdio Criterion realmente se destacou em oferecer uma experiência de perseguição policial de tirar o fôlego com uma boa variedade de corridas e multijogador.
  37. Bhb048
    Dec 4, 2022
    10
    Watching gameplay of this game you might not like the visual effects, and the characters art style, just as I didn't before I played the game, but I gotta say that I love it now, the visual effects only enhance the gameplay in my opinion and never feel out of place, aswell as the characters, despite them being cartoons and the world around them being realistic. By far the best Need ForWatching gameplay of this game you might not like the visual effects, and the characters art style, just as I didn't before I played the game, but I gotta say that I love it now, the visual effects only enhance the gameplay in my opinion and never feel out of place, aswell as the characters, despite them being cartoons and the world around them being realistic. By far the best Need For Speed of recent years, Criterion did a real good job on this one. The story is good, it isn't cringy at least for me, the character development is great aswell. The physics are better than in previous titles, aswell as the racing side, personally I don't think there is one single aspect in which this title is inferior to NFS Heat or any other previous games. For the first time in a long time I felt like I was playing a Need For Speed game. 100% recommend it, if you're not too keen on it judt yet, consider trialing the game first, if you can… Expand
  38. Waden97
    Dec 6, 2022
    10
    Fa spavento quanto si sia perso di vista il reale scopo di un videogioco.. cioè divertire! E questo Need For Speed lo fa alla grande..mi sono stancato di analizzare ogni aspetto..mi diverto? Si.
    Quanto? Tanto . Voto? 10.
  39. el_ramon
    Dec 4, 2022
    10
    Best Need for Speed since years (I rhink since Underground 2 or Most Wanted)
  40. JasonGeely
    Dec 4, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's the perfect solution for me. If the money plan is solved，. The first generation NFS of young people www… Expand
  41. Eragal
    Dec 5, 2022
    10
    Such an amazing game, really cool art style, a great return for Need for Speed!
  42. GrimViperX
    Dec 5, 2022
    10
    Awesome reminds me of underground and carbon can't wait to see what else they going to bring into the game
  43. kristian9993
    Dec 4, 2022
    10
    I played it and it feels like a completely different game, it's not those dull NSF with terrible physics, it's something else. I like the effects here, but you usually don't notice them and get used to it in a couple of minutes of playing. As for me, this is the best nsf at the moment
  44. Marlim
    Dec 4, 2022
    10
    Trouxe de volta meu amor por jogos de corrida. Desempenho no PS5 em 4k 60fps. Grande criador de personagens. Ótima customização do veículo. Bela cidade de Lakeshore (Chicago, Illinois). Excelente história e uma estética que se destaca de qualquer outro jogo de corrida. Tudo o que eles precisam é continuar a fornecer atualizações para este jogo. Eles abandonaram o NFS Heat muitoTrouxe de volta meu amor por jogos de corrida. Desempenho no PS5 em 4k 60fps. Grande criador de personagens. Ótima customização do veículo. Bela cidade de Lakeshore (Chicago, Illinois). Excelente história e uma estética que se destaca de qualquer outro jogo de corrida. Tudo o que eles precisam é continuar a fornecer atualizações para este jogo. Eles abandonaram o NFS Heat muito cedo, mas pode ser esse… Expand
  45. MinePlay512
    Dec 16, 2022
    9
    It should be clear that Need for Speed Unbound is a strong rebound for the Need for Speed series. Hopefully the series will build on Unbound.
  46. sambalamba
    Jan 1, 2023
    9
    Gutes Spiel aber manchmal etwas einseitig trotzdem eine 9/10 jedoch ist das Spiel nicht zu empfehlen für Leute die es realistisch haben wollen
  47. Vic00q
    Dec 4, 2022
    10
    Grear game, the physics are actually good this time, customization is great, cops and races are very fun
  48. guiltyconscious
    Dec 9, 2022
    9
    Love the story driven progress system. The aesthetic and the music of the game mixes so well like Most Wanted did. Game plays really well too, cars don’t feel like they’re floating and the AI is challenging. First NFS in a long time i’m enjoying so much. Hope they keep up the quality content for this generation consoles
  49. YeahNah
    Dec 14, 2022
    9
    The risk/reward loop and actually satisfying arcade physics is addictive. The difficulty where restarts are limited and you have to stay alive from the cops to bank your cash makes events interesting where you don't win everytime. It's also one of a few racers that have a decent sense of progression.
  50. PMG-Writer
    Dec 10, 2022
    8
    On the whole, "Need for Speed Unbound" is a good spin-off of the series. The storyline and the motivation in the campaign are convincing. Unfortunately, the police races have become rather annoying, especially in the open game world. On the other hand, the soundtrack and the controls are very convincing. Unfortunately, the technology could have been better. Perhaps the developers will useOn the whole, "Need for Speed Unbound" is a good spin-off of the series. The storyline and the motivation in the campaign are convincing. Unfortunately, the police races have become rather annoying, especially in the open game world. On the other hand, the soundtrack and the controls are very convincing. Unfortunately, the technology could have been better. Perhaps the developers will use the current graphics performance even more in an upcoming title and we could have a hit on our hands once again.… Expand
  51. Marcelo_Diaz2
    Dec 13, 2022
    10
    The game is fantastic and beautiful, brings back a lot of memories of neef fpr speed.
  52. GamerSection
    Dec 12, 2022
    9
    One of the better racing games of 2023. Great customization with the cars, Decent storytelling. It has potential for a sequel.
  53. BoostedKuma
    Dec 4, 2022
    10
    NFS Unbound Est un excellent Jeu Graphismes Réalistiques Voitures Modifiables à souhait après 10H d'essai je peut dire que Criterion Games à encore Fait des merveilles hâte de voir les prochaines voitures dans les futures mise à jours de ce jeu qui sera culte et qui fait bien débuter l'ère Criterion de la licence GG EA & Criterion
  54. Jtbone417
    Apr 26, 2023
    4
    Can we please stop putting wine mom's in charge of everything? Like so many ruined franchises, this story seems to be written for an audience that doesn't exist. An audience of twitter bots. The cringe ruins the atmosphere. Sad
  55. twos
    Jun 11, 2023
    1
    They consistently make games over and over that are worse than underground, underground 2 and most wanted... This game is glitchy and bad. I'm disappointed I spent my money on it.
  56. sphirit
    Dec 6, 2022
    5
    Un juego para niños o adolescentes como mucho.
    Los efectos y la estetica anime sobran, ademas los efectos no se pueden desactivar.
    La fisica de conduccion es excesivamente arcade
  57. Bene86
    Dec 11, 2022
    7
    I really enjoy the game. The cars are hot, the graphics are ok, the map is interessting. Unfortunately the most of the musictracks are awefull and that **** doesnt harmonize with a autotune-racer. it doesn't seem believable or realistic, we dont need that gen Z in each damn game...
  58. RoniGetter
    Jun 12, 2023
    1
    This is the biggest peace of **** I have ever played! Extra hard with no prospect
  59. sixlink
    Jan 7, 2023
    6
    My kid who's 13 loves this and plays a lot, unfortunately there's no hook for the mature player..
    The dialogue somehow feels completely out of touch and is uninspiring..
    It's looks and movement are smooth if a little generic.. Despite the tags! There's no support for logitech g923..? Though some of the game mechanics like police chases etc can offer a little excitement, you've seen all    My kid who's 13 loves this and plays a lot, unfortunately there's no hook for the mature player..
    The dialogue somehow feels completely out of touch and is uninspiring..
    It's looks and movement are smooth if a little generic.. Despite the tags!
    There's no support for logitech g923..?
    Though some of the game mechanics like police chases etc can offer a little excitement, you've seen all there's on offer after a few hours of playing...
    Doesn't engage beyond 20 minutes play, dialogue makes you want to skip, a little buggy in places, average racing.
    All effects no content..
    Shame, often an issue with open world games (the real world is mostly working for a little fun) the balance of work /fun is way off
    Too much grinding    … Expand
  60. ONEEX
    Mar 17, 2023
    1
    Возмущает бездумное следование трендам и глухота к аудитории. Ещё сильнее портит серию жажда наживы взамен качеству и проработки.
    Последнее Дополнение лишний раз доказывает, что игру делал без энтузиазма и желания выпустить качественный продукт!    Возмущает бездумное следование трендам и глухота к аудитории. Ещё сильнее портит серию жажда наживы взамен качеству и проработки.
    Последнее Дополнение лишний раз доказывает, что игру делал без энтузиазма и желания выпустить качественный продукт!
  61. YarekK2
    Apr 6, 2023
    0
    Need FruStration, at the very beginning of the game the police from whom you can't escape and at the end of the game touching the brake throws you off the track straight onto the wall against all the laws of physics destroying not only the car but also the will to continue playing, I repeated last Friday 20 times each time losing everything broken by wall not because of poor skill butNeed FruStration, at the very beginning of the game the police from whom you can't escape and at the end of the game touching the brake throws you off the track straight onto the wall against all the laws of physics destroying not only the car but also the will to continue playing, I repeated last Friday 20 times each time losing everything broken by wall not because of poor skill but because of errors in the game physics, if someone wants to discourage the whole NFS series, I recommend it, Heat was the first NFS since carbon that I wanted to play, unbound effectively ruined it for the next decade… Expand
  62. Officialalexj7
    Dec 20, 2022
    5
    Worst written game I've ever seen in my life. It must have been made for children and women. Graphics are amazing and I enjoy the gameplay but the story is so cringe.
  63. Lewiw99039
    Jan 20, 2023
    0
    No. Just, no. Spend your money on some other games. Dont listen to those "critic reviews". This game is not worth it.
  64. Nalosi7769
    Jan 23, 2023
    0
    After playing unbound, safe to say that my gaming experience is better with heat. I feel like unbound is a cheap copy of heat.
  65. tbarron76
    Apr 27, 2023
    2
    this is alright, the gen z humor is bad, the story is bad, for you own cost don't buy this, let the series die and let EA die, the updates is not worth it, the game and series has no future, I don't even like this stupid pay in, is is basically pay 2 win mechanics, why buy this online casino, that is what it is a need for speed disguised online casino, play horizon 4 or heat or play anythis is alright, the gen z humor is bad, the story is bad, for you own cost don't buy this, let the series die and let EA die, the updates is not worth it, the game and series has no future, I don't even like this stupid pay in, is is basically pay 2 win mechanics, why buy this online casino, that is what it is a need for speed disguised online casino, play horizon 4 or heat or play any need for speed games up to need for speed (2015) or the run or hot pursuit (2010)… Expand
  66. chenocorp
    Aug 22, 2023
    7
    Una entrada muy sólida como juego de coches de mundo abierto. Le resta unos diálogos pesados constantes, falta de teletransporte para ir directo a las carreras y lo pesado que puede ser que te persiga la policía cuando no te apetece.
  67. Eastie_Beastie
    Aug 4, 2023
    0
    I am really hoping that ea will collapse. This is by far the worst racing game in last 10 years. I really dont get how can someone publish underground or most wanted and then destroy the whole brand. They raped and tortured it. What a pile of crap yuk
  68. zolondz
    Jul 8, 2023
    0
    the graphics are a joke. The plot is horribly weak. the game is probably aimed at kids aged 8-10 raised on tik tok
  69. GipsyDanger93
    Sep 1, 2023
    8
    I had fun playing this game, same with NFS Heat. Heat did a lot of things right.

    The art style and music was great. I like being introduced to new music, even though some were **** but it was new and exiting. This game is more about racing culture than racing itself, the story was excellent for a racing game. This game has by far the best story in recent racing games. I would like to    I had fun playing this game, same with NFS Heat. Heat did a lot of things right.

    The art style and music was great. I like being introduced to new music, even though some were **** but it was new and exiting.

    This game is more about racing culture than racing itself, the story was excellent for a racing game. This game has by far the best story in recent racing games. I would like to see more of this.

    NFS is going in a good direction. NFS could return to form if they continue to improve on the gameplay mechanics.

    Graphics were exceptional. Gameplay is exciting. Cop chases are fun. But heat had tougher cops, which I enjoyed more. AI is pretty good.

    It is plain fun. Keep your mind open, and you might enjoy it.

    Rydell and Yaz are my bffs. Tess is weird.

    This game has so much character. Not seen this since NFS Most Wanted and Carbon.

    Just a racing game fan.    … Expand
  70. CC_Andyman
    Jul 3, 2023
    3
    No... no. Just... NO. WTF is this? Need for Speed: Into the Speediverse? The obnoxious animated overlays are just beyond distracting. Stop trying to be "hip" and make a racing game that's actually fun to play, y'know? And don't even get me started on the hard-coded controller mappings. Many of us don't want to be forced to use the triggers, OK? It's 2023 - give us OPTIONS. So glad I didn'tNo... no. Just... NO. WTF is this? Need for Speed: Into the Speediverse? The obnoxious animated overlays are just beyond distracting. Stop trying to be "hip" and make a racing game that's actually fun to play, y'know? And don't even get me started on the hard-coded controller mappings. Many of us don't want to be forced to use the triggers, OK? It's 2023 - give us OPTIONS. So glad I didn't buy this. Uninstalled.… Expand
  71. Aminp1
    Jul 22, 2023
    0
    Bad bad bad so much
    Full of garbage We need a nfsmw 2005 remaster or remake Nothing more
  72. ehtaco
    Jul 20, 2023
    4
    Every release, NFS gets more and more bland. This continues that trend. Some basic, cartoon effects don't distract from that.
  73. Vitalick
    Aug 2, 2023
    7
    Un nfs correcto pero un poco flojo.
    El arte grafico está muy bien , el juego queda muy original y disfrutable con ese estilo animado, sin embargo lo que es la trama y el funcionamiento de cada día es muy simple y repetitivo (cada día es igual y cada semana igual) , al final se siente un poco simple.
  74. teengamer291
    Sep 7, 2023
    7
    I mean to say, the game is good, the AI is good, the physics are really good, but there's nothing to do other than the main story. That's this game's downfall. It is beautiful though.
  75. Hookinsu
    Jun 24, 2023
    5
    I had quite some hopes after watching all the Reviews the past months. This game is far from being a 8 or even 9. It may be the "best NFS in years". But that still puts it at around a 5-6, maybe a low 7. Heat etc. are all just 2-5/10 games. So Unbound being the best NFS in years doesn't mean crap. On the big scale it's still mediocre and forgetable junk. A few years down the line a bunchI had quite some hopes after watching all the Reviews the past months. This game is far from being a 8 or even 9. It may be the "best NFS in years". But that still puts it at around a 5-6, maybe a low 7. Heat etc. are all just 2-5/10 games. So Unbound being the best NFS in years doesn't mean crap. On the big scale it's still mediocre and forgetable junk. A few years down the line a bunch of YT clowns will probably call it the "misunderstood classic in the NFS franchise" to farm views and attention - same thing that they do with NFS:Run now.

    I played Unbound for a good 6 hours before giving up on it. Luckily I didn't give EA any money for it, due to it being free on Gamepass now.

    Soundtrack is a solid 2/10 in this game. Found 2 decent Songs for my Spotify playlist. Rest is crap and doesn't even suit the gameplay, ever.    … Expand
  76. Zsonibi
    May 27, 2023
    10
    By far one of the best NFS i played, peoples mostly complain about the style but i cant understand why. Finally we have a nfs with acceptable controls, great character design and unique gameplay elements despite some of them are from Heat. Sadly here you can rate games without playing it because all i see is peoples crying about a game that they never play. Still dont worth 70 eur but alsoBy far one of the best NFS i played, peoples mostly complain about the style but i cant understand why. Finally we have a nfs with acceptable controls, great character design and unique gameplay elements despite some of them are from Heat. Sadly here you can rate games without playing it because all i see is peoples crying about a game that they never play. Still dont worth 70 eur but also dont deserve this much hate. Thats why i gave it a 10.… Expand
  77. IvanTS
    Jun 26, 2023
    0
    Malísimo, está muy mal hecho, la IA te adelanta sin sentido aunque tengan coches mucho peores que el tuyo. Cuando vas primero te spawnean coches de policía que se estrellan contra ti y te hacen perder la carrera. El peor juego de carreras que he jugado en toda mi vida. Repetitivo hasta la saciedad. Tienes que huir de la policía después de cada carrera, es horrible. La historia no tieneMalísimo, está muy mal hecho, la IA te adelanta sin sentido aunque tengan coches mucho peores que el tuyo. Cuando vas primero te spawnean coches de policía que se estrellan contra ti y te hacen perder la carrera. El peor juego de carreras que he jugado en toda mi vida. Repetitivo hasta la saciedad. Tienes que huir de la policía después de cada carrera, es horrible. La historia no tiene interes ninguno y el progreso en la campaña es tedioso, estresante y aburrido. Ahorraros el dinero e invertirlo en otro juego que merezca la pena, esto es basura.… Expand
  78. kaksaveksaka
    Jul 4, 2023
    10
    Amazing game something fresh and done nicely one of the few game with amazing optimization on series s
  79. C3ML1SH
    Jul 17, 2023
    6
    Fun at release 8/10
    1 week after release 5/10 2 week after release 2/10
    Graphic 8/10
    Comic Art 6/10 Bugs 5/10
    Cars 6/10
    Compared to Heat 5/10
    Overall 5,6/10
  80. Rangwath
    Jul 29, 2023
    7
    If you enjoyed progressing from slower cars to faster cars as in NFS Underground give this a try. This game is not for you if you want to drive supercars immediately. Cops are quite annoying at the beginning but it gets easier with faster cars. I even got used to the art style, the whole game is arcade so the art style is not so disturbing after all.
  81. Amireza8
    Jul 30, 2023
    3
    the game is a joke, the AI is a caricature, the cops above heat level 4 can and will catch up with you no matter what when your class is below A, so basically before progressing up until a certain point you're always gonna get busted and lose all your money. the AI cheats by rubber banding all the time, so unless you grind your ass off to get a really good car you will almost never come inthe game is a joke, the AI is a caricature, the cops above heat level 4 can and will catch up with you no matter what when your class is below A, so basically before progressing up until a certain point you're always gonna get busted and lose all your money. the AI cheats by rubber banding all the time, so unless you grind your ass off to get a really good car you will almost never come in first. poor graphics, meh music, meh story. it's obvious that the creators wanted people to pay to buy good cars after being frustrated with how unrealisticly difficult this game is by being unfair.… Expand
  82. Luciiifer1408
    Aug 4, 2023
    7
    NFS unbound revives good memories of previous generations with Criterion company, especially good things from Burnout are seen again, but we are still not on the side of perfect game. As much as the chase by the police is one of the strengths of the game, it is also considered as its weakness. In general, you will experience a good racing experience with a little bit of sadism.
  83. mirc3a
    Aug 20, 2023
    3
    I cannot play it even is on game pass...is that bad.i preffered to play most wanted 2005 on xbox 360 again...
  84. fenixfany
    Aug 31, 2023
    8
    The criticisms of this game are exaggerated as it has everything you could want from an arcade racing game. Simple, fast-paced and fun gameplay, an excellent fleet of cars with an incredible car customization system, both on an aesthetic and engine level. There are many races and events, and the open world map, although a little anonymous, still manages to host adrenaline-filled races. TheThe criticisms of this game are exaggerated as it has everything you could want from an arcade racing game. Simple, fast-paced and fun gameplay, an excellent fleet of cars with an incredible car customization system, both on an aesthetic and engine level. There are many races and events, and the open world map, although a little anonymous, still manages to host adrenaline-filled races. The graphics department is excellent, both on a technical and artistic level. It is certainly one of the most recognizable and characterful NFS. Sensational audio tracks.… Expand
  85. Ezio1459
    Aug 31, 2023
    5
    在竞速类游戏上，EA已经远远落后于微软了。。。。。。。。。。。。。。

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#55 Best Xbox Series X Game of 2022
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76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 24
  3. Negative: 0 out of 24
  1. Cubed3
    Mar 21, 2024
    80
    The best Need for Speed title in a long time, Unbound has such a fun gameplay loop and funky style that it's hard to put down. It has a hard difficulty and slightly odd game feel, but most players of racing games will have a blast here and probably fall in love with the chaotic and frantic police chases. Pick this up!
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  2. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jan 24, 2024
    60
    The aspiration of returning to the series' most successful titles is evident here. Illegal races, over-the-top tuning, a specific but fitting soundtrack, an open world, and police chases. It's not outright bad, but it could be a lot better. I would have liked more variety as well. I'm definitely positive about the elements that gave the game a unique identity. [Issue#325]
  3. XboxEra
    Jan 23, 2023
    84
    Need For Speed Unbound, even at its launch, is certainly rather packed with content. The story sees the player throughout 4 weeks of days and nights throughout many events, some mandatory and most optional, with players always being able to decide how many seen-before events they wanna rush through again for some extra cash. With tons of unlockable and upgradable cars, a robust if uninspired multiplayer and an open world with plenty of things to do, Unbound’s unlikely to last you less than a couple dozen hours, unless you get bored before the end credits of course. But boredom isn’t what I’d associate with the latest installment in this everlasting franchise: Need For Speed has found its identity, and while a few concepts require some finetuning, it’s the best episode in a long while and one of the most stylish and generally finest racers of the generation thus far.
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