Need for Speed Unbound

 Xbox Series X
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5.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 153 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 61 out of 153
  2. Mixed: 24 out of 153
  3. Negative: 68 out of 153
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  1. 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.
  2. 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
  3. Ezio1459
    Aug 31, 2023
    5
    在竞速类游戏上，EA已经远远落后于微软了。。。。。。。。。。。。。。
  4. 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
  5. 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.
  6. 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...
  7. 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
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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
  11. 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.
  12. Aminp1
    Jul 22, 2023
    0
    Bad bad bad so much
    Full of garbage We need a nfsmw 2005 remaster or remake Nothing more
  13. 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.
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. kaksaveksaka
    Jul 4, 2023
    10
    Amazing game something fresh and done nicely one of the few game with amazing optimization on series s
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. RoniGetter
    Jun 12, 2023
    1
    This is the biggest peace of **** I have ever played! Extra hard with no prospect
  21. 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.
  22. Blackboxsucks
    May 31, 2023
    10
    Wtf that's the most underrated game ever how is this low in rating you fxking black box dickriders
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. 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
  29. 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
  30. 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!
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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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