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Nov 28, 2010
Much More Than Simply 'Need For Speed Meets Burnout'
3 of 3 found this helpful The latest iteration of the Need For Speed series returns to the fan-favorite Hot Pursuit edition of the franchise. Even better: Criterion Games, most famous for the Burnout series, delivers a perfect-or-quite-close-to-it installment.
At first, steering your vehicle seems a bit stiff, but it's part of a buildup to faster rides that handle better. A Dodge Charger feels dramatically different than a Bugatti Veyron...and the effort it takes to move up feels more than worth it.
Plus, there's an emphasis on arcade-style drifting, with more of a focus on preparing for the turns by braking or letting go of the accelerator for a second (or holding the line if it would be faster). Since the developers of Burnout are involved, also expect to spend a fair amount of time boosting with nitrous and racing in (and dodging) oncoming traffic.
The graphics are definitely noteworthy; the cars look absolutely gorgeous, even moreso when you've crashed, or caused another racer to do so. It also helps that Criterion crafted a very aesthetically pleasing setting to wreak all this vehicular mayhem on: Seacrest County features waterfronts, deserts, mountains, forests, and more...
...but back to the racing. There's no shortage of it here, as the career modes are quite long. Not only do you progress through ranks in 40+ events as a racer making a name for yourself, you can also prove your worth in speed enforcement with a equally lasting career as a cop, as well.
There's speed runs, hot pursuits, races, and gauntlets - a mix of evading the police AND trying to set a fast time. You will be learning Seacrest County's roads while gaining new equipment, to either help you finish races or hinder suspects participating in them.
When you've honed your driving enough, take your skills online, where a couple of online modes extend the life of the gameplay. Not only that, but they prove to be quite addictive and enjoyable, sure to extend the package even further. There's 4-on-4 Hot Pursuit mode, the highlight of multiplayer, featuring intense racing while dodging police officers controlled by other players. Another mode is Interceptor, a cat-and-mouse game between a cop and a racer, one that can get quite frenetic and exciting. Last but not least, a pure racing mode exists, where you can race up to 7 other drivers to show off your finesse.
In addition to everything else, Autolog proves to be quite a fun treat of a feature; it allows you to keep track of, and constantly compete with, your fellow racers. Whether it's how many online races you've won, or how fast you were compared to your buddies, it automatically tells you how you fare amongst your online friends.
Not to knock the previous "review" too much, but suggesting Forza 3 or Gran Turismo 5 is quite pointless: Need For Speed has been and always will be arcade-style racing. It's easy to pick up, difficult to master, and hard to put down. It's definitely worth checking out: a complete package plus more, and easily the best arcade racing game this year.
Sep 26, 2020
Faithful to the coolness of TMNT
A lot of content, very simple to pick up, plenty depth. Much to unlock, difficult when you want it to be, lots of fun moments, and it enamors a father and son who both love the turtles :)
Jun 17, 2018
Great value for the price!
Great value, thank you very much for this. I have found it to be a fantastic deal. I really enjoy not having to worry about my pets, knowing they're safe.