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- Platform: Windows XP
- PEGI Rating: Ages 3 and Over
- Media: Video Game
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If there’s one thing to be said of the Need for Speed series, it’s that it never stays the same for long. After only one sequel EA have decided to give the underground night racing theme a rest and let you drive in the sunlight for a change. You’re still a super-illegal street racer though and indeed much of the game revolves around you being pursued by the police in some very Blues Brothers-esque chases.
Appearing to take a leaf out of Burnout’s book, the game encourages you to make the most of traffic and roadside objects, in order to put off the long arm of the law or simply one of your fellow racers. The demo race so far seen features a lot of weaving in and out of traffic and some very cinematic touches such as zipping underneath a giant lorry carrying tree logs, which then spill out on the road behind you further aiding your escape.
The graphics in the game have definitely received a boost from the last one and appear far more detailed and ambitious in scope than Underground. Unsurprisingly the ability to customise your car is still a large part of the appeal, although again there’s a big distinction between extras that are just for show and performance tuning that actually has an effect on the way your car performs.
It probably still won’t please hardened petrolheads but if you just want a simple, accessible racing game it looks like Need for Speed is set to deliver once more. --Harrison Dent
This preview is based on an incomplete version of the game; features or problems mentioned above may not appear in the finished game.
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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
This is a truly astounding achievement by EA, on this version of Need For Speed. The hot exotic cars are back, coupled with a few favourite tuner cars from the previous Underground series. The graphics are amazing, considering I have a high-spec PC myself I was able to tune the graphics all the way to max, and still manage a solid 60 FPS, well enough to make any console tremble in their CD drive. The game sees you as an outsider, who's just made their way into the city, and you find yourself being squared off against the leader of the Blacklist, Razor. The story spans off from there. It is not the most enthralling story in the world, but the cutscenes are fantastic. At first glance you may think these are poorly acted scenes, but you get a feeling that they've done it so on purpose. The handling of the cars are becoming less and less arcadey, which is a good thing, if it wants to take on PGR 3. The pursuits make a wholehearted return, and they are hard. The AI are now brilliantly clever, you sometimes wonder how they know your location over the Police chatter than you can hear (Awesome, by the way). The sense of speed is becoming closer to something of Burnout, and the sound overall is excellent. If there are any flaws stopping it getting 5 stars, it would be that the game is a bit too unforgiving, especially once you get into the further parts of the game. This should be the most wanted game for Christmas.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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When I ordered the game I didn't realize, that it only works on Windows XP. How stupid, that Vista and W7 can't run it. I bought myself another version later and the game itself is good.
6 of 8 people found the following review helpful
I think this game is a lot better than NFSU 2, for a number of reasons. The additions of pink slip races are a nice addition also the career mode is a lot more structured than the other NFSU games. The designers have gone all out on the graphics and they look very swish providing you have a decent graphics card. The only down point I've found with the game is that the vehicle customisation options are much more limtited compared to NFSU2. You can fit bodykits, spoilers etc. and performance upgrades but you cannot install tail lights, hydrolics like you could in NFSU2.
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nsmw
Brilliant game loved it when it first came out and still do if u want fun smashing into cop cars and thing then this is the game for you. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Mr. Andy Hayman
Perfect
This game has a fantastic look and feel, the police system is smart. Overall a great game. delivery was super fast and the game was cheap as chips. Excellent. Thanks.
Published 5 months ago by Josh Semmens
A BRILLIANT GAME!!!!
I first had this game on ps2 and finished it in about 6 months it was the best need for speed i ever played so i have rebrought it on pc as i have recentely brought a new laptop... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Luke Clayton
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Nice game, prefect working cd, overall its a best product.
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ALI
Nice game, prefect working cd, overall its a best product.
THANKS,
BEST REGARD,
ALI
Published 17 months ago by Ali
Best Cop chase Racer since Need4Speed High stakes
Do you sometimes not only feel like the Need4Speed, but the Need To Annoy The Cops?
I do, and then to get away as fast as possible. Read more
I do, and then to get away as fast as possible. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Seafireliv
Good game, enjoyed more the one before it!
We have here a great game, packaging was good, could be better. The delivery was 3 out of five. I have enjoyed more the game developed before this one. Read more
Published 21 months ago by swaysworn
Great Game
I had already a copy of this game but thought i would by another one so i could play lan with my brother. I came once again very fast, 3 days with super saver delivery. Read more
Published on 28 May 2010 by Mr. Luke M. Stanton
Fun Fun Fun!!
I just love this game and its brilliant! The originality is great and there are so many options you can have that you just go, "WOW"!! Definitely worth spending some money on. Read more
Published on 29 Jan 2009 by John G
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when my son got it he couldnt stop [laying it and its good as the cars all handle well and the bonus cars are the ones the balcklist uses plus a ford gt a porsche 911 gt2 and a... Read more
Published on 30 July 2008 by Mrs. S. J. Sendall
Great fun
first off, will this run on your system?
I use it on a laptop with 1.5GHz, 1.25GB ram and a 64MB graphics card, and it runs absolutely fine, even with the graphic options... Read more
I use it on a laptop with 1.5GHz, 1.25GB ram and a 64MB graphics card, and it runs absolutely fine, even with the graphic options... Read more
Published on 25 Nov 2007 by Mr. W. J. Hall
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