For those who are curious - You can disable most of the effects You can use grip and it's much better than drift when you tune it right The races pay out more later (keep an eye on BIG MONEY events) Cops get harder over the campaign You need to do the side missions to unlock garages You can buy pre-customized versions of cars after side quests You need to upgrade the garage to unlock better parts.
Thank, you answered the question that was a dealbreaker for me up until now. I think these effects are ugly af but if you can turn them at least down I might give the game a shot when it’s on sale.
@@Anonymus-ih7yb there's a "cloaked" effect that only has the grey smoke and nothing else. There's few color options for the cloak effect too so you don't have to stick with grey.
For anyone watching this in the year 2024, NFS unbound is doing Kaizen themed updates meaning they will imrprove in each update bringing new modes races and cars in each update. They recently added PvP race for quick fast full lobby racing. The next update(May 21st 2024) is Drag and drift inspired by NFS underground and after that will be cops vs racers update. I highly recommend hopping in a give it a try its going to be a completely different game by the end of 2024
If they keep releasing NFS games like Heat and Unbound, they might actually have a chance at bringing back NFS into the mainstream as a competitor against Forza. Forza is a hyper realistic (visual-wise) semi-arcade game, but thanks to that NFS could just go wild with their visuals and arcade style, and I feel like if they pull some creative stuff with the next NFS too, then the brand will regain some of its trust by the oldschool gamers, and it will attract a hell lot of newcomers too. Super hyped to see what they come up with the next time
Unbound is a step in the wrong direction, i mean what racing game fan wants anime tyre smoke and anime wings coming from your doors 🤣 its actually kind of shit
Nothing against Forza Horizon, but I missed starting with a junk car and improving it little by little. This game offers exactly that, I feel like I'm 15 again, playing NFSU. Anyway, great video! Much love from Brazil.
Its my main question. All the latest Nfs didnt by far brought me enough fun as in NFSU and Most Wanted. Is this the game that will make me feel young again?
@@jema5039 well, idk if making another nfsu is the greatest idea. sure they were great but they reaaally had flaws, most people just have a lot of nostalgia
@@Willppyro Bruh the opening scene at the beginning of game with the ASAP song and ppl drifting around and posing was a vibe and set the tone of the game for me. Even the way you hear the bass when you pull up to the car meet and then you get inside and your character is nodding to the beat is kinda hard especially when it's to Asap - Shabba Ranks 😂😂.
I’m definitely getting this, especially after this review. My older brother recently passed and we used to play all the old NFS games together on PS2 when we were kids. This is a welcome game and one I’m gonna get into again🤘🏻
@@alexwoodruff6961 I'm sorry man for this huge loss in your life, I can completely understand this feeling of losing someone you adore and love and memories kills everyday. 💔
Note: Falcon said you only have 4 restarts. It is somewhat true but that entirely depends on the difficulty you choose. Normal gives 4 restarts (which Falcon chose), Easy gives 10 and Hard gives 2 iirc.
I think the weighty feeling and toughness of the cars make it feel a little more real and I like that. Reminds me of how the cars handled in 2010 Hot Pursuit.
Overall solid review! I feel you could’ve covered the customizations of the vehicles and character clothes. The voice options for characters are terrible and hopefully they add more clothes, but the online racing is very clean. No breaks or frame drop. The soundtrack is solid too, go A$AP 🤘🏻 Playing on Series X
Falcon, the whole team really; thank you! These videos are so awesome for those of us who really have to squint and stare at a game before dropping funds to be sure we are going to get something out of it. I hope the entire Gameranx team has a safe and sweet holiday season. Also...not that its important or anything, but where the hell is that pizza Jake keeps promising? I told Dominos that he had it covered and they simply won't accept that.
Another huge plus for the game: when you unlock cars in single player, you get those cars in multiplayer as well. Pretty nice quality of life thing if you spend a lot of time in SP then want to give MP a shot
I’m really enjoying this new NFS game. It seems (at least to me) to have pulled interesting gameplay mechanics from a few different mid-00s racing games and put them all together pretty seamlessly. The ones I’ve noticed (so far) are: - Slipstream/drift turbo and in-air car control from Midnight Club - the driveaway crash mechanic from Burnout - the calendar structure and betting mechanic from Juiced - Gymkhana (Takeover) races from DiRT 3 - Racebreaker and having to drive to objectives from NFSU2 there’s probably a bunch more I’m missing, but regardless it’s the first NFS game in a while that I haven’t been able to put down.
Visual style really reminds me of Amped 3 from the Xbox 360 launch, and that’s not a bad thing at all. Really stands out, looking forward to playing this NFS
I'm actually REALLY happy with it! It reminds me of the good ol days of midnight club L.A and need for speed underground and the fact I can play it offline is just 👌awesome
@@stepbro1305 Been playing it on ps5 since day one before the latest patch the game works just fine haven't had it crash once. Maybe pc versions of games aren't coming out like they use too, callisto protocol is awful on PC apparently
I’d rather play midnight club La on a Potato 🥔 this touch this game for another second , the only thing that had come good from this game is depth of customization , no more and still with less to come
I feel like the cartoony cell shading stuff is so they could add more detail to the cars and environment. They essentially reduce the detail on "non essential" stuff like character models and smoke, add in some fun stuff, and you can get a bit more traction out of the more important, potentially more taxing things.
i wouldnt mind it if it could be turned off while driving, apparently its not something u can do. character models are meh to me but thats not what ima look at while driving so idc
So far, I’m really really enjoying the game. I like the style of it and I finally can take turns without drifting, you can actually brake, hit the apex and accelerate out of a corner and you get rewarded for it. I feel that this is the best NFS to come out in a while and definitely the best one done with that engine.
@@amirparvez5415, unfortunately, heat was abandoned and left with alot of bugs that ruin the gameplay for players. such as when you go a little bit too fast, you can flip and fly up in the sky unnaturally, sometimes your health decreases when you hit something softly and you don't lose health when you hit something super hard, health system is super bugged. other than that the story and game is genuinely great!
I've never been a big fan of the NFS series but damn this video actually makes me wanna buy this game, apart from the repetitiveness, the whole strategy and management side of it sounds pretty refreshing and really fun to go through. Gameranx never disappoints, great video.
I found myself extremely hyped after hearing you describe how the game structure works. I like that in the beginning, you're not expected to actually finish 1st every single event, and that there's no rubberbanding AI. Along with how the heat and week systems work, and the fact that you can only retry an event 4 times in one in-game day, it really seems like the devs are actually trying to make it interesting and challenging. Looking forward to playing this game!
my experience thus far, the rubberbanding can kick in at random, at one point Boost can literally zoom past me as i near the finish line, on another, the rivals all were behind me without any sudden boosts
@@Yawnjoo5 because the other racers have boost ability just like you... common sense cmon man you just said it they randomly boost past ya yaaaaa just like the player....
This game is awesome the story takes a sec to get rolling but after the 1st week it's awesome and the multi-player is sick as well and actually grinding to get cars is dope too..I just wish they would do drag events that would make this game whole
Not gonna lie I actually like the set up to the story. Not a great story or anything so far but when the real beginning starts, I was kinda caught off guard.
@@erso_returned2530 I agree with Sonic it definitely feels like they are back on track with this game, and after 15 hours into the game, I can easily say this is the best NFS in the last 10 years or so.
Do it bro, last racing game I played was need for speed most wanted on Xbox and no other racing game has ever caught my attention... but let me tell you this game is the fucking one you cannot pass on and just give it a try, your moneys worth! Do it!
I would like to see something like what they did back in 2007 with Need for Speed ProStreet. That style was what I enjoyed growing up. Or remastering the original Most Wanted or Carbon. They both would be great. Especially with today’s graphics imo.
Best NFS since the PS2 days. And one of the best performing launch titles I've played in a long time, online has been flawless too, which is rare for games on launch day. Definitely worth checking out if you're a fan of Most Wanted, as the map and police chases are very nostalgic, big underground vibes with the paint jobs and effects, and the muscle cars feel great, like a throwback to Carbon.
@@InternalxHD yeah, I wouldn't say it gets as wild as underground to with the cosmetic customisation but it's solid, performance parts are more attached to your vehicle's handling now too, so swapping a diff will effect the range in which you can adjust the handling of the car etc.
@@aussieknuckles aw man, thanks for the info, i just been itching for a game like underground for more than a decade from any company and i miss underglows.. sigh
Really the only gripe I have with this game is that the heat just grows too fast. You’re spending most of your day on Heat 5 anyways and the night will be Heat 5 every time. So it just gets annoying to dodge and deal with the cops all the time. Also the Cop chase resume after a race doesn’t really work as intended, because they put me in the chase lots of times when there was no cop around me but chasing the other racers who were miles behind me.
You guys are one of my daily content creators to watch really love what you guys do . Great review i scrolled through comments to see if any mentions it but the open world is based on Chicago . Just thought I would comment on that , neat little detail .
Mad respect for Gameranx. Consistently uploading videos every single day for us. One of the reason I'm enjoying this channel so much is of their dedication.
Unbound is the best Need For Speed game since Hot Pursuit 2010. Loads of fun, incredibly challenging, and no microtransactions. One of my favorite games of 2022.
Im not usually into racing games, the last one that I’ve played thoroughly was Burnout Revenge and it’s been hard to get into any racing game since then. But with this I’ve been having a really fun time, the challenge of limited replays and the rogue-lite aspect of losing the cops to keep cash keeps it interesting for me.
I’m really liking this game, though you are right about the police chases getting old. I’m not mad I paid full price but I think $40 or less I would feel like it’s worth the buy if you can wait
I was super hesitant when I saw the first trailer, but it his has to be the best game since the old days. The styling grew on me (you can turn off most effects though), both grip and drift handling is viable, and the soundtrack is solid. The intro is a bit of a slog and overall progression feels just a bit too grindy, but it’s great as a whole package.
I haven't gotten it yet but i'm sure as hell gonna, personally i love the look of the effects but i'm just a massive spider verse fan lol. glad it has the option to disable them for people who don't like em
For me is lacking free roam cars that you can challenge for a quick event, maybe a drag, point to point, quick drift event, or even something big like a Heat related event when you challenge another racer to complete objectives against the police (Number of takedowns, cost to state, number of units chasing, time in pursuit, etc)
I honestly didn't know they made another NFS game but I will say that I'm hoping they'll remaster NFS Underground that was very fun to play back in the day.
I keep hearing people whine about the cartoon effects and I'm just here laughing about it. What do you want every racing game to look the same every year? This game tried something new and I praise EA for it, the effects look dope and I can't wait to get my hands on this game!
always appreciate your reviews and takes on games Falcon. Jake also does a good job, and besides one or two other channels, yours also always give the most honest opinions and takes on them which is rare considering most other reviewers are basically just paid to promote the games. appreciate you guys and keep up the good work!
Agree, this channel always feels like it's not trying to sell me on something. They throw some pretty heavy handed shots at games that deserve it sometimes and I appreciate that. They also seem to approach games from a fun first perspective, which is great. D
Looks dope but I just wish for a Need For Speed Carbon 2 one day. First one had so much potential, good enough story, and tense moments on those canyon races/drift events. Super dope
Its funny, somehow Carbon was my least favourite NFS, i gave up on it pretty quickly. Most wanted 2005 and Underground 2 were my favourites by far. Also quite enjoyed Pro Street
This one could be big for EA. They released it just at Black Friday and it seems like it could hold it's value better than their games in the past that relied on the cash shop to make revenue as the game filled up the bargain bins. If they can prove that you can get a complete experience for one price, the game will hold it's value longer and early adopters will feel better about their purchase and look to buy the next game at release.
Dude, I feel thats so spot on. A lot of developers put in micro transactions to make a quick buck without realizing that it really disuades people from buying the next game.
Never knew this game existed lol my son is playing NFS Heat on the One X at the moment. I played it a long time back and it was pretty cool considering I’ve been hardcore playing for a for a long long time. This looks great, just got it on the PS5 on sale for 21 bucks
This is the first time I've ever thought about the Need for Speed series in ages. The last one I touched was Most Wanted in like 2012? I thoroughly enjoyed that one, Underground 1 & 2 and Carbon. Heard good things about Heat but never checked it out. I think NFS heavily leaning into these different art styles and aesthetics (like Heat) makes a lot of sense and I love it from a design perspective. Might pick this one up.
I think the stylized graphics really help embrace the arcadey aspect of need for speed. I think they can push the style even more. I honestly would love a fully cell shaded need for speed game with tons of cool customizations
The game is great, but these are just a few things I’d like for them to bring back/add to multiplayer (and story) in the next update: - Drag races (Underground style) - Drift races (tandem/chase style) - In story mode (or online), have random CPU racers roaming the map, like in Underground 2, that do pull races you can initiate by driving up to them and honk your horn/flash your lights (like in Tokyo Xtreme Racer) - Have weekly tournaments for drift, circuit, sprint, AND drag (server champs keep moving to the next server) - Detailed tuning to cars (set turbo/v-tec at low/high rpm’s, spring softness) to see who can get the most out of their car’s setup and set themselves apart from the rest
I honestly love this game. I have almost no complaints. It’s Really fun game though. And the graphics look amazing in person I haven’t been able to put it down. I love the music playlists within the game, the scenery, the fact that it is basically taking place in Chicago even though they name the city “lake shore” in the game which is actually a Main Street in Chicago “lake shore dr”. I love the direction they took this game in. Mixing rap/hip hop, with racing & this whole wierd style of design as far as characters and effects. It’s Truly a new step up for racing games.
Man I'm definitely sitting this one out. Been playing NFS for the past 20 years but this is one entry I just cannot get behind. Guess I'll just wait for the next release, probably the one after.
not their fault unfortunately, EA games mostly uses their Frostbyte engine and apparently they dont wanna better version where texture load in better. thankfully you barely notice it during gameplay on connsoles
Without a sense of progression or goal there really isn't much point, and that isn't enough anymore unlike back in the 90's. If you want just cars there are plenty of games which cater to that such as GRID, Dirt, Forza Horizon etc etc why miss it when you can just play games like it?
I wish this game had cross-save. I also played the trial on GamePass, but I would actually like to finish the game on PS5 when I have money to buy the full game, solely because I prefer the PS5 controller.
@@trollyoazz5439 Lol from what he said it seemed like he already owned a PC as he played the trial on gamepass. Also a PC is not that expensive, especially since its also my workstation. But i guess you like spending much more on games and paying monthly subscription just for online, which are more expensive in the long term. Each to their own i guess.
@@kevinb2143 I have every platform except for the switch but my pc literally isn’t touched and only used by my brother for music and roblox console gaming is just so much simpler and enjoyable for most and it’s way cheaper
The cops on the higher heat levels were literally ripped from Cyberpunk 2077. Backup appears out of nowhere when a copper spots you and they respawn VERY CLOSE to you when they call for backup....just like CP 2077
What I wish they could add in the online mode is custom races like they did in Payback where you can race from point A to B and still earn cash. Only thing I wish they would add is the type of races like laps, sprint, and even togue drifting. I would looooove to get canyon races like in Carbon if they update the map in the future to give me that Initial D feel. So far, solid and better game than Heat!
The entire soundtrack is a BOP and I am always jamming out to whatever song is playing, no matter if in the Garage, in a race and/or chase, or freeroaming. A++ on music.
Sceptical, I'll believe it when I play it! Heat had one of the worst soundtracks in all of gaming and I had to turn off music or I wouldn't have been able to play
@@ilovebirds3157 didnt play heat if your not a oldhead or out of touch with current music (hip hop) cause it dominates like it or not then this playlist 🔥
The last racing game I got fully involved in was Burnout Paradise, and it was way better than I thought it'd be. Also got it on sale for like $4.99 😂 more than likely going to get this NFS game when it's a bit cheaper since racing games aren't really my thing anymore. Kinda reminds me of NFS Underground 1+2.
Burnout Paradise was developed by Criterion, the same studio that was used to develop NFS unbound. That's why this NFS stands a chance instead of dejection.
@@paranoidandroid___1248 I think we should create a group to notify each other when XSX games become affordable then we'd go forward for it. I'm all for it. Let me know in case you already have such a group.
The game looks great and fluid. I loved me some of the Old NFS' (HS and UG2) but have mainly been playing Codemasters racers for the past 10 or so years. This might just get me back to NFS.
For over a year I had no idea this game even existet. I haven't even seen it in stores on either Xbox or Playstation or PC. It was only today that I somehow bumped into a random gameplay video of it. Strange considering how big of a franchise NFS has been for many years.
I dont think the car thing is that much of an issue past the first qualifier. I bought a new car after every qualifier and had enough money to fully upgrade them to top of their class by midway through the week. It does get a little pricey if you want to favour visual customisation over performance but other than that I think if you're willing to play it a little risky at night you should have no problem buying a new car every now and again
This is genuinely the best NFS in YEARS! Nothing is really new, however they took the best from the last few NFS games, and bundled it all together. The random garage events, and delivery events, and car prizes do change up the day, so even if there is a touch a repetition there are things to add variety to every day. Once you start optimizing your days and find a car that fits your driving style, the game does become a touch easier. Honestly if you enjoy arcade racers, pick this up ASAP (Rocky?).
@@FallenJustice The enjoyability and quality of the game is subjective. Their opinion and thoughts are valid. There's no need to say "are you high?" It doesn't bring anything constructive to a discussion.
Picked it up at GameStop for $40 (also listed on Target for same price). Played for an hour after work, it’s a refreshing take on a racing game. So far I’m really liking it.
When I first saw the cartoon style in trailers I was like wtf. I actually kinda like it now. The driving effects you can make as crazy or subtle as you want at least. My thing is I think they did make the races a little too hard for the casual audience. Like the difference between difficulty levels is only really how hard cops are and more or less restarts. They should definitely make the races easier with how fast the best car is on easy as I can see more casual gamers give up.
@@jungl3boy how is that not the point the went for a specific thing no one gets longterm enjoyment out of being 10 seconds ahead every race at that point just drive the cars in freeroam
Another thing if your car is maxed out in its class the B to S+ rating if its as far into A class as you can get withouht going up to A+ class then the races are easier obviously if you just got you car into A+ its not gonna be the best in its class
A style isn’t going to appeal to everyone. Just cuz you spend 2 hours making yourself looking the way you want in the mirror doesn’t mean that’s gonna look good to everyone. I mean, c’mon… this isn’t exactly rocket science here. It’s simply a matter of opinion 🤷♂️
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For those who are curious -
You can disable most of the effects
You can use grip and it's much better than drift when you tune it right
The races pay out more later (keep an eye on BIG MONEY events)
Cops get harder over the campaign
You need to do the side missions to unlock garages
You can buy pre-customized versions of cars after side quests
You need to upgrade the garage to unlock better parts.
Thank, you answered the question that was a dealbreaker for me up until now. I think these effects are ugly af but if you can turn them at least down I might give the game a shot when it’s on sale.
That’s actually a pretty nice feature, thanks man
@@Anonymus-ih7yb apparently you can only turn them off for your car, they stay on for your opponents
@@Anonymus-ih7yb there's a "cloaked" effect that only has the grey smoke and nothing else. There's few color options for the cloak effect too so you don't have to stick with grey.
@@HoveringAboveMyself true but it's very rarely visible
Watching Falcon's gameplay of ANY driving in any game is always entertaining. About as skillful as a 16 year old who just got their license.
Falcon is awful in every way, especially his gross ass voice
😂
to be fair falcon is terrible at pretty much every game he reviews
@@jkthegreat5687 jeez no need to hold back at all lol
@@jkthegreat5687 lol I've also noticed this 😂
For anyone watching this in the year 2024, NFS unbound is doing Kaizen themed updates meaning they will imrprove in each update bringing new modes races and cars in each update. They recently added PvP race for quick fast full lobby racing. The next update(May 21st 2024) is Drag and drift inspired by NFS underground and after that will be cops vs racers update. I highly recommend hopping in a give it a try its going to be a completely different game by the end of 2024
Thank You Bro ❤
If they keep releasing NFS games like Heat and Unbound, they might actually have a chance at bringing back NFS into the mainstream as a competitor against Forza. Forza is a hyper realistic (visual-wise) semi-arcade game, but thanks to that NFS could just go wild with their visuals and arcade style, and I feel like if they pull some creative stuff with the next NFS too, then the brand will regain some of its trust by the oldschool gamers, and it will attract a hell lot of newcomers too. Super hyped to see what they come up with the next time
I think the physics and holding it back personally, at least make it like forza ish not balls yk the wall drifting 24/7
@@Obama___ Truue, I agree man
Just dislike how unbound got rid of PVE in multiplayer.
(That was only way to calmly grind.)
CAP
Unbound is a step in the wrong direction, i mean what racing game fan wants anime tyre smoke and anime wings coming from your doors 🤣 its actually kind of shit
Nothing against Forza Horizon, but I missed starting with a junk car and improving it little by little. This game offers exactly that, I feel like I'm 15 again, playing NFSU.
Anyway, great video! Much love from Brazil.
Its my main question. All the latest Nfs didnt by far brought me enough fun as in NFSU and Most Wanted. Is this the game that will make me feel young again?
After finishing the video, I'd say no. I'm hype-proof
@@user-lv8lt8gu4g No, still no NFSU type of feel. EA doesn’t listen to its customers clearly.
@@user-lv8lt8gu4g Its already released so nothing to be hyped off .
@@jema5039 well, idk if making another nfsu is the greatest idea.
sure they were great but they reaaally had flaws, most people just have a lot of nostalgia
This game has the best street racer vibe I've felt in a while from an NFS game. The music and scenes etc. Great game
yea makes you feel like your mobbing when asap comes on
Nothing seems to touch Midnight Club tho
@@joshmonty3095 to be fair, those games also were at the height of the street racing / fast and furious era. But yea they’re untouchable
I feel like even heat had a strong vibe
@@Willppyro Bruh the opening scene at the beginning of game with the ASAP song and ppl drifting around and posing was a vibe and set the tone of the game for me. Even the way you hear the bass when you pull up to the car meet and then you get inside and your character is nodding to the beat is kinda hard especially when it's to Asap - Shabba Ranks 😂😂.
I’m definitely getting this, especially after this review. My older brother recently passed and we used to play all the old NFS games together on PS2 when we were kids. This is a welcome game and one I’m gonna get into again🤘🏻
recently passed ? I didn't get it sorry!
Rembering Bros memories ♥️
Rembering Bros memories ♥️
@@hexnos My brother passed away and we grew up on Need For Speed together haha (Since buying it, I play it all the time it's a favourite)
@@alexwoodruff6961 I'm sorry man for this huge loss in your life, I can completely understand this feeling of losing someone you adore and love and memories kills everyday. 💔
i like how well the effects translate gameplay elements to the player. you can see when opponents boost much easier now.
Your before you buy videos are like a must watch before I buy any new games and I already know I am getting into. Thanks a lot !
Glad they’re helpful
Agreed.
This game has constant direct x crashing errors after only a hour of playing it's garbage on pc
Note: Falcon said you only have 4 restarts. It is somewhat true but that entirely depends on the difficulty you choose. Normal gives 4 restarts (which Falcon chose), Easy gives 10 and Hard gives 2 iirc.
Restarts for what?
@@darknid158 you won't be able to restart an event after surpassing a certain number of tries. Probably to avoid cheesing.
@@ravifennec I restart only whenever I lose first place at the end of a race. Either way, I could just quit event and restart it lol
@@darknid158 I haven't played the game, but it'd be pretty dumb if they didn't remove the trigger to start the event the event again in that case xdd
@@darknid158 Won't you lose your buy-in money if you quit?
I think the weighty feeling and toughness of the cars make it feel a little more real and I like that. Reminds me of how the cars handled in 2010 Hot Pursuit.
If the handling is like 2010 's Hot Pursuit I'd be right at home.
@@Dick_Valparaiso, The handling is in between Hot Pursuit and DriveClub, which is why people are going with grip builds rather than drift.
Overall solid review!
I feel you could’ve covered the customizations of the vehicles and character clothes.
The voice options for characters are terrible and hopefully they add more clothes, but the online racing is very clean. No breaks or frame drop.
The soundtrack is solid too, go A$AP 🤘🏻
Playing on Series X
bro really said "GO A$AP" LMFAO
Are you actually reviewing the review?
Falcon, the whole team really; thank you! These videos are so awesome for those of us who really have to squint and stare at a game before dropping funds to be sure we are going to get something out of it.
I hope the entire Gameranx team has a safe and sweet holiday season.
Also...not that its important or anything, but where the hell is that pizza Jake keeps promising? I told Dominos that he had it covered and they simply won't accept that.
Thanks for all your support.
@@gameranxTV short, cold reply.
@@FilthyForce not like they’ve got a RUclips channel to manage and videos to make
@@demonic_granny8455 doesn't take much to type, considering most of their time is on the computer
Jake is definitely letting us down on the pizza 🍕
As someone who had a '96 Eclipse, I loved watching you guys drive around with that body style. Took me back.
Best thing about racing games is riding your cars from reall ife
I hope I can find and own an older Eclipse one day lol
@@specrtre I hope you get one some day:)
I have a 2000 Eclipse and I made the 96 the exact color of mine :)
I had a 98!
Another huge plus for the game: when you unlock cars in single player, you get those cars in multiplayer as well. Pretty nice quality of life thing if you spend a lot of time in SP then want to give MP a shot
NFS hasn't had good looking graphics since Rivals, but this one looks decent
I’m really enjoying this new NFS game.
It seems (at least to me) to have pulled interesting gameplay mechanics from a few different mid-00s racing games and put them all together pretty seamlessly.
The ones I’ve noticed (so far) are:
- Slipstream/drift turbo and in-air car control from Midnight Club
- the driveaway crash mechanic from Burnout
- the calendar structure and betting mechanic from Juiced
- Gymkhana (Takeover) races from DiRT 3
- Racebreaker and having to drive to objectives from NFSU2
there’s probably a bunch more I’m missing, but regardless it’s the first NFS game in a while that I haven’t been able to put down.
Nice, good features not mentioned that more hardcore race fans will definitely recognize!
I wish there was a Juiced remaster
Oh shit i remembered I had juiced, game was underrated
The people who did burnout made thus game
Even the taillight trails and neon effects are reminiscent of Blur!
I've been relying on these before you buy videos for years , They've helped me decide whether to buy more games than I can count ! Thank you Gameranx!
Glad they’re helpful
Visual style really reminds me of Amped 3 from the Xbox 360 launch, and that’s not a bad thing at all. Really stands out, looking forward to playing this NFS
I'm actually REALLY happy with it! It reminds me of the good ol days of midnight club L.A and need for speed underground and the fact I can play it offline is just 👌awesome
This game has constant direct x crashing errors after only a hour of playing it's garbage on pc
@@stepbro1305 Been playing it on ps5 since day one before the latest patch the game works just fine haven't had it crash once. Maybe pc versions of games aren't coming out like they use too, callisto protocol is awful on PC apparently
I’d rather play midnight club La on a Potato 🥔 this touch this game for another second , the only thing that had come good from this game is depth of customization , no more and still with less to come
This review was “STRAIGHT FIRE” 😂
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I feel like the cartoony cell shading stuff is so they could add more detail to the cars and environment. They essentially reduce the detail on "non essential" stuff like character models and smoke, add in some fun stuff, and you can get a bit more traction out of the more important, potentially more taxing things.
Fair, but they used Mo Cap for the characters here same as they've been doing for years, only difference is a character texture filter..
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i wouldnt mind it if it could be turned off while driving, apparently its not something u can do. character models are meh to me but thats not what ima look at while driving so idc
they don't make the environment. EA uses quixel.
I doubt that’s the main reason they did it but it probably does free up some resources for better rendering elsewhere as you indicated.
So far, I’m really really enjoying the game. I like the style of it and I finally can take turns without drifting, you can actually brake, hit the apex and accelerate out of a corner and you get rewarded for it. I feel that this is the best NFS to come out in a while and definitely the best one done with that engine.
This game has constant direct x crashing errors after only a hour of playing it's garbage on pc
Have you played Nfs Heat? If you did , I would like to hear your opinion about Unbound vs Heat.
@@amirparvez5415, unfortunately, heat was abandoned and left with alot of bugs that ruin the gameplay for players. such as when you go a little bit too fast, you can flip and fly up in the sky unnaturally, sometimes your health decreases when you hit something softly and you don't lose health when you hit something super hard, health system is super bugged. other than that the story and game is genuinely great!
I've never been a big fan of the NFS series but damn this video actually makes me wanna buy this game, apart from the repetitiveness, the whole strategy and management side of it sounds pretty refreshing and really fun to go through. Gameranx never disappoints, great video.
3 Before You Buy videos in 3 days, you guys are on a roll.
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Are you saying GameRanx is BUTTER!??? 🧈😆
I found myself extremely hyped after hearing you describe how the game structure works. I like that in the beginning, you're not expected to actually finish 1st every single event, and that there's no rubberbanding AI.
Along with how the heat and week systems work, and the fact that you can only retry an event 4 times in one in-game day, it really seems like the devs are actually trying to make it interesting and challenging. Looking forward to playing this game!
my experience thus far, the rubberbanding can kick in at random, at one point Boost can literally zoom past me as i near the finish line, on another, the rivals all were behind me without any sudden boosts
On intense you can retry only 2 times
Have you played it yet? I’m absolutely in love with this game 😭
@@Yawnjoo5 they get boosts from each other
@@Yawnjoo5 because the other racers have boost ability just like you... common sense cmon man you just said it they randomly boost past ya yaaaaa just like the player....
"Imma vampire & i just might bite ya." Gets stuck in your head Fr
Nah yea the cops in this game are the hardest I've ever had to deal with 💀
I’m not first
My hero
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Same
If your not first, your last. Shake n bake
Wack
Loving it alot, the effects grew on me as I kept playing it, adds a uniqueness to the game that previous games didn't have
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I agree. I hope they keep this in the following NFS.
@@twolikedanumba4272 No again. Get out kids.
@@erso_returned2530 ur the one acting like a kid sadly. Grow up
@@erso_returned2530 if you cant take another persons opinion and move on then youre the one who needs to grow up
This makes NFS look like it went down the rabbit hole lol
This game is awesome the story takes a sec to get rolling but after the 1st week it's awesome and the multi-player is sick as well and actually grinding to get cars is dope too..I just wish they would do drag events that would make this game whole
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@@gameranxTV thanks for the like, that made my day🙏🏽💯
Multi player is hard for me to find matches in
Not gonna lie I actually like the set up to the story. Not a great story or anything so far but when the real beginning starts, I was kinda caught off guard.
This game has constant direct x crashing errors after only a hour of playing it's garbage on pc
I can honestly say, this is first racing game, since burnout revenge, that looks and sounds actually interesting. I just might think of picking it up
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Pedant incoming, Burnout Revenge released only a few months BEFORE the original masterpiece Most Wanted, so that can't be true.
you haven't played many games then.
A lot of racing games since then have been very good. That being said, I've been loving Unbound. Haven't felt like I wasted my money yet.
That’s because NFS really is the last of a dying breed. Most racing games are generic simcades
Anyone else here after the Feb PS plus update? 😂
Same!
Got it for like $6 during steam spring sale. worth every penny.
It feels like when the series gets back on track, it's less talked about. Congrats, Criterion!
This is not getting back on track
@@erso_returned2530 and why is that? care to explain?
@@erso_returned2530 I agree with Sonic it definitely feels like they are back on track with this game, and after 15 hours into the game, I can easily say this is the best NFS in the last 10 years or so.
@@brianwillis8289 lol thats cause there hasn't been sh!t else 😂
@@TheCynicalJay So very true...
Been a while since I played a need for speed game, might pick this one up. I love the art design they went with.
The last one was a freebee on PS not that long ago. I play it from time to time, much better than NFS Payback
Do it bro, last racing game I played was need for speed most wanted on Xbox and no other racing game has ever caught my attention... but let me tell you this game is the fucking one you cannot pass on and just give it a try, your moneys worth! Do it!
I would like to see something like what they did back in 2007 with Need for Speed ProStreet. That style was what I enjoyed growing up. Or remastering the original Most Wanted or Carbon. They both would be great. Especially with today’s graphics imo.
This game has constant direct x errors after only a hour of playing it's garbage on pc
Palace edition is on sale on PSN for $11.99 right now.
Its been a habit of mine to check your before you buy videos everytime a new game comes out...now i know what im getting this Christmas thank yooou! 😁
Best NFS since the PS2 days. And one of the best performing launch titles I've played in a long time, online has been flawless too, which is rare for games on launch day.
Definitely worth checking out if you're a fan of Most Wanted, as the map and police chases are very nostalgic, big underground vibes with the paint jobs and effects, and the muscle cars feel great, like a throwback to Carbon.
does it have customization like underground and does it have underglow ??
@@InternalxHD yeah, I wouldn't say it gets as wild as underground to with the cosmetic customisation but it's solid, performance parts are more attached to your vehicle's handling now too, so swapping a diff will effect the range in which you can adjust the handling of the car etc.
@@aussieknuckles aw man, thanks for the info, i just been itching for a game like underground for more than a decade from any company and i miss underglows.. sigh
What system is it a launch title for?
@@InternalxHD no worries, pretty sure there's underglow. I'd definitely give this NFS a go, if you like Underground, you'll definitely like this.
Really the only gripe I have with this game is that the heat just grows too fast. You’re spending most of your day on Heat 5 anyways and the night will be Heat 5 every time. So it just gets annoying to dodge and deal with the cops all the time. Also the Cop chase resume after a race doesn’t really work as intended, because they put me in the chase lots of times when there was no cop around me but chasing the other racers who were miles behind me.
You guys are one of my daily content creators to watch really love what you guys do . Great review i scrolled through comments to see if any mentions it but the open world is based on Chicago . Just thought I would comment on that , neat little detail .
Mad respect for Gameranx. Consistently uploading videos every single day for us. One of the reason I'm enjoying this channel so much is of their dedication.
I love the before you buys idk why I’ve always enjoyed these videos I like to do my research before I blow all my money of video games 😅
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Unbound is the best Need For Speed game since Hot Pursuit 2010. Loads of fun, incredibly challenging, and no microtransactions. One of my favorite games of 2022.
Im not usually into racing games, the last one that I’ve played thoroughly was Burnout Revenge and it’s been hard to get into any racing game since then. But with this I’ve been having a really fun time, the challenge of limited replays and the rogue-lite aspect of losing the cops to keep cash keeps it interesting for me.
I’m really liking this game, though you are right about the police chases getting old. I’m not mad I paid full price but I think $40 or less I would feel like it’s worth the buy if you can wait
I bought nfs heat deluxe version for just 18 bucks so if anyone find the new game for the same price you gotta buy it
I was super hesitant when I saw the first trailer, but it his has to be the best game since the old days. The styling grew on me (you can turn off most effects though), both grip and drift handling is viable, and the soundtrack is solid. The intro is a bit of a slog and overall progression feels just a bit too grindy, but it’s great as a whole package.
@RealGaneranx you didn't think it through, did you?
@@santiagor.z3708 Wdym? That is gameranx. It even said “real” gameranx!
I haven't gotten it yet but i'm sure as hell gonna, personally i love the look of the effects but i'm just a massive spider verse fan lol. glad it has the option to disable them for people who don't like em
The updated aesthetic is a good change of pace. I hope EA keeps implementing surface level changes like this to differentiate entries
i grew up on need for speed most wanted
I’m 18 and this is my first nfs game I ever bought and I don’t regret it I’m literally so addicted to this game it’s soo goood!!!!
You need to play the the best 4 need for speed (NFS Underground, underground 2, Most Wanted and Carbon)
@@2CJXY The big four >>>>
@@2CJXY facts
@@2CJXYLet them enjoy this one yea?
@@megamanx1291 never said they shouldn't, only recommending other NFS games I'd think they'll enjoy once they've finished playing with this one
Criterion came back after 10 years and delivered a masterpiece! The game absolutely shines!
I wouldn't say a masterpieace but I would agree that it's a really good game
@@randomname4689 yeah sure that's your opinion!
this is not a masterpiece whatsoever
This is not a masterpiece
This is the first time that I have watched "before you buy" actually before buying
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For me is lacking free roam cars that you can challenge for a quick event, maybe a drag, point to point, quick drift event, or even something big like a Heat related event when you challenge another racer to complete objectives against the police (Number of takedowns, cost to state, number of units chasing, time in pursuit, etc)
This game has constant direct x crashing errors after only a hour of playing it's garbage on pc
@@stepbro1305 Maybe just on you, I don't see any negative comments for pc players except you.
I literally searched for this 10 minutes ago and it wasn’t here yet. Thank you😂
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I honestly didn't know they made another NFS game but I will say that I'm hoping they'll remaster NFS Underground that was very fun to play back in the day.
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@@erso_returned2530 yes
I'm the type of person who doesn't even play racing games but yo, I've been having a blast playing this one can't put it down
I keep hearing people whine about the cartoon effects and I'm just here laughing about it. What do you want every racing game to look the same every year? This game tried something new and I praise EA for it, the effects look dope and I can't wait to get my hands on this game!
always appreciate your reviews and takes on games Falcon. Jake also does a good job, and besides one or two other channels, yours also always give the most honest opinions and takes on them which is rare considering most other reviewers are basically just paid to promote the games. appreciate you guys and keep up the good work!
Agree, this channel always feels like it's not trying to sell me on something. They throw some pretty heavy handed shots at games that deserve it sometimes and I appreciate that. They also seem to approach games from a fun first perspective, which is great. D
Looks dope but I just wish for a Need For Speed Carbon 2 one day. First one had so much potential, good enough story, and tense moments on those canyon races/drift events. Super dope
Also the crew system was very unique
Its funny, somehow Carbon was my least favourite NFS, i gave up on it pretty quickly. Most wanted 2005 and Underground 2 were my favourites by far. Also quite enjoyed Pro Street
The special palace edition is on sale right now for 40 bucks in the PS Store. Regular version is still 70.
Got the deluxe edition of the game for like $45 during Xmas sale. Totally worth it
I have been waiting for this review, and I'm happy to hear it's worth playing. :)
Thanks for your patience
This game has constant direct x crashing errors after only a hour of playing it's garbage on pc
Besides the animated effects, the game looks really pretty!
You can turn them off
@@anthonygray6570 You actually can't, they don't give an option anywhere
@@nouveill3445they give the option to disable most the effects, except the tire smoke
This one could be big for EA. They released it just at Black Friday and it seems like it could hold it's value better than their games in the past that relied on the cash shop to make revenue as the game filled up the bargain bins. If they can prove that you can get a complete experience for one price, the game will hold it's value longer and early adopters will feel better about their purchase and look to buy the next game at release.
Dude, I feel thats so spot on. A lot of developers put in micro transactions to make a quick buck without realizing that it really disuades people from buying the next game.
This game has constant direct x crashing errors after only a hour of playing it's garbage on pc
Never knew this game existed lol my son is playing NFS Heat on the One X at the moment. I played it a long time back and it was pretty cool considering I’ve been hardcore playing for a for a long long time. This looks great, just got it on the PS5 on sale for 21 bucks
This is the first time I've ever thought about the Need for Speed series in ages. The last one I touched was Most Wanted in like 2012? I thoroughly enjoyed that one, Underground 1 & 2 and Carbon. Heard good things about Heat but never checked it out.
I think NFS heavily leaning into these different art styles and aesthetics (like Heat) makes a lot of sense and I love it from a design perspective. Might pick this one up.
I think the stylized graphics really help embrace the arcadey aspect of need for speed. I think they can push the style even more. I honestly would love a fully cell shaded need for speed game with tons of cool customizations
Bro as someone who has been with this franchise since nfs 2, I think this is the best this series has been since 2011.
The game is great, but these are just a few things I’d like for them to bring back/add to multiplayer (and story) in the next update:
- Drag races (Underground style)
- Drift races (tandem/chase style)
- In story mode (or online), have random CPU racers roaming the map, like in Underground 2, that do pull races you can initiate by driving up to them and honk your horn/flash your lights (like in Tokyo Xtreme Racer)
- Have weekly tournaments for drift, circuit, sprint, AND drag (server champs keep moving to the next server)
- Detailed tuning to cars (set turbo/v-tec at low/high rpm’s, spring softness) to see who can get the most out of their car’s setup and set themselves apart from the rest
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This game has constant direct x errors after only a hour of playing it's garbage on pc
I honestly love this game. I have almost no complaints. It’s Really fun game though. And the graphics look amazing in person I haven’t been able to put it down. I love the music playlists within the game, the scenery, the fact that it is basically taking place in Chicago even though they name the city “lake shore” in the game which is actually a Main Street in Chicago “lake shore dr”. I love the direction they took this game in. Mixing rap/hip hop, with racing & this whole wierd style of design as far as characters and effects. It’s Truly a new step up for racing games.
This game has constant direct x crashing errors after only a hour of playing it's garbage on pc
The writing? Actually the most cringe I've EVER felt in a video game. The literal worst I've ever heard/seen.
Looks sick with the cell shaded stuff, they definitely need to go more all in with it in the next one
Yeah honestly the characters kind of jar with the environment and they should have just gone full on into the cartoonish artstyle.
Man I'm definitely sitting this one out. Been playing NFS for the past 20 years but this is one entry I just cannot get behind. Guess I'll just wait for the next release, probably the one after.
1:31 “It all looks absolutely great” as road texture is still rendering in, lol
not their fault unfortunately, EA games mostly uses their Frostbyte engine and apparently they dont wanna better version where texture load in better. thankfully you barely notice it during gameplay on connsoles
Quite possibly the best NFS game to come out in ages! I hope they stick with this new identity because this shizzle rocks!
You really live up to your moniker... 🤦🏻♂️
@@thatcarguy6190 just because you can’t let go off 20 year old racing games you loved when you were a kid?
@@Catalanskrr You mean the best games the games that didn't force politics on the gamer... yeah ok
@@thatcarguy6190 lmao
@@thatcarguy6190 Oh you're one of those!
I always miss the first three Need for Speed. No stories necessary, just cars 😊😊😊
Yeah, I liked the series much more before it became Need for Story.
Most wanted was my favorite. I hope it gets remastered with the same story and map!
Well, lucky for y’all, Gran Turismo still exists.
I remember staying up all night with my friends playing NFS Underground 2 trying to beat the drag races, one in particular took us all night to beat.
Without a sense of progression or goal there really isn't much point, and that isn't enough anymore unlike back in the 90's. If you want just cars there are plenty of games which cater to that such as GRID, Dirt, Forza Horizon etc etc why miss it when you can just play games like it?
Tried on XSX 10 hour trial.. Most stable 60fps NFS game out there. Really loved these 10 hard grinding hours.
I wish this game had cross-save. I also played the trial on GamePass, but I would actually like to finish the game on PS5 when I have money to buy the full game, solely because I prefer the PS5 controller.
@@Estorium you can use PS5 controller on PC
@@kevinb2143 if he has to wait to purchase the game I don’t think he’s willing to dump 50k into a pc
@@trollyoazz5439 Lol from what he said it seemed like he already owned a PC as he played the trial on gamepass.
Also a PC is not that expensive, especially since its also my workstation. But i guess you like spending much more on games and paying monthly subscription just for online, which are more expensive in the long term. Each to their own i guess.
@@kevinb2143 I have every platform except for the switch but my pc literally isn’t touched and only used by my brother for music and roblox console gaming is just so much simpler and enjoyable for most and it’s way cheaper
The cops on the higher heat levels were literally ripped from Cyberpunk 2077. Backup appears out of nowhere when a copper spots you and they respawn VERY CLOSE to you when they call for backup....just like CP 2077
'The A.I. racers dont rubber band' 😂😂😂
What I wish they could add in the online mode is custom races like they did in Payback where you can race from point A to B and still earn cash. Only thing I wish they would add is the type of races like laps, sprint, and even togue drifting. I would looooove to get canyon races like in Carbon if they update the map in the future to give me that Initial D feel. So far, solid and better game than Heat!
This game has constant direct x crashing errors after only a hour of playing it's garbage on pc
The entire soundtrack is a BOP and I am always jamming out to whatever song is playing, no matter if in the Garage, in a race and/or chase, or freeroaming. A++ on music.
Right!
Too bad that I'll never hear any of it on Youube or streaming. Like none of the music at all on this video.
Sceptical, I'll believe it when I play it! Heat had one of the worst soundtracks in all of gaming and I had to turn off music or I wouldn't have been able to play
@@cenciende9401 agreed. If its anything like heats soundtrack then this guy has no idea what he's talking about.
@@ilovebirds3157 didnt play heat if your not a oldhead or out of touch with current music (hip hop) cause it dominates like it or not then this playlist 🔥
need for speed pro street is old scool for me, miss that game
Cars look fucking beautiful thats for sure
The last racing game I got fully involved in was Burnout Paradise, and it was way better than I thought it'd be. Also got it on sale for like $4.99 😂 more than likely going to get this NFS game when it's a bit cheaper since racing games aren't really my thing anymore. Kinda reminds me of NFS Underground 1+2.
Burnout Paradise was developed by Criterion, the same studio that was used to develop NFS unbound. That's why this NFS stands a chance instead of dejection.
@@DemianOleg yeah I caught that in this video. That's partially why I'm excited to play this one eventually, but I'm not about to stop $70 for it.
@@paranoidandroid___1248 I think we should create a group to notify each other when XSX games become affordable then we'd go forward for it. I'm all for it. Let me know in case you already have such a group.
all I want to know is if those effects can be turned off
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@@gameranxTV very good
The game looks great and fluid. I loved me some of the Old NFS' (HS and UG2) but have mainly been playing Codemasters racers for the past 10 or so years. This might just get me back to NFS.
This game has constant direct x crashing errors after only a hour of playing it's garbage on pc
Get ready to get disappointed this game is a hot as pile shit
For over a year I had no idea this game even existet. I haven't even seen it in stores on either Xbox or Playstation or PC. It was only today that I somehow bumped into a random gameplay video of it. Strange considering how big of a franchise NFS has been for many years.
I really like your guys unbias views even when you guys don't like the game you still find good aspects of it to help gamers decide for themselves
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Every review for is bias.There's no way to not have a bias. You just like their bias is all. Knowledge
@@superbadisfunmy think balanced would be a better word than unbias
I dont think the car thing is that much of an issue past the first qualifier. I bought a new car after every qualifier and had enough money to fully upgrade them to top of their class by midway through the week. It does get a little pricey if you want to favour visual customisation over performance but other than that I think if you're willing to play it a little risky at night you should have no problem buying a new car every now and again
This game has constant direct x crashing errors after only a hour of playing it's garbage on pc
This is genuinely the best NFS in YEARS! Nothing is really new, however they took the best from the last few NFS games, and bundled it all together. The random garage events, and delivery events, and car prizes do change up the day, so even if there is a touch a repetition there are things to add variety to every day. Once you start optimizing your days and find a car that fits your driving style, the game does become a touch easier. Honestly if you enjoy arcade racers, pick this up ASAP (Rocky?).
Best? Are you high? Unbound doesnt even compare to Heat in almost every aspect.
@@FallenJustice The enjoyability and quality of the game is subjective. Their opinion and thoughts are valid. There's no need to say "are you high?" It doesn't bring anything constructive to a discussion.
Picked it up at GameStop for $40 (also listed on Target for same price). Played for an hour after work, it’s a refreshing take on a racing game. So far I’m really liking it.
Played a bit at a buddies house and I like the direction they went with this one. I got it on my wish list after I'm done with my current rotation.
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When I first saw the cartoon style in trailers I was like wtf. I actually kinda like it now. The driving effects you can make as crazy or subtle as you want at least. My thing is I think they did make the races a little too hard for the casual audience. Like the difference between difficulty levels is only really how hard cops are and more or less restarts. They should definitely make the races easier with how fast the best car is on easy as I can see more casual gamers give up.
This was done on purpose nothing is fun about being first place every race by like 10 seconds and you dont fail for not first its just less money
@@chrisvaccaro9062 not the point. That’s totally fine for the normal gamer. Not so much the casual gamer. It’s fine you don’t understand. You do you.
Casual gamers you mean kids?
@@jungl3boy how is that not the point the went for a specific thing no one gets longterm enjoyment out of being 10 seconds ahead every race at that point just drive the cars in freeroam
Another thing if your car is maxed out in its class the B to S+ rating if its as far into A class as you can get withouht going up to A+ class then the races are easier obviously if you just got you car into A+ its not gonna be the best in its class
Love that need for speed mixed themselves with hip hop/graffiti type scenes
Got this on sale last week. Having a good time with it so far!
This looks like a GREAT game!! I'm looking forward to this! I haven't played a NFS game in a LONG TIME
They should have made the skybox super colorful and overdramatic with the colors. That would have made the born even more involved with the artstyle.
I would love for them to bring back the Toyota celica
i don’t understand why people don’t like the effects on this game i think it’s really creative and you can tell the artists really worked hard on it
Yes! I love this style because hyper realistic characters have never looked good in NFS anyway.
Cause it looks awful. Just cause a lot of time was spent on it doesn't make it good. I can spend an hour taking a shit, its still shit.
@@alecmanst629 this right here
Cause its pure aesthaistic, and dont add nothing, only distractions
A style isn’t going to appeal to everyone. Just cuz you spend 2 hours making yourself looking the way you want in the mirror doesn’t mean that’s gonna look good to everyone.
I mean, c’mon… this isn’t exactly rocket science here. It’s simply a matter of opinion 🤷♂️