Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit

Developed by Criterion, the same team behind Burnout Paradise, you can definitely feel a lot of Burnout DNA in this Need for Speed entry. Sadly, since it's published by EA, do not expect to get the full game, you'll have to plonk down a further £45 on the PSN for that privilege. And since the game is now almost 8 years old you can expect online play to be dead. Trust me, this is one Platinum trophy that you won't be winning.

As either Cop or Criminal Racer you take to the roads in the fictional Seacrest County and all of its varied wilderness on various missions including simple time trials, races, duels, takedown missions, utterly infuriating rapid responses, interceptors and, obviously, hot pursuits in which you must obliterate all other rivals. The game can frequently be very exciting and is very addictive but it is bogged down by lengthy crash cut-scenes, long load times, an overload of visual information bombardment between missions, and cars that handle simply terribly. The aforementioned rapid response missions are a nightmare as for every strike on any object the counter will add 2 seconds to your already tight time limit. Once you slam into the guard rail you'll never get control of your car back and you'll just be slamming from side to side across the road. You'll never beat the mission.

Also, unlike Burnout Paradise, the XBM option is not available, meaning you cannot play your own tunes during the game and must stick to the licenced soundtrack. It's decent, but it's nowhere near as innovating and visionary as the soundtrack to Need for Speed: Shift 2 Unleashed. Though, overall, it's a much better game than Need for Speed: The Run.

I managed to unlock just 37% of the trophies. Any higher would require online play and purchase of the DLC. It gave me a few days of fun, but I'll never go back to this.

A Very good game for 2010 the port they made last year was not even different at all just crossplay 2010 need for speed is one of the best need for speed games of all time

Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit is a fantastic continuation of the legendary racing franchise that stays true to the spirit of the previous installments while offering exciting new elements. From the very start, the game immerses the player in a world of dynamic races and high-speed chases that keep you hooked from the first minute. It's clear that the developers worked hard to make the game appealing to a wide audience: both experienced racing fans and newcomers will find something to enjoy here.

One of the most pleasant surprises is the vast selection of cars. In Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit, you can choose your favorite cars for both racing and playing as a police officer. This wide variety of vehicles offers plenty of options, allowing each player to find the perfect car that suits their driving style. What's even better is that not only the racers but also the police have access to powerful, modern cars, making the chases even more thrilling and intense.

The career mode is another highlight worth mentioning. It offers an exciting mix of races from both sides of the law, and what's great is that you can progress through both careers in parallel. This allows players to enjoy the game from different perspectives and experience fresh thrills with each stage. Playing as a police officer provides a unique experience within the series, as you have access to a range of tools to catch criminals, from deploying spike strips to calling in helicopters. This adds more adrenaline and variety to the game, making every race both exciting and unpredictable.

Another major advantage of the game is its perfect balance between arcade style and realism. Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit doesn't try to be a driving simulator, but it also doesn't stray too far into arcade territory. The car handling is simple enough for newcomers to pick up quickly, yet challenging enough to remain engaging for seasoned players. This harmonious mix makes the game accessible to a wide range of players, allowing everyone to find enjoyment, whether it's from high-speed races or skillfully avoiding capture.

Moreover, the game is visually stunning. The graphics are highly appealing, from the realistic car models to the beautifully designed environments and tracks. The races take place both day and night, adding variety to the gameplay and allowing players to enjoy different weather conditions and lighting effects. The sound design is equally impressive, with the roar of engines, police sirens, and the sound of speed adding to the immersive experience.

The racing mechanics in Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit are also well thought out. Besides the usual races, players will face dramatic chases with the police, where every mistake can lead to an arrest. This feature adds tension and challenge to the gameplay. Players must not only be fast but also strategic, using different tactics to either evade capture or catch their opponent. As the game progresses, this gameplay element only intensifies, keeping you on the edge of your seat until the very end.

The game also impresses with its social features. The ability to compete with friends and other players in online mode adds even more excitement. You can compare your achievements, challenge each other's scores, and this makes every race even more thrilling.

Overall, Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit is a great return to the roots of the series, with new elements that make the game feel fresh and engaging. The wide selection of cars, well-designed racing mechanics, stunning graphics, and captivating career mode make this game a real find for arcade racing fans. Whether you're new to the series or a seasoned player, this game will undoubtedly give you hours of thrilling races and fun.

EA strikes again. When I first saw the price for Need For Speed "Remastered" edition I chuckled and moved on, however this game has since came to EA Play and Xbox Gamepass so I had to check it out.

I remember playing this game (the original) back in the day and was pretty disappointed in its lack of pretty much anything, and the remaster is exactly the same. Simply put this is the exact original game with a lick of paint in terms of slightly improved graphics.

When it comes to gameplay it's one of the worst in the Need For Speed series with supersonic speeds, laughable "drifting" and boring Nitrous effects. The controls as always are basic and work well but most of cars steering mechanics are a cross between complete arcade with sudden and unexpected tankiness right when you need to avoid a car or stop from hitting into a barrier. There is no customisation at all, you pick a paint color for that specific race on a car that you don't own, only have unlocked and then you move on to another race and do the same again. However the worst part about this game is the events. There's absolutely no variety in races. You basically get two. One is a race. One is a time trial. That's it. They throw in a few special abilities in certain races like EMP, Spike strips, Turbo etc but why not have these as purchasable upgrades to your car and have some sort of progression ? The time trials are rage inducing routes that insist that you don't crash into any wall/barrier or you receive a steep time penalty, the "preview events" allow you to try out fancier cars than you already own but that's it, it's the same time trial. I HATE the idea of the time trials/no crash mode here as this is a Need For Speed game, not grand Turismo. It's frustrating as the cornering/drifting in Hot Pursuit is simply not good. Races are races, come first and you get a gold, simple but it can be fun.

Essentially when you play this game you chose the cop events or the racer events and hop from one event to the other selecting the car furthest to the right as it's the fastest, win it and then click on another event. Very boring and definitely not a game you could play for a long period of time in my opinion. Instead I suggest you use this is a go between game when you want something to put on for 20-30 minutes and do a few quick races before bouncing on to something much better.

Now it's sounds like I totally hate this game but I don't. The variety in cars is quite nice, lots of lambos, Jaguars, Audi's, all the way down to Nissans and mazda's, and they all look very good. Some of the races get your heart rate up as you're locked in a dead heat with another racer and have that last spike strip left to deploy or that last turbo use. The time trials are annoying but can be exciting at the end as you've got 5 seconds left with nothing but a long straight ahead, can you make it and grab the gold, that's the one exciting part here. Tracks are well varied and offer some nice weather effects. It's not all bad, buts it's far from good.

Overall this is one of the poorest Need For Speed games in the series, it has zero story, zero customisation, lack of diversity in events and no progression. I do not recommend you buy this, but if you have Gamepass or EA Play it's a decent game for jumping on, playing a race or two each day and then moving on to another game.

I just downloaded this game of of the Xbox Game Pass and it is abysmal. I only played it for a very (and i mean very) short amount of time. But everything i experienced in that short amount of time was atrocious. Even for 2010.

The driving is absolutely wack. Especially for a game all about driving. I understand it is probably trying to have more of an arcade feel than realistic feel. That all being said it is still atrocious, even if it is meant to be an arcade style driving game. I can't understand how someone can have enjoyment driving in this game.

The graphics are fine but nothing to be amazed at.

The story... well there is barely one. It isn't good but i guess the story doesn't matter too much in this game so it's passable.

How i see people give this game anything close to a 5/10 let alone higher i have no idea. It is definitely nostalgia talking for these people.

I didn't play the multiplayer and i don't have to. I'm sure it makes it more enjoyable but not by much i can assure myself of that.

Overall, unless you are under the age of 12 you will find this game terribly boring and it's not good at all. I can't imagine what types of games people like that think this is so good.

Terrible, do not recommend, 1/10.