THE GOOD:Nice graphics, lots of customization, large selection of cars, big maps, and pretty good soundtrack
THE BAD:
controls a tiny bit rough, but no problem; also, near the end it can take a while to meet some of the requirements for completing the game
SUMMARY:
When I heard that there was a new Need for Speed coming out, I just couldn't resist buying it. I payed 50 bucks cash for it, and let me tell you: it is SO worth it. Even if you're not into the whole racing genre, this game is still very playable and cool. You can spend what seems like hours customizing your cars, because there are millions of things to choose from. The paints, body kits, spoilers, roof & hood scoops, window tints, rims, decals, custom gauges, engines, tires, turbos... they will draw you into this game like a fat guy seeing a Golden Corral commercial. This time, the game now has a free roam option with cop chases. Think Grand Theft Auto only instead of a guy, you're a car. You can raise your wanted level, all while dodging spike strips and roadblocks. Helicopters eventually get involved as well. And the missions... well, if you like 'em, they've got 'em. And I mean tons. The soundtrack isn't half bad in the rock department, featuring songs from Avenged Sevenfold, Disturbed, Bullet for my Valentine, Mastodon, and more. The rap selections weren't hugely popular, though. The vehicular designs were nice and shiny, pretty damn realistic. Not, like, Gran Turismo, but they were close. And what's better is the choice of cars. I loved owning a Viper, a Corvette, AND a Lamborgini at the SAME DAMN TIME. I also loved the free-roaming stuff. Cool, cool. So, if you're into racing games, consider this a 9.5 out of 10. If not, give it a 8.9. Bravo. Another beautiful performance by EA games.
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