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RaychelSnr · 11-22-2011, 12:18 PM

Need for Speed: The Run is a bit of a curious experiment from developer Black Box, as it seems to want to keep some of the elements that the series is known for — arcade racing, police chases, an “underground” vibe — but add some Burnout-esque touches and a cinematic story mode. The problem is that none of these design choices resonate in a meaningful way, with a story mode that operates in a vacuum and some fairly inconsistent vehicle handling.

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Retropyro · 11-22-2011, 02:39 PM

I really miss the NFS: Underground 2 days.

todd_10 · 11-22-2011, 03:42 PM

Hmm, seems I was way off with my 8.5 hype score! I held high hopes for this game.

RUFFNREADY · 11-22-2011, 11:22 PM

I still like the game; it gives me the feel like i am in Canon Ball run the movie! I need that $25 million in my pocket.

cheers

swiftychampleone · 11-23-2011, 11:03 AM

Eh, I say a bargain bin purchase of $15 for me.

11-22-2011, 12:18 PM	#1
RaychelSnr Executive Editor OVR: 57 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,846 Blog Entries: 490	Need for Speed: The Run Review (360) Need for Speed: The Run is a bit of a curious experiment from developer Black Box, as it seems to want to keep some of the elements that the series is known for — arcade racing, police chases, an “underground” vibe — but add some Burnout-esque touches and a cinematic story mode. The problem is that none of these design choices resonate in a meaningful way, with a story mode that operates in a vacuum and some fairly inconsistent vehicle handling. Read More - Need for Speed: The Run Review (360) Platform: 3DS / PC / PS3 / Wii / Xbox 360

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11-22-2011, 02:39 PM	#2
Retropyro Pro OVR: 8 Join Date: Jul 2010	I really miss the NFS: Underground 2 days.

11-22-2011, 03:42 PM	#3
todd_10 Rookie OVR: 8 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: New Zealand	Hmm, seems I was way off with my 8.5 hype score! I held high hopes for this game.

11-22-2011, 11:22 PM	#4
RUFFNREADY Rookie OVR: 48 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Whitby, ON, Canada Blog Entries: 59	I still like the game; it gives me the feel like i am in Canon Ball run the movie! I need that $25 million in my pocket. cheers

11-23-2011, 11:03 AM	#5
swiftychampleone Rookie OVR: 7 Join Date: Dec 2008	Eh, I say a bargain bin purchase of $15 for me.