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Need for Speed Review (PS4/XB1)

11:26 AM - November 4, 2015 by RaychelSnr

Ghost Games, developers of NFS: Rivals, is back at it with a suedo-reboot of the popular EA franchise, Need for Speed. While it may be considered a reboot, traces of familiarity are prevalent throughout the new title, and while that’s not necessarily a bad thing, it only works if incorporated correctly. As with most NFS games its fan base is looking for fast cars, customization, top-end speed and mayhem on the highway, but does the new offering from Ghost Games deliver what fans have been asking for?

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# 21 Fresh Tendrils @ 01/14/16 05:02 PM

I'll check, but my other games display just fine.

What do you have your PS4 display settings on?

# 22 Pappy Knuckles @ 01/14/16 05:21 PM

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	I'll check, but my other games display just fine. What do you have your PS4 display settings on?

Automatic.

# 23 Fresh Tendrils @ 01/14/16 09:03 PM

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	Automatic.

I figured it out. I don't remember seeing this option before, but there's a screen adjust setting and it was way out of wack. Weird how it has only affected NFS.

Anyway, I turned off all the drifting/braking assists and am having a more fluid experience drifting reminding me of NFS:Underground a lot more.

# 24 AUChase @ 01/16/16 02:26 AM

I didn't have very high hopes for this game and I mistakingly let some online opinions deter me from getting this game when it was on sale a few weeks ago. Well, I went home and visited a friend and his impressions of the game led me to purchase it for myself. I have to say, I actually enjoy it quite a bit.

I own Project Cars, DriveClub, NFS Rivals, and now this game. I think it's a great step in the right direction for rebooting a series by taking it back to it's best roots with Underground 2/Most Wanted.

I'm having a blast modifying cars, despite some inaccuracies with certain parts/upgrades like RWD specific upgrades for FWD cars. I do dislike the weather situation and wish it had a daylight cycle, but overall it's fun.

Most Wanted had some pretty cheesy cutscenes too and I enjoyed that game.

Overall I'm glad I purchased it.

# 25 Pappy Knuckles @ 01/16/16 01:09 PM

Glad to see that folks are enjoying it. The campaign is worth a run. I think it took me 30 hours to get the platinum and then there's the dlc stuff. I do hope the next DLC brings something new to the table, though. This honestly could've been an offline racer because the multiplayer in the game leaves a lot to be desired.

# 26 Fresh Tendrils @ 01/16/16 05:51 PM

The only negatives I really have to say about the game is the lack of manual transmission option and the soundtrack. Other than that this is definitely something to satisfy that nostalgia craving short of hooking up a PS2 and popping in NFS:U2.

There are times when I miss the Nissan 350Z and Audi TT quatro, but then I'm making new memories with the BRZ and Skyline. I'm posting some ridiculous drifting scores with the BRZ (sorry guys) and am still learning the ins and outs of that part of the gameplay. I might not go for this game as soon as I turn on my PS4, but once I get into the game its hard for me to turn off. I'll set a route to one of the main missions and then get sidetrack by events along the way there. Sometimes the AI drivers are morons, but so far the difficulty has been right where I want it to be.

OT: I completely forgot there were a handful of SUVs to flip over in Undgeround 2.

# 27 Chairman7w @ 01/18/16 07:14 PM

Yep, I love this game. It's just... fun.

Seems between Drive Club, Project Cars, and this, I have all the bases covered when it comes to racing games. Good times, man.

# 28 Fresh Tendrils @ 01/21/16 08:27 AM

The last event in the Style track is nasty. I've been within 5 seconds of the last one or two checkpoints two or three times, but I just can't string together a perfect run over 7 minutes.

# 29 Pappy Knuckles @ 01/21/16 11:10 AM

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	The last event in the Style track is nasty. I've been within 5 seconds of the last one or two checkpoints two or three times, but I just can't string together a perfect run over 7 minutes.

Yeah, that one can be kind of tough. There's a style event in the DLC that looks even tougher. I only gave it one run, though.

The most difficult event in the game to me was MacDermid's Mile. Let me know what you think once you get to it.

# 30 ODogg @ 01/21/16 02:17 PM

I am still playing this and enjoying it but it can be pretty tough if I drink any beer for some of the events..

# 31 Fresh Tendrils @ 01/21/16 02:24 PM

I'm at the end of the Style track, am 3/4s of the way through the Build track, and the other 3 I'm between 25%-50%.

So far the two toughest evens have been the final Gymkhana for the Style track and the build event where I had to drive somebody else's Porsche. Jumping into a strange car was weird.

# 32 Fresh Tendrils @ 01/31/16 04:07 PM

Pappy, I ran the final Speed event in Magnus' ride. I beat your time by about 10 seconds on the first try. Not rufflin' feathers, just sayin'.

The only thing I have left for the base game is Robyn's Crew events and then I'll platinum this baby.

Also, there is an update coming next week. The two notable additions is a Photo mode that will be accessible by the cellphone menu. No word on if you will be able to open doors, trunks, and hoods, but its an addition I've been wanting for awhile.

The other notable is the ability to repair cars at gas stations like in previous NFS games. I would be happy with a "no vehicle damage" option since I have never noticed it affecting performance, but this is better than having to jump back to your garage for a reset.

# 33 Pappy Knuckles @ 01/31/16 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Fresh Tendrils


	Pappy, I ran the final Speed event in Magnus' ride. I beat your time by about 10 seconds on the first try. Not rufflin' feathers, just sayin'. The only thing I have left for the base game is Robyn's Crew events and then I'll platinum this baby. Also, there is an update coming next week. The two notable additions is a Photo mode that will be accessible by the cellphone menu. No word on if you will be able to open doors, trunks, and hoods, but its an addition I've been wanting for awhile. The other notable is the ability to repair cars at gas stations like in previous NFS games. I would be happy with a "no vehicle damage" option since I have never noticed it affecting performance, but this is better than having to jump back to your garage for a reset.

Showoff. That event was a bitch for me.

# 34 Fresh Tendrils @ 01/31/16 09:54 PM

The event with Magnus' car. I have my speed car topped off with all elite parts now.

# 35 TrustedDegree4 @ 02/10/16 01:25 PM

Been struggling lately on the Eddie Challenges and during some regular races. Need some help finding a car for circuit, sprint, and time attack races. Tried out a few cars but not having any luck. Currently I have a Rx7 that I use for drift events, but I'm not having any luck finding a car that amazes me for regular races.

So far the game is great, the only thing I dislike is the stiff turning. It feel like I'm forced to drift around every corner. Wonder if they are going to add any nee cars yet, or have a DLC to expand the map some more.

# 36 Fresh Tendrils @ 02/10/16 02:16 PM

I hate the Grip side of the turning tuning. I typically left it in the middle or slid it to the Grip side a notch or two and put on Drift tires.

I ended up using a fully tricked out Skyline. I also ran some races with a fully loaded Porsche 911.

Drift events were my favorite events by far. Like you I really dislike the stiff turning for the other races.

# 37 TrustedDegree4 @ 02/10/16 03:17 PM

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	I hate the Grip side of the turning tuning. I typically left it in the middle or slid it to the Grip side a notch or two and put on Drift tires. I ended up using a fully tricked out Skyline. I also ran some races with a fully loaded Porsche 911. Drift events were my favorite events by far. Like you I really dislike the stiff turning for the other races.

On my Rx7 I just kept the tune in the middle for the most. Going to work on it later today. I'm try that tune out for my skyline and see if it helps me out. You got the R32 or R34?

I was thinking of getting a Porsche but they got to many to choose from.

# 38 ODogg @ 02/10/16 03:30 PM

I use the drift car in all races whether they are drift or not, it helps give me a lot of nitro in the straight roads

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# 39 Fresh Tendrils @ 02/10/16 03:40 PM

I have the R34.

The Porsche I have is the 993.

My drift car is the BRZ I started the game with. Its done really well.

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