Criterion has done it again, setting a new standard for arcade-style racing games which won't be surpassed until the next generation of consoles has been on sale for a while. It actually leaves one feeling a bit sorry for Forza Horizon, which is a very good game, and infinitely superior to its predecessors. But Need For Speed: Most Wanted is, by whatever criteria you may see fit to apply, a great game.
Criterion Games has developed the best arcade driving game of this generation. It is fun, fast, crazy and offers thousands of different options. One of the most remarkable aspects is the online mode up to 8 players in the same Fairhaven.
That game made my **** childhood, i played it for years on my 360 and it was what made me get love by the franchise.
Recomend 100%
The only thing is, if you like that nfs thing that is customize... ye thats not the game for you...
While some of the interface experiments are hit or miss, the gameplay in Need for Speed: Most Wanted provides a solid mix of heart-in-your throat speed and playful discovery. Whether you're weaving through traffic or lining up for big air, Most Wanted's densely-packed automotive playground is fun to explore on your own, and really comes alive with friends.
Most Wanted delivers raucous entertainment in spades, whether you're battling Fairhaven City's finest in the campaign or dueling network competition in serious races and silly trick competitions. After years of revisiting Burnout Paradise's recurring playground, we finally have a fresh racing addiction to keep us hooked until Criterion's next seemingly inevitable open-road opus.
A game with some amazing moments and enough little issues to make you constantly wish that it was slightly better, slightly smoother, and (on consoles) slightly cleaner.
Need for Speed: Most Wanted is caught between two worlds. The game can't quite decide if it wants to be an arcade or a simulation racing game, and it takes a lot to get used to this in-between zone it occupies. That said, once the adjustment period is over, there is a lot of enjoyment to be had when it's not being frustrating.
I love the game, it has zero grind, it is fun to the point. Sometimes levels can be frustratingly difficult, but most timesthey are absolutely manageable if your repeat them several times. I love that you have instant access to cool cars and that you don't have to grind as is often unfortunately standard in the newer titles. I understand that old fans who in contrary to me did not start with this one remember the NfS Most Wanted from 2005, but without knowing the old game I really enjoyed this one. And I also liked that there was no pressure win win police pursuits, because I hate when games punish you for being catched by the police. This games was nearly perfect. If not one frustratingly difficult level with one car, I would give it 100 point, so all in all:
95/100
NFS Most Wanted by Criterion is not a MW' 05 **** you are hoping for that,you will hate this game.However,if you enjoyed Burnout Paradise or NFS Hot Pursuit,you will enjoy this game.
The gameplay is pretty much Burnout Paradise with real cars and **** cars are responsive and fun to **** Jack Spot idea of unlocking cars is **** main problem with the game is that it is just far too **** AI Most Wanted Cars can barely keep pace with **** only that,you could easily finish this game in 5 or 6 hours.
The graphics are gorgeous,and the game runs steadily at 30 fps.
The sound design and soundtrack are pretty good.
NFS Most Wanted is a good game when all is said and **** plays well,and looks gorgeous.However,the game is too easy and short,and the car list is way too small at 41,holding it back as a result.
NFS: Most Wanted (2012) falls short of expectations as both Need for Speed game and/or Burnout game. Criterion game ruined both by making a game that doesn't offer story, challenge or even good controls. The game is open-world but don't let that fools you, the races are very limited and repetitive and the streets of the city aren't balanced at all, ad to that frustrating controls that only rely on drifting with almost non-existing steering. Burnout Paradise didn't have story but it had good controls, big and fun open-world and over the top cars action while the on the other hand NFS series was always known for good lengthy story, great selection of cars and deep customization options; Most Wanted (2012) doesn't have any of these pros, it only got all the cons from the two making it a very hard to recommend game to anyone. The graphics are probably the only good thing about this game. Overall this is basically Burnout Paradise with less content, less fun, less action and frustrating controls.
As a massive NFS fan this was a huge let down. While it looks nice, its just so boring. The game has no soul and by the midway point I found I was playing it just to sell on and say I'd done it. Avoid this and go buy Forza Horizon, that has everything in it that this game should have had. Namely, its fun to play. Also, the decision to name this Most Wanted is a disgrace. The original had everything you'd want from an arcade racer, this has nothing in comparison. I can't can't help but laugh at this being labelled 'Need for Speed: Most Wanted - A Criterion Game', if I was Criterion I'd be ashamed to put my name to such a weak effort, not including it in the title. Very poor.
SummaryTo be the Most Wanted, you must outrun the police, outdrive your friends, and outsmart your rivals. With a ravenous police force gunning to take you down, you will have to make split-second decisions. Use the open world to your advantage to find hiding places, hit jumps and earn new vehicles to keep you a step ahead. Your friends are at ...