Need for Speed Most Wanted Xbox
Metascore
83 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 32 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 30 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 32
  3. Negative: 0 out of 32
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  1. PGNx Media
    93
    The addition of the cops returns the series to its roots, while keeping the gameplay mechanics and large city of the Underground games will make it accessible to fans of those games.
  2. Talk Xbox
    93
    You will fall in love with the police-chases immediately, and you are still offered the great racing aspects that you already know and love.
  3. Armchair Empire
    91
    An exceptional racing game, with stunningly awesome graphics and a solid gameplay, albeit somewhat lacking in the A.I. smarts.
  4. Games Radar
    90
    It's a shame that the multiplayer options don't include a cop pursuit mode, but that's a minor omission in a one-game-fits-all package. If you haven't found any of the recent NFS games to be juuuust right, Most Wanted is the one to own.
  5. Official Xbox Magazine
    90
    Great blend of the series' best bits: customizable cars, high-octane races, and cop chases. [Holiday 2005, p.86]
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  6. Worth Playing
    90
    It'll fulfill all your outlaw tuner desires, with the added bonus of not making you look like a complete fool when you take it for a spin.
  7. Stuff
    90
    Making a name for youself by climbing the game's Black List, aka series of bad-ass mo-fos you must beat, is good fun.
  8. The New York Times
    87
    Wanted's story won't win any awards, and the game would still be tremendous fun without it, but it gives your racing added significance.
  9. GameZone
    87
    It skips the commercial appeal of the Underground games and offers a game filled with intense races, great FMV cutscenes and number of cool cars.
  10. TeamXbox
    87
    This is a better overall game than the "Underground" series, with more depth on the pavement and in the garage. The presentation factor has also gone up tenfold, along with a serious improvement in graphical quality.
  11. IC-Games
    87
    There are some suitably impressive graphics on offer and the career mode is probably one of the most impressive seen in the series to date.

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User Score
8.4 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 22 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. PaulW.
    9
    Visuals it is more tastefully naturalistic than neon-lit street racer. It's set on the coast, in suburban neighbourhoods and surrounded by trees rather than being very urban. Chases are exciting, set pieces (eg crashing through a billboard, destroying a garage) are slowed down to great effect. The stylised FMV is very good (better than using in game graphics). The only flaw is that the tasks are repeated too many times. The first few hours I played this against my cousin and his friend was the most enjoyable multiplayer session I have ever had.… Full Review »
  2. KyleL.
    9
    Was very intersting. Graphics are on a new level, and the driving is very realistic. I loved this game, and all race fans should get it, if not already.… Full Review »
  3. J.G.
    10
    this game is awesome, the cars and movie style cut scenes are great but only one complaint.what is up with 2 player mode no cop chases come on, i like the changes but the co-op chases need to be brought back.… Full Review »
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