Need for Speed: Most Wanted (2005)

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  • Summary: Combining the thrill of illicit street racing and tuner customization with the intensity of strategic police pursuits that rivals any Hollywood-style chase scene, Need for Speed Most Wanted challenges players to become the most notorious and elusive street racer. Players instantly feel theCombining the thrill of illicit street racing and tuner customization with the intensity of strategic police pursuits that rivals any Hollywood-style chase scene, Need for Speed Most Wanted challenges players to become the most notorious and elusive street racer. Players instantly feel the thrill of the ride as they hit the streets in an open world environment where drivers can tune their cars to compete against any class of vehicles or use their wits to out-fox the law to satisfy their need for speed. Need for Speed Most Wanted delivers a unique, fast-paced and gripping ride in the racing genre as players build up their Rap Sheet and street cred to move their way up the Black List to become the most wanted racer on the streets. Players go head-to-head with the top drivers on the scene as well as strategically evade more than half dozen cops at any one time. Also included are a dynamic open world, new gameplay and customization as well as tuners, supercars, muscles and sports cars. [Electronic Arts]… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
  1. 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.
  2. Computer Gaming World
    90
    Does Most Wanted feed my adrenaline addiction from start to finish? No - repetition, while unavoidable in a game ilke this, ultimately does in the game's ability to raise your blood pressure. But while it lasts...damn, it's good. [Feb 2006, p.80]
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  3. PC Gamer
    86
    A superb arcade racer that's a feature or two away from greatness. [Feb 2006, p.88]
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  4. PC Gameworld
    82
    Fantastic gameplay variety, and stunning graphics make this a worthwhile investment if you own a high-end PC.
  5. Gamer 2.0
    81
    Most Wanted brings the police back in force, and the game benefits greatly from it.
  6. The Sydney Morning Herald
    80
    The addition of smart and relentless police pursuers has reinvigorated this popular driving series.
  7. games(TM)
    60
    It’s a nice, clean package that delivers enough hi-octane chases and enjoyment to warrant a purchase. [Christmas 2005, p.121]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 180 out of 205
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 205
  3. Negative: 10 out of 205
  1. Dee383
    Apr 27, 2011
    10
    This Game Is My Personal Favourite ,,,,, The Storyline Plot Was Brilliant .... Graphics Are Great ....
    Police Pursuits Love Em . Car    This Game Is My Personal Favourite ,,,,, The Storyline Plot Was Brilliant .... Graphics Are Great ....
    Police Pursuits Love Em . Car Selection In This Game Was Excellent .... I Cant Praise How Much I Love This Game .....No Other Need For Speed Game Has Come Even Close To Being Better Than Most Wanted .... And I Doubt There Ever Will ....    … Expand
  2. GHOST17MAN
    May 13, 2021
    10
    Это лучшая часть из серии Need For Speed. Здесь прекрасно всё: гонки, сюжет, полиция, музыка. Для любителей аркадных гонок зайдёт на ура, дляЭто лучшая часть из серии Need For Speed. Здесь прекрасно всё: гонки, сюжет, полиция, музыка. Для любителей аркадных гонок зайдёт на ура, для тех, кто играл, приятной настольгией. Вот сейчас буду перепроходить в 4 раз.… Expand
  4. Giero
    Jan 4, 2023
    10
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  5. sashok9026
    Dec 6, 2019
    9
    best racing game.
    let the graphics not be the same, let me go through it many times, but it’s really divine.
    Yes, maybe the game is a little    best racing game.
    let the graphics not be the same, let me go through it many times, but it’s really divine.
    Yes, maybe the game is a little long, but it is very interesting, and how many people still use this BMW in different parts of "need for speed". So to speak forever in the heart.    … Expand
  6. Greenhornet
    Mar 29, 2015
    9
    As the name suggests MOST WANTED one who plays experiences the thrill of driving ,racing,hiding and lots of action . it has a good gameplayAs the name suggests MOST WANTED one who plays experiences the thrill of driving ,racing,hiding and lots of action . it has a good gameplay and the lot is awesome . one has to become the most wanted racer in the rockport city.some racers are our friends others are up to maintain there blacklist ranking . the role of police department of the great city is mind blowing the police pursuits are the one which increases ones dricing skills .the game is well brought by EA and it deserves a salute the starting and the ending of the game is well planned . overall it is fun to play and one must have it .… Expand
  7. Izoeros
    May 11, 2022
    8
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  8. Aaradhya
    Oct 29, 2021
    0
    the game was my fav back in my childhood! Few weeks back when i was in the car w my friends we played a song and i instinctively said "i usedthe game was my fav back in my childhood! Few weeks back when i was in the car w my friends we played a song and i instinctively said "i used play this song while playing NFS MW" and they replied yeahhhh sameee!!!
    this game is childhood fav racing game and nothing like this is released by any company ever!!!!!
    PERIOD    … Expand

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#33 Best PC Game of 2005
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#6 Most Discussed PC Game of 2005
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#2 Most Shared PC Game of 2005

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