Need for Speed Most Wanted

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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: 33 out of 36
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 36
  3. Negative: 0 out of 36
  1. Game Chronicles
    93
    It offers things that both Underground and Hot Pursuit lack. Nice visuals and an amazing array of tuners and exotics to choose from could possibly make this the “most wanted” racing game for the Playstation 2 this season.
  2. GamesRadar+
    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.
  3. Next Level Gaming
    86
    The return of the police is an excellent addition to the game, too bad that they are not available for online play.
  4. Pelit (Finland)
    81
    A decent enough racing experience. The police chases are excellent fun, but where is the proper civilian traffic? [Dec 2005]
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  5. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    80
    It's not as pretty as last year's game, but this refined Underground still delivers the goods: fun, fast racing.
  6. Deeko
    80
    If you think you can simply drift around the corner, given a certain speed and angle, without touching either the handbrake or regular brake, well, you are going to be sorely mistaken this time around.
  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: 38 out of 43
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 43
  3. Negative: 2 out of 43
  1. DeGreZet
    Sep 17, 2011
    10
    Most Wanted is the best NFS game and one of the best Racing game ever. Very good graphics, story, audio, and much more.Game offers manyMost Wanted is the best NFS game and one of the best Racing game ever. Very good graphics, story, audio, and much more.Game offers many licensed cars. Town in MW is entirely open and You can driving at ease. Police missions is very good and satisfying. You must end races and have bounty to play with boss. My rate is 10/10, one of my favorite games.… Expand
  2. mm007
    Jun 11, 2015
    10
    Best need for speed game I have ever played.Awesome cars,hot chicks,great rivals,super cops and what's more do you need. Story line is mindBest need for speed game I have ever played.Awesome cars,hot chicks,great rivals,super cops and what's more do you need. Story line is mind blowing...and Oh yes, can't forget those cool soundtracks.… Expand
  4. ChristianS.
    May 10, 2006
    10
    I loved this game.It was vary intense for a "T" rated game.It got my Heart rate up for sure.The cops are the ones who made it that way.You I loved this game.It was vary intense for a "T" rated game.It got my Heart rate up for sure.The cops are the ones who made it that way.You really feel like your in Pursuit with the cops.… Expand
  5. Eltiko
    Dec 22, 2019
    10
    It is truly a one time experience. Going through the blacklist with one goal in mind, getting your BMW GTR back is a journey like no other.It is truly a one time experience. Going through the blacklist with one goal in mind, getting your BMW GTR back is a journey like no other. Arguably, still playable to this day!… Expand
  6. B.Deepak
    Nov 18, 2005
    9
    it is simlier to other nfs games very slow in th start and hot speed at the end but the only differnts is a majic button it stops time for it is simlier to other nfs games very slow in th start and hot speed at the end but the only differnts is a majic button it stops time for you to make a sharp turn and the crashes are like burnout 3 revenge and greate songs and a very good graphics… Expand
  7. Blanche
    Jun 8, 2016
    9
    11 years later and still easily one of the best NFS games to date. Thoroughly enjoyed the pursuits and amazing story mode on this one.11 years later and still easily one of the best NFS games to date. Thoroughly enjoyed the pursuits and amazing story mode on this one. Remember it much more vividly than the other NFS games, mostly because I had to keep replaying it in different ways to get the most fun out of it! Another PS2 classic.… Expand
  8. ThEkId
    Aug 11, 2006
    2
    I am completely disappointed everything i enjoy about the series has vanished, like the effort put in this massacre. Drift, attitude, completeI am completely disappointed everything i enjoy about the series has vanished, like the effort put in this massacre. Drift, attitude, complete customisation and enjoyable street reacing has been tooken away to leave a safe ride.… Expand

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#34 Best PS2 Game of 2005
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#18 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2005
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#6 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2005