Underplayed Gems

Need for Speed™ Heat (2020)

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Developer
Ghost Games
Publisher
Electronic Arts
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Racing, Sports
Rating
4.2 of 5, 150,248 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 24 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A high-speed racing game that shifts from casual daytime competition to tense, risky illegal street racing under police pursuit at night.

arcade racingfast-pacedhigh-stakesadrenaline-pumpingopen worldday/night cyclecompetitivecustomizable

What players say

Players love the dual day and night gameplay and deep customization, but are split on stability. Many praise the police chases, while others report laggy cutscenes and random NPC spawns. The campaign is short and progression becomes repetitive after reaching max reputation.

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