Underplayed Gems

Need for Speed™ Most Wanted (2020)

Need for Speed™ Most Wanted cover
Developer
Criterion Games
Publisher
Electronic Arts
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Racing
Rating
3.9 of 5, 26,615 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 6.4 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

Driving feels fast and free with constant police chases and nitrous-fueled combat in a playground-like open world.

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What players say

Players are split on this reboot: some praise its arcadey Burnout-style driving, great car sounds, and beautiful Fairhaven city, while others criticize it for lacking the story and progression of the 2005 original. Many complain that too many cars are locked behind DLC, and the mandatory EA app launcher causes frustration.

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