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Need for Speed™ Payback (2020)

Need for Speed™ Payback cover
Developer
Ghost Games
Publisher
Electronic Arts
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Racing, Sports, Strategy
Rating
4.3 of 5, 31,666 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 16 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A fast-paced, over-the-top arcade racer with cinematic cop chases and vehicular combat in a neon-lit, gritty underworld.

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What players say

Players praise the derelict car system and offline mode, but are split on the rest. Many dislike the slot-machine upgrade system that incentivizes microtransactions, some call the driving mechanics and police chases dull. The story is seen as a Fast and Furious pastiche that works for some, while quest repetition and save-file bugs frustrate others.

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Screenshots

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