Need for Speed: Most Wanted Impressions

[Pappy Knuckles]

I've been having a blast with Most Wanted. I popped it in this afternoon and didn't stop playing for over four hours. It definitely has a Burnout Paradise vibe to it, but still maintains its own personality. The map is much better than Paradise, so getting around isn't such a pain in the butt. I didn't bother playing the last NFS game, so I'm not really sure how this compares to it.

I spent a ton of time just driving around and collecting for the first couple of hours, so I just now got around to taking out the #10 most wanted car. Having to battle both your opponent and the cops trying to take you out definitely adds a lot of fun to the races. I kept trying to beat Panicshade's time on that stage, but dude must've been flying because I couldn't get it done.

I haven't got around to multiplayer yet, so I don't have any opinion on that. If I don't try it out later on tonight I'll give it a shot this weekend for sure. So far I'm very happy with the game though.

[DickDalewood]

This game is just outrageously fun.

[goh]

Any PC impressions? Watched the GiantBomb vid and they said the PC version should be a lot better than console but didn't have their hands on it yet. The Run didn't live up to expectations but if it's $20 in a couple of weeks like that was can't really go wrong.

[18 eighty 5]

How big is the game world?

[Tomba]

Got it thankfully they let me return it.

This is the type of game that if they put out a demo you'd be like"been there done that" and would of not even bothered to pick it up...

This game's saving grace is the way you get cars, but the city feels like a lifeless playground and graphically its NOT what its cracked up to be

[ps3veron]

Ok so it might as well be called Burnout Paradise II.

Having said that, I am actually loving it!

The online is a lot of fun. Perhaps lacks a little narration and direction but if you like free roaming and racing/crashing into randoms, this game's for you.

Good fun!

[18 eighty 5]

Quote: Originally Posted by Tomba

Got it thankfully they let me return it. This is the type of game that if they put out a demo you'd be like"been there done that" and would of not even bothered to pick it up... This game's saving grace is the way you get cars, but the city feels like a lifeless playground and graphically its NOT what its cracked up to be

This is the kind of thing that is keeping me from this game. I am sure it has its cool things but with so many appealing games out or about to drop I won't get this one yet. With Forza Horizon I feel I am getting my racing fix.

[Panicshade]

Quote: Originally Posted by Pappy Knuckles

I've been having a blast with Most Wanted. I popped it in this afternoon and didn't stop playing for over four hours. It definitely has a Burnout Paradise vibe to it, but still maintains its own personality. The map is much better than Paradise, so getting around isn't such a pain in the butt. I didn't bother playing the last NFS game, so I'm not really sure how this compares to it. I spent a ton of time just driving around and collecting for the first couple of hours, so I just now got around to taking out the #10 most wanted car. Having to battle both your opponent and the cops trying to take you out definitely adds a lot of fun to the races. I kept trying to beat Panicshade's time on that stage, but dude must've been flying because I couldn't get it done. I haven't got around to multiplayer yet, so I don't have any opinion on that. If I don't try it out later on tonight I'll give it a shot this weekend for sure. So far I'm very happy with the game though.

The Most Wanted races are like trial and error. I can't remember the car I used for that race but I know you can use any car you have unlocked for them. The way to get a good time is to try and memorize the layout of the race as you do it so you know where the sharp turns and such are at.

It is Burnout Paradise II just with the Need For Speed branding. Between this and Forza Horizon I am set with arcade racers for the forseeable future.

I would love to see them add expansions to this game based on the cities of Burnout Paradise and NFS: Hot Pursuit.