![]() The city looks convincingly realistic, although a little blocky in places. The stars of the show, the cars, look fantastic particularly when modded to the hilt (more later). The graphics in this game really are a mixed bag to say the least. How will this compare to the competition out there at the moment in the crowded genre of racing games? As the title suggests, EA have decided to stick with the late night street racing theme for this game following the commercial success of Need for Speed Underground on all formats last year. So what if it’s more of the same? Carbon does it perfectly and does it effortlessly.Need for Speed Underground 2 is the latest in the long line of Need for Speed games from EA Games. Still, forming your own crew, racing with up to seven other mates, and squaring up against gangs in the career mode… it’s all perfection. Of course, all of the same police chase antics and car modification that feature in the other games are prevalent in Carbon. Nothing says cool like competing for the control of a city in a race. Plus, the Carbon Canyon will forever be one of my favourite locations in a racing game. The story mode gives players complete freedom to move around the city at their leisure. It was a close call between Carbon and Underground 2 as I’ve said before, but Carbon has some of my favourite features in the whole series and it just feels incredibly polished. Need For Speed: Carbon is the best Need for Speed game of all time!įor me, this was the pinnacle of the series. It’s kind of like a gnarlier version of the stuff Tony Hawk and the gang got up to in back in the early Pro Skater days… but just with the world’s most expensive sports cars.ĭrift, jump, boss time trails – Heat has it all, including some stellar music to get you in the driving mood! 5. There are tonnes of little quirky features to consider while playing too, such as smashing neon flamingos. Rack up points during pursuits and do everything to get back to your safehouse! We’re talking illegal street races that the police try to shut down. Night time, however, is when stuff really starts to get interesting. Legal, by the book, and all in the name of good old-fashioned fun. ![]() In the day time, all the races are above board. Stick on your shades for sunny day races or kick back and speed through the darkness by switching to night mode.ĭay and night mode has more relevance than you might think too. This open world racer sees players cruising down the sunset strips of Palm City. Need For Speed: Heat looks as though it’s dropped straight from an 80’s music video, and we’re not complaining one bit. Not bad right, and we’re only on Number 7! 6. With sleek FMV cutscenes to help keep the narrative flowing, this is a game that grips you and doesn’t let go. ![]() I can gamble, destroy public property, and own cars I would never dare park in the supermarket, all from the comfort of my sofa, I’d never be classed as achieving notoriety, so having the chance to be a badass in this game never feels to put a smile on my face. Most of the main features from Underground 2 make a strong appearance too, though now with even more destructive features and missions. I love most wanted, but as it’s a bit of an amalgamation title that brings the Hot Pursuit and Underground vibes together, I wanted to celebrate both of those separate series in their own right further up.ĭon’t get me wrong though racing all the way to the top of the illegal blacklist racers underground scene is incredible no matter what game it’s in. I know a lot of people might be shocked that this game hasn’t featured lower down this list, but hear me out. The 7th spot in our best Need for Speed games list goes to Need for Speed: Most Wanted.Įvery racer ends up being the Most Wanted in these games, so the title is a bit of a given, if we’re being honest! In fact, I’m gonna’ get mine rigged up right now! 7. I’m still surprised whenever I see the Xbox 360 graphics too this console still cuts the mustard today, a great game and a console that seriously gets overlooked today. Then, when you feel ready, head out in free-play mode and race around in unlocked cars like an absolute pro… Work your way through a career mode, building your reputation from a nobody to a badass racer. … Seb Santabarbara, Street King – it has a nice ring to it, don’t you think? Still, there’s nothing bad about becoming ‘the King of the Streets’… Now, I’m a big fan of the free-roam stylings of Carbon and Underground 2, which is why Pro Street is sitting in 8th position in this best Need for Speed games list. If you’ve played Juiced, which I imagine all of you will have if you’re here reading this article, then the game has a very similar structure. Need For Speed: Pro Street brought a cool new feature to the series the Event Map.
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