The return of a cult Criterion-made Need for Speed, frantic cops-versus-racers chases through the Autolog mode. Heady thrills and aggressive AI, despite a framerate that struggles at times on Switch.
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Category
Racing8 players7+
Description
High-speed chases between luxury supercars and police cruisers across Seacrest County. Published by Electronic Arts, released worldwide in 2020 and playable by up to eight. Racer and cop careers, gadgets like spike strips and jammers, Autolog leaderboards and all the add-ons included.
Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
1/5
Story
★★★★★
"Anecdotal"
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"From the very first seconds"
Launching a chase where you pick a side, racer or cop, lends rare intensity to every clash on the road. Deployable weapons, roadblocks and bursts of speed turn the pursuit into a nerve-jangling duel. The online challenge system and the joy of smashing a rival's time keep the competition forever reigniting.
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Easy"
Lifespan
"Long"
Technical info
💾12 GB📅13/11/2020
Published by Electronic Arts
Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered (Nintendo Switch) price, value & rarity
The tension comes from cat and mouse: racers flooring it on one side, cops barrelling after them on the other, and an electric rivalry that replays endlessly between them. Every last-second bust or hard-won escape leaves a memory and a rematch hanging in the air. The game's real bite lived online, whose longevity is no longer assured, yet the cops-versus-racers clash keeps all its edge among the dedicated.
Is Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered still worth playing in 2026?
Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered still captures the thrill of the chase. The concept is crystal clear: luxury supercars against police cars at full tilt, spike strips and jammers in support, all carried by an unabashed sense of spectacle. The two careers, racer and cop, offer a nice contrast, and Autolog revives the spirit of challenge among friends. The driving stays accessible, more arcade than technical, which caps the long-term depth. The remaster is honest without dazzling. But for short, snappy chase sessions, the fun is still direct and immediate.
