Tuning, police chases and nighttime thrills: from Underground to Most Wanted, Need for Speed is EA's king of arcade racing. RomWize re-ranks the best entries by its re-evaluated scores, each with its current score, its versions, their rarity and their collector value.
"Need for Speed Hot Pursuit is Criterion's return to NFS arcade origins. Cops against drivers with revolutionary Autolog, beautiful coastal scenery, exceptional speed sensations. One of the best NFS games."
"Need for Speed Porsche 2000 is a unique series entry entirely dedicated to Porsche models across the decades. More simulation-oriented than other NFS with polished driving physics. A reference title for Porsche enthusiasts and automotive simulation fans on PS1."
"Need for Speed Porsche Unleashed delivers the same experience as Porsche 2000, entirely dedicated to the Porsche brand. More demanding driving simulation than other NFS entries. Polished graphics and historical Porsche models well represented. A must for fans of the Stuttgart brand."
"Major NFS franchise revolution with total focus on car tuning culture and customisation. Customisable body kits, rims, neons and sound systems defined a new racing game era. A historic title that redefined the genre and car gaming culture."
"The best multiplatform port of NFS Most Wanted by Criterion, with exclusive extra content. Exciting open world racing. GamePad well integrated. A solid and accessible racing game for WiiU."
"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."
"Criterion revisit Most Wanted in 2012 with an open map and Burnout flow grafted onto NFS hardware. Autolog progression hooks, police chases flirt with arcade perfection, and the 360 version offers one of Brighton's most beautiful night rides."
"Japanese version of NFS Underground with additional customisations and music adapted for the Japanese market. The same excellent tuning and nocturnal racing gameplay as international Underground. For Japanese tuning culture fans wanting the experience in their language."
"Improved NFS Most Wanted version with exclusive bonus content (extra cars, special missions). The version to own if you have the choice. Everything that makes the original excellent, with more. The definitive of this racing masterpiece."
"Return of the police chase formula in the NFS franchise. Epic chases with law enforcement across varied environments are spectacular. One of the finest NFS entries of the PS2 generation before the Underground revolution, still appreciated for its sharp gameplay."
