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Need for Speed Unbound

Criterion Games · Dec 2, 2022

PC · PS5 · Series X|S

Teen

About

The world is your canvas in Need for Speed™ Unbound. Prove you have what it takes to win The Grand, Lakeshore’s ultimate street racing challenge. Across four intense weeks of racing, earn enough cash to enter weekly qualifiers, beat the competition, and make your mark on the street racing scene while outdriving and outsmarting the cops. Pack your garage with precision-tuned, custom rides and light up the streets with your unique style, exclusive fits, and a vibrant global soundtrack led by A$AP Rocky and AWGE that bumps in every corner of the world. Express yourself to the fullest with the freshest new art styles and signature tags that represent what you're all about. With separate single and multiplayer campaigns, this latest edition in the Need for Speed™ franchise from Criterion Games™ delivers hours of electric, adrenaline-pumping action.

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Scores by platform

PC

Critic 7.1 (21 critics) · Gamer 5.4

6.6

PlayStation 5

Critic 7.5 (51 critics) · Gamer 6.1

7.0

Xbox Series X|S

Critic 7.4 (31 critics) · Gamer 5.5

6.8

Critic reviews

  • Cubed3

    Sandy Kirchner-Wilson · Mar 21, 2024

    8.0
    The best Need for Speed title in a long time, Unbound has such a fun gameplay loop and funky style that it's hard to put down. It has a hard difficulty and slightly odd game feel, but most players of racing games will have a blast here and probably fall in love with the chaotic and frantic police chases. Pick this up!
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  • XboxEra

    Győző Baki · Jan 20, 2023

    8.4
    With tons of unlockable and upgradable cars, a robust if uninspired multiplayer and an open world with plenty of things to do, Unbound’s unlikely to last you less than a couple dozen hours, unless you get bored before the end credits of course. But boredom isn’t what I’d associate with the latest installment in this everlasting franchise: Need For Speed has found its identity, and while a few concepts require some finetuning, it’s the best episode in a long while and one of the most stylish and generally finest racers of the generation thus far.
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  • Destructoid

    Chris Moyse · Jan 04, 2023

    8.0
    Need for Speed Unbound is a highly enjoyable and splendidly polished arcade racer. Criterion has picked meticulously through almost 30 years of NFS legacy, stitching together its finest elements to create a brilliant, feature-packed amalgamation that offers compelling gameplay, deep design, and dazzling aesthetics.
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  • WorthPlaying

    Cody Medellin · Dec 23, 2022

    8.0
    Need for Speed Unbound is a solid comeback for the series, provided you can deal with some potential annoyances. The risk/reward system functions well in creating tension during all parts of a race, but the grind is an annoyance until you get better cars or parts for your initial ride.
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  • PS Lifestyle

    Mack Ashworth · Dec 22, 2022

    7.5
    Need for Speed Unbound marries classic NFS gameplay with a hot new graffiti-inspired aesthetic. Gameplay-wise, it’s a safe approach that sticks to what has always worked for NFS, with police playing a big part during races and open-world exploration.
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  • NoobFeed

    Rayan · Dec 22, 2022

    7.5
    The visuals and the gameplay are definitely arcade, and playing it is mostly satisfying. While we may not be up against EA's finest racing title, we see a Need For Speed that hopes to propel the series into the spotlight. It's a decent game and racing fans wouldn't mind checking it out.
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Gamer reviews

  • Agung Baskoro

    Mar 4, 2024 · PS5

    9.0

    Need for Speed Unbound

    the best nfs game ever in my opinion. sangat amat enjoyable, mekaniknya juga satisfying dengan berbagai tambahan efek-efek kartunis yang unik banget. one and only i guess. voice over dari karakternya juga pas, feelingnya tuh bikin gue kebawa ajaaa gitu sama tiap vibesnya dari scene-scene nya. padahal story nya sangat amat sederhana, kek lu harus bisa lolos kualifikasi untuk bisa ikut turnamen besar "The Grand" yang intinya cuma mau dapet mobil lu balik karena sahabat lu bawa itu mobil kabur.... kek... yaa gitu doangggggg emang ceritanya... meskipun visual kartunis itu sangat unik ya, tapi ada beberapa visual kartunisnya yang menurut gue kek emang kurang bgt yaa, contohnya yg paling ganggu tuh di model karakternya yang dijadiin full kartun... masalahnya tuh tone color dari karakternya berasa gak ada detailnya, berasa cuma warna solid aja itu karakternya wkwk. tapi efek lainnya si bikin game ini jadi keren banget. Oh ya SPOILER: ASAP ROCKY GUE PEPETIN KE TEMBOK BAWAH TOL SAMPE MENTOK MOBILNYA COY LOL

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