Best Need for Speed? (1994-2008)

by **o.pwuaioc** Sat Jun 17, 2017 11:31 am

What's the best Need for Speed game from the PS2-era (so including Undercover and Pro Street, which got PS2 releases) and earlier? Do the originals hold up? I never played anything after Underground 1, should I? What are the basic differences among the good ones? Any definitely worth avoiding?

I understand that later entries are better, but for those without a 360 or later, what would you recommend them play?

by **dsheinem** Sat Jun 17, 2017 2:55 pm

Hot Pursuit 2 & Most Wanted are both excellent, the latter being probably the best loved game in the franchise (though I dig the more recent Rivals more). They both emphasize cop chases, which is my favorite part of the series.

HLTB · by **Xeogred** Sat Jun 17, 2017 6:59 pm

Although I could check out some of the Xbox/360 Forza's, I end up thinking Need for Speed might be my gateway back into racing games someday.

by **strangenova** Sat Jun 17, 2017 7:56 pm

I really dig Hot Pursuit on the ps1. Never played the second one that dsheinem mentioned, I'd assume it's like the first only better looking.

by **o.pwuaioc** Sat Jun 17, 2017 8:09 pm

strangenova wrote:I really dig Hot Pursuit on the ps1. Never played the second one that dsheinem mentioned, I'd assume it's like the first only better looking.

It might be a good idea for me to start there and get the later ones later. Most Wanted was just a little too late for me, so I may look into that, too. There's not a whole lot of info comparing them all, which is a shame; for surely getting them all would be a waste of time and money.

HLTB · by **Xeogred** Sat Jun 17, 2017 9:10 pm

Need for Speed III is the one I played growing up, loved it. The music was awesome and still sticks with me.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ziX_f7rdFD4

by **Sano** Sat Jun 17, 2017 10:09 pm

Going to have to pick Carbon for this. Man reason I pick this one is because I was oddly really good at winning on this one. Normally I suck at racing games.

by **ElkinFencer10** Sun Jun 18, 2017 1:29 pm

Everyone knows the original on 3DO is the best. It's also got more cheese than a stuffed crust pizza.

by **o.pwuaioc** Sun Jun 18, 2017 3:24 pm

ElkinFencer10 wrote:Everyone knows the original on 3DO is the best. It's also got more cheese than a stuffed crust pizza.

That would entail buying a 3DO, though, so really, is it worth it?

by **retrosportsgamer** Sun Jun 18, 2017 3:59 pm

The newest is $7.50 for the Deluxe (assume this means season pass) version on Xbox One. I grabbed it. Any good?

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