This actually DOESN'T SUCK?! - Need for Speed Unbound REVIEW (PS5/Xbox)

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Need for Speed Unbound (stylised as NFS Unbound) is an upcoming 2022 racing video game developed by Criterion Games and published by Electronic Arts for PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S. It is the twenty-fifth instalment in the Need for Speed series, the first for Criterion since 2013's Rivals with Ghost Games and the first as a main developer since 2012's Most Wanted.

Unbound was revealed by EA on October 6, 2022, and developed by Criterion. The game features an art style that merges artistic elements like cel-shading and graffiti art with the more realistic art style of other Need for Speed games. The map is based in a fictional city inspired by Chicago called Lakeshore City.[3] This game is set to be released on December 2, 2022, for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. Need for Speed Unbound is a racing game set in a fictional city called Lakeshore City, which is based on Chicago. Like previous entries in the series it will feature an open world environment, and will feature gameplay similar to that of previous entries in the series, being mainly focused around street racing.[5][6] The "heat system" from Need for Speed Heat returns in Unbound, where the player attempts to gain notoriety among the police.[3] Additionally, similar to previous entries, the game will feature various forms of customization such as installing various body kits, adding a splitter, or even completely removing the front or rear bumpers.

[DreamcastGuy]

HEY seriously thank you for watching the video! MUCH LOVE!!! <3

[jeremyb]

I get what they are trying to do with the limited retries. They are trying to keep the pressure going.
They want you to get all or nothing feeling. You can’t truly get that feeling if you can try over and over.
Also they literally have a message come up during the load screen winning a little money is still winning.

[Adrianosh]

I played for 3 hours, and it's safe for me that I had an adrenalin rush that I haven't felt for a long time. Racing an S+ race online a mountain down with this handling is amazing.

[Spright]

The reason there not infinite restarts is because it would ruin the risk/reward aspect of the game.

[Ikcatcher]

It’s nice to see Criterion build upon the good things of Heat and make it better

[rbgilbert]

The 4 tries per night actually kind of makes sense if you think about it. A street racer doesn't have infinite amount of time during the night to learn the course, earn the cash, perfect the race, they only have so many hours equaling so many races and then the sun rises and its daytime so the 4 retries is likely to keep people from just endless retrying the race until they win and thus removing all the risk/reward elements from the game not to mention breaking the immersion if its been 60 game hours and its still night.
It also pushes people to not just immediately restart the race at the smallest mistake cause they don't want to lose money, forces you to keep driving and try to regain the lead. Gotta learn that sometimes your gunna lose. Funny cause i know people can't stand not being in first place the entire race but that's real racing for you, wheres the fun in never having to chase to take the lead back or losing and upgrading your car to get revenge the next night!
It seems like an interesting mechanic, im looking forward to trying this in between scaring the crap out of myself with Callisto Protocol lol

[that-guy]

an excellent game with a good foundation but whats gonna impresses me the most is if the developers actually support the game unlike heat which basically got one tiny update with a reused recycled car if they continuously add new cars like Forza and add things later down the line like dedicated car meets or even just a hub where before the race everyone can walk around and admire others cars I mean shit like that is what this game needs and if they can deliver these things then it will be hands down the best need for speed in years

[prabhav__agrawal]

5 hours in, and this game straight on is: Lag free, bug free, glitch free, multiplayer seamless, those NFS Underground 1 and 2 vibes in night races, and damn the art style km really starting to enjoy tbh! What an amazing PS5 port it is!

[xMr_Ragerx]

I actually like the retry system. Makes it more of a grind

[superbadisfunny]

Its been a while but this is the first game in a while where I'm hooked. Played it for 6 hours straight only stopping cause work in the am but I even made a pizza and was gone take a break but just ate while I played. This is definitely gonna be the weekend game for me.

[Fidooop]

My biggest worry before buying it is how well pursuits hold up. Like how do they compare to other previous titles? Are there road blocks? Helicopters? Spike strips? Pit maneuvers? Rhinos? In-world destructibles to destroy police vehicles? Or is it just really sticky cabs that follow you around until you outrun them?

[hashishisthecure]

Nice job getting this review out so quick!

[MrCraft-nfqh]

On your second gripe, just set the difficulty to relaxed and you'll get 10 retrys

[JapanStep]

From CRITERION, the same people that gave us the BURNOUT series, happy this turned out good - will give it a try after playing through The Callisto Protocol. Thanks for the review!

[devandrasimanjuntak]

the limited amount of retries is kinda like a difficulty. Forces you to be a better driver and better plan out your car so that you can win every single race on 1 try.

It’s kinda like how you don’t have the restart option on police chases, because that’ll take away all the risk factor.

[mjsr]

Don’t understand why $70-$80 and can’t even get a free vehicle …
It’s a GRIND FEST after you get your vehicle stolen…
Shit is sickening with these developers and game companies just taking advantage of customers man “
No more pre ordering.
Fuck it!!!!

[VidiverseExplorer]

I love Gran Turismo, but I don't mind if it's a little Arcady, so long as it has a lot of customization and content.

[Bluelofi-]

1.Cops are easy to get rid of. 2 or 3mins tops, just get good.
2.More Restarts, put it on easy or get good.

[gamingeuphoria]

The whole point of only having certain amount of restarts is for the betting.. what would be the point of betting I'd you simply can restart over and over makes it pointless...

Cmon man use your head you also play on easier difficulty it's actually 2 restarts on Intense...

[chrisg]

I’m enjoying the game for the most part. My only complaints are even on easy mode I’m barely finishing top 3 and I’m running a clean race, the cops are way too hard at night, and I’m a little frustrated being stuck with my starter car for so long - I hate the firebird I chose and I have to keep dumping money into it and I’m still finishing 3rd in most races. I think I’ll enjoy the game more when I get better cars - but seems like that might take a while.