After it leaked earlier this yearmany people are curious about the sequel need for speed Clear new direction of the game. It appears to be a full anime series, complete with shaded characters. And while that’s not entirely true, NFS is not linked still a fresh and exciting change to the franchise, which could help elevate it beyond its current “also running” status among fellow car games.
NFS is not linked, which launches tomorrow on PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC, is the latest installment in EA’s decades-long racing franchise. Developed by former Exhausted studio Criterion Game, Non constraint is set in a Chicago-like city called Lakeshore and features a massive open world. As you race in day and night events, you’ll earn cash and police attention. If the police catch you before you can get back to your safe house or garage, you will lose all your winnings, making every race and race in the open world go to hell. much more stressful and enjoyable. All of this is in an attempt to pay back a racer who treated you and your mentor badly, with the ultimate goal of beating them, getting your old car back and winning a race. large scale race.
Let me be honest here and explain that I didn’t play one need for speed since 2015 has confusing title need for speed. And I hardly play it. In a world with Forza, Gran Turismo, Dirt, and net, the need for speed The series could never hold my attention. But NFS is not linked else, and I find myself unable to put the controller down.
NFS is not linkedIts colorful and unique art style is not only the main reason I even watched this episode, but also part of the reason why I found it so enjoyable. NFS is not linked mixing realistic cars with shaded characters and a world that lands somewhere in between; not completely surreal but not completely shaded or animated either. The end result works, and helps NFS is not linked featured in countless other driving games, all pursuing the same goal of rendering cars and lifelike environments.
I also appreciate all the flourish and colorful on-screen effects and pop-ups that happen when you hit NOS or jump off a ramp at high speed. NFS is not linked have style, and know how to use it. Even the characters look sharp, with tons of customization options and great fashion on offer.
A colorful and beautiful racing game is good and all, but if driving sucks, who cares? Good luck to NFS is not linked, its driving is firm and responsive. And Non constraint Flexible enough to support all kinds of driving styles. Are you someone who likes to go sideways every turn? You can tweak the controls and your car to become a drifting machine. Or maybe you prefer to hit the top of every bend and drive more like an F1 driver? Do not worry, Non constraint lets you do that too. Both styles feel supported and rewarded.
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Something I really love about NFS is not linked and what makes it different from other open world racing games, like forza horizonis how the game makes you work to earn fast cars and win.
When you finish the prologue, you’ll have a hard time with a trash player and have to collect your winnings from small races around the city to upgrade it. And from the very beginning, you got kicked in the butt a lot. The other racers in the city are just faster than you and unless they eat it in a race you won’t be able to win every event. And unlike in other racing games, you can’t restart forever until you reach the top. Most events strictly limit restarting, and some don’t allow you to start over. And unlike many current racing games, NFS is not linked no rewind button. This makes every race more exciting and thrilling.
Sometimes I skip events because the stakes are too high or I know my current ride doesn’t meet the challenge. But for the really skilled drivers out there, Non constraint will allow you to push your luck as much as you like and will reward you if you succeed.
I admit that, sometimes I turn around and crash, and without restarting, I’ve gone crazy. This can be frustrating, especially when a random NPC driver takes you out of an event you paid to participate in. But losing is part of the process. As you save cash and upgrade your car, you start to win more and feel a lot more satisfied than before. Forza Horizon 5 knock over 20 high-end supercars at you in the first hour of gameplay. (I still love horizonbut I’ve always found its progression system boring.)
Of course, the police can and will spoil all your fun and progress, and keeping your temperature in check between events is crucial. Get too tired during the day while exploring and completing some small races and fluff will be harder to shake at night as the big money events unfold. And if you get caught with $20,000 in your pocket, you lose it. This can be annoying at times. But it’s all the more gratifying when you come home safe and sound with all that hard earned money.
Need unlimited speed isn’t likely to pull the franchise out of the shadows of the bigger, more popular racing games in 2022. But I think it has a chance to help the series stand out. And regardless if Non constraint big hit or not, it’s still a good game with some great ideas that make every race more fun and every upgrade worth more. And it looks rad the whole time, too.
