- November 15, 2011
- EA Black Box
- 6h median play time
Need for Speed: The Run
If you are a fan of the NFS franchise, then this game would be worth the money, but considering that the replayability factor is low, and unless you are looking an arcade racer this holiday, you would be better off waiting for a price drop.
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"Need for Speed: The Run" is a racing game that offers both single-player and multiplayer modes. The game, powered by the Frostbite 2 engine, provides high-quality visuals and car physics, taking the action racing genre to new heights. In the game, players are drawn into an illegal, high-stakes racing world, racing from the Golden Gate Bridge to the Empire State building, evading both the police and other racers in thrilling pursuits.




- Stunning graphics powered by the Frostbite 2 engine, creating beautiful environments and realistic car models.
- Engaging gameplay with a variety of racing events and a fun 'Rewind' system that allows players to retry after crashes.
- Great sound design, particularly the unique engine sounds for each car, enhancing the overall racing experience.
- The campaign is relatively short, often completed in just a few hours, leading to a lack of replayability.
- Frequent loading times between events can be frustrating, detracting from the overall pacing of the game.
- Limited car customization options and a repetitive event structure can make the gameplay feel monotonous over time.
- story18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
The story in the game is generally seen as simple and somewhat lacking in depth, with many players appreciating its straightforwardness and the fun it brings to the racing experience. While some enjoy the narrative of racing across the country for a jackpot, others find it too short and not particularly engaging. Overall, the story serves as a backdrop to the gameplay rather than a focal point, appealing more to casual gamers than hardcore racing enthusiasts.
“The story mode is appropriately challenging but still fun even when the going gets tough.”
“The story is quite simple and well articulated with not only racing but also a few moments of actual live action: you basically have to run for your life by taking off from San Francisco, CA and racing for 3000 miles and arriving in New York, NY while passing all the 200 opponents that are in your same situation trying to fix their life with the race jackpot.”
“But the storyline of the game was very good.”
“The story ends as boring as the rest of the game.”
“The storyline is weak, but it's a racing game; you don't need a story to drive fast.”
“Pros: good graphics, out of car experiences are interesting. Cons: driving (all aspects), car/checkpoint resets, no car customization, story is lacking. Overall, I'd say if you paid any more than $15, you overpaid.”
Need For Speed: The Run review
Tiresome racer that only takes two hours to complete, yet somehow feels longer. Thats both impressive and depressing.
53%Need for Speed: The Run Review
Need for Speed: The Run takes players on a cross country competition for the promise of rich rewards, but ultimately the function of delivering the narrative hinders an otherwise decent driving game.
70%Need for Speed: The Run Review
If you are a fan of the NFS franchise, then this game would be worth the money, but considering that the replayability factor is low, and unless you are looking an arcade racer this holiday, you would be better off waiting for a price drop.
75%