NFS Heat Studio

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NFS Heat Studio is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by ELECTRONIC ARTS and was released on August 18, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"NFS Heat Studio is a simulation game with stunning graphics but can be buggy. It allows you to collect, customize, and create your dream cars to use in NFS Heat, providing around 2 hours of playtime. The game's description boasts of offering a wide range of options to make your rides as hot as possible."

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Audience ScoreBased on 8,055 reviews

graphics209 positive mentions

stability122 negative mentions

graphics
324 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are generally praised for their beauty and detail, especially in car customization, with many users noting that they are impressive for a mobile app. However, there are significant concerns regarding the lack of adjustable graphic settings, leading to issues for low-end device users, as well as glitches and pixelation when enlarging decals. Overall, while the visuals are often described as stunning, they are marred by performance issues such as crashes and lag, which detract from the overall experience.
- “Incredible game, great graphics, lots of vehicles to customize and a lot of options for customization.”
- “The graphics are excellent, the models are perfect.”
- “Wasn't expecting massive graphics but they're astounding even for a mobile game.”
- “What bothers me the most are the graphics; there are no graphical settings for the game and there is also no anti-aliasing present, making the edges of each asset look fuzzy and low quality.”
- “The game just looks real, but when you leave the garage, the game graphics look like they're from 2009. I suggest you change the game engine or the NFS developer team; they are too lazy to make the NFS franchise top-notch.”
- “Plus, the graphics are on the lower side; I hope you guys can fix it soon.”
stability
126 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
97%
The stability of the app is widely criticized, with users reporting numerous glitches, bugs, and crashes that significantly hinder gameplay. Many experience frequent freezes, lost progress, and issues with customization features, leading to frustration and a perception that the app feels unfinished. While some users acknowledge the app's potential and enjoyable aspects, the overwhelming consensus is that it requires urgent optimization and bug fixes to improve stability.
- “Runs great.”
- “Having lots of fun, runs great on my Samsung A21+ ”
- “Runs great and I really wish they keep this going with more newer options/cars.”
- “The app lags and constantly freezes and shuts down, erasing both my saved and unsaved work.”
- “Would give this buggy piece of software no stars if I could; it crashes extremely often, and if you are lucky enough to make a wrap by some miracle due to fiddling with your fingers, it crashes as you save it!”
- “They released this app completely unfinished, bugs and glitches galore.”
optimization
70 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is widely criticized, with users reporting significant lag, crashes, and high RAM usage even on low performance settings. Many players experience issues with menu navigation and loading times, and while a low performance mode exists, it often leads to visual glitches and does not resolve the underlying performance problems. Overall, the app is deemed poorly optimized for mobile devices, particularly Android, leading to a frustrating user experience.
- “Top performance cars are all custom built and the best modification kits look perfect. If a drive option is given after the custom build, it would bring more changes to the game.”
- “It's not only for linking your creations, but it's also a good testing ground for designs so you don't waste money on unneeded parts you could have spent on performance upgrades.”
- “Great app with a lot of different cars you can customize, but I do wish you could upgrade your car's performance. Other than that, it's a good app.”
- “The app lags, it crashes easily, eats up a huge amount of RAM even though it's just customization of cars; all while I'm using it on the low performance setting.”
- “It's a nice little companion app overall but it's not optimized nor stable enough yet, at least for Android.”
- “After the splash screen appears on the screen and fades away, the screen goes black and never works. From what I heard from my friends, the game is very badly optimized for mobile, and for all those reasons above, this game gets only 1 star from me.”
gameplay
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the customization options and graphics but expressing a desire for more engaging gameplay elements, such as varied racing modes and storylines reminiscent of earlier titles like NFS Underground 2. While some users enjoy the mechanics and ad-free experience, others find the focus on car modification somewhat limiting and wish for smoother gameplay and broader customization features. Overall, the game is seen as a decent experience, but it could benefit from additional gameplay depth.
- “I'm impressed at how flawlessly your art is transferred once selecting the studio option during gameplay.”
- “Lovely gameplay and graphics.”
- “The overall gameplay is great but some car options are lacking, like in the 70s Carrera where the engine is very clearly shown but it looks like trash.”
- “For the gameplay, it is kind of boring because we just modify cars.”
- “Great customization looks good, but poor gameplay though, guys.”
- “It's an awesome game; everything is perfect, every small thing about it is perfect. The only thing lacking is some gameplay, but without that, it still deserves 5 stars.”
music
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it repetitive and boring, leading them to turn it off after a short time. While a few users appreciate the music's contribution to the overall fun, many express a desire for more diverse and polished soundtracks, as well as the ability to play music from other apps in the background. Overall, improvements in the music selection and implementation are highly recommended to enhance the gaming experience.
- “Very fun and the music makes it even better when you unlock the next cars, and I absolutely love the old cars and the newer ones too.”
- “Also, the background music is dope.”
- “This app is very nice, with good graphics, good music, and beautiful cars.”
- “You also can't play music from another app in the background, which is a little annoying.”
- “The music is kind of boring and repetitive, and I just shut it off after the first 5 minutes.”
- “Needs music implemented and polished heavily to run on a wider variety of devices.”
monetization
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect of the game is highly praised, with users appreciating the absence of ads and in-game purchases, allowing for a seamless gaming experience. Players enjoy the extensive car customization options without the pressure of microtransactions, although there are some concerns about potential future monetization strategies. Overall, the game is celebrated for its pure, ad-free environment and engaging gameplay.
- “There are a lot of cars where you can modify it freely...no ads...no in-game purchasing!”
- “I really like the fact that there are no ads and options that you have to pay for.”
- “I love this game no ads, no in-app purchases, and the graphics are so cool. Playable offline and most importantly, my favorite car is in here.”
- “I guess it needs more EA microtransactions to run properly.”
- “I'm gonna be honest, because this was EA, I thought they were going to sneak in some microtransactions with the game.”
- “I hope you won't sneak in those microtransactions in the main game!”
story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the nostalgic elements of the Need for Speed series, particularly longing for a more engaging and longer storyline akin to "NFS Underground 2," which featured diverse racing types and customization options. While "NFS Heat" is generally well-received, many users express disappointment over its short story mode and desire for additional missions and an open-world free-roam experience. Overall, there is a strong call for deeper narrative content and gameplay features that enhance the racing experience.
- “I finally got NFS Heat and it's good, but the story is too short though.”
- “I would have rated 5 stars, but there needs to be a story mode after you finish the main story, and then you could have a free roam mode that would be neat.”
- “In love with NFS since it was one of my childhood games... it could be more fun for me if there was gameplay like NFS Underground 2, which had an interesting storyline and missions, along with various types of racing like drag, sprint, circuit, and police escape.”
- “I would have rated 5 stars, but there needs to be a story mode. After you finish the story mode, having a free roam mode would be neat.”
- “It is good, but I think it should have a test drive for unlimited time. The same way as NFS Heat, cops can chase you. You can race in story mode, but it cannot continue from where you left off. Please add a test drive and features of the game.”
- “Please create missions, races, and an auto show. Many people can play this game.”
humor
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users generally find the humor in the app to be enjoyable and entertaining, often highlighting the amusing aspects of creating and interacting with funny cars. The lighthearted tone and comedic elements contribute positively to the overall experience, making it a fun choice for players.
- “The best app out there! It's really fun and you can make really funny cars. So cool, I love it!”
- “I love this game; it's so funny to play with the different cars in it.”
- “It's so funny, and I love it so much.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express a strong emotional connection to the app, highlighting their excitement and satisfaction in finally having the freedom to customize their favorite cars. The ability to enhance their designs adds to the overall emotional fulfillment they experience with the game.
- “I am so emotional; this is what we wanted for a long time: a game that lets us customize our favorite cars with freedom.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly noting that the repetitive task of opening containers can be frustrating, especially for newcomers. This has led to a sense of wasted effort after investing significant time in grinding activities.
- “As a new player to this game, having to open every container is tedious.”
- “A week of grinding races down the drain.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers suggest that the replayability of the game could be significantly enhanced if the cars could be used in other Need for Speed titles, indicating that cross-game functionality would greatly appeal to fans and encourage them to revisit the game.