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The latest Need for Speed iteration combines the illicit street racing of the past two versions with the cop-chasing gameplay that made the original NFS games so popular. The result is an engaging racing adventure where you must build your rap sheet to advance up the ladder of street-racing heroes. The demo frustrates with a lack of game information, but the generous amount of content, impressive graphics, and both single-player and multiplayer modes combine to justify a top rating.
After the obligatory but appreciated "Don't try this at home" disclaimer from model and in-game hottie Josie Maran, you'll have the opportunity to try three Quick Races or three Challenges in single-player action, or connect to the EA servers for races against other online humans. The Quick Races include two Sprints, which are straight-up races against computer opponents, and one Speedtrap, where your object is to get the highest speed possible without getting caught. The Challenges are: Pursuit Length, where you must avoid cops in hot pursuit; Toolbooth Time Trial, where you must travel between two way points in a specified time; and Roadblock, where you must avoid six police installations. Two versions of the Mustang and Porsche are available for racing. The online gameplay requires a free EA account, but be sure to read the privacy statement and terms of service before signing up.
The graphics are remarkably improved from the last version, and Adbusters will be happy to note the gratutitous product placement that plagued NFS Underground 2 is happily missing. The demo offers a great introduction to the basic gameplay, and also provides several hours of entertainment.
Publisher's Description
From Electronic Arts:
Wake up to the smell of burnt asphalt as the thrill of illicit street racing permeates the air. Need for Speed Most Wanted challenges players to become the most notorious and elusive street racer.
This demo for Need for Speed Most Wanted includes both single-player and multiplayer modes.
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4.4 starsout of 264 votes
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"nice game 1"
Version: Need for Speed Most Wanted demo
Pros
i love need for speed most wanted more than underground
Cons
most wanted better than underground
Summary
but in need for speed most wanted found more control in game
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"SUPEERBB!!"
Version: Need for Speed Most Wanted demo
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best nfs game ever, with cool cars, thrilling game and awesome soundtrack,this game=win!!
Cons
nothing much
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"Awsome Game"
Version: Need for Speed Most Wanted demo
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Awsome game ever
Cons
Awsome game
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AWsome
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"very fun game"
Version: Need for Speed Most Wanted demo
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it's a good game
Cons
cars are fast than i thought
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"epicness in 15 minutes"
Version: Need for Speed Most Wanted demo
Pros
installed very fast, works well with my ATI Radeon IGP 345m (w/ omega drivers) SMOOTH 60 FPS and everything is shown, except for some of the options. which come in the full version of the game.
Cons
it takes a bit to download,
why is it only at 150kb per second?
the computer i download with easily gets 10mbps when downloading.Summary
long story short,
im satisfied.
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"Pretty good..."
Version: Need for Speed Most Wanted demo
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I loved the graphics and the 3 challenges... Definantly better than carbon (which didnt work) Need for Speed II (which gt boring after i won on expet first try. Really good demo. CNET, get the full game available!!!
Cons
I dont like howits only one (1) level, no free roam and you cant customize your car ;( plus in a few areas it skipped like it was a slideshow.
Summary
It was ok, 4 Star rating, need full game here now...
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"looooooooooooool"
Version: Need for Speed Most Wanted demo
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goooooooood
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loooooooool
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noooooooooob
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"Good demo!"
Version: Need for Speed Most Wanted demo
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This demo has a roaming feature, which offers the player a practice platform
Cons
As a demo, there isn't too much wrong with this product
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"this game is not fair"
Version: Need for Speed Most Wanted demo
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the name is not bad
Cons
when i play it and when i am winning, the opponent suddenly gets a stupid upgrade while he is driving(cheat, cheat, cheat)
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"CNET DOWNLOAD SPEED SUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
Version: Need for Speed Most Wanted demo
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TRY TO UPGRADE DOWNLOAD SPEED INSTEADING JUST TRYING MAKE US CLICK UR ADS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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TRY TO UPGRADE DOWNLOAD SPEED INSTEADING JUST TRYING MAKE US CLICK UR ADS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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