Racing games are developed from car and bike racing sports. And there are over 10 million racing games that have been developed from the early 1900s till now. Need for Speed is one of them. Need for Speed (NFS) is an even more popular racing game developed by Criterion Games and published by Electronic Arts (EA Games). With its first release in 1994, it now has 24 video game series, and all are car racing games. In their time, each of them was the best, and they had good ratings with nice cars, excellent gameplay, and many race tracks. However, we now want to see which of the 24 still has the fire.
NFS Games You Should Play Now
Below are 6 NFS game series that have the fire of a quality race video game. Each of the games is within 4.5/5 to 5/5 ratings and has good reviews online. So without further ado, let’s drive.
Need for Speed Heat
In NFS Heat, the player is entwined in a story involving policemen, a racing league, murderers, and other racers. With sanctioned races during the day and illegal street races at night, the player is open to both smooth and rough rides in NFS Heat.
- Highlights: Police chases, Story Telling, Interactive Gameplay, Latest Cars, Track, and Street Racing
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
- Release Date: Nov 2019
- Platforms: Microsoft Windows, PS4, Xbox One
- Cars: 127 cars from brands including Ferrari, Nissan, Chevrolet, BMW, and so on
- Mode(s): Single-player & Multiplayer
Need for Speed Payback
The game is truly based on a payback plot when a computer-based character, Lina, sets you and your partner up. Now you have to win your way through many rigged and rigged races to catch Lina and make her pay. And don’t let the police bust you while you are at it.
- Highlights: Mafia, Police Chase, Story Telling, Multiple Rigged Games
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
- Release Date: Nov 2017
- Platforms: Microsoft Windows, PS4, Xbox One
- Cars: 74 vehicles including Subaru, BRZ, Aston Martin, Audi, Buick, Jaguar, Land Rover, Infinity, Pontiac, and so on
- Mode(s): Single-player & Multiplayer
Need for Speed Most Wanted
NFS Most Wanted is about a group of wanted illicit racers that are at the top of their game. Your job as a player is to make your way to the top by taking parts in dangerous quests and races (including starting a police chase). But on your way to the top (with a lot of fame, cars, and money), you must not get caught, or it’s game over.
- Highlights: Story Telling, Extreme Police Chase, Challenging levels, Amazing gameplay, Addictive Soundtracks
- Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars
- Release Date: Oct 2012
- Platforms: Microsoft Windows, PS3, PS Vita, Xbox 360, IOS, Andriod, Kindle Fire, Wii U
- Mode(s): Single-player & Multiplayer
Need for Speed No Limit
NFS No limit places no limit on the types of racing games you can play. There are campaign races, car series races, rival races, and time-limited special events. And in all these races, you stand to gain special prizes including money and cars if you win. But don’t let the police catch you.
- Highlights: Street races, Police chase, vehicle customization
- Rating: 4.6 out of 5 stars
- Release Date: Sep 2015
- Platforms: IOS and Andriod
- Mode(s): Single-player & Multiplayer
Need for Speed Rivals
This is one of the few NFS games where you can get to play as a cop or a racer. As a racer, you have to complete multiple difficult race challenges until you make it to the top. And as a cop, you have to complete your assignments before the time runs out.
- Highlights: Play as a cop, Wide region for the race track, Rural and Urban views, Story Telling
- Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
- Release Date: Nov 2013
- Platforms: PS4, PS3, Xbox One, Xbox 360, Microsoft Windows.
- Cars: Ferrari, Koenigsegg Agera, etc.
- Mode(s): Single-player & Multiplayer
Need for Speed Underground 2
The upgrade of NFS Underground (NFSU) makes up for the lack of a story by adding ‘Free Run’ and a bunch of quests. In NFSU2, the player is now a top player and has enough money to make a name in Bayview (the new zone). There are many game options, including circuit races, drift, sprint, drag, Underground race, street X, outruns, and special events.
- Highlights: Free run to drive free and study the race tracks, different game options, clean streets
- Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
- Release Date: Nov 2004
- Platforms: Microsoft Windows, GameBoy Advance, GameCube, PS2, Xbox, PS Portable, Nintendo DS
- Cars: Ford, Nissan, BMW, Escalade, Chevrolet, Toyota, Focus, and so on.
- Mode(s): Single Player & Multiplayer
Other NFS Games
Though we cannot mention all the 24 NFS racing games, some others are worth mentioning. They include NFS Undercover, NFS Hot Pursuit, NFS – The Run, NFS Underground, and NFS Shift 2: Unleashed. We hope this blog post has been helpful for you. If it has, picks one from the ones we mentioned, download it and start playing. So you’ll become one of the best racers in the NFS world.