The Original Need For Speed Most Wanted that came out in 2005 was one of my favorite PS2 games. When I saw that they were making a new version for the Vita (which was in need of a good racing game) I knew that I had to get it. It shares little with its predecessor but it is still very fun. My favorite part of the original was free roaming and that mode is still very much intact.
The game revolves around the "Most Wanted Racers", you must take your vehicle and beat them in a race. After defeating them you take them out to acquire their cars. Some of the races are fairly difficult and others are very easy. I had a hard time completing the first Most Wanted race using the ZR1. After that I beat more than half of them with the GTR on my first or second attempt.
Each of the cars have 5 races ranging in difficulty.You will find that a lot of the races are the same, you just use a different car when doing them. Sometimes you are the Mclaren that races the Bugatti, Aventador, and Huayra. Other times you are the Bugatti racing the MP4-12C, Aventador, and Huayra. Some races like "Needle Point" in the Veyron I found quite challenging and frustrating. The cops can get annoying. Especially when a SUV rams you in the begining of a speed run.
The graphics are pretty impressive especially considering that the game is open world. Next to Asphalt there is no comparison, Most Wanted wins hands down. Next to the console version however there are noticable differences. For example the spoiler on the Veyron doesn't move on the vita. Sometimes it can be hard to tell the difference between an opponent and traffic car. Instead of ramming your opponent you end up smashing a traffic car. Sometimes a median will seen to pop up. All in all however the graphics are very good and one of the games strong points.
The game has loads of exotic cars and high end sports cars. You will find yourself in lamborghinis and cars like that. The sensation of building up is gone however you can drive an Audi R8 GT from day one. This may be an issue for some people.
I have not played too much multiplayer but what I played was fun. There are all sorts of unique races online. Like who can get to the top of the building fron the loop structure first. Or who can jump off of the side of a cliff the most times. For the most part it runs smoothly but at times it will lag a little, where you think you are going to smash your opponent but he vanishes and is far ahead of you.
Overall this game is one of my favorite Vita games. It is a great game to just pick up and drive around in. I would reccommend it to anyone who enjoys racing games and it looking for a good open world vita game.The vacancy of a good racer on the Vita has been filled with this game.
Need for Speed Most Wanted - PlayStation Vita
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Last update: 11-16-2024
About this item
Open World Action - Lose the cops - your way. Hit jumps and shortcuts, lay low, or shake the cops in surroundings that play to your car's unique strengths. Freedom is everything. Drive anywhere with your friends, discover hidden gameplay or utilize your knowledge of the city to beat them in a never-ending supply of challenges
Non-Stop Multiplayer - Pick a car, hook up with friends and jump into a non-stop playlist of tight, competitive events. No lobby screens means the action never stops. Score big, rank up and earn endless rewards and upgrades. Keep the fierce rivalries going between events with endless opportunities to race, battle and explore in a huge open world
Beat Your Friends - Autolog 2 ratchets up the intense competition with personalized race recommendations and feeds broadcasting all of your most newsworthy scores, speeds and times to your friends. Earn Need for Speed points at all times on any system as you try to outdrive your friends and become the Most Wanted
Racing Without Rules - It’s survival of the fastest as "Need for Speed Most Wanted" fuses the franchise’s, authentic "real car" feel with the intense speed and aggression of Burnout. Power down, slide out, and battle your way past cops and rivals using pure driving skill, and heavy doses of nitrous
Vita Exclusive Features - Navigate and play Vita specific events and challenges with fully enabled front and rear touch pads. Use the front camera to take your autolog profile picture or the built in microphone to chat with friends online
Non-Stop Multiplayer - Pick a car, hook up with friends and jump into a non-stop playlist of tight, competitive events. No lobby screens means the action never stops. Score big, rank up and earn endless rewards and upgrades. Keep the fierce rivalries going between events with endless opportunities to race, battle and explore in a huge open world
Beat Your Friends - Autolog 2 ratchets up the intense competition with personalized race recommendations and feeds broadcasting all of your most newsworthy scores, speeds and times to your friends. Earn Need for Speed points at all times on any system as you try to outdrive your friends and become the Most Wanted
Racing Without Rules - It’s survival of the fastest as "Need for Speed Most Wanted" fuses the franchise’s, authentic "real car" feel with the intense speed and aggression of Burnout. Power down, slide out, and battle your way past cops and rivals using pure driving skill, and heavy doses of nitrous
Vita Exclusive Features - Navigate and play Vita specific events and challenges with fully enabled front and rear touch pads. Use the front camera to take your autolog profile picture or the built in microphone to chat with friends online
Product information
| Publication Date | October 30, 2012 |
|---|---|
| Computer Platform | PlayStation Vita |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00146331974884, 00014633197488, 08902923350175 |
| UPC | 146331974884 014633197488 069060167498 782695375938 |
| Compatible Video Game Console Models | Sony PlayStation Vita |
| ASIN | B0050SWR6M |
| Release date | October 30, 2012 |
| Customer Reviews |
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars
711 ratings
4.6 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | #47,469 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games) #66 in PlayStation Vita Games |
| Product Dimensions | 4.1 x 0.5 x 5.3 inches; 1.6 ounces |
| Type of item | Video Game |
| Rated | Rating Pending |
| Item model number | 19748 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 1.6 ounces |
| Manufacturer | Electronic Arts |
| Date First Available | June 4, 2012 |
Top reviews from the United States
Gumpert
Need For Speed Most Wanted 2012
Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2012
Simmer
5 Stars from a non need for speed fan
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Klem
Really, really fun!
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go and buy now
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S. Jueden
Great Release for Vita
Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2013