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Need For Speed: Most Wanted is one of the most popular titles in the Need For Speed series of racing simulation games. Originally released in 1995, the Need For Speed titles have steadily improved in both racing simulation and in realism. Adding to the realism of Need For Speed: Most Wanted is the return of the beloved police chases. Dodging other racers and keeping the police at bay make this an extremely addictive game. Even if you have never played a racing game before, you will find yourself riveted to the screen - and your control pad.

What sets Need For Speed: Most Wanted apart from the other Need For Speed titles, is a free roaming function that allows you to drive your vehicle off the race paths, down side streets and alleys to evade the police. Not only will you indeed need speed, but successful evasions and wins require lightening-quick timing and precision. With only mild violence (in the form of car crashes and property damage) Need For Speed: Most Wanted is tame when compared to games like Grand Theft Auto. But what it lacks in senseless violence, Need For Speed: Most Wanted makes up for in beautifully rendered graphics and backgrounds. Moreover, the Career Mode storyline is fairly entertaining and the cut scenes, again, are terrifically rendered.

Need For Speed: Most wanted provides a modest selection of game modes, which include both all-out races and intense police chases. But the meat of the game is found in Career Mode. In Career Mode, the emphasis is on completing fifteen goals, called "Milestones," which further the plot along and pit you against other racers. Each race you win brings with it more parts, new cars, more achievement points, and more prestige.

One you have finished the game, the fun doesn't have to stop. If you are playing on an Xbox or Xbox 360 , you can play Need For Speed: Most Wanted. Just be sure you come prepared - you will be racing against the best drivers in North America and Europe. Buckle up and strap on the racing gloves, Need For Speed: Most Wanted will have you holding onto your couch cushions with every hairpin turn, spinout, and sway.



by Fabian Toulouse