This game review is part of the Xbox 360 Game Reviews
Overview
Genre: Racing
Players: 1
Co-op: None
HD: Up to 1080p
3D: Yes
Force Feedback Wheel: Yes
Sound: In-Game Dolby Digital
Family Settings: Yes
ESRB Rating:
Button Layout
RT– Accelerate RS– Change Camera Angle
LT– Brake LS– Steer
RB– None D-Pad– Weapons
LB– None
Total Score :
(Amazing)
Awards:
NFS Hot Pursuit received Best Racer of 2010 awarded by Premier Microsoft.
NFS Hot Pursuit awarded 88/100 by Metacritic.
NFS Hot Pursuit won the BAFTA video game award for Multiplayer
NFS Hot Pursuit was awarded an 8.5 by Gamespot
NFS Hot Pursuit won IGN’s Editor’s Choice and an IGN score of 9.0
What Critics Say
it almost feels like 2.5 games in one package – Gamesradar
The best Need for Speed in many years– Xbox 360 UK Mag
All about the thrill.—Gamespy
Pure over-the-top driving entertainment. — IGN
Details for Xbox Live
Online: 2-8 Players Content Download: Yes
File Sharing: N/A Voice: Yes
development
Developer: Criterion Games Release Year: 2010
Publisher: Electronic Arts Version: 1.2 ( Xbox 360)
Designer: Matt Follett Producer: Matt Webster
Graphics:
The cars looked stunning. The scenery is breath-taking. The physics and effects are spot on… it all complements nicely in a very driven and energized driving experience.
Cars can be customized to a degree and the map is not a separate series of racing events but rather a unified, drivable environment.
Gameplay:
Gameplay is fun and engaging. Choose from a Career Mode where you choose to be a Cop or Racer. Autolog helps you track your friend’s racing times, so that you are always one button away from challenging your friends to a race. In Multiplayer mode, Autolog tracks the your friend’s racing activities and allows you to race in the same Campaign maps but with thousands of other racers.
Just for kicks, you can freely drive any car in your collection without
Sound:
The folks at Criterion Games really nailed the sound in Hot Pursuit. From the shrill of a Lamborghini to the low rumble of a Camaro, the puppies in this race certainly feel and sound like the real deal.
Lasting Appeal
There are several different Car packs that one can buy. In addition, many extra cars can be purchased separately. There are also plenty of new maps and new Racing events that can be separately purchased.
All the races in the Career Mode can be replayed and the fact that you can always challenge your friend’s racing times bring a new level of competition that is sure to last for a long time.l
Presentation
The menus are organized… but the Career layout is a tad confusing. The main menu is clear and works well… of course, although minor gripes, the game could benefit from a clearer menu layout…
As far as actual gameplay, Hot Pursuit does a great job of laying out the Map, Accelerator Meter and other essential components of the racing experience.
We also have problems with the annoying hospital-alarm intro music… and the cheesy music that unfortunately accompanies many of the racing events.
You can also toggle the camera or change camera views… in general, the game itself is slick and well presented…
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