Need 1.0

Need is a thrilling racing video game that will amp up your adrenaline. Published by Electronic Arts, it is the 24th installment in the iconic Need for Speed series, celebrating its 25th anniversary. Immerse yourself in the open-world fictional town of Palm City, where you take on the role of a street racer. By day, you compete in legitimate competitions, but by night, you engage in illegal racing.

Staying true to the Need for Speed tradition, your ultimate goal is to become the best racer while evading the relentless pursuit of the strict cops who are determined to put an end to your fun. The NFS franchise has been EA's most prominent racing game series since its inception in 1994. It revolves around illicit street racing and various tasks that players must complete for different types of races, all while evading the local law enforcement in thrilling police pursuits.

Need for Speed: Heat marks the series' comeback, offering an upgraded gameplay experience compared to its predecessor, Need for Speed: Payback. Unlike Payback, which faced criticism for its reliance on pay-to-win loot boxes and microtransactions, Heat eliminates these elements entirely. Instead, the game introduces post-launch paid DLC in the form of car packs and time-save packs that reveal all the collectibles on the map.

Considered "the ultimate street racer-versus-cop fantasy," Need for Speed: Heat draws inspiration from the Fast and Furious film franchise. The game's storyline follows the main character as they face off against Palm City's police force. During the day, you compete in the Speedhunters Showdown, a sanctioned competition that allows you to earn money for customizing your cars. As night falls, you can engage in unsanctioned underground races to build up your street cred.

The Standard Edition of the game provides you with a K.S Edition Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X as a starter car. If you opt for the Deluxe version, you'll unlock three additional K.S Edition cars as you progress, along with four exclusive character outfits, and a REP boost and Bank boost.

Need for Speed: Heat offers an upgrade in graphics, challenges, the number of cars, and the level of customization compared to its predecessor. However, it is important to exercise caution before investing in the game, as EA's reputation for microtransactions may still be a concern. Get ready to hit the streets and experience the thrill of high-speed racing in Need for Speed: Heat.