Need For Speed Unbound Review | Attack of the Fanboy

In many ways, this title feels like the passing of a torch for players. Veterans of the franchise may feel that this is the beginning of the end, as it has started to stray from its initial roots. However, those that are not afraid to try something new will be treated to one of the finest-crafted racing titles in recent memory, wrapped just tight enough with a bow on top.

[LucasRuinedChildhood]

Currently averaging 81 on Metacritic. So far, it's the first positively reviewed NFS game in just under a decade.

The handling of the franchise over the last 10 years was so depressing. It made 343's poor handling of Halo seem amazing.

I'm really happy to see NFS in good hands again, and this is just the beginning. 🥲

[Elit3Nick]

Goes to show that Criterion still aren't slouches. I'm legitimately having a blast with this game after nearly a week of play.

There's still a few things they can adjust, like the frequency of roaming cops in the world, and making them more of a threat later in the game, but they don't ruin the experience.

[Julion0715]

I’m playing the 10hr trial it’s surprisingly good

[abstractel]

I like this quote, "However, those that are not afraid to try something new will be treated to one of the finest-crafted racing titles in recent memory, wrapped just tight enough with a bow on top."

Let go of the past, give this a go. It looks great and is fun to play. I get that some might not like the cartoony stuff, you can turn those effects off if you don't like them (but not the characters obviously). I personally like them but I understand people who don't.

[Retroman]

Beginning of what?? another let down??
long as open world racing is implemented NFS will always be Screwed.

[andy85]

But it isn't a letdown though is it? It has the best user score in 15 years of a NFS on metacritic. It's a great game

[FPS_D3TH]

It gives me initial D and a bit of midnight club vibes or how I’d imagine them handling a sequel to that game. I plan on giving this a go soon. Still would love to see a new burnout title someday from Criterion.

[Retroman]

I rather play Burnout than this Crap. if Criterion added Cop's to Burnout I would buy it before Unbound.

[Retroman]

Veterans of the franchise may feel that this is the beginning of the end, as it has started to stray from its initial roots.

Beginning of the end?? End of the Franchise ended when Blackbox studio released it's last game The Run . Since then it has been Crap after Crap. Unbound is Nothing more than a Continuation of Heat and that was Crap.