A car game that cements its position as one of the most relevant for the Xbox 360.
Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit allows played to play as both street racer, or the cops chasing them. This diversity in play makes the game far more enjoyable, and allows for some excellent online action.
Taking on the multitude of course within the Seacrest area, players will find the road vary enough to make the game enjoyable, but not so much that you need to be an expert racing driver to play them. The challenges for racers include simple time trials, duel races, as well as 8-car races, gauntlet runs against the police, and hot pursuit with a plethora of technical weaponry that makes the game feel like a cross between GT5 and Mario Kart. For the cops, the challenges are the same, only working as the chaser rather than the chased. The weapons are slightly different, including road blocks and helicopter support. The spike strips and Electronic Magnetic Pulses (EMPs) are a lot of fun.
The most impressive aspect of this game is the cars! They are awesome. So many great names, and stylish looking models, it is a car fanatics wet dream. Players can choose different colours for most models, allowing for a personalised ride.
Online capabilities are extensive, allowing you to play against friends and randomers alike, as either a cop or racer. Your NFS friends will be able to see your career race times, and you can compete against each other. You can also share dreamshot photos of your races at any point, such as victory against the police or a massive crash, posting them online on your wall.
This is an entertaining game, that offers a decent variety for gamers, and a different experience from your usual racing simulator.
