This is basically the same game as Need For Speed Underground Rivals, but with a few tweaks, namely the implementation of the Blacklist and the addition of cop chases.

Progression has been simplified, and you no longer have to jump back and forth between "novice" and "pro" events to progress. Still, the game doesn't respect your time at all, as most events are padded in length. Be prepared to spend nearly 30 minutes of your time in a single tournament later in the game.

I found the cop chases to be really lackluster compared to Most Wanted on other platforms. Unlike in the main game, you have no chance against the police. They always match your speed and are no fun to fight. The only way to lose them is to take the shortcuts, which they always avoid for some reason.

After playing Underground Rivals, I didn't want to spend more hours playing the same game with a different skin. Just stick to Most Wanted on consoles or PC instead.

Reviewed on Mar 30, 2024


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