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PS4 / PC / XONE - 11/8/2019
Hustle by day and risk it all at night in Need for Speed Heat, a white-knuckle street racer, where the lines of the law fade as the sun starts to set. By day, Palm City hosts the Speedhunter Showdown, a sanctioned competition where you earn Bank to customize and upgrade your high-performance cars. At night, ramp up the intensity in illicit street races that build your reputation, getting you access to bigger races and better parts. But stay ready – cops are waiting and not all of them play fair.
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72
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Critic avg
72
48 scored reviews
Total coverage
48
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Score range
30–94
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Score range is 31+ points
The critic average is 72 across 48 scored reviews, with a 64-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 70–79 band.
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Showing 41-48 of 48 matching critic reviews. 48 total critic reviews. Page 5 of 5.
Need For Speed Heat review: "Can’t quite capture the glory of the series PS2 heyday" | GamesRadar+
Published 11/8/2019
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70
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Read originalNeed for Speed Heat review - a slight return to form for the series
Published 11/8/2019
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75
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Read originalNeed For Speed Heat Review
Published 11/8/2019
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60
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Read originalNeed for Speed Heat Review: Greatness on the Horizon
Published 11/8/2019
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70
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Read originalIGN Need for Speed Heat Review
Published 11/8/2019
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80
+8 vs critic avg
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Read originalNeed For Speed Heat review - Can’t stand the heat? Stop committing crimes then, you idiot - VG247
Published 11/8/2019
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80
+8 vs critic avg
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Read originalReview: Need for Speed Heat
Published 11/8/2019
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80
+8 vs critic avg
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Read originalNeed for Speed: Heat Review - Niche GamerNeed for Speed: Heat Review - Niche Gamer
Published 11/7/2019
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80
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