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PS4 / PC / XONE - 11/10/2017

Need for Speed Payback

"This explosive adventure is filled with intense heist missions, high stakes car battles, epic cop pursuits and jaw dropping set pieces. It’s blockbuster gameplay never before seen from the series, fueled by a gripping story of betrayal and revenge. With Need for Speed: Payback, it’s no longer just about being the first to cross the finish line or racing to prove to be the best, it’s about building the perfect ride, getting behind the wheel and playing out an action driving fantasy. Set in the underworld of Fortune Valley, players will drive as three distinct characters reunited by a quest for vengeance against The House, a nefarious cartel that rules the city’s casinos, criminals and cops. They will take on a variety of challenges and events as Tyler, the Racer; Mac, the Showman; and Jess, the Wheelman to earn the respect of the underground. Featuring the deepest customization from the series, players can truly craft a personalized and unique ride, or spend hours finding and tuning an abandoned derelict into a supercar. They can then push their cars to the limit and raise the stakes by betting on their own performance, where they can either multiply their winnings or risk losing it all."

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Developer
Ghost Games
Publisher
Electronic Arts

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Critic average

58

Average of 43 scored external reviews.

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Critic avg

58

43 scored reviews

Total coverage

43

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Score range

30–80

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Signal shape

Polarized

Score range is 31+ points

Critic landscape

The critic average is 58 across 43 scored reviews, with a 50-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.

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Most scored reviews currently sit in the Below 70 band.

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Sammy Barker

Push Square

Review: Need for Speed Payback (PS4)

Published 11/16/2017

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Scoring alignment

Score

30

-28 vs critic avg

Dominic Leighton

TheSixthAxis

Need For Speed Payback Review

Published 11/15/2017

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Scoring alignment

Score

60

+2 vs critic avg

Need for Speed Payback (XB1) Review

Published 11/15/2017

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Scoring alignment

Score

55

-3 vs critic avg

Matt Keith

GameSpace

GameSpace Need for Speed Payback Review

Published 11/14/2017

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Scoring alignment

Score

70

+12 vs critic avg

Dan Roemer

Destructoid

Review: Need for Speed Payback

Published 11/14/2017

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Scoring alignment

Score

30

-28 vs critic avg

Matt Miller

Game Informer

Need For Speed Payback Review – A Risky Bet

Published 11/14/2017

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Scoring alignment

Score

60

+2 vs critic avg

Tom Hopkins

Twinfinite

Need for Speed Payback Review

Published 11/13/2017

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Scoring alignment

Score

50

-8 vs critic avg

Kevin O'Connell

Gaming Nexus

Need for Speed Payback Review - Gaming Nexus

Published 11/13/2017

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Scoring alignment

Score

65

+7 vs critic avg

Richard Devine

Windows Central

Need for Speed Payback Xbox One review: A famous name in need of fresh ideas | Windows Central

Published 11/13/2017

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Score

60

+2 vs critic avg

Rob Keyes

Screen Rant

Need For Speed Payback Review: A Great Start is Ruined By Grind

Published 11/13/2017

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Score

60

+2 vs critic avg

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