Isaac Rouse
PCMagNeed for Speed (for PC) Review & Rating
Published 3/30/2016
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-25 vs critic avg
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PS4 / PC / XONE - 11/3/2015
Need for Speed
With over 20 years of history in its rear view mirror, Need for Speed returns with a reboot that delivers on what Need for Speed stands for - rich customization, authentic urban car culture, a nocturnal open world, and an immersive narrative that drives your NFS game.
- Developer
- Ghost Games
- Publisher
- Electronic Arts
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65
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Critic avg
65
40 scored reviews
Total coverage
40
All coverage currently scored
Score range
25–90
Lowest to highest scored review
Signal shape
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Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 65 across 40 scored reviews, with a 65-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the Below 70 band.
Score distribution
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40 included scored reviews
90–1001 review · 3%
80–896 reviews · 15%
70–7911 reviews · 28%
Below 7022 reviews · 55%
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Dave Aubrey
WccftechNeed for Speed PC Review - Fast but Not Enough
Published 3/19/2016
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74
+9 vs critic avg
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Read originalTim McDonald
PC InvasionNeed for Speed Review
Published 3/18/2016
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70
+5 vs critic avg
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Read originalTyler Winter
Rectify GamingNeed for Speed: Need, or not?
Published 1/22/2016
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85
+20 vs critic avg
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Read originalDom D'Angelillo
GameGrinNeed For Speed - Review
Published 12/1/2015
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65
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Read originalAaron Main
GamingBoltGamingBolt Need for Speed Review
Published 11/16/2015
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60
-5 vs critic avg
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Read originalTony Smith
ImpulsegamerImpulsegamer Need for Speed Review
Published 11/15/2015
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82
+17 vs critic avg
Review
Read originalKen Barnes
Pure XboxPure Xbox Need for Speed Review
Published 11/15/2015
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Score
50
-15 vs critic avg
Review
Read originalJeremy Duff
Gaming NexusGaming Nexus Need for Speed Review
Published 11/13/2015
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Score
74
+9 vs critic avg
Review
Read originalLexley Ford
TrueAchievementsTA Review: Need for Speed
Published 11/13/2015
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60
-5 vs critic avg
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