After only very recently bothering to unwrap and play through (in order) NFS Hot Pursuit and then NFS Most Wanted, I decided it was high time to acquire NFS Rivals for my PS3 and give it a spin. As you can appreciate, this game, being made AFTER the aforementioned duo, had high expectations placed upon it, especially as - NFS Hot Pursuit, in particular - was thoroughly excellent. However, I was disappointed by this game, right from the outset. First thing to raise my eyebrow; the requirement for a mandatory install. Both other previous titles had excellent visuals throughout (MW especially) and required zero installation. Naturally, I presumed that this would be required due to the immense graphics, textures and details I was going to be subjected to(?!) Secondly, the load times are horrendously painful. No elaboration required. Thirdly and, this is the big one: visuals. The graphical presentation is terrible. Rough as hell, I don't mind saying. If you remember, when you tried to go 'back' and play a PS2 game via SCART on your shiny new 42" HD Panel when you first bought it? Yeah, very reminiscent of that effect, visually. The game VERY often runs at sub 30fps (I doubt it ever really reaches it) and the visuals actually make the game hard to look at when your trying to play it! Migraine inducing tbh. I will say, in fairness, when the framerate is up to scratch (rarely) the game actually feels and plays alright. After the great job Criterion did with the last two NFS titles though (opinions vary, but they were at least, graphically accomplished and gameplay was good) this is a massive step back. I have since had chance to experience the PS4 version and, although the game seems to lack any personality and is as dull as dishwater, the visuals are at least very nice and the game plays well enough. Just a bland 'we can't possibly lose' mix of Most Wanted & Hot Pursuit rolled into one. If you could be bothered to read this far, do yourself a favour and either: 1) Buy or revisit NFS Hot Pursuit or NFS Most Wanted 2) Buy NFS Rivals for PS4 instead The PS3 version is reminiscent of all those leading developer/publisher titles (EA, Ubi, Acti, etc) released at the end of generation for all consoles; a shoddy, quickly ported, "will have to do" cash grab. If you really have to... then you have to. But you've been warned: honestly, just avoid it...

Positives: .Dazzling graphics .weather change impact is great .updated sports cars ,which are easy to control Pitfalls: .all drive is not that good . not a lot of objectives(no story)

Intriguing driving experience which allows drivers to break free and do the impossible, or protect the city from the menace that terrorises the ordinary public on the streets. A vast improvement over Hot Pursuit and Most Wanted.

it was present for my son, he is 18 years old nad he is very like with this game!!!!! very fast delivery and very cool game

Very good game, high level of detailing, Very easy interface and a lot of oint of interest in that game!

Right to start, cracking price from Zavvi, and excellent service as usual. The game however is a tad disappointing and very confusing (i still have no idea what I'm meant to be doing). Graphics are mint, but the reason I have every single nfs, is that they are easy and fun to play, unfortunately the same cannot be said for this one

Excellent game

this games cool because, of the open world.. you drive about pull up to an set of lights.. press L! and R1, like in burnout paradise.. and then just race.. or you can follow the story... you can, also play as the cops... as well as the racers. and its also got networking up too 6 players So you can play with your mates..too.. all, in all its a good game I'd give, it 4 stars out of 5.. .