A Masterpiece in the Racing Genre || Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered Review

I'm not even going to give some vague preamble description here, I absolutely LOVE the Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit reboot/remaster. This game is what a masterpiece in the racing game genre looks like, and it was so much fun to review this game!
SOCIAL MEDIA
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Twitter: / thunderousfolf
ADDITIONAL VIDEOS USED
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NFS Underground Longplay (DSTRYR // notReiji): • Need for Speed Undergr...
NFS III Hot Pursuit Gameplay (Shukhrad Mutairov): • Need for Speed 3: Hot ...
NFS Hot Pursuit II Gameplay (xTimelessGaming): • Need for Speed: Hot Pu...
NFS Most Wanted (2005) Gameplay (DSTRYR // notReiji): • Need for Speed: Most W...
NFS Hot Pursuit Remastered Wrap Editor Footage (GameRiot): • Need for Speed Hot Pur...
NFS EMP Hit (TheBaldMan): • NEED FOR SPEED HOT PUR...
M1 Garand Ping (NTX Outdoors): • M1 Garand Ping Compila...
NFS Hot Pursuit Graphics Comparison (Nick930): • Need for Speed: Hot Pu...
MUSIC
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Our Team - Need for Speed: Heat
Autolog - Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered
Pursuit Theme 2 - Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered
Pursuit Theme 5 - Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered
Pursuit Theme 1 - Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered

[@SuperStig92]

I loved this game back in 2010 and I still love it now, it is definitely in my top 5 NFS games. The fact that it's included with gamepass too makes the deal even sweeter

[@ThunderousFolf]

This game is on the top 5 NFS games list for me too. The core gameplay is designed extremely well! That's awesome to hear it's on gamepass! Hopefully more people will give it a try if they haven't already if they see it on there.

[@mrbrisket1261]

I love how aggressive this game is. I replayed some of the events multiple times even after I 100% completed this game.

[@trombulan]

Ok. I get you but you might move the aggressive factor a bit Up by playing NFS Rivals :))

[@therealpatriot_9685]

@@trombulan nfs rivals is a broken mess tbh

[@DiegoHernandez-sp5ms]

Seacrest tour is good for testing your endurance

[@coilstrike]

for 2010 the graphics are just breathtaking

[@Ikcatcher]

People complain about the remaster being a cash grab, but I’m not complaining getting to play a fun game again

[@jefferson-tan]

The EMP sound really is the M1 garand ping of this game

[@loneliplayer]

Hmmm I don't know... Me personally, I prefer turbo charge up sound before your back attached to your chair

[@nikadsf670]

Need for Speed Hot Pursuit is the best in everything it tries to be, and way ahead of it's time in terms of mechanics. I play this game to this day

[@GoodlyData86596]

Kinda wished during rapid response, civilian vehicles actually abided by traffic laws and attempted to pull over *TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD INSTEAD OF INTO THE ROAD* when they hear the sirens, as well as have police roadblock “those damn civies” editions to clear the way for later in the rapid response and on intersections, again like in real life

[@Xunizal]

Forreal, that is one thing that bugged me beyond the annoying time penalty. Honestly makes me wish I could fucking arrest those civilians for not abiding by traffic laws...or at least ticket them.

[@DillonCatterson]

Definelty my favourite nfs, I've put over 1500 hours into this game across the original and the remaster, wish it got more praise.

[@empathetic4100]

as much as i love NFS HP 2010 i feel as if one more addition would cement this game as perfection, if as a reward for completing the game or just as a standard feature, a exhibition mode where you can choose the car class, the track, the time of day and weather as well and what game mode it can be played on (not multiplayer of course). this game would have infinite replayablity with that feature.

[@nikadsf670]

The feature we all wanted but never got, I wish I could play every event with the SL 65 AMG Black Series, that car shreds even the Exotic Cars' Class Also, something that could be easy to do is an option to make your own race routes or at least play every route available in reverse; I was legit expecting something like that in the remaster, but we just got better graphics and stickers :/

[@0047sssss]

It's called Quick Race mode (and was featured in NFS3 & HP2) and EA killed that feature in favor on online mode

[@LeapFr]

Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit 2010 is the purest and the simplest form of Need for Speed.

[@trombulan]

Exactly. It delivers what a classic NFS should deliver!

[@trombulan]

21:08 that beginning of sound track kinda sounds like Terminator 2 OST at x3 speed. At least percussion rithm

[@psalms27sneadspd46]

This one still remains one of my favorite games in the series. Quite naturally I always play the Cop Mode. Great graphics and beautiful cars. The AI is amazing.❤ I hope they do a new one in the future

[@vitamc1213]

This game is not just in my top 5 racing games of all time, but top 5 games of all time. The trailer by itself is probably the best video I have ever seen. This was a game where you could tell the developers LOVED cars, and anything to do with exhilarating driving.

[@fae_gavan7582]

This is the only NFS game other than rivals that I don't mind having a car durability meter. It makes the chases more exciting unlike Heat and Unbound, where it feels like you have to run and hide instead of fight.

[@CarlRaven91]

I loved Hot Pursuit, I bought the Limited Edition for the PC back in the day, which sadly didn't get the DLCs the console versions got. So this was a must-buy, just for the DLCs!

[@djphat94]

Most wanted/Carbon and Hot Putsuit have some of the best ost in a racing game. Only beaten by Split/Second’s music

[@blenderpunk2077]

22:15 I don't know why, but this moment feels like a scene straight outta from a Star Wars movie.

[@Fuzon-S]

What timing, just as I subscribed to you, you just dropped a new video few minutes later! (Even better it's one of my favorite NFS titles lol)

[@ThunderousFolf]

That was really great timing! (Ayy, nice!)

[@DiegoHernandez-sp5ms]

The cars are perfectly balanced *The SL65 AMG Black series* NUH UH

[@YellowbirdYT]

If you ask me, a few years ago I started to see Underground as the spin-offs. NFS always had police chases since the first game, it was all about racing expensive cars in open roads, the physics were always towards the arcade side, they were engaging enough for everyone to enjoy. While Underground is a part of my childhood, I do wish EA and more people realize the best NFS games were 3 to 5. They might be simple for today's standards, sure, but they offer a driving experience and challenge (at times) which I haven't found in other arcade racers since. HP 2010 is probably the closest the franchise has ever gotten to recovering its former glory, for me, ever since I played the remaster it has become my favorite NFS game. I should play it again soon. Nice to see other people like it as well! Also. Cars and Ace Combat? Consider me interested.

[@sneharashmi7553]

Great review! Very helpful. Good work! Would love to see a review on BlackBox Most Wanted & The Run ...

[@rodracer4567]

"a game that plays terribly but at least the customization system rocks!" Current day NFS in a nutshell lol, offers great customization but not much else. I honestly feel Criterion should make a new Hot Pursuit style game (or really a truly NEW game period) instead of "Rework NFS 2015 Into Something Resembling Playable Attempt #5"

[@MoparMeyhem]

I Love this game, even though I’m not very good at it, still extremely fun

[@trombulan]

Someone explain me please, what rubber band mean? I red many people complain about it in this game.

[@LegUpGaming]

The fact you think the livery editor is from heat shows you know nothing

[@FreelancerCZ]

Is the multi-player still alive in late 2023? The game is on sale on steam.

[@janberg3232]

I realy didnt like the one vs one cop vs racer events where you played as a cop. Missing your target and then having to turn 180 which felt like ages was one of the more frustrating expereinces in the game. On the other hand, i relay liked cop time trials because you had to be so precise.

[@motorsporttj1689]

Kinda late but This was a good video I didn’t think you would do NFS Reviews. I love Hot Pursuit; you forgot to mention how Cool the Turbo Boost sound is too. Plus You might not read this but I have a theory. Hot Pursuit is some kind of Corporate War. Now you may be wondering how? Have you ever noticed the two companies HudsenTech and HCM? You know the two Companies that are arming the Cops and Racers literal military grade weaponry. They are taking advantage of the Rivalry between the Cops and Racers for more Profit. Some descriptions of the Cop Missions even mention Hudson Tech and explain why that Interception is even happening. Maybe the entirety of Hot Pursuit the Racers, HudsenTech vs. the Cops, HCM. I mean where does the SCPD get its funding for Interception Units and RoadBlocks from? Where do the Racers get New Cars from? I think not only does HudsenTech and HCM make the Pursuit Tech but the Cars as well. They are the only names Companies in the game. I wish I would go into more detail but It’s hard to explain it without it being extremely long making a TLDR.

[@trombulan]

Is it worth buying it again over original 2010 HP?

[@channe3049]

Yes

[@thomasmccormack4796]

I would buy this if it had wheel support. I am so happy i bought the 2010 version before it went off the market. I had a lot of fun getting a gold medal it every event 10 years ago with a controller. I am having a lot of fun trying to do the same with my g923 wheel in 2023.

[@Glamrock993]

Can we expect more NFS reviews in the future?

[@ThunderousFolf]

Absolutely! I can't say when exactly the next one will be up, but I do intend to post more NFS reviews on the channel in the future.

[@ishyoboivinny562]

good video im impressed

[@evanhollenbach6556]

I absolutely love this game, it is the brightest gem among gems. But the one problem I have with this game that you didn’t mention is the rubberbanding. You’ll be putting a lot of distance between you and the police, then all of a sudden they’ll fly up to where you are at like Mach 10, much, much faster than that car can normally go. I understand why they do it, but I still don’t really like it, breaks the immersion a bit.

[@Transport4ThatDumpTruck]

This is a problem nfs just seems to get right It's been here since forever from what I remember

[@wadimek116]

You might suck honestly I have many wins with at least 15s of advantage over bots. You either way race more with time than with any drivers and try breaking your last record. Look at some world records speed and how many seconds they are ahead

[@terrybeechener5992]

It's a top game,but where are all the MP people in 2023?

[@HiddelMOB]

I still play online regularly, and "Quick Match" always puts me in a well populated lobby instantly. This might depend on where you live, though.

[@evo2500]

best nfs of all time. just needs more cars, free roam, customization, and thats it.

[@terrybeechener5992]

other than the first and a couple of others,i own nearly all NFS games!NFS 2was my first,Heat being the last.

[@elfinaubrey]

Great video 👏👏 , I played original back in 2010 , great game loved it that much after 9 years not playing got a PS5 first game I played on it ND 4 SPD hot pursuit remastered, I 100 % back then with platinum trophy All Gold , not lost my touch I'll soon 100 % again 🤔 , anyone want an interceptor race I'm love them any side ✌️NFS_ERA_VENDETTA ,

[@medoo9225]

Can someone help me Can u get out of your car? Is it like Gta Can u go out of your car and you know walk around Have a house Customize your character Are all of these in this Need for speed heat? If yes I might buy it because it only costs 6 dollars 💵

[@LaEve]

No. Its a racing game.

[@vptknrn5939]

NFS ain't the right franchise if you're looking for this type of game mate,try the Test Drive Unlimited series if you want something akin to what you're describing.

[@ralphlorenzperolino3054]

It's a racing game lmao, not some GTA shit that would you see in other titles

[@theindependentvariable2862]

The critique on the cop time trials sounds like a skill issue to me 🤷

[@bikelifepov9617]

Nfs rivals did it better.

[@djdimo_97official34]

This Game is trash especially driving and AI no improvement

[@ralphlorenzperolino3054]

Skill issue lmao you're just not good at it

[@0047sssss]

@@ralphlorenzperolino3054 Nah, the turbo and NOS are pointless becuase the rubberbanded cops will catch up anyway