Why is Need for Speed 2015 STILL Loved in 2025?

[@CraptasticJack]

🔴 I beat Need for Speed Underground in 2024 with the WORST CAR! kzbin.info/www/bejne/hXzao32rar6gjas

[@residentnotevil8888]

i still dont understand why the graphics in 2015 are more photo realistic than the last 3 games on console

[@mayogamer2800]

Same

[@KMOUNT]

Unbound has insane photo realistic graphics

[@10MinutesofGameplay]

Because they use alot of noise in the graphics

[@gabsnandes7818]

​@@10MinutesofGameplayin my opinion they were quite clever with the art style to make the game look good

[@zurkke]

It ain't photorealistic. It's nicely crafted to look cinematic and it delivers.

[@NFSBeast2365]

Now THIS is a marvelous video. I agree 100% I love NFS 2015. The vibe, cutscenes, customization, map, wrap editor, all were spectacular. I didn't like the cop AI, or the vehicle physics, but at the end of the day, I see this game as definitely good with sooo much untapped potential. It just sucks that the servers will one day shut down, and I would never play it on my PS4.

[@CraptasticJack]

Thanks for the kind words! :)

[@Vyltax]

I dont think they will shut it down. They will probably stay with this or they will give nfs 2015 a update so you dont need online! And if it would be shut down then it would probably take 10 years

[@bobmarley6306]

​@@VyltaxI still go back to underground 2 sometimes 19 years later, I really hope 2015 remains playable

[@Vyltax]

@@bobmarley6306 me to man!

[@josephmilla4762]

Yeah, the cops AI is not that good unlike in NFS most wanted 1st version. But still the game is just AMAZING!!!

[@BigOnAnime94]

Really wish this game had an offline mode. When I first learned it was always-online, I was absolutely furious, and thus refused to buy or play it, and this still remains the case, always-online=no buy, no exceptions. We already have plenty of examples of games that can't be played anymore because they required an always-online connection, and another is joining the list soon, Battlefield 1943. Shame they probably won't ever patch this, the only hope is the community cracks the DRM like they did Need for Speed World. It looks fun, but the always-online DRM is a dealbreaker, and decades from now videos like this will be all there is, while people will still be able to play Underground no matter how much time passes.

[@A_A_K_O_N]

I thought the same but the deluxe version was 3 euros on steam so I bought it anyway and I don't regret it

[@TonyGarcia-zy5ed]

and now black ops 6 is online always

[@Makini90]

I had so many fond memories of this game and the people I discovered when everyone was excited for it. It has it's problems, but I still enjoy. Granted the Unite mod has made the game what it should've been and honestly it's made the game feel more and more replayable imo. 2015 holds a special place in my heart. Looking at Payback, Heat, and Unbound one thing that makes 2015 enjoyable for me is the map, but more importantly, Ghost did a really good job with the course layouts making the events feel more replayable. I really wished that we got a solid AI to complete the package.

[@Weber408]

Though I love Unite. But latest version really messed up drifting

[@juaan3722]

I think that's why the server is still maintained to date. 99% of the fans are playing this game not just bc it's good at graphics but also for curing the feeling of missing at that era. Same for me, I'm still playing this game just to enjoy the vibe and it's so nostalgic.

[@RiC3R69]

My Fav NFS Games High Stakes PS1 Underground 2 MW 2005 CARBON AND This Game

[@CraptasticJack]

Def top 5 for me

[@Ghost-510-z2z]

The moment I fell in love with this game was when I bought a Huracan, put elite upgrades and the GT3 body kit on it, and heard that beautiful V10 roar as it left the garage.

[@CraptasticJack]

The Car sounds were also grreat!

[@JaimeG-np7xu]

Aye bruh I been obsessed with 2015 recently and you helped me make that obsession even worse with that permadeath play through idea 😂, keep up the good work with the content man

[@Michael.Shayne]

My favorite part of 15 is how alive it feels. I like seeing the characters from the story driving around the city as if they have a life outside of me

[@tomer073]

I think that the community had a lot of optimism at that time so maybe thats why that period is remembered kinda fondly but everything got back to trolldespair when payback released.

[@CraptasticJack]

That is true. Ghost was new and this was their first game so there was a lot of goodwill within the community at the time.

[@Druze_Tito]

The graphics in this game are INSANE! Just look at the guy with the eyeglasses, ultra-realistic shadows, textures, it's ubelieveable.

[@JesusChrist-xr4wi]

Think about how my generation who grew up playing psp, game boy, GameCube, Wii, Nintendo DS and Xbox 360/ps3 felt when it released. When this game came out it was like nothing we’d ever seen 😅 An actual work of art in a video game 🤩

[@Milty2001]

For me i think the best thing about nfs 2015 is the night setting blending up with the graphics it looks realistic and the driver protagonist gets a cool conclusion to his story

[@justanotherghost4589]

Dammit I miss this, I always really liked the whole handheld, on the ground feel this game had, it really made it feel in tune with car culture, I kinda just want this again.. but better, a bigger map, better AI, ya know, map wise, I think they did great, it really nailed the LA at night vibe, I just think they should've had a downtown and some more suburbs, there's some nice fan made concept maps out there that would've been cool, they should've just stuck with this for a while longer imo. Oh also, I always liked the UI and guages in 2015 a lot, really adds to the immersion, and the map menu style, just throwing that in there. Hopefully we get a good, proper successor to this someday, I'm glad that this game was and is around though, since my dad died around the start of 2015, so games like this helped a ton, I think he would've loved it.

[@Jazative]

I'll never forget the lead up to this game being released. Great video!

[@CraptasticJack]

Thanks man!

[@phantompain3368]

It was technically underground for a new age however for some reason the fan base don't want to recognize it as the next underground.

[@NoSubjection1]

I wonder if this game will die on consoles when they shut down the servers, or maybe they'll update it with an offline mode patch when that time comes.

[@radicaIized]

I just like it because the atmosphere reminds me of underground 2

[@BackoftheL]

i have put over 400 hours into NFS 2015 and that is for one reason and one reason only. all i have ever wanted in all these years was underground 3 and this is as good as im going to get so i will play and replay this game more then likely for years to come its just that good

[@Ytubefunk]

haha you're not alone brother. underground and most wanted is all we want and tbh its just a matter of time. they're releasing the new pimped out mw this year , so the real underground games should come back too

[@snoweh1]

I've never played it, but underground 1 was my favourite NFS. Out if the new ones, which is worth playing most? They're all on sale atm, wondering which I should get.

[@BackoftheL]

@@snoweh1 Well my opinion is pretty obvious but it would depend on what you want from the game if police chases are what you are looking for get NFS heat. if like me casual street racing hanging out with your group of friends and customizing your car is your thing NFS 2015 is your jam if having multiple cars each built for different surface's a story that takes itself seriously is your thing then pay back is your game at least that is my call on it

[@snoweh1]

@@BackoftheL Don't care about police chases, story, or different surfaces, so sounds like 2015 might be for me. Thanks. Where does Unbound fit into all of this?

[@BackoftheL]

@@snoweh1 its a different beast all unto itself made by a different developer in my opinion cheesy story crappy visual affects i personally dont think its worth your time

[@teddysadcat]

I've played all four Ghost NFS games back-to-back with my EA Play subscribtion, there's really nothing that could leave a stronger impression than 2015's soothing LA street lights and silly but realistic cutscenes. There's really no nostalgia goggles speaking here when I've missed out two console generations until recently when I had a new PC to play these games

[@NewDesignVinylGraphics]

I still love this game so much, this and forza motorsport 4, horizon 1 as well. I was a huge forza guy and a work friend recommended this game to me, played it for like an hour and hated it then i picked it back up in 2019 and realized how amazing the game really is, the car roster couldve been a bit better but each car feels quote unique and the engine/turbo sounds are unmatched

[@VelionaRogueNyx]

My only gripe with 2015 is only two things. Always online and everysingle car shifting like they have dual clutch gearbox. The game itself is rock solid, though.

[@CraptasticJack]

I forgot that on launch there wasn't any manual transmission either.

[@NewDesignVinylGraphics]

Simple just let off throttle then shift? It's not hard to make it feel Manuall w clutch

[@Anisza00]

I played this game at the beggining of the year and absolutely loved It. I have to agree that the gameplay is not the most sophisticated, but the immersion in the underground street racing scene was unmatched by any other racing game

[@adlibbed2138]

having Toyota in this game sure does give this game some justification it deserves, which is hardly surpising considering Toyota's attitude towards racing games that's isn't Gran Turismo these days

[@CraptasticJack]

Wish newer nfs games had Toyota :(

[@jefferywarburton2116]

I had a race one night against Someone driving The Initial D 86 in this game, good stuff.

[@lastationproductions]

I like the live action cut scenes of 2015 and the it seemed more realistic it reminded me a little bit of most wanted and carbon

[@Mycall1983]

I really enjoyed this! Would love to see one of these for MW 2012? Also would love to see an update of your NFS collection?

[@ma-jn4ds]

I was in mid school when 2015 came out and it’s how I learned that there was a ps4 because I had been playing ps3 games for a long time

[@ElRayDelRio]

This game makes me feel like im back in ugr 😮 it really is THAT GOOD!

[@juaan3722]

I see alot of people comparing this game with the 2 newest generation of nfs such as unbound and heat based on the asset and how much the game offer. Like common man, if we talk about the 2015 compared with nfs games today, there's no way 2015 were looks more engaging then 2020s games. I don't care what people say about how lack is this game. Even until today i still playing it, not bc this game is better than any nfs game we have today but, for heart cureing. Nfs 2015 has a certain vibes in its era that never lasting end in the hearts of the fans. That's why this game let the server open to date. Playing this game is feels like nostalgia. I love this game so much. Heat is good but the graphics sucks more like playing an animation.

[@Twizz2turnt518]

I love nfs 2015 it has been my fav out of the bunch since it came out

[@DeanMastars]

I love how you can still interact with pther players online. Love it. The customisation as well it lacks them underground 2 but still extremely creative the stickers too ahaha ❤

[@HansdaRoyal]

This is my Dream nfs game because of graphics

[@CraptasticJack]

Game still looks better than Unbound

[@Razmikkkk]

agree, NFS 2015 I guess has the best graphic among all NFS series including Unbound. Also the physics just rocks especially the driftin gpart when camera shows the side tires. This feature just killing, no any other nfs has that joy ) @@CraptasticJack

[@aevhronemeggy_official]

Plus not to mention the game has one Icon now in the clouds.. still making tire smoke.. R.I.P Ken Block KB43VER

[@KP-48-007]

I remember people refused to believe the first trailer was actually in game graphics and said ps4 can't handle it.

[@KP-48-007]

Now the games look bad we think they should be 4k 120 because of their look on PS5.

[@zachsilby4569]

i was 13 at that time. I am now 22. Crazy how time goes by

[@chrisespinosa9458]

Love your video bro keep up the good work my dude and your always be the best

[@CraptasticJack]

Thx man! 😊

[@NewDesignVinylGraphics]

Love what you said about adding immersion too. Ive never done the perma death but i always forfeit a race and usually move onto a different car - if i get crash camera'd. Ill also change up paint and vinyl side graphic if i get into a long heated police chase. Definiely adds tension when you up the stakes like that. I so wish there were pink slip races in this game

[@Zumi909]

I really wish it wasn't online only because it always disconnects this is the only game that does that

[@CraptasticJack]

Agreed. This actually happened to me last night lol.

[@AB-fr2ei]

The atmosphere and graphics are simply amazing

[@Wanzo87]

I agree this NFS is the staple in the entire series. It gave NFS Underground, Mosted Wanted, and Carbon vibes all at once. I think if they fix the things like you mentioned your video and then bring back the storylines from previous titles before this back into the next one would be super cool. Honestly I feel they should bring back the racing styles from Underground, MW, Carbon, and Pro Street for one last time just for us 25+ year old crowd just to see where the community sits.

[@MaskMask100]

I recently saw a guy rank this game as one of the worst and I keep thinking about it like every other day lmao. I loved this game.

[@akonpro4413]

I want to play this game , but I have to purchase this , and if my parents will see me gaming I am dead especially when I spent money on games 😭😭

[@Sparkcell275]

2015 is really divisive for me. Some of my first memories with this game were literally me being frustrated I couldn’t play the game. Just to make it clear I had very bad, very unstable internet connection back then. So bad I was literally arguing with my dad that we needed better internet and he was basically telling “it fine, stop being a brat”. Couple this with bad physics and me having a lack of understanding with tuning. It was probably one the worst experiences with a nfs I’ve had(not exaggerating). Even then though it sort of revived my interest in the series. Like you said the immersion and atmosphere was good. It was cringy for sure but that’s the point right. You’re going to be uncomfortable if you were actually living out those moments. They did a good job as much as people shit on it. Up till 2015 I wasn’t really heavy into customization. Since that wasn’t where the series was during the PS3 era and I was a big fan of hot pursuit. During the PS2 era I was more about it but nothing like now. Now I spend hundreds of hours just racing(making money) and customizing cars. So it tough saying 2015 is totally trash when it’s the soul reason the series is where it’s at and can spend my time how I do. In more recent years I’ve gotten more jaded and frustrated with the series and apart of it is because of 2015. Just the amount of progress they made from rivals to 2015 while still trying to get there feet planted was crazy tbh. Compare that kind of progress to now and the series feels weirdly stagnant. Stagnant isn’t the right word it’s more like it’s always touch and go. We gain new content and features but we lose quite a bit too. I don’t know where I’m going with this… I guess that despite the down sides I sort of respect 2015 because the series wouldn’t be what it is without it. Even if the series has kinda lost it’s way, the core is still there.

[@CraptasticJack]

Agreed 2015s always online sucked back in the day

[@Sparkcell275]

@@CraptasticJack Always online just sucks for games like nfs. Especially if you paid money for the game. Back then it especially sucked since 2015 was quite literally my only game when I got my PS4 initially. Now it also lumes over me that 2015s servers will shut down one day making it unplayable(at least until someone decides to create an alternative to get the game running). Tbh that’s apart of the reason why I don’t play 2015 much. It just feels wasted if I continue playing it. Which isn’t right, I think it should be looked at more as being a friend you spend time with until they’re really gone. You know with a friend you don’t just cut them out your life bitter, you’re supposed make the most of it right? Maybe I’m being pretty vague… again 2015 is divisive. Some of my first memories with it were the worst but some my last have been some of the best.

[@jaywinters6010]

Things 2015 did wrong: Always online requirement, drift physics, Cop AI. Things 2015 did right: Everything else.

[@DonaldVale]

Drift physics weren't bad. Skill issue indeed fucker.

[@cuzimvanz1376]

I literally replayed the game already 2 times just THIS year 😂 and I’m probably gonna start the third playthrough in 2023 in a couple of days 😂

[@NullVoid-rm7jm]

I wanna play this again SO badly but my PS5 says the servers are down??? I can play it on my Xbox One for some reason but I really really wanna play on PS5 cause I'm so close to the platinum trophy. Has anyone been able to figure out how to play this game on Playstation in 2023????

[@infinphoenix13]

One of the most beautiful racing games ever!! Definitely need a reboot but with the customizations from Heat and Unbound.

[@juanardila8314]

oh yeah i remember the first time when i watched it , i was super excited , also i think there was a post of them saying the new era and new reboot was about to begin , this one is the 5th era if I'm right

[@PrinceMichaelEssuah-Mensah]

Same thing to the Need for Speed Network Menu in Need for Speed 2015. 1:02

[@benjvmiin]

I remember the hype for this game was crazy

[@alfredofigueroa3251]

I love this game,great graphics ,cars,and i really liked the story,reminded me of NF2

[@shadowlann4426]

I bought the game way back when in 2015 and here I am back in 2024 buying the game again. This time im buying it for nostalgia and because Ken Block has a Cameo

[@franciscocruz6726]

This game had the best graphics of any modern NFS. The main problem is that it's an online game only, and it's only on PS4.

[@yol_n]

I still feel sad to this day on the lost potential of this game. I think EA should definitely do an anniversary update of the series on this game even if it's not the current one. It deserves that.

[@catsexe6932]

If the handling and the cops were better i would agree it's the best new gen NFS

[@an4rchy_yt]

First! W video. Gg.

[@ImperialDiecast]

I never understood why they didnt call it NFS Underground 3. That way it would have sold a lot more

[@Speed_hunter]

I still have this game installed on my Xbox

[@CraptasticJack]

Same! Never Uninstalling it

[@Speed_hunter]

@@CraptasticJack I’m not because I go back sometimes for a little nostalgia run.

[@ho0sxn_u109]

​@@CraptasticJackwe should organise a meet in the game

[@Xlynie1RL]

Bro the police charger is thrilled to kill me

[@LueLucifer]

2015 games were just amazing. Batman Arkham Knight Need For Speed 2015 What else? I don't know any other 2015 games since these were the only two I have played from that time. Oh yeah also Call of Duty Black Ops III was pretty alright plus visually some of the maps looked amazing in both zombies and multiplayer.

[@zurkke]

The Witcher 3.

[@Otter6690]

Just Cause 3

[@LueLucifer]

A lot of threes here

[@LueLucifer]

If Valve counts to three then Portal 3 would be the best Portal game ever made

[@EUROPA-THE-LAST-BATTL]

AC UNITY till this day best gameplay and graphics 2014

[@randomguyonyoutube5292]

I loved this game idk why but its just one of those games i feel comfort playing

[@Karberg9959]

its almost been 10 years

[@Loukingree]

Nobody talking about how this game needs more visual cues on the races, I keep getting off track and have to be constantly looking at the GPS, not fun. But I love the driving, wish the physics were like in the originals, cars flying 😂 that was fun

[@lionfire3359]

I think it is because it is dark a shell also.

[@frennauta]

If only the drift detection/automation was fixed, it would have been a very enjoyable arcade experiencie all around.

[@jetblackvelvet1425]

NFS should be about having friends like like Nathan Karhu and having enemies like Nathan Karhu

[@WolfCommander]

The few things I dislike about NFS 2015 is: the fact it's all supposed to take place in 1 night or a very short time period, the fact it's always raining _(which I guess if it's one night, that makes sense),_ zero steering wheel support (which was nice cause everyone was on the same playing field but with it's looks, steering wheel would've been much more entertaining). The real life cutscenes were, like always, trash but they were a nice addition. The rubberbanding was horrendous though.

[@awaken-a2]

This man is valid

[@CraptasticJack]

Thx!

[@smcanalbell]

Amazing is my favorite game for my PS5!!😊🎉❤

[@TheFunnyPatrickStar]

I like the story and graphics, and I also like that its in my city.

[@MindfulAura73]

This game needs more cars ngl

[@snakeythehotboy8549]

i really wish they release an offline patch for it's 10 year anniversary and add some fixes like the handling and AI i know this is a lot to ask but at least the offline patch to preserve the game would be nice.

[@TottiSchlecker]

The Vibe is right

[@Elvis-m3i]

The game is all racing. Even after the campaign, there’s still things to do.

[@Regakona]

7:30 The prestige events in this game are actually insane. It makes the game so much worse if your hunting Gold

[@lionfire3359]

they are literally impossible 0.01 percent completion on xbox.

[@Regakona]

They are so unreal ​@@lionfire3359

[@johncarlofernandez2698]

This game is turning 10 and still passing the car culture vibes!

[@josephmilla4762]

the graphics of the game when it was launched almost 8yrs ago was somewhat like not for that era and up until now the graphics of NFS 2015 is much better than NFS unbound (in my opinion). I am glad that I would still be able to play it on PS5.

[@MastermindAtWork]

Man, I remember pre ordering this game as a kid and loving it. However, coming back to it as much as the atmosphere feels like a Blackbox Era NFS game, it aged like milk thanks to the poor physics engine, AI, it being always online, no separate customization like My Cars, and a Challenge Series. I could deal with less features but the physics and it being always online mainly was this games achellis heel especially for the Drift and Touge races.

[@Ryuji_danma]

2:49 NOW THAT YOU MENTION IT, THINK ABOUT IT..... Rivals is a next gen HOT pursuit, 2015 IS a next gen underground , HEAT is a next gen Most wanted (the emphasis on cop chases and balancing that with racing is more in line with MW's design philosophy than a simple blacklist). in a lot of ways the biggest set back this franchise ever experienced the last gen was the INSANE expectations and constant dismissal from fans. Rivals 10 years later has only started to be appreciated more for what its doing VS how people viewed it back in 2013

[@firstnamelastname6738]

Bleugh games just fucking suck now that's it. I don't think it's really that deep either the latter games just tried to mix too many ideas without having a theme and 2015 was probably the only game close to an identity.

[@current3109]

High speed driving in 2015 is phenomenal

[@JustMartha07]

I really enjoyed this game even if cops were ridiculous, but douing burnout in front of cop to get their attention was really cool detail. I haven't spend so much time in any newer NFS game tho. If HEat would focus on night mode then I'd probably call it best NFS

[@dezpotizmOFheaven]

It looked awesome and it was pretty drift focused in my opinion. That's what made by far the most fun. And don't call that 2021 piece of trash " a new Most Wanted", because it was NOWHERE NEAR what people want or wanted. 😭

[@harrysees8732]

Sliding through the canyons, hitting max speed on the freeway and playing with cops (although they suck, at least they indestructible, also more damage = more money after escaping). good times.

[@karolslupski2962]

I play it right now just because of the prestige list. Never hated a game so much like this befor. Ununderstantible drift phiscs with a great taste of magicle oversterring. Entering in to a drift by pressing gas + break is like flipping a coin.

[@Gaming_Building]

why loved 1 i own it on steam 2 i play it with a race wheel what makes drifting verry easy and fun 3 the drifting the action the story everything is good about this game

[@Yahmuddacapiche]

Tbh I thought the live action cutscenes were kinda cringe a lot of times but other than that and how Much the game favors drift builds I love it

[@jefferywarburton2116]

Need more room for supercharged 32 ferds That's what it should be called. Sometimes the first person view is just a better time.

[@Doomknight86]

in my opinion nfs 2015 has the most street racing vibes compared to other nfs

[@einmannarmee965]

best NFS since the goat era until now

[@Kontekst]

NFS 2015 was cool and one of the first games i got for my PS4. it looked cool, car selection was nice, handling was...weird but i got adjusted to it. i think it had the action cam on by default, which i hated, but you could at least change it. i liked the online high scores, always seeing if you beat your friends after a race. had a shitty internet connection at that time, which made the always online requirement very obvious and felt very unnessary. it ran at 30 FPS which is a huge downside for racing games in my opinion. i don't remember the story at all, but i remember i got the lamborghini aventador pretty early and after some upgrades, any race wasn't even a challenge. it was even great for the drift events. nothing like what made me love underground 2, constantly trying different cars and upgrading multiple at a time for different race types. this game was far from perfect, but looking back at it - it was a promising reboot and i didn't expect the following titles to keep the bad stuff and become even worse in other aspects, like gambling for upgrades in payback. didn't even bother to try heat or unbound and i don't feel like i missed anything

[@VintageCR]

im amazed some people are actually blind to the factual truth that 2015 has photo realistic graphics and Unbound hasn't. get over yourself.

[@haqqne]

we need irl movie games like nfs 2015 best graphics fs

[@Ronniexwolfe]

Bro i found many Bugs on it .. I installed it today, It has controller bugs, Texture dissappearing Bugs..etc

[@PIANTAEDIT]

Watched this video. Downloaded nfs2015 again. Fuuu i love this game

[@vaclavbireley]

I agree that this game is rad It's just unfortunate that it's not crossplay

[@SxVZephyr]

Let's be fair NFS MW 2012 is not MW they just strapped the name to it to sell more copies

[@aktifwolf7400]

best need for speed after underground2 , they were on the right track but lack of real world racing. I loved it because this is what need for speed is ....awesome street racing with customs, good music and mad adrenaline.

[@CraptasticJack]

Agreed! Just needed better AI and handling.

[@9th0ur]

Heard black kray and had to like the video ☠️

[@CraptasticJack]

😤😤

[@arandomperson7824]

hey, i just bought nfs 2015 cuz it looked cool, is it too late to get grinding?

[@RKGARAGE1700]

Because they actually got the multi-player right, AT LAUNCH

[@CraptasticJack]

Tbh the netcode was terrible lol.

[@Corey_Rowe]

As somone who grew up with underground 1,2, carbon and the real most wanted (2005) i actully like this game, dont much like the newer ones.

[@PWR-6]

The memories❤