The Art of Need for Speed

[@NeedforSpeed]

* grabs popcorn *

[@r_punt73]

Oh, so you come to watch legend, don’t you?

[@Takt_r]

Holy shit, the real nfs pls make another hot pursuit style game 😭 supercars era was the best😭😭

[@baymisafir1605]

wow

[@CyanRooper]

Someone's feeling the need...

[@r_punt73]

@@CyanRooper the NEED…

[@jegannaathk1705]

Man made the NFS official KZbin channel to watch his video

[@DoVe_7]

4 hours of peak cinema? Sign me up

[@RickyWasntHere_]

Hi dove, you were in my KZbin gaming recap

[@imdaniellux1530]

LET'S GOOO Dove_7 COMMENT!!!!! Btw love your vids ❤, I've been watching you for 2 years now and absolutely love the content

[@jakerussell96]

That Black Box era montage gave me goosebumps bro

[@mrxbas]

No matter how much I love the Gran Turismo series above pretty much everything else in the racing game genre, I can't help but thank Need for Speed for not only be a catalyst to get me into racing games, but also the sheer number of games of it I played (and liked doing so) throughout its many releases (no matter how janky they may have been - I actually was someone who somehow liked NFS Undercover on the PS2). Regardless of what they'll be cooking in the future (or no matter which game I'll go back to), with this series there will always be a way to find (or satisfy) your Need... for Speed. ;)

[@X_TheVoid_X]

This digital footprint is now a part of history. And I can say it for every racer on the planet: We are all happy that it is.

[@UltraViolet_Moses]

Been awesome seeing this project come together over the past almost year since I first heard about it. It’ll take me probably 2 weeks to get through this but I’ll get there. Massive congrats on finishing this dude, all the best

[@dyaanahmad5079]

Sup dude. "You don't know me, you are about to"

[@G4B3_143]

This is one of the coolest ways to celebrate the 30 years of NFS's development! You did a pretty amazing job on the vid! I also appreciate the ProStreet bias because its one of my personal favourite NFS's in the franchise. The race day/track day esque festival vibes and the OST of that game are what made it special for me!

[@Ash_1277]

Video so amazing it should be tagged as a Need of Speed documentary for Netflix!

[@matthew.brady18]

You know it's gonna be a long video when "art of" is in the title

[@Fastminer07]

Yeah, I'm trying to make that my mini series of more in-depth/more positive reviews

[@matthew.brady18]

Yeah it's very good, great job man!

[@GreenGuy502]

Wrong. His Tokyo extreme racer video titled 'The Art of Touge' was less than 20 minutes long

[@matthew.brady18]

@@GreenGuy502 ☝️🤓

[@Fastminer07]

My first video was my shortest. What a shocker.

[@pengsheino9586]

One of the best videos I've ever seen on yt. No ads, just pure art. Thank you! ❤

[@Fastminer07]

Thank you, I'm glad you liked seeing this as much as I liked making it

[@AlexanderFranco-y5i]

the musical selection for 2:44 shows that not only you can craft some of the most well put together documentaries but you also have beautiful taste when it comes to music

[@Fastminer07]

That's also me making up for the one time I called Blue Monday EDM in an older video 💀

[@AlexanderFranco-y5i]

@ 💀💀💀 to make up for that you’ll have to promise you’ll get joy division an appearance on your next video

[@MR80YT]

It's nice to see this video finally being released 🙂 Also didn't expect to see my video in 2:53:00 😅

[@TyCal_]

I’m still watching the premiere but still I’m gonna say this video is absolutely your magnum opus! Genuinely one of if not the best retrospective of the NFS series I’ve ever seen.

[@autumnkeys]

took me a second to realize this wasn't a livestream vod and was actually an edited video FULL PROPS to you even before watching the whole thing!

[@ZachlikesMetal]

The blackbox era is still the best. like HP2, Underground 1 and 2, Most Wanted and Carbon.

[@vastlylocal6584]

The transition @46:41 gave me chills down my spine

[@mitchelldiedrich]

is this where the line starts to pre-emptively congratulate you on 100k subs? excellent work, here.

[@Fastminer07]

I hope so

[@Error-yk8cf]

GG on 50k in like 24 hours from now

[@avalanche450]

Projects like these are what need to see more in the racing game KZbin scene. Congrats on getting this video out there Fast, and props to the other creators involved who shared their perspectives on need for speed! I had a fun time watching this in the premier with everyone.

[@CloudBreaker-l3q]

Wow, this is actually incredible. I don't usually write comments, but this is the best video about my favourite video game franchise I have ever seen. NFS games really had a huge impact on this generation of car lovers, it's amazing. Happy to be a part of this community. You have put a lot of love and passion into this, thank you for that. I love how diverse and different every NFS entry is, you made great arguments for each of them. I wish you happy holidays! P.S. Prostreet gang where are you at?

[@Messihaz]

This is one of the better "video game long form retrospective" videos I've watched on here. 4 hours felt like 1.

[@4386764]

The effort certainly paid off, you did an uber excellent work with this man. How all games were documented and explained to constitute what is art on NFS... Seriously, such an amazing work dude. Congratulations once more in completing such a goliath project.

[@TheSilence420i]

Prostreet is responsible for me learning about Mondello Park. I have lived 10 minutes from Mondello for 20+ years. I now have a track bike, and next year I am burning rubber every track day I can get.

[@skywellmaxdohen2460]

This is one of the best videos i've ever seen! BRAVO! worth all 4 hours and 21 minutes of my life, and you uploaded it just as i was rebooting the games up on my ps2 to replay them (The Blackbox Era)

[@eurikadude]

Man really locked in and delivered the finest NFS video of the year.

[@franciscojaviervallejimene9643]

Man, that was CINEMA. I watched it almost on one sitting and I loved every one of your opinions and perspectives (I am one of those that defends NFS Pro Street was a great and underrated game in the franchise. But I also am one of those rare people that enjoyed Undercover too much 😅. Great work, Fastminers! This video was a great christmas gift and I hope we get more of this amazing work from you this next year. Cheers!

[@drlegend8680]

Homie just made a whole documentary about my favorite game franchise of all time. Hats off to you man, watched the whole thing. Brilliant work.

[@TigerChamp99]

Happy 30th anniversary Need for Speed!

[@DirransRL]

My guy has now joined in on the multi-hour video essay crew. Oh I'm excited.

[@Mairou44]

Man im only halfway through and it's been an amazing watch. ProStreet is absolutely my fav nfs too and I love to see others know what a gem it is also.

[@leonteluis4092]

oh my that BlackBox era montage hit me right in the childhood Can we have the remix?

[@kaiwontwin]

ON GOD WE NEED THE REMIX

[@Revvnar]

The one at 46:40? It?s falafe's remix of blackpanthaa's outro

[@Cr1zzard]

Dayyyyyyyyum over 4 hours long vid and NFS personally grabbed the popcorn already. This vid deserves millions of likes and billions of views for this dedication!

[@sandyguma2010]

Finished this in two days and I gotta say... The amount of effort and dedication that went into you making this was amazing. Enjoyed it very much! Thank you for your hardwork, and keep doing what you do. Cheers from Brazil!

[@ArdaTheCoffeeBean]

I was expecting some background noisr with occasional entertaining or educational bit but the whole thing was interesting and I really loved every second of it. Amazing job. I have been feeling so much nostalgia for underground 2 and installed it again today before watching you. While following the video I had strong emotions both good and bad depending on the game but honestly all of the games I played did have many things to enjoy. It makes me put on the rose tinted glasses and remince on the best moments I had with this series. Thank you for your work.

[@mohammadkahok5715]

honestly one of the best youtubes vids ive watched. these games really made me who i am in some aspects. great work

[@TheCamSays]

30 years... For a series in limbo once Unbound's online modes are done, I feel that there could be one more game that would work as a massive love letter. The Run's Cannonball Run/Gumball 3000 set dressings has a great premise that could be reworked if anything. Take The Run, rework it as a massive love letter to the series with past cities and past cars and rivals being brought back. Could be a fun premise.

[@adityv]

might actually be the best nfs related video i've watched

[@Buuster1999]

This is the greatest love letter to Need For Speed anyone could have ever made. Absolute heads off to you and everyone involved in this. I can't even put it into words

[@willunderdown]

Well done my man, this is an absolutely incredible video and I have a very strong feeling this won’t be even close to the last time I watch this, also this video really makes me want to talk for a couple hours to you about music, and need for speed

[@Fastminer07]

Join the discord server, I'm fairly active there

[@willunderdown]

@ will do, link on your channel im assuming?

[@Fastminer07]

Yeah, and in the video description

[@CometWarriorG]

Yeah, you're taking off from here. This is your best work so far. Kept me hooked the entire video too. This guy's repairing my attention span!! haha

[@IlhamParamartha]

Amazing video! Quality and quantity never blend this good. I watch this while at work and 4 hours felt like a breeze. Crazy that you're not even at 50k. But if you keep this up, your first 100k will just be a breeze. Keep up the amazing work man. I'm so glad I subbed to your channel.

[@izack0128]

That intro what sick ngl🔥. Rarely I see people do intro like that especially on older nfs title. It feels cool to see that.

[@Not_kyrsos]

the music choice is incredible (im 7mins in) (edit: 2hrs in its still amazing)

[@Anyzhin]

Absolute Cinema ❌ Peak Cinema ✅ 🎥🍿

[@kaiwontwin]

hitting that turbo and watching the camera go super high fov is peak gaming

[@stevenmoinian5511]

It's finally here!! A perfect time for upload too, gonna watch it in one sitting overnight

[@David-qs9yl]

It's here! Can't wait to watch it, thanks for all you do for the community.

[@rahulb2810]

I grew up playing HP 2 and the OG Underground. This documentary was a trip down memory lane. Absolutely beautiful

[@WritersBlock-gp4df]

Are you a Kendrick fan bro? And amazing content btw never thought a 4 hour video could grab my attention like this

[@Fastminer07]

Maybe a little

[@carracerv1522]

I will forever come back to NFS for its incredibly varied customization amongst all of its releases. Spending at least an hour customozing a car is something I've become very in tune with. NFS 2015, Heat, MW, and Underground have my eyes glued to them stylistically. Crazy to think that all started with the PS2 port of Undercover.

[@Normalbrass]

55:55 this is grating, but very realistic at least. Hearing the waves of sound when passing another car on track IRL is a really unique sound!

[@slowerslowidk]

This video is so massive and perfect at the same time. Maybe it would be fine to see it split on 3-4 parts, but anyway I will back on it for a few times. This level of analyzing the series from an adult view giving me unlimited fun, thank you!

[@Triamgle]

FOUR? FOUR HOURS? oh man this is gonna be a good one holy shit

[@illiasidorychev8326]

Damn, I just started but that's already is 🔥As always. And omg, 4 hours of pure joy 💫

[@GL1TCH1N]

I'm about to eat lunch rn so I opened YT and the first video was this. Oh baby this is gonna be a good 4 hours.

[@Its_LMP]

Came back after the premier and this absolute banger is even better in 1440p, again, epic video. Great job!

[@alan64047]

1:21 he said the thing

[@dynamitegaming3856]

This video is elite!!

[@Prodbyse7]

I’m a big fan with these videos and I know it takes A LOT of time but keep them Coming🦅🦅🦅 your vids help my mental fr

[@Zle1p]

Awesome video. It was a tough and long journey, but you did it. Incredible transitions.

[@Tymanderr]

Love the long stuff and so cool to reminisce, great vid as always

[@beat-man5167]

Your point on B2D in open world city games rings very true. Their binary nature of b2d explains my problems with 2015 and Unbound. (for the latter, It is mostly on me for having the RX7 as my favorite car, which is far too drifty for the late game races). I am so glad for UNITE turning 2015 into an almost platonic ideal version of it. Namco had a spinoff for Ridge Racer back in the day called Critical Velocity, which is an open world mission based driving game similiar to Driver. That never released outside of Japan. It had some Tekken-level FMVs and character designs, and a generic handling model that isn't like Ridge Racer's trademark brake-to-drift on rails handling. It even has Seaside Route 765 (integrated into the map) and the Crinale. While I wish the driving was more visceral, I think that not playing like the mainline is for the better. I cannot imagine Ridge Racer's drifting working in Critical Velocity's map.

[@watchmy666]

Your work is absolute gold mate

[@Rockport1911]

Iam feel so fortunate to have gotten my first PC when NfS Underground launched, later U2 and MostWanted filled up much of my freetime after school :) Truly golden times, and 20 years later I still think that these wherent just rose tinted glasses. These older NfS still live rent free on every PC I had since, only Heat with Unite mod managed to get me playing a modern NfS for more than few days. There where many after great series around this time but stuff like Horizon 1 was only on console which I never had. Only emulation made it possible to play these old gems in recent years, and again I saw why these games get held so high...

[@cxrlosmendez]

what a video bro, as a fan of og nfs games this is just like a christmas gift ngl

[@jordanprice9285]

59:25 Fun fact, if you smash into rear of the officers when they're about to pull off and chase you, theyll get stopped before they even start and you will get some points from it too iirc!!

[@Vic13thRacing]

This was a long one and absolutely worth the watch. Nice work my man

[@kcm732]

damn i wish i could watch this live but i will absolutely watch later when I get off work! cant wait! great work man!

[@beat-man5167]

On you not hating 2015's cutscenes, I also liked what it was going for story wise. It's a nice change of pace from the bog standard action plots of yore. It's more down to earth, and fits the fucko's doing drifts at an empty street at 1am vibe it has going on. It's kinda like having that one friend who constantly makes cringy jokes but you don't hate. It's what made the major downgrade in vibes and map in Payback stung. It's like the opposite of 2015, with only the handling and offline being the only steps in the right direction. The speed cards, truck commercial rock, poor sense of speed, the "would've been PG if it weren't for the swears" version of the Fast and the furious plot, and overall blandness. 2017 was a pretty great year for games, but not many racing games.

[@JRC99]

I remember being so confused by Payback. Everyone fucking loved everything about 2015 except the physics/handling... So their response was to bandaid the driving and then toss out everything the fans liked about the game. Bewilderment.

[@AltFx]

what an incredibly well put together video, actual Cinema

[@c_3160]

So glad that this video got recommended to me

[@LunarPriestessYT]

This is gonna hit million views for sure

[@biomac5449]

Four hour long, 30 years of need for speed aniversary. Im gonna have to grab some snacks

[@crydyreidy7857]

that might be the best +2 hour video ive ever watched

[@astolsko]

congrats on finally getting this released!! can't wait to watch through all of it

[@achiiro]

That music mash-up at the transition into the blackbox era section was sick

[@ShreN_]

If I had the time, I would've watched all 4 hours in one sitting. This video is that good.

[@xDILLPHACKx]

Fantastic video. Loved every second. Thank you.

[@fq540]

What a video. Honestly, great job bro, you've really outdone yourself in this one. See ya in the next HPR session

[@Rockport1911]

Truly perfect christmas video you got there :) Thanks for all the content over the past year :)

[@kb0x]

Pretty nice Christmas gift, I like it. MW 2005, UG2, and Carbon are my favorites but I only played like 7 games of the entire series

[@Dawgzilla_Drift]

I really enjoyed the Black Box Era of NFS, not only because they were the ones I grew up with on the PS2, but because almost each and every one of them had a different feel/vibe to it. NFSHP2 was basically a newer version of NFSIII. NFS Underground/Underground 2 were all about the tuner culture at the time while also introducing a storyline (the story of Underground 2 being a sequel to Underground 1). NFS Most Wanted and Carbon had that same feel but with a more gritty story and cops. NFS Prostreet had that racing festival vibe to it that some other racers, like Forza Horizon and DiRT 2, were inspired by (but without all the Junkie XL bangers in Prostreet). And then there's NFS Undercook- I mean Undercover... Let's just say I enjoyed the hell outta that game mainly due to the hilarious glitches that were present in the game on the PS2 version. Incredible documentary dude, I enjoyed it. Peace.

[@military_snake]

Watched it all in one sitting, and I'll do it again in a week's time. Cheers

[@desasterking23]

Dude, when the song Sphere (I had to look it up, I'm sorry) from HP2 kicked in at 50:32, I got goosebumps. All time favourite of the series, and easily top 3 in the soundtrack department

[@Kalijah2020]

Good video. Keep up the good work, pall, marry Christmas

[@senorlechuga8832]

One of the best Christmas gifts I could ever ask for

[@duantae]

Great video

[@Solid_Kris]

PROSTREET BIAS LETSGOOOOO

[@jordanprice9285]

3:49:00 I also wanted to remind you, those tailing missions were also in Midnight Club 2 & 3 when you'd need to race new racers. So to play devils advocate here, this isnt something NFS was the only ones to try this.

[@Fastminer07]

No, because that was an actual race, racing to the start is different from driving at 50mph to it

[@not_kjb]

Masterpiece ❤️, amazing music choices too

[@variations2285]

Christmas delivery, thank you ✨❤️

[@theballingboi5360]

Dude thinking about it now, Black Box studios has to be ome of the most legendary developers of all time. The golden era of need for speed and then the skate games is a crazy 1-2.

[@senalratnasinghe932]

My man cooked with this one, 4 hours is crazy

[@UberManlyPirate]

Ahhh the perfect christmas video. Thanks

[@SevenGears]

finished watching this, this is video is so good 😭

[@prakulsingla7112]

Pro street actually made me a car guy and made me love racing games. I loved the speed races although would jump out of speed due to high speed crashes. I had a gtr r35 for all my grip races which really served me well.

[@takigosciu]

I personally think Undercover is a perfect music playlist, but then there's a game attached to it

[@naviennisshanth8195]

Bro just made a 4 hr video essay on NFS of all things and i ended up watching all of it 💀

[@kshitijsingh978]

Thank you for the video mate!

[@Milty2001]

The amount of effort put into this is incredible