Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered Nintendo Switch Review - Is It Worth It?

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[@Finxx91]

I'm getting this one but i also wish they released the 2005 NFS Most wanted in a remaster, that game is really fun.

[@FabriSlv]

I feel like half the comments I've seen about the Hot Pursuit remaster are "why not most wanted instead"

[@tganims9804]

@@FabriSlv yea its getting insanely annoying

[@danielpatrick77]

@@tganims9804 then they should do it lol

[@Itsfayd]

I personally think it’s their way of CONSIDERING porting out their better games like underground and most wanted. this way we get this one and still buy underground and most wanted, of course that’s if they come out lol

[@ponch0429]

They can’t, the studio that made Most Wanted (2005) doesn’t exist anymore and for some Copyright licenses like Toyota since they said they don’t support street racing

[@ActionJaxonH]

This is a PERFECT game for Switch. Looks excellent docked, looks excellent in handheld, native res, solid performance, and straight into the action, which plays perfectly into what the Switch is all about. I feel both this and Burnout Paradise are must own Switch titles.

[@DanielPerez-hy6qi]

I agree I have burnout and it runs great on switch lite.. the switch now has a ton of AAA games and its not stopping.. its like nintendo dont even care that next gen ps5 and series x exist.. the assassins creed games in the switch are also must haves, the look and run amazing in the switch lite...

[@depressedpersiantowtruckman]

Burnouts $50 tho...kinda high for a rerelease. I want it but I'll get ot wen it goes on sale

[@TheShadowKnightster]

@@depressedpersiantowtruckman $24.99 at some retailers right now

[@telecellbenton943]

@@depressedpersiantowtruckman I think its on sale right now due to black Friday *checks e shop as I type* Yep, it's 29.99 Right Now.

[@depressedpersiantowtruckman]

Thanks guys, jus got it for $25 @ target. Fyi if anyone else is looking for it

[@AutismFamilyChannel]

It may be simple, but it's simply fun. Cops vs. Robbers (in this case racers) is a timeless game.

[@eggman0291]

Even though there are no analog triggers, this is EXACTLY what the Switch needs, more racing games!

[@Kodykub]

They need to remake underground 1 and 2 lol they were my favs

[@switchunboxing]

YESSSSS

[@Xerber85]

I would buy remastered versions of NFSU in a heartbeat. Not sure if the gameplay will still hold up, but the nostalgia alone would totally make up for it. 😁

[@FoxtrotStudi0s]

@Shadow Knight yea I don’t see the appeal in crappy ricer cars and lack luster game play

[@FoxtrotStudi0s]

@Ryan’s brick Lab well, I still dont see the appeal of it since what I said is literally just underground in a shellnut.

[@Camothor10]

true underground 2 was my first nfs on ps2

[@doorknob2150]

This is exactly what I'm looking for. I have Burnout Paradise and god damn is it time consuming and annoying driving all over the map looking for traffic lights with events. I don't have time for that! I just want to grab the switch, and race. Sounds like this might be the game for me. Great review as always!

[@teacherfromthejungles6671]

there's a map where you can choose a short route

[@seeballgetball937]

I hate the races in that game to with no flashing arrows telling you where to go

[@ineedandrenaline]

​@@seeballgetball937 skill issue

[@nunyobizwax9225]

I’m still amazed at how great games look and play on the Nintendo Switch. The switch doesn’t have a powerful graphics card or CPU but it does have a pretty decent one. Games literally look better on the Switch than they do on the PS3 or Xbox 360. There was a recent system update on the Switch that enabled a graphics boost called AMD Fidelity 2.0. It works with the Switch because the Switch uses a Nvidia Tegra X1 chip and luckily it works with that chip i guess. I’m not sure if it works on all games but I’ve definitely noticed better colouring and better frame rates in some games. Borderlands 2 for example looks better now. Also I’ve noticed the sound is louder now when using Bluetooth. Overall the Switch is my favourite game console of all time. Great games , great console and very portable. I think the only thing i would like to see new on my Switch Lite is the picture move up to 1080p instead of 720p but I’m not sure if that will make that big of a difference anyway, plus the picture is great as it is now anyways and battery life if great so maybe 720p at a locked 30 FPS is perfect for the Switch Lite.

[@miketaggard309]

On the switch lite’s screen, anything more than 720p would just waste battery and wouldn’t look any better.

[@jamespringle4150]

I miss games like this and Burnout 3: Takedown

[@cozzy4447]

That’s the magic with remasters or ports you can play games like this on newer console. I don’t like that most companies charge almost original release prices for them but once they get discounted there well worth buying.

[@Toastkruemelchen87]

@@cozzy4447 Now in Sale (-50%) 😍

[@cozzy4447]

@@Toastkruemelchen87 👍

[@Turnpost2552]

burnout paradise is a bastardized version o Burnout takeout 3

[@kriskater]

@@Turnpost2552 dude... that’s kinda true I bought the paradise remaster because I had felt I had missed out so long ago. It’s good... but so bad in so many ways

[@secretysecret1551]

Praise baby jeebus. I thought I was the only one that wanted A to B races without having redfined races and collect-a-thons. I also miss the crazy set pieces to the courses.

[@JoeCastellon]

The one I would love to have remastered is Need For Speed Most Wanted Black Edition

[@FabioGnecco]

Wish it was need for speed hot pursuit 2 of the PlayStation 2. One of the best need for speeds out there

[@kman215]

The best ever

[@inlinechris]

It was on GameCube and Xbox too not just ps2 lol

[@FabioGnecco]

@@inlinechris yeah ! but they are completely different games ! blackbox develloped the ps2 version... ea seattle did the others the physics are different and the ps2 has those hard af desert tracks lol

[@Meticulix]

@@FabioGnecco I have the Gamecube one and it's...not great...

[@Sunkhrist]

@@inlinechris it is!?

[@Styrophoamicus]

My phone was on mute and by the time I turned it up, Alex's intro was exactly where I imagined it as it played through my head.

[@normanthehobbiest]

Maybe that's your super power

[@taylormyers7188]

I just want a straight port of NFS: Most Wanted from Gamecube. that game is still my favorite NFS game and is one of the primary reasons I keep my Gamecube in my apartment.

[@FabriSlv]

YES. Just update the textures and I'm happy. The game still looks great somehow, it really doesn't even need much work.

[@lawrence703]

I never saw the GameCube one but i really enjoyed it on the WiiU

[@josetejeda6471]

I am playing it. Agree with you

[@lawrence703]

@Blake Belladonna I vaguely remember my brother in law playing most wanted on his Xbox. I think you're right though, the version that was also done for the WiiU was a remake (or a re-whatever).

[@Nottheoutline420]

That company is dead

[@vandopereira38]

I played this game on PS3 years ago, and now on Switch. I'm loving the game.

[@dgross2009]

The one thing reviewers are failing to mention is the fact that you can remap the controls. This allows you to map the accelerator to the right joystick allowing analog control. I got used to using the joystick as an accelerator in Grid and it makes a world of difference

[@DarioSpeed.]

Wait what! I can remap it duuude where pls explain

[@teacherfromthejungles6671]

@@DarioSpeed. in console settings

[@DarioSpeed.]

@@teacherfromthejungles6671 i found it lol

[@gmvraunez4.1]

Been using the analog stick to accelerate to, it reminds me of the ps2 times when i used to play nfs like that

[@mattmanley7118]

Played this back when it originally released and was going to buy it for Xbox but considering I just got a Nintendo switch and the switch severely lacks any racing games outside of Mario kart I have decided to definitely pick this up for my Switch.I fully expected to be just as much fun now than it was 10 years ago

[@MCBlaZiKeN]

I'm loving these old remasters/ports but i just wish they'd of done burnout revenge and NFS most wanted :(

[@moonknight_99]

Burnout Revenge! Yes! Yes! Yes!

[@jarde1989]

Burnout 3/Revenge please

[@pradhanasurya8004]

Yea man If blackbox is still around or Criterion was care about their franchise

[@Martin-gf1hh]

Best racing game on the switch.

[@eartheternal3565]

I just bought this game, based on this comment. I hope my 6 year old enjoys it!

[@decayedparadigm]

Got this last week on release day for Switch, it's very awesome and fun. You feel the speed and the need for it. Has crossplay so the switch online userbase shouldn't die as fast for online. Currently I match with PC and switch for some reason. Maybe my router port settings. Anyway pick it up if your inching for something different.

[@trashking1867]

They need to remaster midnight club la and drop it on the switch

[@alepepperoni2563]

I have been wishing for that and gta 4

[@dadadabest2237]

And here i am.. hoping for Most Wanted the 2005 one...

[@pradhanasurya8004]

Yes If blackbox still sround

[@FizzCashman]

I remember spending a few hours standing in HMV playing this when it first came out, now that I'm not a teenager I can actually afford it!

[@scottlawson1800]

EA get a lot of stick and rightly so when it comes to the latest ports of FIFA on the Switch. But in this case, and after the news that Doom Eternal is cancelled/digital only, I can appreciate the decent ports of (albeit older games) Burnout and NfS this year that fits on a cartridge and was something Switch owners needed - good racing games. Already bought Burnout Paradise and loved, and I will gladly get this too

[@Na-ho2bu]

What!? Doom Eternal is CANCELLED?!?! :(

[@hamidmehrdad5805]

@@Na-ho2bu I don't know if it's confirmed to be cancelled but gamestop was cancelling preorders of doom eternal yesterday.

[@scottlawson1800]

@@Na-ho2bu on the US websites the physical release has been taken down and pre-orders cancelled. Looks set to be released as digital only now

[@bern9642]

@@scottlawson1800 I'm pretty sure doom eternal will be a huge game maybe 40gb to 60gb huge so they don't see the use of a cartridge

[@revalution1965]

Burnout paradise would be a damn good NEED FOR SPEED game or even a fast n furious one off but as a BURNOUT game it’s fucking awful and the biggest disappointment besides all the shitty Flatout sequels lol but at least the creators of Flatout made up for it somewhat by creating the Wreckfest series they took away the best and unique parts of burnout and there hasn’t been anything like it since 😓

[@diogoamorim513]

This Chris Scullion has some good one liners. Keep it up!

[@JBrinx18]

I want a remake of NFS High Stakes/Road Challenge. That game was amazing, and even let you upload your own music (aka CD switching)

[@starfoxsmash7002]

The only "Need For Speed" games that I have played are "Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit 2" on the Nintendo GameCube and "Need For Speed: Rivals" on the PlayStation 3.

[@aymenbc7108]

Amazing game, works pretty well, straight to the point. But no local multiplayer, why??

[@JOVAHK11N]

I miss NFS Undercover, such underrated game, I miss the city, and "loosing" the cops. I hope they port that game.

[@jefverstraete8574]

That game was way too easy most of the time, and thats coming from someonne who really sucks at games in general.

[@lawofgravity1979]

*losing

[@JOVAHK11N]

@@jefverstraete8574 perhaps it was, to be honest I don't play many racer games and that was the first one I played. I just know it's fun.

[@maccamachine]

@@lawofgravity1979 you’re a virgin

[@lawofgravity1979]

@@maccamachine If I were a virgin, you wouldn’t be be here

[@aaronwalker1500]

Does this game support analog triggers if you use an original gamecube controller?

[@jjayala]

This game is still worth it. I just picked it up after not playing for a while after it came out and the online base is pretty solid now compared to launch.

[@FabriSlv]

TO be honest this kind of "just drive" experience is exactly what I want - and what NFS is supposed to give. My only issue is... WHY NOT MOST WANTED. And I mean the original one. It's such a great game. It's so great it still is impressive, even 15 years later, the physics of the cars is just so fun, without all the takeouts and destruction and crazy stuff of the Criterion games. I might still pick this up, but... why did they choose to have this, when they could've made something better?

[@gajofixe76]

Most Wanted 2012 is better than the original tho

[@iurik3891]

@@gajofixe76Facts

[@nexus8824]

i doubt ea still has the og files for mw since black box disappeared years ago, what could be good is if they released the xbox 360 version to new-gen consoles and pc since that would be the least and possibly cheapest thing they could ever do.

[@DJdeliverance]

This or Burn out paradise? Which is better ? And I have family over with another switch and they have a 3rd switch online so we can make our own lobby but dont know which to get quick while these are on sale there's both seem good this's 11$and burn out is 9$

[@TheFrogInYourClosetWatchingYou]

Nintendo really needs to release JoyCons with analog trigger support for games that could benefit from it that away developers actually build it into the games.

[@robertwallen1582]

The game cube controller can be used for analoge triggers

[@benm1889]

Drop your Friend codes below! Let’s get some good ol online cops and robbers racing going and keep it alive!

[@lenoraalbertin2297]

Online play is even better with the most wanted mode I absolutely love this game since I was a kid 🔥👏

[@michaelmaun]

Can anyone tell me how to change the language to English, I can't find it in the setting's page

[@art2norrman872]

This game feels weird after playing Burnout paradise remastered. Every time you crash I expect the car to turn into a pile of metal but the crash physics are so different from Burnout games to NFS. I really want Criterion to remaster more Burnout game because I prefer those

[@WilliamIsCool15]

I have it with dlc for xbox 360. Only got half way through it. Should I get it for the switch?

[@techh9171]

I am having a ton of fun with this game its perfect for switch its on sale right now for 8 dollars would definitely recommend it its amazing

[@mightyarbokking7197]

I love this game, the simplicit style of progression and unlocking everything and just thrusting into whatever the next event is, was exactly the kind of game i needed for a casual like me.

[@faizaljaffar]

If buy cartridge. Is it need to download from internet

[@meikahidenori]

It was originally on the game cube. How you could forget that is amazing😆 i still play it even now😊 Online multiplayer is a down side though. Local Co op is still a thing and games like this are missing out a chunk of players by removing it entirely.

[@Blueesteel_]

It was originally on PlayStation 1… and pc

[@malikjohnson7950]

No. You might be thinking of NFS Underground. This came out for 360. It's ez to get em mixed up.

[@MrWill9099]

@@malikjohnson7950 there was hot pursuit originally on ps1/ps2/gamecube etc

[@andrew2477]

Do you need to have a constant Wifi connection in order to play this? Or can you play offline? I'm talking about the single player/campaign.

[@smpiano6605]

You can play offline

[@daveurbex]

NFS IV: High Stakes/Road Challenge port would be great 😀

[@elisebowman7083]

How do you drift with the pro controller?

[@juddkraft913]

This game is really great replay value it's was the first game I played on 360

[@lynnlynnson4921]

Man this game looks good. Really nice switch port

[@Trikenut012]

I remember the original NFS 3 Hot Pursuit, one of My favourite things was you had write up on each car giving some basic history read by the announcer or whatnot

[@FabioGnecco]

I still have this one installed on my notebook ! Love the soundtrack and the inside car camera !

[@FabriSlv]

@@FabioGnecco I wish I still had my copy. By now it's incredibly hard to come by, since it was never a digital game, and I don't even have a CD player...

[@FabioGnecco]

@@FabriSlv www.pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Need_for_Speed_III:_Hot_Pursuit#Need_For_Speed_III_Modern_Patch there we go

[@RoelChannel]

can you use dpad for steer?

[@ark14700]

Can't wait to plow into the road blocks i call in on the go

[@travzy475]

Quick question can U make it easy normal or hard mode🤔🤔🤔

[@BlueBlazeGX]

I discovered this about a week ago and immediately bought it on a Cyber Monday sale. Had this way back when, but thieves suck horse arsenal.

[@NYCJoeBlack]

I wasn’t going to buy the physical copy of the game, because of the disclaimer on the cover that states that internet access is needed. Upon some research, it appears that the entire game is indeed on Nintendo Switch Game Card except multiplayer, which I am okay with.

[@nick_osas]

They need to remaster pro street, my childhood

[@FlurrioO]

Need for speed most wanted U was so lit 🔥

[@westlywilliamsemple3441]

I can't wait to get this for my birthday!

[@DJdeliverance]

Is this game worth it as a mainly single player experience?

[@rike2411]

Só. Which one you guys recommend? NFSHP or Burnout paradise?

[@victorchu964]

If you like traditional NFS games (closed world), then NFSHP, if you like open-world, BP.

[@brunixot1]

we want most wanted 2005 remake

[@steveee2511]

anybody knows how to play mormal mode chosse car and track and not career mode im playing it and don,t find single race or pursuit like there was on old nfs 3 hot pusrsuit and road challenge hi stakes 1999.

[@marvbrut5029]

I didn't expect to like this game on the switch but I love it! And when it's docked it looks and feels amazing. I hope Nintendo make another NFS game for the SWITCH.... plzz don't remastered underground 1&2....just make a new underground 3

[@Nottheoutline420]

Are you slow? Nintendo doesn't make need for speed games, and the company that made underground is dead, and each wont make underground3

[@mrt.7146]

Bought this on the eShop for USD 9.99 ... such a cool game, now I want the physical version also :-D

[@KamenRiderBlackSun]

No split screen???

[@ShuAsphalt]

i would love to see a exclusive asphalt for the switch that inst p2w

[@geofferyblevins3040]

1:12 Police be like: I got balls of steel lol

[@norameerul195]

i hope theres need for speed carbon remastered. its my all time fav

[@Hilohawaiian808]

BUT can you manually shift gears is the real question. I hate automatic shift games

[@SONGOKU02]

And yes it's his strength. It's an arcade game. I want old style arcade games back. I am annoyed by those overblown stuff these days. Geez.

[@gd7022]

The sequel to this is my favorite Need for Speed.

[@tyrektl]

I wonder if speedlists are still a thing.

[@PhantomPhoton]

Burnout Paradise on Switch : rock solid 60 fps. Need For Speed on Switch: mostly solid 30 fps. The choice is clear...

[@philrangersfootball]

Buy both

[@robin888official]

"If you think we are going over the basics here: no. That's it." What more is there supposed to it? It's a racing game. An arcade racer even. I don't need no upgrading or customization or lootboxes (even typing it feels dirty). But than I could even do without online multiplayer. I enjoyed exploring Burnout Paradise, but no every game has to be open world. Having to go to the start of a particular race or mission if you fail has it's downside, too. That being said, of course "Need For Speed 3" is the proper Hot Pursuit game.

[@absurdpotato6562]

does this game has a story campaign?

[@michelletackett9489]

It does look good.

[@bandicootsauce4569]

I'm currently weighing the pros and cons of this and Burnout Paradise Remastered to determine which one I should get. There's just one really big problem that BOTH games have that's making me hesitant to buy either of them: They both have the EA logo on the box.

[@DJdeliverance]

Exactly how I feel lol cuz like they coukd shut down server any day bs smh but which did you get? Cuz I have company and we have 2 switch for the week n they're on sale so I figure 8$ n 11$ is better than full price bjt idk which one to get I thought burn out but thought about how much I hated new open world racing games then remembered that its got no hud and this's easy likr old school the lack of mtxs are what really makes me want them too

[@gajofixe76]

Who cares if EA published them if they're fun?

[@Kjeppen]

«Desire of velocity» haha classic 😆😆😆

[@KwCpRoDiiGy]

Interesting choice of music

[@SalvableRuin]

I didn't even know this was on Switch! It's on sale so I'll buy it tomorrow.

[@sportuniverse1168]

I just bought a switch lite &this the perfect racing game I needed👍🏾

[@JonnyBgooD007]

Can you modify the cars?

[@mr.tricky1350]

If they also make the Need for Speed Underground, I'll definitely get that one

[@killua5076]

Should i get this or burnout pradise

[@TheFrogInYourClosetWatchingYou]

I really wish people would start showing clips of the handheld experience because that is literally all that matters to me and more often than not it is completely excluded from the videos of game reviews. It doesn't look bad in docked mode but I have absolutely no way of knowing how good it will be in handheld which is how I would play it 100% of the time. Id probably pass anyway because if I buy a NFS game its going to be an open world NFS not this crap. I also wouldn't mind some of the other burnout games but all we get is paradise city which is eh. It isn't on sale anymore anyway and there is no way id ever drop 40 on this game.

[@daffyrwt]

I don't get it. I haven't played a Need For Speed game since Hot Pursuit 2 (yeah I know, it's been that long) and was really looking forward to getting this game for the Switch. Now that i've played it for a bit, I gotta say I don't like it at all. You kept saying it's a good ol' fashioned racing game, i can't imagine any newer racing games would be any better. For one, the handling is complete crap, it feels like i'm driving a stiff boat and not a car and there's no way to adjust the handling sensitivity. Also there's too many in race cut-away shots that breaks the rhythm of my driving, why do I need a cut scene of a cop up ahead where all I need is a little alert off to the side in my hud. Lastly, you said the game was too linear (which made it feel old fashioned) and I'd say it feels too random (for at least the career mode). I don't mind variety at all but this feels like there isn't any structure to it though, it's like a jumbled bag of things to do. I don't know, maybe my preferences are too old fashioned and I've been left in the dust with these 'newer' racing games.

[@kennygaming208]

Some other good switch car games, GRID Auto sport, WRC 9, Wreckfest ,gear club unlimited 2, Spintires mud runner.

[@gamer-jm6my]

Love how I'm watching when iv already bought it

[@TheGodzilla2201]

I just got this game and god eater 3 for nintendo switch. I just have to wait until they download.

[@jisundergroundfornow2548]

We need split second to come on the switch!

[@AlucardImmortal599]

Does this work on a nintendo switch lite i might but it next week?

[@Nottheoutline420]

Nah

[@Dr.Akakia]

yes, why not?

[@Nottheoutline420]

@@Dr.Akakia it was sarcasm

[@faizak8534]

This games have open world or not?

[@shampar10]

Just got one, and it's definitely worth it!

[@dorito3366]

Remember this back on wii! Ahh Memories

[@nxtol9755]

Aye I'm not the only one

[@Nottheoutline420]

bro what? How? It's a totally different game.

[@That1PissedOffBoomer]

If you're reading this right now on switch this game is on sale for 20 bucks for eight more days. I think I'm going to pick it up. By buying a game like this on switch the more people to buy it the more likely we are to get other games

[@AlexMartinez-fu1ih]

Game is simple but really fun

[@Raider238]

Just pick this game up and wish it was local multiplayer

[@simonhays110]

I still own the first ever nfs for pc the yellow rx7 sounds hectic

[@mimimicoregamertube]

The game is good better than a lot it's second best after Need for Speed High Stakes, the game goes straight to the point but still has slightly slow cars it should just be the top top. Run well in Swtich! And it shouldn't even have a convertible opened but it's something that 90s players wanted and a fact.

[@bricegraham8256]

Alright now they just need to get Heat, NFS 2015, New Most Wanted, and Payback. I have been wanting to play Payback since High School. I know it's sad but new consoles besides the switch are expensive

[@theo5675]

Hot pursuit came out originally in 1998 so it's actually more then 10 years old but still a great game

[@evilmario6061]

Than

[@Nottheoutline420]

It came out in 2010 dude

[@user-sr8iw8fn5j]

3:10 ok lighted but vehicles don't move that fast on rainy days bro bro like come on