NFS RIVALS / RANDOM MOMENTS 2

Need for Speed Rivals. NFS Rivals was one of the few nfs titles that I never actually played until now. I don't remember much about the release of this game aside from the fact that this NFS title was the last game to come out of the yearly Need for Speed development cycle that was prevalent at the time. What was your experience with the game? Let me know in the comments!
Game: Need for Speed Rivals
Year: 2013
Platforms: PC / PlayStation 3 / PlayStation 4 / Xbox 360 / Xbox One
Developer: Criterion Games / Ghost Games
Publisher: EA Games
Twitter: / shdwskii
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[@SHDWSKII]

Who would've thought that storing Rivals in the SSD, rather than the HDD, could eliminate most bugs.. *the* *more* *you* *know*

[@DmytroBogdan]

If only every EA game could be fixed that easily...

[@kelson268]

@ThePlayStationGamer how to do that?

[@rafakordaczek3275]

Your videos are top notch. I hope that one day, YT algorithm will bless you with shitload of views. I've heard that as you have more comments, the more the video is visible in someone's feed.

[@SHDWSKII]

I have heard that a video is more likely to get recommended more if it receives likes, comments and such but personally I don’t know to what extend that goes. Tbh though I’m already blessed by the yt algorithm to have every single one of you on the channel, because I still remember the days of having 10 views and 1 like per vid, so...

[@Shanise_Nelson19]

My experience playing the game was awesome, i like the graphics and the little gliches it has in it to for those that are online in multiplayer.

[@proletherapy15]

The underrated Ghost game is back for more, nice. But it's pathetic from my POV that an SSD is what fixed the loading issues, especially since it came out for a console gen that was not equipped with one. What rushing games out the door does I guess, but at least it works now.

[@TigerChamp99]

Thank you for storing NFS Rivals on an SSD. I might replay NFS Rivals again after installing it on an SSD. *UPDATE (November 29, 2021):* I finished NFS Rivals once again (both career), this time on an SSD. The game is more playable, but it's not completely bug free, smaller non game breaking bugs are still a thing. The good news is, I didn't encounter anything like 0:34 - ​0:52 this time.

[@fae_gavan7582]

What’s SSD?

[@TigerChamp99]

@@fae_gavan7582 Solid State Drive, a newer technology that loads files faster than HDD (Hard Disk Drive, standard storage device you see on most PCs). SSDs do not feature any spinning disks, instead it's a small chip. Newer M.2 NVME SSDs are even faster than traditional SSDs (they don't require a SATA cable as they are directly connected to the motherboard, just like RAM), PS5 and Series X/S feature NVME drives to store games. SSD reduces lag/stutters and improves the load times of newer games that take advantage of SSD. NFS Rivals lags and stutters on HDDs regardless of your PC specs because the game is poorly optimized. The game's asset management is horrible. That's why a faster storage device made Rivals playable on SHDWSKII's PC (SSD fixed 0:34 - 0:52, same can be said for other capable PCs as well) Thankfully SSDs are much cheaper in 2021 than they were in 2013.

[@fae_gavan7582]

@@TigerChamp99 Ah, thanks.

[@TigerChamp99]

0:51 Yo! SHDWSKII featured my comment in a video! Thanks man! 2:44 Thanks for featuring a Ford Vs Ferrari clip in this video. 6:06 He's an undercover cop. 10:24 That F-150 driver is definitely "locked in a cage".

[@NotedMatter06]

1:11 that Turbo transition tho!

[@HirokaAkita]

Just imagine if NFS Heat had proper EMPs and Payback's Skyhammer, along with the Killswitch. Those night runs will be the most hardcore ever.

[@mkvector9539]

And those explosive barrels and rockets from the helicopter in Hot Pursuit 2 PS2.

[@maxwellhosea2724]

@@mkvector9539 imagine

[@RithwikVadul]

​@@maxwellhosea2724unbound could been it

[@RithwikVadul]

​@@maxwellhosea2724but we got betrayed

[@Samosaaaaa]

What's a Skyhammer?

[@TigerChamp99]

This game still looks almost as good as newer NFS games despite being 8 years old.

[@guerillla6]

Rivals has better environmental scenery and attention to detail than the last 3 games combined

[@exaltedreverse4463]

@@guerillla6 Nah, 2015 looked the best. Those realistic graphics with the underground tone, was the best feel for a nfs game for me

[@tonygheloster316]

Especially in night time , awesome indeed

[@somedudeontheweb1468]

@@exaltedreverse4463 its the best modern nfs imo

[@ghaniahmed5752]

​@@somedudeontheweb1468nfs 2015 cops were literally non existent the very thing nfs is known for

[@hoslamdeesarchannel7647]

1:00 "Bastille - Pompeii" 😇✨

[@catalyst999]

dude, that livery you have on the black porche is FIRE

[@jake-san5923]

I remember back In the day of how powerful the challenger was on pursuits... Good times

[@dbclass4075]

And later on in the career, Ferrari F12.

[@jake-san5923]

@@dbclass4075 yes

[@ralphlorenzperolino3054]

@@dbclass4075 And when in Hell Mode, it's the Koenigsegg One:1

[@dbclass4075]

@@ralphlorenzperolino3054 One:1 suffers low durability though, in exchange for better performance.

[@ralphlorenzperolino3054]

@@dbclass4075 I find it very powerful to me tho alongside the Huayra. Those 2 are demigod cars.

[@MarkoVuckovic32]

It's been a while since I played Rivals but I know I had it installed on HDD and I don't remember any weird issues. Maybe I just forgot about them because Rivals is a good game in my opinion. Not the best NFS ever but it's definitely fun and enjoyable

[@MrGatanasov]

And i

[@HoonResponsibly43]

Payback is my favourite

[@sillygoofyman12]

9:51 THAT TRANSITION THO

[@eyecrunchyfraug]

3:08 I'm guessing it says Rockport 2006 instead of 2005 because the registration year is always one forwards? At least in most (if not all) of the States in America, and probably a few other places too. Or I'm giving Ghost too much credit.

[@TigerChamp99]

You can combine multiple power ups to deal more damage. For example: you can hit a car with ESF and activate shockwave.

[@TigerChamp99]

You can also shockwave cops and activate turbo to make a quick getaway.

[@dbclass4075]

@@TigerChamp99 For police: ESF + Shock Ram. Spike + ESF, might work, although more difficult to execute.

[@TigerChamp99]

@@dbclass4075 Yep. NFS Rivals is a lot of fun to play when you learn how to use multiple power ups at the same time.

[@dbclass4075]

@@TigerChamp99 And sometimes, funny moments. I had a love-hate relationship with Level 4 helicopter.

[@dbclass4075]

@@TigerChamp99 I discovered Roadblocks and Helicopters (both Level 4), are really effective against Turbo spammers. Even more amusing, Roadblocks have very short cooldown*. Crash galore *Occasionally, dispatch may deny request, which will refund the "ammo" when it happens.

[@hyperreverb6894]

If the game was developed with Unreal Engine, had the proper ability to pause offline, and wasn't rushed for the PS4 and Xbox One, it could have been something truly special. I'm not saying it's not good. On the contrary, I had plenty of fun playing through.

[@bleachedvoid8823]

11:47 You haven't had true anxiety until you're low health, in a pursuit, and you're driving in the oncoming lane

[@samujhovasion4756]

😂😂😂😂

[@pradhanasurya8004]

Thank you for making the Pt2 SKII!

[@Tr-87pRo]

F12 and Enzo with ESF and EMP op as hell cops which don't gave up... perfect game over 300 hours here

[@dbclass4075]

The police counterpart: Aventador and Veyron with ESF, Shock Ram, Spike Strips, or Helicopter. Patrol Aventador is almost like driving with Turbo permanently turned on. It's acceleration is phenomenal. Enforcer Aventador is practically a tank in similar way fully upgraded F12 is also a tank.

[@Tr-87pRo]

@@dbclass4075 but Avnentador is bugged game sametimes don't change gear from 5 to 6 which is annoying as...

[@dbclass4075]

@@Tr-87pRo I observed using SSD solves that particular problem.

[@Lux0001]

On HDD this game was literally unplayable for me

[@shawnm6845]

That police car be grinding tho

[@elvin5256]

This is the best need for speed that i played ever, I am 11 right now and grew up with this game, so much fun to use those "power ups"

[@Madcat1331]

9:50 You really are a master of transitions. You even turned a wall-tap into one xD

[@ronaldo.b.b]

8:12 that was really cool for something so simple

[@matheussalazar8343]

i miss this game soo much, holly molly, one of the most enjoiable games of my childhood!!!

[@aero9094]

2 of the most dangerous things to do in the PvP of this game. 1. Take a ram from either a Berlinetta or a Bugatti going full speed with ESF. 2. Aggro a full cop lobby as a racer with anything under tier 4.

[@dbclass4075]

I would add a player-controlled Patrol Aventador too. There is no escaping from that (almost) tank with such a phenomenal acceleration, other than exceeding 350 km/h (Aventador's top speed), and pray there are no spikes or other obstacles ahead of you.

[@aero9094]

@@dbclass4075 I can agree but for me, the thing to fear acceleration was the Hennessy. Lol. Damn thing can't turn for shit, tho. Aventador is a nice all-rounder for T4 cops. It's got a bit of everything. Good armor, dmg, cornering, accel, and speed. Only thing almost better all-round is the One:1 but that things armor is flimsy even when fully upgraded. Ultimately, it's how a player makes use of their cars strengths and weaknesses.

[@dbclass4075]

​@@aero9094Essentially, Aventador sacrificed top speed for armour. One:1 is the other way around.

[@Unconfirmed...]

4:32 Wow, you seriously wanted to beat 4 Vipers?

[@collectorgladiator7381]

UN-DER-CO-VER, UN-DER-CO-VER, UN-DER-CO-VER, UN-DER-CO-VER.

[@hybridcarbon148]

long time no see playing nfs rival master SHDWSKII

[@Ssj5-Vegeta.]

Please make a part 3😁👍!

[@pissa8105]

The soundtrack on this game hits so hard everytime

[@russellrichardson5984]

I would literally drive slow just to hear the music and look at how beautiful the scenery was

[@aki_xd4334]

PALMONT CITY 2005

[@giopapu1312]

Nostalgie pur ❤❤❤

[@madman0024]

I needed this..thx

[@afdelta0120]

3:11 that's in every ghost game nfs. Lol.

[@diogofilipe5938]

0:44 bro wtf 😂

[@fearlessfenko]

Переведи обязательно!.Можно даже во время погони заежать в гараж и тем самым спасаться от копов

[@PALICORN_HQ]

Only legends can say that 0:50 Why...why whyyyyy sound was stolen from Crazy facts videos

[@gerardwayseyelash]

2:48 lmao 😂

[@MbViper]

How are you playing it at 60fps tho.... It's normally locked to 30fps and that frustrates me a lot xD

[@Dio-d3g]

Me on heat 10 and have 500k money when theres a police: 📈📈📈

[@jayceventura8575]

Hey SHDW, when you gonna play as the Cops in Rivals? Like a whole montage of it?

[@madman0024]

alt title: nearly 15 mins of funny moments from the "Ultimate reality show"(if you get it,you get it)

[@carfter4528]

Very funny!

[@kedinamite579]

Maybe an Easter Egg to remember MW ('05).

[@jaxkgums9377]

Pagani is my favorite car in need for speed rivals racer🚗🛣️

[@L30GH05TDUD3]

The two last mustang clips were just pure fucking terror man! Nice vid! XD

[@woodroblue8332]

Luv this game still

[@NigelMontezuma]

PUT ALL YOUR FUNNY SOUND EFFECTS IN THEIR OWN PLAYLIST

[@-Corvo_Attano]

4:03 Best view :)

[@NigelMontezuma]

3:11 Bruh.

[@rezarijaldi1311]

Aah Need for Speed rival good story but Soooo many Bugs on High speed 🤣🤣🤣 what a unique.

[@KhaosInductionCreator]

Honestly tho ai police are kinda unfair They can spawn out of nowhere I was about to escape a pursuit I was in for like 20 minutes, cop spawned ahead, took me out.

[@aero9094]

Best way to beat that glitch is to slow down until a chopper spawns. Once you get ahead of the cops, the chopper will still be with you. It'll be on you until it flies way ahead of your path to set some spikes down. Avoid the spikes and when you do, lose the cops to the best of your ability before that glitch resets. Something about losing the cops after the chopper sits the spikes down is a guaranteed evasion. Idk why.

[@dbclass4075]

@@aero9094 Usually, that occurs when police units run over spikes. Pilots can be stupid sometimes: dropping spike strips in front of police units. Play as police, and use Level 4 helicopter. You will have a love-hate relationship with that pursuit tech.

[@dbclass4075]

That's usually during Hot Pursuits. Freeroam, they spawn from the back instead.

[@გიორგისარიშვილი-ო8ფ]

1:24. good ❤❤

[@PierdzimirPOLSKA]

12:52 me when i see online police team guy -_-

[@not_kjb]

Everyone gangsta until a player pulls up in an undercover Hennessy venom gt

[@bibi2773]

Did anyone know that shockwave can push the spike away ? :)

[@M471k_12]

this game has the most ridiculous bug. for example: When I was in the middle of event racing, suddenly the event abandoned by itself just because I set to 60 fps mode.

[@vnm639]

Hey Yes my friend keep it up hope your channel will make it big and you will continue to have a lot of fun I wish you continued success and good health stay at home and bring more videos 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 VNM63

[@BIGamir22]

❤

[@monroeocallaghan6791]

to be honest,i've played the game for 3 days and already found a money farm top intercepter on the mountain is a repair shop.Btw i've got a very fast amg soo yeah thats all i have to say,

[@АлександрКобяков-м3щ]

11:25:The cops have the top car in the game, as for me.They even managed to catch me on 2 such Ferrari Enzo somehow.

[@adamm4097]

Nostalgia

[@tysonswager987]

flightreacts be havinn me deeeaad

[@JonhSTeles]

Esse é o último que roda bem no meu pc, do 2015 pra frente só fica travamdo, vou zerar tentar zerar ele pela steam, ja zerei no xbox como policial.

[@theweirdo6716]

How do that bugs work? If you are going faster than 120 Mp/h the game crashes or what?

[@mvkkhalifou1088]

hey nfs rivals is a so good game

[@Godofdrip27]

2:47 bro u fucked up 💀

[@M.A.Ismail.2024]

0:45 this lag is happening to me ... maybe i play the crack one ??

[@-Corvo_Attano]

no this bug happens even if you buy the game...

[@M.A.Ismail.2024]

@@-Corvo_Attano okay that mean it's a normal bug in the game ... okay i understood

[@b0ss_302]

i get freeze glitch all the time. how to fix??

[@romankarachun6755]

you play 30 fps or 60?

[@agcodm8691]

I miss these days where EA is focusing only in games and improving the graphics rather than today, A LOT of their games today have micro transactions!!! I hate it!!

[@murrexds1656]

0:00, is dat the same mustang from the movie?

[@SHDWSKII]

yup

[@dbclass4075]

@@SHDWSKII Even named it as "Movie Car".

[@ivanhool7322]

Do you freak out with computer games?

[@kevixsuprem_official3093]

nostalgia map..

[@JonesBrothersProductionsiac]

Sucks that some of the liveries can't be earned anymore.

[@dbclass4075]

Nor some cars.

[@JonesBrothersProductionsiac]

@@dbclass4075 Yeah. 😞

[@hyperacing7864]

Like u 999 th person

[@PAIN-jn1zw]

What's the song at 05:08 can someone tell me?

[@miki_chizuru]

BUSTED TOO MANY TIMES...

[@ExaGakura]

He can't let nitro full

[@dbclass4075]

Racer's nitrous are more difficult to fill. Have to drive oncoming most of the time to fill at all.

[@superbspeed7315]

hey hey boy........ can we play this Multiplyer ?

[@dbclass4075]

Yes. No crossplay, though.

[@boleklolek5792]

tam jest polak,,andytechniczny,,

[@KhaosInductionCreator]

Tbh it's a lot easier, not to mention way more fun, to play police The AI police in this game are fucking RELENTLESS. THEY. ARE. PSYCHO LMAO

[@xzippzerx5874]

Pls do a midnight club game

[@Wolforito]

60 fps?

[@dosh8276]

I don't know if it's just me. But I absolutely hate online racers when I play as cop. Like, I'm just minding my own business, and they just go after me without particular reason and kill me. And no matter what I do, even if I just go past them, they just chase after me. And everytime I'm like "bro, f*ck off, let me enjoy the game and stop being a dick." I mean, are online racers always so aggressive against cops in this game ? Or am I just surrounded by bullies in this game ?

[@krm9831]

4:30 sheep moment

[@topsanncha1075]

17th I think

[@faizsayed3189]

9:54

[@cristianhernandez-leon8871]

4:48 I don't care what anybody says, you can't tell me a game this broken is better than the previous game.

[@GoodlyData86596]

Said the fallout 3 fan to the fallout new Vegas fan when the game first released and didn’t have any patches or fan made patches

[@cristianhernandez-leon8871]

@@GoodlyData86596 What are you even on about?

[@GoodlyData86596]

@@cristianhernandez-leon8871 fallout new vegas was a game as buggy as cyberpunk 2077 when it released in 2012 yet it’s still semi-unanimously considered the greatest 3d fallout game made Need for speed rivals is in a *similar* boat as fallout new vegas in that regard

[@abatabatov4109]

ну и денди блин

[@ктоя-о8щ]

Nfs for kids, forza for mans

[@АлександрКобяков-м3щ]

TDU for Gigachads)

[@RandomCarfromNFS]

No

[@RandomCarfromNFS]

Forza fanboy

[@dakotabever3772]

Am I the only one that have had over 200 thousand sp and when heard the woman say "vehicle damage critical" had a anxiety attack