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Need for Speed: The Run PlayStation 3
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64 out of 100

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5.7 out of 10

Mixed or average reviews- based on 74 Ratings

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  • Summary: Need for Speed The Run lures players into an underground world of illicit, high-stakes racing. The heat is on – and it isn’t just the fuzz who are after you. Entering the race is just the beginning as you blow across borders, weave through dense urban traffic, rocket down icy mountain passes and navigate narrow canyons at breakneck speeds. Powered by DICE’s state-of-the-art Frostbite 2 engine, Need for Speed The Run takes the action racing genre to new heights with stunning visuals and car physics that hug the road even at top speeds all built around a gripping storyline. The cars are hot, the racing is intense and the story will have you at the edge of your seat… all the way from the Golden Gate Bridge to the Empire State building.… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 47
  2. Mixed: 30 out of 47
  3. Negative: 3 out of 47
  1. NZGamer
    Nov 25, 2011
    88
    It's not Forza but it doesn't set out to be; instead, it aims at being the very best arcade racing game available and it succeeds most assuredly at that goal. A balls-to-the-wall thrill-ride, beginning to end, and definitely worth a thrash - if you can handle it.
  2. Game Over Online
    Nov 21, 2011
    74
    Need For Speed The Run is a good racing game that I was hoping would be great, and instead wound up being greatly hurt by its difficulty and lack of content. It's disappointing to see a Need For Speed game that isn't worth full-price and really is better as a rental, but that's the case here. The Run mode can be beaten in a day, and there simply isn't enough other content here to warrant a full-priced purchase. It's a short-lived, but incredibly exciting thrill ride that I'd recommend paying $30 or so for if you must own it, but not $60.
  3. DarkZero
    Dec 15, 2011
    40
    After you've experienced The Run you'll sadly come to the conclusion that it isn't any good. It's a great idea compromised by poor design and handling.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 23
  3. Negative: 3 out of 23
  1. Colombo
    9
    NFS The Run is a very nice racing game. Although the game is very short, The Run will be very fun and you will have a good time while competing. You have different tests, at different places and with different driving conditions, so, you will have to be able to drive in the snow, desert or off-road and with muscles, exotics and sportive cars. When you finish The Run, you'll have at least 3-5 hours of more gameplay while racing the challenge series, that are individual races where you have to beat a challenger, other races best time or just let some fools eating sand. Autolog and Graphics are also good points from the game, who will give you much more fun than Forza or Gran Turismo.… Expand
    • 1 of 1 users said yes
  2. TheEN4cer
    5
    Basic, and boring racer game, nothing new to the genre, car physics suck and the ranking system is useless, its just an arcade game not worth the price.… Expand
    • 9 of 10 users said yes
  3. pratik
    0
    a horrible horrible game!!Like most nfs games the much hyped nfs:the run is a stupid game with a lacklustre story.Want to buy a racing game??? go with forza if you have a xbox or gran turismo for ps3 both are better than the run!!… Expand
    • 7 of 14 users said yes

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