Need for Speed Payback
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Based on 108 critic reviews
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Summary: Need for Speed Payback is a roadblock for the franchise. A grindy progression system backs up mediocre driving, a lifeless open world, and forgettable storytelling.
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Publisher: Electronic Arts
Genre: Racing
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View All (108 total)PC Gamer
Enjoyable arcade handling packaged within a game that gets monotonous long before it rewards your time investment.
Eurogamer
Need for Speed returns in this, a grossly unremarkable open world racer that marks another step back for the series.
IGN
Need for Speed Payback is a big, competent, and confident arcade racer but it's really let down by its linear cop chases, its overwrought and insidious upgrade system, its dreadful dialogue, and its superficial action sequences. It feels fine and it looks flashy, but Payback really went all-in on its direct-to-DVD revenge tale and it was a bust for me.
Recent News
A new Need For Speed is coming this year but it won't be at E3
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