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
Need For Speed Heat Announced With Release Date
Developer Ghost Games has revealed its new entry in the Need for Speed franchise, set to race out of the gate this November.
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Need for Speed Heat goes up for preorder, launches in November
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New Need For Speed Announcement Teased With Countdown Timer
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A new Need For Speed is coming this year but it won't be at E3
Ghost Games confirmed that a new game is coming but said it's too soon to punch the hype pedal.
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New Need for Speed Game Confirmed in EA’s Quarterly Report
Electronic Arts' recent quarterly report confirmed the return of multiple properties this year, one of which includes a new, yet to be titled Need for Speed game.
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