THE DEFINITIVE VERSION™ OF
NEED FOR SPEED: MOST WANTED
Everything The Fast and Furious games should have been. Over the top characters and intense arcade racing come together in a way keeps this game relevant decades after release.
RELEASES
MULTI - 2005
| PROS: | - XBOX/PS2 close to stable 30 fps |
| CONS: | - GC Framerate fluctuates
- GC cutscene compression is visible. |
SONY PSP - 2005
| PROS: | - Graphics are great for the time
- Decent car mod options |
| CONS: | - AI is too easy, often slowing down even if you crash
- Fewer cars
- No open world
- Less tracks |
MULTI [BLACK EDITION] - 2005
| PROS: | - Additional events, cars, challenges and more
- DVD with bonus content included. |
| CONS: | - Exclusive cars are only available in custom races |
XBOX 360 [HD] - 2005
| PROS: | - 720p/1080i
- 60fps (480p)
- Redone Hi-rez textures and lighting (Even better than PC) |
| CONS: | - Missing additions found in the “Black” version |
MULTI [REMASTERED] - 2012
| PROS: | |
| CONS: | - Graphics are less stylized than 2005 release
- No story |
NINTENDO WiiU - 2013
| PROS: | - Co-op mode
- Can be played on WiiU GamePad
- Three secret vehicles |
| CONS: | - Same issues as the 2012 remaster |
NOTABLE DIFFERENCES
GRAPHICS
XBOX
XBOX 360
Here is an example of the XBOX 360's graphical upgrades. The filter and added blur didn't win everyone over, but you can't deny the overall improvement.
Ew, Bullet for My Valentine.
DEFINITIVE VERSION™
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Wow I don't know how I missed the XBOX 360 release. I must have thought it was part of the original wave since it came out in the same year. Well I'm dumb and even without the additional cars and or races the Definitive Version of Need for Speed on XBOX 360 is impressive. The roads, shading, car textures, and more just make this release stand out above the rest. It really is a stellar looking game, and plays just as well, if not better than the other versions.
Its interesting when looking back how disappointed people were with this release. It was extremely early in the 360's lifespan so it wasn't highly optimized and maybe didn't “impress” people looking for an upgrade, but after looking back it would appear that this might not only be a positive, but a peak for the franchise.
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The Definitive Version of Need For Speed: Most Wanted is the 2005 Black Edition on PC. The Black Edition's bonus cars and additional races set it apart from other releases. Not to mention the bonus features found on the additional DVD. The Black Edition was released on PS2 and XBOX at the same time, but the PC offers you a significantly better experience with improved graphics and a higher framerate.
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