
If you’re after the racing game equivalent of a can of Monster, this is a game for you.

Your only restriction is your imagination – but do try to be tasteful.Īs you’d expect, the game leans towards to the arcade side, and only just got wheel support. And because this is Need for Speed, every car can be modded within an inch of its life. There are over 120 cars to choose from, including a solid blend of unlikely classics, contemporary dream cars and everything in between. You can play it on the latest Xbox and PlayStation consoles too. However, it also looks very different this time around: it’s stunning in 4K and HDR, and its 80s style colour palette sets it apart from everything else on this list. In some ways Heat is a continuation of everything we like about NFS: it follows the familiar formula of letting the player rip it up in a world of tournament heats, illegal street races and police chases.

Need for Speed is still a great racing game, and this version wears a neon hat on. ► Available on: PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC
