Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered

Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered

November 6, 2020

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Feel the thrill of the chase and the rush of escape in Need for Speed™ Hot Pursuit Remastered on Nintendo Switch. Unleash a savage sense of speed both as an outlaw and a cop in the world&s;s hottest high-performance cars. Outsmart the heat or take down lawbreakers with the tactical …

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Critic Reviews (38)

Alex Orona NintendoWorldReport Nov 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

30.0

"While it&s;s fun, it doesn&s;t bring much new to this port so It ends up feeling dated and the progression grindy. While nothing can match the chaos of a good cop chase, the rest of the package could use some …"

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Brad Lang Screen Rant Nov 2020
75.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

30.0

"Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered is still a great game a decade later, but it&s;s even better now with the addition of modern multiplayer sensibilities, improved visuals, and an expansive single-player campaign."

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Bruno Henrique Vinhadel PSX Brasil Nov 2020
85.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

30.0

"A classic from the franchise returns in great shape, remaining fun and challenging, showing the core values ​​that made Need for Speed ​​so great. Still have the same issues as before, but in a much more complete and visually better …"

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Chirag Pattni Nintendo Enthusiast Nov 2020
75.0 /100

"While it may not be the Need for Speed title that fans most wanted, Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered does enough to satisfy series veterans. It works as a brilliant reminder that without the various gimmicks that the franchise …"

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Chris Bowman GameSpace Nov 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

73.0

"Overall, my first impressions of this remaster is a good one and it just keeps getting better the more I play it. I have streamed it a couple of times not because tons of people have been watching but simply …"

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Chris Scullion VGC Nov 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

62.0

"Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered teleports players back to more innocent times a decade ago, when simply taking on a series of races was considered enough to keep players entertained. Many would argue its simplicity is a strength, however, …"

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Clayton Cyre COGconnected Nov 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

30.0

"Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered is a true recreation of the original game from Criterion Games and EA on last-gen consoles for current-gen hardware. The great visual improvements appropriately age the title, while extremely little is done to change …"

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Cody Medellin Worth Playing Nov 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

70.0

"For most racing fans, Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered is a game that&s;s still worth playing. The dual campaign between playing as cops and racers remains intriguing and exciting, since they both play so differently. While the presentation is …"

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Cosmin Vasile Softpedia Nov 2020
70.0 /100

"This leaves those who have never played it as a potential audience. But honestly, they are better off with newer games than Need for Speed Hot Pursuit Remaster, since this is a remaster only in title, stuck in 2010 practices."

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Daniele Dolce The Games Machine Nov 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

80.0

"Overall, the work carried out by Stellar Entertainment and Criterion is good but with several flaws. While many parts of the game got a visual upgrade, some of them remained incomprehensibly unchanged. Nonetheless, Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered is …"

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David Flynn GamingTrend Nov 2020
50.0 /100

Graphics

20.0

Gameplay

25.0

Story

30.0

"Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit may have had its heyday, but this particular entry feels well past its prime with bland visuals, uninteresting courses, and terrible controls."

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David Jagneaux CBR Nov 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

30.0

"This isn&s;t the most exciting remaster, but Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit is still one of the best modern arcade racers around – and now it looks better than ever."

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Dennis Michel GamePro Nov 2020
75.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

60.0

"NFS: Hot Pursuit is still a fun arcade racer today, but the price-performance ratio is not right anymore."

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Dillon Sweeney Digital Chumps Nov 2020
60.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

55.0

Story

20.0

"In a world full of remasters, Need For Speed Hot Pursuit doesn&s;t get first place. The adrenaline that goes into each race or chase is super high. But the lows of the game loading and car handling weigh the game …"

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Domenico Musicò Spaziogames Nov 2020
60.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

40.0

Story

50.0

"Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered is a technical mess and one of the worst ports we&s;ve seen in years."

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Dominic Leighton TheSixthAxis Nov 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

45.0

"Need for Speed Hot Pursuit Remastered is the perfect reminder of what Criterion brought to the franchise, with a blisteringly fast arcade racer that’s made all the better if you’ve got the ability to play it at 60fps. The main …"

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Elton Jones Heavy Nov 2020
75.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

75.0

"As a remaster, this one falls a bit below today’s standards in two key areas. The graphics don’t look that much better than they did back in 2010. And the unchanged open-world free roam option is still a total waste …"

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Ewan Roxburgh Press Start Nov 2020
65.0 /100

Graphics

10.0

Gameplay

10.0

Story

10.0

"Amid its chaotic titular mode, Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered is as nail-biting as it was a decade ago. With a new lick of paint and the full suite of DLC included, it is a definitive version of a …"

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70.0 /100

"Need For Speed Hot Pursuit Remastered reignites the online fervour for this excellent arcade racer."

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Ján Kordoš SECTOR.sk Nov 2020
60.0 /100

Graphics

58.0

Gameplay

62.0

Story

34.0

"Another remaster of good old Hot Pursuit, with betther graphics, but nothing else."

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Jason Bohn Hardcore Gamer Nov 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

87.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

85.0

"While there are minor complaints about Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered, they are just that: minor."

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J. Brodie Shirey Screen Rant Nov 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

40.0

"Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered is a solid update to a classic racing title, bringing the fun gameplay and blistering action of 2010&s;s original to current systems with improved online functionality and new graphics. Whether choosing to burn rubber …"

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John Cantees GamingBolt Nov 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

35.0

"Hot Pursuit Remastered misses a few chances to really bring itself into the current era of racers, but it still has no trouble reminding you why it is one of the best racers of its time."

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John Newby ComicBook.com Nov 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

60.0

"Need for Speed Hot Pursuit Remastered is a true blast from the past, for better or worse. The driving feels sublime, and the updated visuals look fantastic at 30 fps. The added crossplay provides even more opportunities to partner with …"

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John-Paul Jones PlayStation Universe Nov 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

70.0

"An eye-opening restoration of arguably the purest title in the series, Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered brings distilled white-knuckle thrills and furious racing back in fashion once more. It&s;s time to party like it&s;s 2010."

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Ken McKown ZTGD Nov 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

25.0

"Need for Speed Hot Pursuit Remastered is the perfect game to bring back. It harkens back to a time when racing games were simple and fun. I hope the Criterion team manages to get back to this formula. This was …"

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Kenny Keelan Attack of the Fanboy Nov 2020
70.0 /100

"This game is an active exercise in the "don&s;t fix what isn&s;t broken" mentality, banking on nostalgia, and succeeding greatly at that. It doesn&s;t really bring much that&s;s new to the table but it&s;s a recommended buy for anyone who …"

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Kevin Finley Sports Gamers Online Nov 2020
61.0 /100

Graphics

58.0

Gameplay

62.0

Story

34.0

"Need for Speed Hot Pursuit Remastered certainly provides entertainment. The game is well built, all things considered. Criterion and teams did an amazing job with this remaster. You will not go wrong with this bit of nostalgia, but do not …"

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Mary Billington Video Chums Nov 2020
89.0 /100

"Even after 10 years, Need for Speed Hot Pursuit Remastered is bursting with some of the most thrilling racing gameplay out there."

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Mick Fraser God is a Geek Nov 2020
80.0 /100

"Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered is pure arcade madness, with a couple of interesting new multiplayer modes, a killer soundtrack and an accessible, instant-action approach to its career and online contingents."

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Neil Flynn Cubed3 Nov 2020
60.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

45.0

Story

30.0

"Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered is a mixed bag. On one hand, its simplicity in its pick up and play race-to-race gameplay style can suit those who enjoy "back to basics" game modes. Anyone seeking an experience that can …"

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Nick Gillett Metro GameCentral Nov 2020
60.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

40.0

"The formerly classic arcade racer gets a high resolution makeover, but 10 years later and the one note driving model now feels functional rather than exciting."

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Richard Seagrave GameSpew Nov 2020
80.0 /100

"If you fondly remember Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit from back in the day and fancy another crack at it, this remaster won’t disappoint one bit."

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Ricky Frech IGN Nov 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

30.0

"Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered takes the franchise back to its roots while showing once again that Criterion Games is the master of arcade racing."

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Sandy Kirchner-Wilson Cubed3 Nov 2020
60.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

55.0

Story

40.0

"An unfortunately thin experience Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered, is a fun romp while it lasts, but it lacks any draw to return to it after completion. The multiplayer options are limited, but the online mode is solid and …"

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Stephen Tailby Push Square Nov 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

50.0

"Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered brings back a fantastic arcade racing game, and is still brilliant fun 10 years down the line. Autolog feels right at home in 2020, and the over-the-top cops vs. racers gameplay is a blast. …"

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70.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

60.0

Story

30.0

"Need for Speed Hot Pursuit Remastered is as good as the original was - with all its post-launch content. But it feels more like a lazy port than a proper remaster of this racing game that you can, of course, …"

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70.0 /100

"Although Need For Speed Hot Pursuit holds its ground on many aspects even after 10 years of its original release, the remastered version is disappointing and doesn&s;t show a lot of enhancements. The game feels like a port rather than …"

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