Need for Speed: Rivals
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About Need for Speed: Rivals
Need for Speed: Rivals dropped on November 15, 2013, marking the first game from Ghost Games after they absorbed talent from Criterion and DICE. This title splits the player base into two distinct roles where you either race as a speedster or hunt as an officer. The game launched across PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PC, Xbox 360, and Xbox One with both single player and multiplayer modes available. It is a high-octane racing adventure that leans heavily on the tension between evading capture and enforcing the law within a shared open world setting.
Gameplay
You start by choosing a side as either a racer or a cop to tackle a competitive campaign. As a driver, you spend your time pushing cars to their limits while avoiding radar traps and interceptors that try to disable your vehicle. The police role lets you patrol the same map using road spikes, oil slicks, and pursuit helicopters to shut down illegal street racers. Sessions involve constant back and forth chases where strategy matters more than just raw speed. You earn reputation points to unlock new cars and upgrades in either career path. The controls feel tight enough for precision drifting but aggressive enough for high-speed collisions with the environment or other players.
What Players Think
The data shows a mixed reception among players who have logged over 250 ratings on IGDB, giving the game a score of 74 out of 100. Average playtime hovers around 18 hours for the main campaign before users switch to multiplayer lobbies. Community mood leans toward excitement during high-speed chases but dips when frustration with AI police tactics sets in. Review snippets frequently mention the asymmetric gameplay as a standout feature that keeps matches fresh. Completion rates suggest many users stick around long enough to unlock top-tier vehicles, though some drop off after mastering the core loop of outrun versus arrest mechanics.
PlayPile's Take
This title works well if you want a racing game where the objective changes based on your role. The price point varies by platform and region, but owning it gets you access to a solid roster of licensed cars. There are no major achievements that require extreme patience beyond normal progression. Ghost Games delivered a functional experience that captures the thrill of pursuit without overcomplicating things. It fits players who prefer action-heavy racing sims over simulation-heavy titles. Skip this if you dislike competitive multiplayer or find high-stakes chases stressful rather than fun.
Game Modes
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
IGDB Rating
74.0
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