Payback | Need For Speed-

Drive fast, take risks, and stay away from the upgrade roulette.

Set against the glittering, corrupt backdrop of Fortune Valley, Payback attempts to do something the franchise had never truly nailed before: blend the high-octane adrenaline of Fast & Furious with the structured, mission-based gameplay of a heist movie. While it divided critics and fans alike over its progression systems, there is no denying that Need for Speed – Payback remains one of the most ambitious, action-packed, and visually striking entries in the franchise's long history. Need for Speed- Payback

When Ghost Games took the reins of the iconic Need for Speed franchise, the reboot in 2015 delivered a mixed bag of always-online requirements and a lukewarm story. However, in 2017, the developer returned with a bold, explosive, and highly controversial entry: Need for Speed – Payback . Drive fast, take risks, and stay away from

However, the game will forever be remembered for its aggressive monetization scheme and the dreaded "speed card" system that turned gearheads into slot machine addicts. When Ghost Games took the reins of the

If you find it on sale (which it frequently is for under $10), offers a solid 30-40 hours of guilty pleasure. Turn off your brain, lower your expectations regarding upgrades, and enjoy the ride through Fortune Valley. Just don't expect to be a "Most Wanted" outlaw—you're a heist crew, and that's okay. Rating: 6.5/10 "A beautiful, chaotic, and deeply flawed heist racer that tries to do everything and, in the process, stumbles over its own loot boxes. But damn, it looks good while doing it."