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As part of the existential crisis that the Need for Speed franchise has been through, new games have almost always included some sort of gimmick. This time it’s a day-night system that changes the way the game works. During the day they take part in perfectly legitimate races on pre-established circuits. However, once night falls, the action turns into illegal street racing that grabs the attention of the police.
The point of this seems to be that each tempo setting rewards you in a separate way. Daytime races give you money while after-hours races increase your reputation. While this idea has potential, the way the developers implement it in Need for Speed Heat doesn’t work well. The reason is that you need to raise both cash and reps to buy upgrades and new cars. Getting too much of one effectively hampers progress, so players end up having to switch between modes every few races.
In terms of actual driving, Need for Speed Heat is a mixed bag. It is a real arcade racing game with light and agile cars. The core mechanics are solid enough and the controls are responsive, giving you the ability to be gentle with your driving. Several cars also have unique handling characteristics, and drifting is a precise art that is satisfying to master.
The developer seems to have aimed primarily at accessibility. So anyone can pick up this game and start running relatively quickly, but there isn’t much room to improve your skills. On the other hand, running at night is frustrating. The cops are able to instantly catch up with you in seconds, ruining your race. For each positive point there are one or more negative aspects to accompany.
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