The originalNeed for Speed: Hot Pursuitperformed exceptionally well back in 2010, boasting mostly above 9/10 averages among most professional reviews. It’s noted for having a rewarding experience while keeping with the expected adrenaline-fueled driving entertainment that one can expect from the racing genre, withNeed for Speed: Hot Pursuitawarded the title of “Best Racing Game” in the 2010 Game Critics Awards and several similar awards from other media outlets.
The franchise has been developed by many teams over the course of its history.Need for Speed Heatperformed well in 2019, but for the upcomingRemasterededition ofNeed for Speed: Hot Pursuit, the game washanded back to Criterion Gamesas its leading development studio.
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Thankfully, fans of the 2010 hit racing game can expectHot Pursuitto go back to its roots with not much content being changed other than graphics and overall visual quality. Players should expect content to be largely the same for a lower price than most newly released titles on the market.
Visual Enhancements
As usual, many players will be looking tothe graphical improvements ofHot Pursuitin their judgement, especially PC gamers. While the original was already considered excellent in terms of its graphics back in 2010, but now players can expect higher resolution models, more props, and higher frame rate targets. Players should keep in mind, however, that experiencingHot Pursuiton the Switch or original PS4 or Xbox One as opposed to the Xbox One X or the PS4 Pro will not yield that same quality of graphics. Though this is to be expected, the enhanced consoles will target 4k gameplay, while the regular PS4 and Xbox One will target for 1080p.
Switch players will also be missing out on the additions of new particles and improved textures in the remastered edition. Becausethe Switch features less powerful hardwarethan its console competitors, there are some graphical sacrifices that will be made. Docked,Hot Pursuitwill run at 1080p with 30 fps, while handheld, it will run at 720p with the same frame rate. That being said, while it’s undeniable that the overall visual quality of the game has improved, many fans watching released gameplay footage feel there’s barely a difference between the two.
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DLC and New Content
Post-launch,Need for Speed: Hot Pursuitfeaturedpaid and free downloadable contentthat included new cars, new races, and new trophies. With some of the most notable expansion packs beingRacer Timesaver Pack,Armed and Dangerous, andLamborghini Untamed, all DLC that released for the originalHot Pursuitwill be included in the remastered version at launch.
Additionally,Hot Pursuit Remasteredwill add an extra six hours of gameplayon top of that, with more than thirty new challenges for players to enjoy. Fans can expect new achievements, wraps, and car colors along with the quality of life enhancements the complete the gameplay experience while bringing them back to the success of the 2010 title. Though specific details have not yet been shown or announced,Hot Pursuit’s photo mode has also been revamped.
Hot Pursuit’s Multiplayer
Multiplayer was a large draw for players with the originalHot Pursuit, and now they can experience Autolog in all its glory, but with some improvements.Hot Pursuit Remasteredwill support cross-platform play in its multiplayer, so PC, console, and Switch gamers can also experience the adrenaline together. With the game’s success back in 2010, combined with the improved graphics and packaged content,Need for Speed: Hot PursuitRemasteredis ultimately a great deal. At only $39.99, players will get everything that the game amounted to ten years ago with the addition of all DLC and brand new content.
Need for Speed: Hot Pursuitwill launch for PC, PS4, and Xbox One on November 6th and for the Switch on November 13th.
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