Need for Speed: Rivals is an open-world street racing game developed by Ghost Games and Criterion Games, published by Electronic Arts. Set in the fictional Redview County, it pits players in a high-stakes rivalry between street racers and law enforcement. Players can choose to play as either side, each offering unique challenges, vehicles, and progression systems. The game introduces the AllDrive system, seamlessly blending single-player and multiplayer experiences without lobbies or loading screens.
Key Features
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Cops vs. Racers Gameplay Choose to play as a racer, focusing on speed, evasion, and style, or as a cop, working in teams to hunt down and bust offenders using pursuit technology
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AllDrive Seamless Multiplayer Transition between single-player and multiplayer without interruptions, allowing friends to join your world instantly
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High-Stakes Rivalry System Risk Speed Points for higher rewards or bank them safely to avoid losing them if busted or wrecked
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Open-World Exploration Race through diverse environments including highways, mountains, forests, and desert roads in Redview County
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Upgradeable Pursuit Tech Access and enhance gadgets like EMPs, spike strips, and turbo boosts, tailored to your chosen side
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Dynamic Weather and Day/Night Cycle Experience changing conditions that affect visibility, handling, and strategy
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Complete Edition Content Includes all six previously released DLC packs, adding extra cars, liveries, and pursuit tech options
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Overwatch Companion Feature Interact with the game from a web, tablet, or mobile device to help or hinder friends in real time
Pros and Cons
Pros
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Seamless integration of single-player and multiplayer
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Engaging cops vs. racers dynamic with distinct playstyles
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Varied environments and weather effects Cons
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Limited offline progression depth compared to online play
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Police AI can feel unbalanced at higher levels
Compatibility
Works with:
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PlayStation 4 consoles
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DualShock 4 controllers
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PlayStation 5 consoles via backward compatibility
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HDTVs with HDMI input
Short Point-Based Overview
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Title: Need for Speed: Rivals – PS4
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Genre: Racing, Action
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Developer: Ghost Games, Criterion Games
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Publisher: Electronic Arts
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Release Date: November 15, 2013
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Modes: Single-player, Online Multiplayer (up to 6 players)
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Rating: ESRB Everyone 10+ (Mild Violence)
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Platform: PlayStation 4
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In-Game Purchases: Optional DLC (included in Complete Edition)
