Need for Speed: Payback

10 Nov 2017

PC (Microsoft Windows) PlayStation 4 Xbox One
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5.4 rating
615 want
3885 played
397 playing
120 reviews
Developer
Ghost Games
Publisher
Electronic Arts

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Main story

19h 10m
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Main story + extras

24h 30m
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100% completion

44h 16m
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Summary

"This explosive adventure is filled with intense heist missions, high stakes car battles, epic cop pursuits and jaw dropping set pieces. It’s blockbuster gameplay never before seen from the series, fueled by a gripping story of betrayal and revenge. With Need for Speed: Payback, it’s no longer just about being the first to cross the finish line or racing to prove to be the best, it’s about building the perfect ride, getting behind the wheel and playing out an action driving fantasy. Set in the underworld of Fortune Valley, players will drive as three distinct characters reunited by a quest for vengeance against The House, a nefarious cartel that rules the city’s casinos, criminals and cops. They will take on a variety of challenges and events as Tyler, the Racer; Mac, the Showman; and Jess, the Wheelman to earn the respect of the underground. Featuring the deepest customization from the series, players can truly craft a personalized and unique ride, or spend hours finding and tuning an abandoned derelict into a supercar. They can then push their cars to the limit and raise the stakes by betting on their own performance, where they can either multiply their winnings or risk losing it all."

one of the regret purchases i ever made, i mena who even came up with a idea for freaking looter racer hahaha
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31 Dec 2023
Need for Speed Payback is a big, competent, and confident arcade racer but it’s really let down by its linear cop chases, its overwrought and insidious upgrade system, its dreadful dialogue, and its superficial action sequences. It feels fine and it looks flashy, but Payback really went all-in on its direct-to-DVD revenge tale and it was a bust for me.
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30 Aug 2023
Interesting story, handling a bit too stiff for my taste.
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30 Jan 2024
At first, the idea of having multiple characters was intriguing and seemed full of potential. However, the story turned out to be quite predictable, and the characters' constant chatter quickly became annoying.

The level of customization is fantastic, and the car handling is mostly solid. The only drawback is how unrealistically easy it is to drift, which takes away from the driving experience.

The graphics are impressive, but the world itself feels barren and the landscapes don’t offer much variety, making it feel repetitive.

One of the biggest disappointments is the lack of cops in free roam. They only engage during events, which undermines the sense of excitement that a Need for Speed game should have.
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14 Aug 2023
Can't remember much but i do remember it being a great game
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01 Dec 2022
Traffic is horrible on this one, but had fun and went for the platinum trophy.git gud
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30 Jan 2022
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