Need for Speed: Most Wanted Review (Xbox 360)

Who would have predicted it? Need for Speed: Most Wanted is a surprising turnaround for the series, and a genuinely brilliant game. On the Xbox or PS2, Burnout Revenge still pips it for all-out thrills and general carnage – Most Wanted just doesn’t have the variety or the polish of Criterion’s bumper-pack of arcade racing action – but it does come a very close second. On the PC or 360, meanwhile, it is probably the most straight-up enjoyable racer around.

It’s great on other formats, but 360 Most Wanted is a revelation. Ignore the odd dropped frame and you’ll find a gorgeous, gritty arcade racer packed with good old-fashioned entertainment.

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