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GF Rating
6.0

504 ratings

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GF Rating
8

Very Good

a good racing game for the wii!

posted by hobieone (GREEN BAY, WI) Nov 9, 2009

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Member since Oct 2008

5 out of 5 gamers (100%) found this review helpful

this is one game that i bought instead of rented party as i am a need for speed fan.

but for the wii it about time we get a game designed around the wii. the game looks great! races are white knuckle and a lot of fun. controls are good easy to get into whether using tilt or classic controller one of the pros is you can use the controller you want and they work very well. the car customization was done really well, you can spend hours just perfecting the right paint job for your Volkswagen bug :)

multiplayer action is fun and well done.

the only draw backs i had with the game are somewhat minor. no online play (come on guys! in this day in age its expected of any game!)

and no free roam. (nothing like taking your fav ride for a joy ride and seeing how mad the cops can get at you! since you cant do that in real life :) legally anyway

game is great to rent on own for your library

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GF Rating
4

Weak

Okay game, leaves you unsatisfied

posted by Nin10freak (NOTTINGHAM, MD) Jun 15, 2010

Member since Apr 2008

1 out of 1 gamers (100%) found this review helpful

I admit it, I am a moron for buying this game. the cars are under-done, the cut scenes are lame as can be, there is virtually no storyline, and you can win the entire thing in 10 hours of play, even if you are a completist.
But it does have this to its merit, the controls are tight and responsive and you have the option to select your control scheme, and the customization of the cars is exacting.
Even if you are a fan of the Need for Speed series this game is a SKIP.

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GF Rating
4

Weak

sadly disappointed

posted by 1dvsbstrd (SPRINGFIELD, NE) Dec 4, 2009

Member since Dec 2009

1 out of 1 gamers (100%) found this review helpful

When I learned that this game was coming out for the Wii I was very excited. I literally created my gamefly account just to get this game. But, when I began to play I was disappointed almost immediately. Previous need for speed games have provided a racing experience that was exciting as well as accessible. This game however is so accessible that it losses all of its fun. The steer assist that is meant to make driving with the Wiimote easier totally ruins the game, and when you shut it off it still seems to be there; just to a lesser extent. In short, if you want to introduce your young child to racing games this is your chance. But, if your an old fan of the need for speed franchise you will probably be sadly disappointed.

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