The single player aspect is too short and easy. Cars will slow down or speed up drastically to keep up with you no matter how slow or fast you are, so there is practically no challenge. There is no added content over the original and there is nothing to do at all once the main events are completed. The multiplayer aspect is buggy and there aren't many lobbies that don't involve cross play, and there is no anti cheat to speak of so cheaters are rampant online. On top of that, bugs and performance issues plague the game and there has been almost no support for the game since it released. The console struggles when racing with a full lobby and frequently stutters and slows down, and the game is plagued with graphical glitches and artifacts. Traffic will literally ... MoreThe single player aspect is too short and easy. Cars will slow down or speed up drastically to keep up with you no matter how slow or fast you are, so there is practically no challenge. There is no added content over the original and there is nothing to do at all once the main events are completed. The multiplayer aspect is buggy and there aren't many lobbies that don't involve cross play, and there is no anti cheat to speak of so cheaters are rampant online. On top of that, bugs and performance issues plague the game and there has been almost no support for the game since it released. The console struggles when racing with a full lobby and frequently stutters and slows down, and the game is plagued with graphical glitches and artifacts. Traffic will literally appear out of thin air in front of you and cause you to crash, abilities will frequently and randomly fail to work, and in some modes your car will spawn on top of a teammate's, causing you to lose speed and receive damage. It is clear that this game was "remastered" solely for the purpose of a cheap cash grab in between development of the main Need for Speed titles. On top of this, some content was actually removed from the original version. It's worth a play if you didn't try the original, but if you have played the original this is an easy pass.

Another great racing game remastered for the Nintendo Switch. Solid fun gameplay and enhanced visuals are a treat. One of the better racers on Switch in my opinion and worth a look, especially for such a reasonable price. Go fast!

After 10 years, the game is very fun and still a solid arcade racing game. Need For Speed Hot Pursuit Remastered, is a nice re-release of Criterion's Need For Speed Hot Pursuit that originally came out in 2010 for the PC, Xbox 360 and PS3.The gameplay feels very smooth and responsive. All of the cars has a distinctive feel and weight to them. For example, cars like the Ford GT or the Dodge Viper, have better offroad speed due to their higher ride height vs a Porsche 911 GT3RS where it's ride height is much lowered and won't offer great offroad speed. The cars don't feel they are constantly driven on ice and the drift mechanic is very easy to pick up but will require some mastery to get better times and speed for certain later game challenges. The game campaign is ... MoreAfter 10 years, the game is very fun and still a solid arcade racing game. Need For Speed Hot Pursuit Remastered, is a nice re-release of Criterion's Need For Speed Hot Pursuit that originally came out in 2010 for the PC, Xbox 360 and PS3.The gameplay feels very smooth and responsive. All of the cars has a distinctive feel and weight to them. For example, cars like the Ford GT or the Dodge Viper, have better offroad speed due to their higher ride height vs a Porsche 911 GT3RS where it's ride height is much lowered and won't offer great offroad speed. The cars don't feel they are constantly driven on ice and the drift mechanic is very easy to pick up but will require some mastery to get better times and speed for certain later game challenges. The game campaign is split up into both Cops and Racers and each discipline has their own challenges and gameplay elements. Each offer, a nice reward and gameplay loop for both careers. And you can pick and choose what events you want to play first.If you own either the Xbox 1X, PS4 Pro, or even the newest consoles you can have the option to choose Visual or Performance mode. Selecting Visual will prioritize a more 4k display but it runs the game at 30fps. And selecting the Performance mode, will give the game a 1080p output but will run the game at complete 60fps. I selected the Performance mode option on my PS4 Pro and had no major issues of frame dropping or skipping due to the chaotic gameplay the game provides.What's included in this Remastered is additional DLC content, that were only available on the old consoles' versions of the game. It adds new cars to unlock and challenges to complete; which adds about 4 to 6 hours of extra content. Also, another great feature is the ability to cross-play with your friends across all modern gaming consoles. So, if you have the PS4 copy you can play with your friend that owns the Switch, PC, or even Xbox 1 copy. Also, the game's Autolog feature will track and record you and your friend's best times for each mission across all gaming platforms.The only issues I have with the game is the rubber-banding/catchup where the computer racers can instantly catch up to you, even after a major crash. Also, the hit detection of the cars and the police can be off at times. Lastly, online matches can show slowdowns and even lag if one persons does not have the best internet connection. However, despite these issues, the game is a nice fun and simple arcade racer that provides many hours of fun and even tense gameplay and at $40 provides a nice value to newcomers and veteran players that want a nice and familiar game.