The first Most Wanted game is, for me, the greatest game to date. The story was solid but not intrusive, simply a list of 15 racers to beat throughout your career, each with a more appealing car than the last. In comparison, the recent Most Wanted was a HUGE disappointment, mostly due to the fact that being caught by the cops was without punishment. Bought and sold within the week.Rivals, on the other hand, brings back the punishment of being caught by confiscating all of your 'speed points', the in-game currency. This appeal is somewhat lessened by the fact that cops can 'resume the pursuit' seemingly at random, with no cops to be seen on your map radar, let alone in sight.An additional oddity is the fact that you can escape a pursuit by simply entering a ... MoreThe first Most Wanted game is, for me, the greatest game to date. The story was solid but not intrusive, simply a list of 15 racers to beat throughout your career, each with a more appealing car than the last. In comparison, the recent Most Wanted was a HUGE disappointment, mostly due to the fact that being caught by the cops was without punishment. Bought and sold within the week.Rivals, on the other hand, brings back the punishment of being caught by confiscating all of your 'speed points', the in-game currency. This appeal is somewhat lessened by the fact that cops can 'resume the pursuit' seemingly at random, with no cops to be seen on your map radar, let alone in sight.An additional oddity is the fact that you can escape a pursuit by simply entering a safehouse, regardless of the number of cops on your tail. Escaping in this fashion leads to a rather unsatisfying anticlimax.Though the above is my biggest gripe, the game itself is actually build very solidly. The online interaction is an innovative twist, and the concurrent police/racer careers provides some variety when things get a bit stale (which, unfortunately, they do). The cars sound fantastic, and though steering was initially very heavy for me, you quickly come to terms with their handling style and are soon sliding around corners with ease.I would recommend renting first, as you'll see everything about the game that there is to see within the first two hours, excluding some of the higher level cars.Bring back MW1!!!

Didn't work on arrival. I will be trying to return it. I tried a different cable. Cleaned it on the pc with command prompt, and I still couldn't get it to format or even read on my xbox. I understand it's refurbished, but should operate as intended. I recently ordered two 4tb externals from wd and they work great. That's why i gave 2 stars

After only very recently bothering to unwrap and play through (in order) NFS Hot Pursuit and then NFS Most Wanted, I decided it was high time to acquire NFS Rivals for my PS3 and give it a spin. As you can appreciate, this game, being made AFTER the aforementioned duo, had high expectations placed upon it, especially as - NFS Hot Pursuit, in particular - was thoroughly excellent. However, I was disappointed by this game, right from the outset. First thing to raise my eyebrow; the requirement for a mandatory install. Both other previous titles had excellent visuals throughout (MW especially) and required zero installation. Naturally, I presumed that this would be required due to the immense graphics, textures and details I was going to be subjected to(?!) Secondly, ... MoreAfter only very recently bothering to unwrap and play through (in order) NFS Hot Pursuit and then NFS Most Wanted, I decided it was high time to acquire NFS Rivals for my PS3 and give it a spin. As you can appreciate, this game, being made AFTER the aforementioned duo, had high expectations placed upon it, especially as - NFS Hot Pursuit, in particular - was thoroughly excellent. However, I was disappointed by this game, right from the outset. First thing to raise my eyebrow; the requirement for a mandatory install. Both other previous titles had excellent visuals throughout (MW especially) and required zero installation. Naturally, I presumed that this would be required due to the immense graphics, textures and details I was going to be subjected to(?!) Secondly, the load times are horrendously painful. No elaboration required. Thirdly and, this is the big one: visuals. The graphical presentation is terrible. Rough as hell, I don't mind saying. If you remember, when you tried to go 'back' and play a PS2 game via SCART on your shiny new 42" HD Panel when you first bought it? Yeah, very reminiscent of that effect, visually. The game VERY often runs at sub 30fps (I doubt it ever really reaches it) and the visuals actually make the game hard to look at when your trying to play it! Migraine inducing tbh. I will say, in fairness, when the framerate is up to scratch (rarely) the game actually feels and plays alright. After the great job Criterion did with the last two NFS titles though (opinions vary, but they were at least, graphically accomplished and gameplay was good) this is a massive step back. I have since had chance to experience the PS4 version and, although the game seems to lack any personality and is as dull as dishwater, the visuals are at least very nice and the game plays well enough. Just a bland 'we can't possibly lose' mix of Most Wanted & Hot Pursuit rolled into one. If you could be bothered to read this far, do yourself a favour and either: 1) Buy or revisit NFS Hot Pursuit or NFS Most Wanted 2) Buy NFS Rivals for PS4 instead The PS3 version is reminiscent of all those leading developer/publisher titles (EA, Ubi, Acti, etc) released at the end of generation for all consoles; a shoddy, quickly ported, "will have to do" cash grab. If you really have to... then you have to. But you've been warned: honestly, just avoid it...