Need for Speed Retrospective #8
NFSU2 resembles a traditional RPG more than it does a driving game. Your car is your main character, gradually growing in power and visual pizzazz as you progress through the story. I think everyone who played this game fondly remembers their first little Peugeot or Volkswagen they started their journey with. A remarkable achievement for a game like this.
The game's open world very much augments this style of gameplay, with new and more interesting parts of the city unlocking piece by piece. I also love the fact that NFSU2 is bold enough not to boast any fast-travel, making wayfinding and route planning an integral part of the gameplay experience. The way exploration is rewarded by finding new shops and parts makes for a fun experience as the player both hones their skills and grows more familiar with their surroundings.
Fantastic experience, easily the best one so far.
NFSU2 resembles a traditional RPG more than it does a driving game. Your car is your main character, gradually growing in power and visual pizzazz as you progress through the story. I think everyone who played this game fondly remembers their first little Peugeot or Volkswagen they started their journey with. A remarkable achievement for a game like this.
The game's open world very much augments this style of gameplay, with new and more interesting parts of the city unlocking piece by piece. I also love the fact that NFSU2 is bold enough not to boast any fast-travel, making wayfinding and route planning an integral part of the gameplay experience. The way exploration is rewarded by finding new shops and parts makes for a fun experience as the player both hones their skills and grows more familiar with their surroundings.
Fantastic experience, easily the best one so far.