More port than remaster. Show Need for Speed Hot Pursuit Remastered is the newest resurgence in arcade racers bringing back the crazy crashes with less emphasized realism. This was originally released during the height of the franchise and is very much a product of its time. The reflection of game development past is represented with minimal UI and cops vs. racers action, capped off by a rap/rock soundtrack.  This game brings a barebones approach to Hot Pursuit with a map of nine courses filled with varying events, ranging from full races and time trials to Hot Pursuits and Police Takedowns. Most are simple races that unlock cars via a bounty leveling system. The better you place, the more bounty you acquire. A simple premise that can feel like a grind if you don’t have a car fast enough to progress. The real variety comes in the Hot Pursuit races. Nitrous Speed Boosts? You bet! EMP blasts? Why not! Spike Strips? Sure throw those in there! These abilities add a fantastic level of chaos to an already wild police chase race. Placing well in these types of races level up these abilities but not much changes there. Sadly, Hot Pursuit and Police Takedowns are the only stand out events as the other variations are basic racing faire with little to no variety. The car unlocks are all well-known racing cars that bring stat upgrades, but there isn’t a way to up your stats besides swapping cars. Brand loyalty means little here. Being the player character, I found it bewildering that during the police races, I was often the sole focus of the police leading to several frustrating restarts, accompanied by some lengthy load times. It does have a funny feature to show your avatar when leveling up your bounty, making me giggle at a “MOST WANTED” sign with my sleepy Tom Nook avatar. It’s a nice touch. The soundtrack is a fun romp of rap, rock and EDM of 2010 bringing you back to the initial release with only six new tracks added. The game looks as it did back in it’s initial release of 2010 down to a black and white untextured review mirror that was present in the original. There’s a thought of bringing back the feel of the original but I don’t know if that was a necessary detail. Another detail brought in was the autolog feature which takes your friends lists and updates you when your friends have beat your times, and can take you directly to the event so you can try to beat their new times. It’s a neat social feature that can add a level of competition and keep the things fresh. Need for Speed Hot Pursuit Remastered brings the classic 2010 arcade racer to the Nintendo Switch. It harkens back to the heyday of the series when they were at their peak. While it’s fun, it doesn’t bring much new to this port so It ends up feeling dated and the progression grindy. While nothing can match the chaos of a good cop chase, the rest of the package could use some updates. That being said, those looking for a new arcade racer will surely find a good time here. Reading Time: 5 minutes
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Pursuit Remastered A code was provided for review purposes. Need for Speed Hot Pursuit originally released a decade ago. This refresh from Stellar Entertainment Software offers classic Need for Speed racing but is this remaster left in the dirt? Drive up to the starting line, start your engines and find out in this Rapid Review. I have played a few Need for Speed games in the past: Rivals on the Xbox 360 and Most Wanted on the PS Vita, which I greatly enjoyed. I hadn’t played the acclaimed Hot Pursuit before so was excited to try it out on the Nintendo Switch. What makes Need for Speed stand out from other games of the genre is the opportunity to play as both sides of the law. Scattered across the map are two different types of symbols. These symbols highlight which type of racer you’ll be playing as: either a cop or an illegal racer. Using the map is the only way to begin a race which is perfectly understandable, but it baffles me on why there is an open world mode. The open-world does not offer any new cars to race, new missions to start, time trials to beat or police to evade. It simply serves as a world to drive around in, perhaps to survey shortcuts. The missions of Hot Pursuit are initiated from the map making it easy to jump straight into a race which is perfect for a portable Nintendo Switch game! Drift EasyIn my opinion, the most important aspect of a racing game is how the car drives. I am pleased to say that the handling in Hot Pursuit is incredibly responsive, making the cars a joy to control. Building up my nitro and then releasing my boost left, right and centre. I encountered quite a few tight bends and by holding down the brake button, I began to drift, and the tight handling and responsive braking made drifting a real delight. Whilst racing, I encountered several different shortcuts and off-road sections to get ahead of the pack. Some of the secondary routes serve as a slowdown so it’s always worth looking at the minimap before veering off. I was impressed by Hot Pursuit’s implementation of “Joycon Rumble”, a feature of the Switch I haven’t noticed in a while. There was a distinct difference between the smooth tarmac and the gravel-filled shortcut that took me through a building site. Although Hot Pursuit is a joy to control, I couldn’t stop myself from crashing now and then. Strangely enough, I quite enjoyed crashing the car as the game visually looked stunning. Crashes happen in slow motion with particle effects and flying debris. Sights of SeacrestThis Need for Speed is set in Seacrest County, a fictionalised American county. The race route is shown before the race begins and a blue line snakes itself round the roads, revealing the path I’d be taking. Forests, seaside-roads and deserts are all environments that make up the county of Seacrest. Although my focus was mostly on the car that I was driving, I did dare move my focus to the environments a few times. I enjoyed the diversity of the areas but unfortunately, the distant hills and mountains do lack detail and resolution.
It’s clear that this is a 10-year-old game, and it doesn’t appear as if the environments got that fresh coat of paint in this remaster. On the other hand, the cars themselves look superb. The glossy shiny car boots superbly reflected the surrounding environment. Sure, it’s no ray tracing but the reflections looked great! Variety in VelocityHot Pursuit’s game of “Cops and Robbers” offers a variety in racing types from both sides of the law. In one race, I was evading cops whilst battling for the finish line and in the next, I became a cop trying to take down illegal racers. Some of the racing modes did make me question how I was protecting the civilians of Seacrest County. I’m not sure if a police-supercar time trial is stopping any crime! In both sides, there are multiple quick-use abilities on offer such as spike traps and roadblocks. Although I must admit that the police roadblocks were pretty hard to navigate through, even as a cop! Hot Pursuit also offers a cross-platform multiplayer mode where I was quickly able to find a game and begin to race my fellow players. The multiplatform multiplayer is an excellent inclusion as it opens up the pool of players and means there should always be someone to race with. It is super simple to select your car and head to the finish line. There’s no fine-tuning of suspension, topping up of brake fluid or ensuring there’s enough window washer available. In fact, the only customisation comes in the form of choosing the colour of your car. Naturally, throughout the game your bounty level (essentially XP) will increase, unlocking new cars to take for a spin. I enjoyed the basic approach to progress and appreciated not having to invest in any complex skill trees or the like. Final PositionOverall, Need for Speed Hot Pursuit is an excellent racing game. Despite being a decade-old game, the handling is superb and makes navigating the tight roads of Seacrest County a delight. With its portable nature and the ease of getting straight into a race, this Need for Speed is a game you should hot pursue! Rapid Reviews RatingYou can purchase Need for Speed Hot Pursuit Remastered for £34.99 on the eShop Is Need for Speed Hot Pursuit worth it?Overall, Need for Speed Hot Pursuit is an excellent racing game. Despite being a decade-old game, the handling is superb and makes navigating the tight roads of Seacrest County a delight. With its portable nature and the ease of getting straight into a race, this Need for Speed is a game you should hot pursue!
Does Need for Speed run well on switch?Granted, the original did have some DLC packs, but they're all in here too so even that hassle is gone. Everything runs well enough, too. It renders at 1080p in docked and 720p in handheld, and runs at a solid 30 frames per second 99% of the time.
Is NFS Hot Pursuit remastered a good game?It's a good remaster, but an even better racing game that mostly stands the test of time while still getting the heart pumping in all the right ways.
What is the difference between NFS Hot Pursuit and NFS Hot Pursuit remastered?Need for Speed Hot Pursuit Remastered includes all main DLC – the SCPD Rebel Racer Pack, Super Sports Pack, Armed & Dangerous Pack, Lamborghini Untamed Pack, and Porsche Unleashed Pack – delivered at launch, with an extra six hours of gameplay and more than 30 challenges.
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