Customers admire the impressive graphics and enjoyable gameplay of Need for Speed Payback, praising the extensive car selection and engaging storyline. Many appreciate the customization options and find the game to be a good value. While some found parts of the game challenging, the overwhelmingly positive feedback points to a generally well-received racing experience.
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great game that fits well in need for speed world
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Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great racing game that fits well into the need for speed world. Even in 2024 it's worth playing.
This review is from Need for Speed Payback Standard Edition - Xbox One
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Fun Racing Game!
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
never really played an NFS game before, so i decided to grab this while it was clearanced. it's a terrific open-world environment in which u can drive or fast travel to specific points on ur map to engage with mission-based races, rival challenges, item pickups, etc. u can also customize ur vehicles' systems (brake, gearbox, etc.) for peak performance and its exterior (body mods, paint, decals) for peak swag. somewhere in all this there *is* a storyline, but i sorta don't care lol. i'm way too immersed in doing everything else outside the main storyline stuff. i'm taken aback by how little hype i've seen around this game (it's THAT GOOD imo). maybe it gets overshadowed by forza horizon or whatever. strongly recommend u get this game. and when u do, turn the in-game music down and turn up my "TURBO DRIFTER" playlist on spotify. cheers! ;]
This review is from Need for Speed Payback Standard Edition - Xbox One
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
One of the better games of the series
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This has to be one of the better games of the series.
This review is from Need for Speed Payback Standard Edition - Xbox One
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Its good
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This is the classical racing game, I think they could have done better
This review is from Need for Speed Payback Standard Edition - Xbox One
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Customization, Story
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
NFS meets Forza Horizon
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Not sure why this gets all the hate but I enjoyed this game tremendously. It has a fun (but short) story line and the graphics and customization of the cars was really fun.
As far as the pay to win gripe, there's nothing wrong with someone that can and is willing to throw down extra cash for a reward. As for this games PTW, you can upgrade your car without having to pay it's just a little extra grind to warn the cash as opposed to rolling the speed/trade in cards.
This review is from Need for Speed Payback Standard Edition - Xbox One
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Cars, Story
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
car
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Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
its a good game has a pretty good story line and fun cars to drive around
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Story
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
In progress
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
So far its a good game w a good story. I like so far that you can actually play different cars with not going so much into the game. Still in progress but so far so good
This review is from Need for Speed Payback Standard Edition - Xbox One
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Story
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Awesome!
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This years need for speed is awesome, graphics are a bit cartoony compared to the last need for speed but overall the gameplay and story is awesome. Haven’t played multiplayer yet but in terms of story mode and gameplay i recomend it to any need for speed fan!
This review is from Need for Speed Payback Standard Edition - Xbox One
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Story
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great Game
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great racing game , graphics are well done , good story . plenty of things to do , just wish the cops weren't so fast even the best car in the game the old police interceptor will pass you like your standing still
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Customization
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good racing control, mediocre story
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The customization and racing control/gameplay is solid, and fun... as good if not better than before... the dramatic and cinematic story though, alongside the dialogue is really bad and doesn’t make you care at all.
This review is from Need for Speed Payback Standard Edition - Xbox One
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Story
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great game
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Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great game. Absolutely loved the story and gameplay
This review is from Need for Speed Payback Standard Edition - Xbox One
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Decent NFS Installment
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Took me a while to complete this game's story mode, but it was definitely long and worthwhile just to see how the story played out. The gameplay was definitely fun the longer you stayed with the game and learned how its new mechanics work.
Speed Cards is introduced as your new system for upgrading your ride beyond its natural limitations, which kind of keeps you coming back in hopes to being ready for the next big event. Sometimes you have to replay events to earn enough to get to the next big thing, but it's not a constant thing if you are frugal early on with base shipments and earned rewards.
For a smooth gameplay style, I recommend you save all of your Speed Cards until you really need them. Don't sale the ones you don't want; store them to invest in rolling three unused ones for a chance to score a really powerful one later on as you progress through the game with your car of choice. Save up all of your money to get that dream car you always wanted (mine was the Jaguar F-Type R).
The only downside to this game, when compared to the likes of Hot Pursuit, is that the cop chases are either very difficult to get past later on in the game and that they just end automatically after you get toward your final checkpoint. It's nowhere near as good as it was when you actually had to work hard and think creatively at dispatching them in previous games.
The game is split up between Race, Drift, Drag, Off-Road, and Runner (Cop Chase) events. You'll most likely spend most of your time as a racer and doing off-road events because those two are the most challenging as you get deeper into the game. (Off-Road is particularly unfair on certain difficulty settings.)
There are a million little distractions to do in the open-world of this desert city, so go out and explore, find derelicts, and save up for your dream car. Then go online and challenge the world with your unique ride.
This review is from Need for Speed Payback Standard Edition - Xbox One
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
I feel the need...the need for speed
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
A longtime favorite in my household, this is another excellent entry into the world of street racing without the chance of killing yourself in the process. Cool cars and graphics, excellent game. My nephew thanks the makers!
This review is from Need for Speed Payback Standard Edition - Xbox One
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Customization
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Awesome Racing Game
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I love this game because its a lot of fun with alot of cars to choice and customize. You are always on the run because its a high stakes race all the time which I like about the game.
This review is from Need for Speed Payback Standard Edition - Xbox One
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
It was cheap
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Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Played online for free on Xbox.
Wish i knew it was free since its free download.
Its fun and good for collector on sealed games. The knly compaints is that BB always stupid merchandise stickers on the items they have you pick up.
This review is from Need for Speed Payback Standard Edition - Xbox One
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Cars, Story
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Beyond Amazing!
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I fell out of the NFS game for a couple of years due to school but after playing this game. I'm very impressed by the storyline, gameplay, cars, and activities within the game. It's always fun evading and destroying police cars. It's so addicting that I've beaten the game within 1 week of owning it and I still play it! I recommend this game to all!
This review is from Need for Speed Payback Standard Edition - Xbox One
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Enjoy, Fan
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great game for the fans
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
If you are a Need for speed fan it's a must have. I really enjoy playing the game.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
love it
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Fast paced, car mods, l9ve everything about it. Open world on the road max speed.
This review is from Need for Speed Payback Standard Edition - Xbox One
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Customization
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Fun game for the person who loves a challenge
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The game is awesome love to get to fix the cars up and drive them super fast
This review is from Need for Speed Payback Standard Edition - Xbox One
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Fun
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Very entertaining with great graphics and smooth game play.
This review is from Need for Speed Payback Standard Edition - Xbox One