There is another mode where players 'duel' a rival. Models searches were being conducted in five territories: France, Germany, Norway, Russia and the United Kingdom. Powered by the new Frostbite 2 game engine, Need for Speed The Run takes you on a heart-pounding coast-to-coast race from San Francisco to New York. Since the release of Undercover, Black Box had been working on another entry to the franchise, presumably continuing the action focused street-racing gameplay of Black Box's previous titles. It’s called The Run. The driving model of the game is described as "sit somewhere between Shift and Hot Pursuit", not as arcade-styled as Hot Pursuit, but neither as simulator-styled as Shift. I think we were maybe looking for more of a direct route. [11] The multiplayer matches are split into differing game type playlists, such as Supercar Challenge, NFS Edition Racing, The Underground, Mixed Competition, Exotic Sprint, and Muscle Car Battles. The 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S has been officially unveiled and Need for Speed: The Run is giving you exclusive access. Need for Speed: The Run was met with mixed reviews. But Jack has just found a way to save his life. The only way to get your life back is to be the first from San Francisco to New York. Players take part in street racing across real world locations in the United States. The handling of the game is said to be a mixture of Hot Pursuit and Shift. But also, San Fran has some iconic landmarks and things like the bridge and the downtown. There are cosmetic body kits known as Style Pack kits and Aero Pack kits, which affect aerodynamics as well as performance. Your Xbox 360 console will automatically download the content next time you turn it on and connect to Xbox Live. It is an understandable stance given that is a whole new direction for the franchise. And my experiences driving in LA are largely being stuck in traffic! An experience points (XP) system is used for unlocking cars and events in multiplayer and Challenge Series races. The first post-launch downloadable content (DLC) package, titled "Signature Edition Booster Pack", features nine new cars, all modified to insane levels ranging from a "Venom" Nissan 370Z to a "Falken" Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0. They can also race to toll booths that double as checkpoints.[1]. Upon receiving a key to a safety deposit box containing his cut of the prize money, Harper suggests that he take time to relax, but upon seeing him question this, she offers him an opportunity to double his money, stating she got a call to another high-stake race. Sports Illustrated is a featured advertiser on billboards that appear in the gamescape. The demo featured two levels: Desert Hills, California and Independence Pass, Colorado in a Lamborghini Gallardo LP 550-2 Valentino Balboni, and supported a "refer a friend to download the demo" feature giving players access to a 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S. Autolog also implemented in the demo, allowing the player to compare best times with friends across the two tracks. Players race down freeways until they meet a police car. Need for Speed The Run is the latest instalment in EA's racer series. Buy Xbox content on Xbox.com. When asked why The Run is from San Fran – New York rather than LA – New York, game’s producer Brian Lindley replied: "That’s a good question. Get ready to race for your life. 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[45], The first review was published by Game Informer, which gave the game 7.75 out of 10, saying that "Need for Speed: The Run is by no stretch a bad game; it just fails to capitalize on its chances. No speed limits. But the story and the gameplay just don't hold up their side of the bargain, and the game ends up falling short of its considerable potential. "[57] Eurogamer gave it 5 out of 10, saying "The worst of the game's technical sins is performance, with appallingly low frame rates in our patched PS3 retail version when you brake suddenly or drift through many a corner. Once past Vegas you face a treacherous shortcut in Independence Pass. The Run is not a marathon racing game, it's a quick and dirty drag race." Söderlund stated he wanted to alternate developers to give them time to make a good game. Need for Speed Forums Buy Now All Games Forums Buy Now Learn More Buy Now Hit the gas and tear up the roads in this legendary action-driving series. "[26] Black Box PR Manager Dana Sissons stated that The Run was going to be more exciting, more varied, and bigger than ever. But with $25 million at stake and your life on the line, being safe is the last priority. FEATURES From The Golden Gate To The Empire State — Compete in The Run, an illicit race across the most iconic and treacherous roads from San Francisco to New York. [4], Up to eight players can participate in a single online match. This pack contains the following: Limited Edition Challenge Series Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Porsche 911 Carerra S Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 Underground Challenge Series Underground-themed Nissan 370Z (Z34) Nissan Skyline GT-R (R32) Most Wanted Challenge Series Most Wanted BMW M3 GTS Razor's Ford Mustang Boss 302 Carbon Challenge Series Cross' Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Carbon Limited Edition Darius Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI quattro Autolog Profile Items. Now that you have your elite cars, you can put them to the test with the five exclusive Limited Edition racing events. Are you ready for the most accessible online racing experience ever offered? Each pre-order consisted of two bonus cars and three events inspired by the "exclusive" Challenge Series, which depended on the outlets the player pre-ordered the game. (Online Interactions Not Rated by the ESRB) The Games on Demand version supports English, French, Spanish. Dense city streets, icy mountain passes and narrow canyons will push Jack’s driving skills to the limit. Game Fixes: Need For Speed: The Run - Limited Edition v1.1.0.0 [MULTI8] Fixed Files; Need For Speed: The Run v1.1.0.0 [MULTI8] Fixed Files; Game Fixes: "[59] GamePro gave it 6 out of 10, writing "The journey across America is beautifully rendered, capturing the varied landscapes spectacularly as you travel over the Sierra, across the Great Plains, and head towards the East Coast. 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