Need for Speed™ Rivals

Bring to Steam Most Wanted 2005 also bring back Shift, Shift 2 and Undercover

[h3] The Fixes & Enhancements [/h3] I am writing this review to rescue the unfortunate souls who would otherwise endure the unspeakable peasantry of playing this game at anything less than the finest quality. [b] 1. 60fps & Above Without Physics Break [/b] Go to https://github.com/Brawltendo/NFS-Rivals-Framerate-Unlocker and follow the steps. Unlock high frame rates upto 200fps without breaking the physics, which other so-called fixes tend to do. [b] 2. Increased Render Distance (Reduce Pop-ins) & Vegetation/Mesh/Terrain Quality [/b] Go to C:\Users\YourUsername\Documents\Ghost Games\Need for Speed(TM) Rivals\settings\ Open PROFILEOPTIONS_profile. Then set these values and save: GstRender.MeshQuality 3 GstRender.UndergrowthQuality 3 GstRender.ShadowQuality 3 GstRender.TerrainQuality 3 GstRender.EffectsQuality 3 [b] 3. Increase Texture Quality, Better V-Sync & Low Latency [/b] Set everything in graphics settings to max and turn off in-game Vsync Go to Nvidia Control Panel and set these: (a) Anisotropic Filtering: 16x (b) Texture Filtering - Quality: High Quality (c) VSync: Full (d) Low Latency: Ultra [b] 4. Controller Support [/b] The game includes full native support for Xbox controllers. If you're using a different controller, simply install DS4Windows and configure it to emulate an Xbox controller. Once that's done, your controller should work without any issues. [hr][/hr] [h3] What I Think [/h3] Once one has undertaken the modest labour of rectifying the game's technical shortcomings, what emerges is, without the faintest trace of hesitation, one of the most irresistibly addictive entries the Need for Speed franchise has ever bestowed upon its admirers. The interaction between the cop and the racer is the edgiest shii ever committed to a script. These two dont have a conversation so much as engage in competitive aura farming. Every sentence sounds like it was forged in the fires of a 14 year old's secret diary, and I mean that with the utmost affection. The delivery is so aggressively cool it loops right back around to being magnificent. The timeless contest between racer and law enforcement is elevated to remarkable new heights through the introduction of the wager system, a mechanic that transforms every excursion upon the open roads into an exercise in calculated audacity. The rewards accumulated through reckless and exhilarating driving are not yours to claim the instant they are earned. Rather, as your Heat level ascends, your earnings are multiplied accordingly, presenting an ever growing temptation to press onward in pursuit of greater riches. Yet therein lies the dilemma, retreat to a safehouse and secure your fortune, thereby surrendering your accumulated Heat and returning to the humble beginnings of level zero, or continue your perilous escapade in hopes of multiplying your winnings still further, all the while risking the complete forfeiture of your hard earned spoils. Quite frankly, I find this system utterly magnificent. It imbues every pursuit with an intoxicating sense of suspense, not unlike an elaborate game of chance wherein wisdom lies not merely in knowing how to win, but in discerning the precise moment at which one ought to depart the table. The musical accompaniment is, likewise, nothing short of exceptional, complemented by audio mixing of an equally commendable standard. Each composition arrives with a satisfyingly weighty emphasis upon the bass, ensuring that every race is infused with an almost relentless surge of adrenaline. The soundtrack possesses an infectious energy that remains perfectly suited to the breakneck pace of the experience. As for the original score, whilst it may not linger long in one's memory, it performs its appointed duty with quiet competence, enhancing the atmosphere without ever demanding undue attention for itself. The police pursuits are, without exaggeration, among the game's greatest triumphs. They are ferocious, exhilarating affairs that escalate in both intensity and peril as one's Heat level continues its inevitable ascent. Far from becoming a nuisance, these encounters are contests I eagerly seek out, for the officers display an aggression that makes every successful escape feel genuinely earned. Better still, the gradual acquisition of more advanced countermeasures ensures that these confrontations only become more entertaining as the campaign progresses. Of the various gadgets placed at the player's disposal, the Shockwave has swiftly secured its place as my undisputed favourite, possessing both immense practicality and a deeply satisfying flair that never fails to transform an already thrilling chase into an unforgettable spectacle.