Need For Speed: Payback Reviews - A Terrible Experience

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Need For Speed: Payback is an absolute disappointment from start to finish. The latest installment in EA's long-running racing franchise fails to deliver on almost every level, resulting in one of the most underwhelming experiences players will encounter all year.

The story follows Tyler and his crew as they attempt to take down a ruthless crime lord who has stolen their money. Sounds simple enough, right? Wrong! What ensues is an excruciatingly cringeworthy narrative that features some truly terrible acting from its cast of forgettable characters.

Graphically speaking, Need For Speed: Payback looks like something straight out of the PS3 era. The environments are dull and lifeless, with too much repetition in both design and layout. Even the cars look washed out compared to their counterparts found elsewhere on current-gen platforms.

But let's not forget about gameplay – or lack thereof! Controls feel sluggish at times while also feeling way too loose during high-speed chases through narrow city streets. It feels like developer Ghost Games couldn't make up its mind when it came down deciding upon a suitable balance between realism and arcade-style fun.

Overall, Need For Speed: Payback is an absolute disaster of a game that fails to deliver on almost every level. Unless you're some sort of masochist who enjoys watching paint dry for hours on end, then I'd highly recommend giving this piece-of-crap excuse for a racing title the wide berth it so richly deserves.

Rating: 1/10

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