Need for Speed™ Most Wanted — Genres, rating & game data
Wake up to the smell of burnt asphalt as the scent of illicit street racing permeates the air. Need for Speed Most Wanted challenges you to become the most notorious and elusive street racer. Features • Master the art of cop evasion in Barricade Runner and other new race modes. • Modify your ride
Need for Speed™ Most Wanted is a racing game developed by Electronic Arts Canada, 2005. It stands out for competitive gameplay and melee combat. Available in single-player and multiplayer mode. With an NextGameLike Score of 82/100, it ranks as a highly rated title in our catalog.
About Need for Speed™ Most Wanted
Wake up to the smell of burnt asphalt as the scent of illicit street racing permeates the air. Need for Speed Most Wanted challenges you to become the most notorious and elusive street racer.
Features
• Master the art of cop evasion in Barricade Runner and other new race modes. • Modify your ride to beat any tuner, muscle, or exotic. • Customize the look of your car to elude police pursuit. • Win races, climb the Blacklist, become the Most Wanted.
How Need for Speed™ Most Wanted was received
Of the 26,032 Steam player reviews, 77% are positive. Critics score it 83/100 on Metacritic, reflecting a favourable reception.
Players
- Steam players26,032 reviews77%Mostly positive
- IGDB community432 reviews73/100
Critics
- Metacritic83/100
- IGDB15 reviews85/100
Aggregated from public ratings on Steam, IGDB, Metacritic and OpenCritic. NextGameLike does not host its own reviews.
NextGameLike Score
82/100 ↗Rating
👍 92%
2K votes
Type
Racing, Adventure
Released
2005
Updated May 2026
Developer
Electronic Arts Canada
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Platforms
PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo
Official trailer for Need for Speed™ Most Wanted
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