There is plenty thatNeed for Speed Unboundcan be praised for. It brings back high-speed street racing to the series and adds new excitement to events by featuring driving effects that are activated when players drive with style.Unfortunately for fans of BMWs, it does neglect the car manufacturer a bit and there are not many BMW cars to be found.
This doesn’t mean that gamers won’t be having fun with fast cars from other brands. There are more than enough Porsches and Mercedes Benzs to keep gamers ripping the streets up. However, for gamers who want to indulge in BMWs,Need for Speed Unboundisn’t the game for that.
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The Cars of Need for Speed Unbound
Need for Speed Unboundexpands the franchise a lot by adding a host of new features. LikeHeat, gamers can choose a playable character. This time around, their character can be decked out in fancydesigner clothing from brands such as Puma and Balmain. Lakeshore City is also inhabited by plenty of pedestrians who leap out of the way as speeding cars come zipping down the street or take shortcuts through plazas. Despite this focus on the human aspect,Unboundhasn’t forgotten that its main attraction is its cars.
Gamers have a selection of over 140 cars to choose from. At the beginning of the game, there aren’t many expensive cars around to spend money on and gamers are stuck trying to make the best out of old vehicles like the 1963 VW Beetle. However, as the game progresses, more supercars are revealed including a host of Lamborghini, Ferraris, and Porsches. One of the vehicles that take center stage israpper A$AP Rocky’s Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16 1988 which has been heavily customized to show off his style. For gamers who love cars,Need for Speed Unboundwon’t disappoint - that is, unless players favor BMWs. This time around, they haven’t been much attention, and this could be a shocking letdown to some.
Need for Speed Unbound and BMW
Only a handful of BMWs make an appearance inNFS Unbound, and none of them manage to steal the show. This includes the following:
There is not a very large selection to choose from, especially compared to other luxury car brands that enjoy far more attention. It is a stark difference fromgames like 2005’sNeed for Speed: Most Wantedwhere a customized BMW M3 GTR was allowed to grace the cover. It appears that the spotlight has moved on to other car brands. For gamers who love BMWs, they will have to turn to titles likeForza Horizon 5to get to play with more models from the car manufacturer.
Need for Speed Unboundsuggests the franchise is moving in a good direction. It has begun to find an identity that suits it in the modern gaming landscape. Furthermore, the inclusion of varied racing events including the new Takeover event ensures that it never feels too repetitive.FutureNeed for Speedtitleswould do well to not neglect BMWs so much, as they do have their fair share of fans who would love to race with more of them.
Need for Speed Unboundis available on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.
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