And the best part of it is that you can choose, at whatever time what part you wish to take part in. The standout element of the game however is not the Autolog system, as good as it is, but it is the option to cruise through the game in career mode as either a cop or a racer. They beat you, you beat them again and again and again… And thanks to the Autolog system, jumping in and retrying that race you just lost your record in is one easy click of the button away. It’s a never-ending spiral of winning and losing your records to your friends, which is why I think it is so fun and addictive. Autolog connects you and your friends to an online leaderboard to compare your stats, motivating you into become the better racer of each track in the game. The new Autolog system is a shining part of the game that keeps both you and your friends glued to the screen in one never-ending competition. And in all but the Wii version unfortunately, you can compete online with other racers in more game modes such as Hot Pursuit, Interceptor, and Race. Here in the fictional world that Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit is set in, there are dozens upon dozens of race tracks for you to compete on, or to bust a few street-racing thugs. This racer not only provides those thrilling, high-speed chases and races, but a fun career mode with a cops-and-robbers kind of vibe that will keep you hooked for hours to come. If you’ve missed out on Criterion’s reboot of the Hot Pursuit sub-series, then you have a lot of work to do over the holidays! Or for those who are just antsy for another race. So lets take a quick trip back in time, not too far back though, but just back far enough so that we can find a great racing game that you maybe haven’t had the chance to check up on yet. Other than Need for Speed: Most Wanted, practically nothing else has shown its face on the market for racing fans. With very few games launching within the genre, its become a bit of a challenge for those who enjoy those racing-esque styled games, or enjoy the thrill of driving on the open road, bolting away from the police.

It’s been a long year for fans of the racing-style games.

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