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Game entry

The Need for Speed

1994 · Racing, Simulation · PC, DOS, PlayStation, 3DO · Electronic Arts

The Need for Speed is ranked no. 4,786 among the best video games of all time by GameForever voters, with an ELO score of 1,347 and 29% of duels won.

World rank

no. 4,786

ELO score

1,347

Wins

29%

Duels played

78

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About The Need for Speed

Welcome to The Need For Speed racing game. Here you'll find spine-tingling action coupled with awesome graphics. As you race down an alpine road in your choice of eight high performance cars, you'll be amazed by the detail and realism. The sophisticated physics model recreates the feel of the cars themselves; you'll notice the difference in handling, breaking and just plain power. Plan your strategy for each track, there are six to choose from during regular play, and each demands a different style of driving.

There's also a bonus track if you win the Tournament. There are four game modes to try, with an option to compete against another driver over a modem. With different cars, different tracks, and different styles of racing fueling your need for speed, you'll find your addiction growing to a fewer pitch. No need to worry, when you crash and burn in the game, there's always another day.

ELO progression

Score moved from 1,500 to 1,347 ELO points over the last 123 days.

Head-to-head

Direct record on the most played match-ups.

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  1. 4,783 Rec Room 1,347
  2. 4,784 FIFA Soccer 12 1,347
  3. 4,785 Saints Row 1,347
  4. 4,786 The Need for Speed 1,347
  5. 4,787 Transformers: The Game 1,347
  6. 4,788 Digimon World 3 1,347
  7. 4,789 Crayon Physics Deluxe 1,347

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