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Game entry

The Need for Speed

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

The Need for Speed holds position no. 3,882 in the world ranking on GameForever, with 1,415 ELO points and 37% of duels won out of 114 played. Of the 4 duels that pitted it against Rocket League, it has won 0 and lost 4. In its strongest family it holds position no. 50 out of 69 (1994).

World rank

no. 3,882

ELO score

1,415

Wins

37%

Duels played

114

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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 1,415 ELO points over the last 215 days.

Head-to-head

Direct record on the most played match-ups.

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Around this spot

The games The Need for Speed sits between in the world ranking.

  1. 3,879 Descenders 1,415
  2. 3,880 Coffee Talk 1,415
  3. 3,881 Robocraft 1,415
  4. 3,882 The Need for Speed 1,415
  5. 3,883 Surviving Mars 1,415
  6. 3,884 Enlisted 1,415
  7. 3,885 Aquapark.io 1,415

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The standing

Where The Need for Speed ranks

The world rank mixes every family of games. Here is where The Need for Speed stands in each of the ones it belongs to. Its best standing, all families considered: 50 out of 69 (1994).

Where The Need for Speed ranks
Ranking Position Games competing
World ranking 3,882 5,110
Racing 188 259
1990s 516 655
1994 50 69

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