Need For Speed Heat On EA Play: A 2023 Review

After the recently released Need For Speed Unbound disappointed me, I decided to go back and check out Need For Speed Heat (again). The open world is beautiful, the racing is intense, and the customization is deep. For fans of the series and those not interested in the gimics offered in Unbound, Need For Speed Heat offers a more true-to-form style of gameplay and all-around fun racing action. If you're looking for a fun racing game in 2023, NFS Heat is worth your time. Best of all, Need For Speed Heat is available to EA Play and Xbox Game Pass subscribers!

Get The Cash And Build Your Rep

The storyline follows your character's journey to becoming the best street racer in Palm City. You start by participating in illegal street races at night called "heat" races. As you win more races and earn a reputation (reputation is like money in this game), you unlock new events, upgrades, and cars.

There are two types of gameplay in Need For Speed Heat: daytime events and nighttime heat races. Use the daytime events to race in legal sanction events and earn cash. Then take the money to build the ultimate street racing car, which you can use to create a rep in illegal nighttime street races. The nighttime races are more intense, with higher stakes and faster cars. Be careful, though, because the police will be out in full force trying to shut down the illegal racing.

Graphics And Gameplay Are Great Fun

The graphics and gameplay in Need For Speed Heat are top-notch. The open world is vast and detailed, and the in-game cars look fantastic. The racing is intense and fast-paced, making for an exhilarating gaming experience. I also love car customization options; you can make your vehicle unique in this game. Overall, I had a great time playing Need For Speed Heat and highly recommend it to any racing game fan.

VIDEO: Need For Speed Heat Official Gameplay Trailer

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Grip The Wheel and Punch The Gas: Need For Speed Heat Is On EA Play

Ghost Games learned from past mistakes and saved Electronic Arts from another embarrassing release for the Need For Speed series. After Need For Speed Payback failed to live up to the series' reputation, Need For Speed Heat blazed back and gave fans what they expected from racing games. Packed with enough racing action for speed junkies, Heat keeps fans of the series gripping the wheel at all times. Subscribers of EA Play or Xbox Game Pass will be happy to know they can play Need For Speed Heat at no extra cost! Cool right?

THE FULL NFS HEAT CAR LIST

• Acura NSX 2017 Sportscar

• Acura RSX-S 2004 Coupe

• Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrofoglio 2016 Performance

• Aston Martin DB5 1964 Classic

• Aston Martin DB11 2017 Sportscar

• Aston Martin Vulcan 2016 Hypercar

• Audi R8 V10 Performance Coupe 2019 Supercar

• Audi S5 Sportback 2017 Performance

• BMW i8 Roadster 2018 Open-top

• BMW Z4 M40i 2020 Open-top

• BMW M4 2018 Performance

• BMW M2 Competition 2019 Performance

• BMW M4 GTS 2016 Performance

• BMW M3 E46 GTR 2006 Coupe

• BMW M4 Convertible 2018 Open-top

• BMW i8 Coupe 2018 Sportscar

• BMW M3 2006 Performance

• BMW M3 Evolution II 1988 Performance

• BMW M3 2010 Performance

• BMW M5 2018 Performance

• BMW X6 M 2016 SUV

• Buick Grand National 1987 Muscle

• Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Coupe 2019 Sportscar

• Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport 2017 Sportscar

• Chevrolet Camaro SS 1967 Classic

• Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 2017 Pickup

• Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2013 Sportscar

• Chevrolet Camaro Z28 2014 Muscle

• Chevrolet Bel Air 1955 Classic

• Chevrolet C10 Stepside Pickup 1965 Classic

• Dodge Challenger SRT8 2014 Muscle

• Dodge Charger 1969 Classic

• Ferrari Testarossa Coupé 1984 Supercar

• Ferrari FXX-K Evo 2018 Hypercar

• Ferrari 488 Pista 2019 Supercar

• Ferrari 458 Spider 2014 Supercar

• Ferrari 458 Italia 2014 Supercar

• Ferrari F40 1988 Supercar

• Ferrari LaFerrari 2016 Hypercar

• Ferrari 488 GTB 2015 Supercar

• Ford F-150 Raptor (FEM from NFSP) 2016 Pickup

• Ford Focus RS 2016 Hot Hatch

• Ford Mustang GT 2015 Muscle

• Ford F-150 Raptor 2016 Pickup

• Ford Mustang 1965 Classic

• Ford Mustang BOSS 302 1969 Classic

• Ford GT 2017 Supercar

• Ford Mustang Foxbody 1990 Muscle

• Honda S2000 2009 Open-top

• Honda NSX Type-R 1992 Sportscar

• Honda Civic Type-R 2000 Hot Hatch

• Honda Civic Type-R 2015 Hot Hatch

• Infiniti Q60S 2017 Sportscar

• Jaguar F-Type R Convertible 2019 Open-top

• Jaguar F-Type R Coupe 2017 Sportscar

• Koenigsegg Regera 2016 Hypercar

• Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary 1989 Supercar

• Lamborghini Aventador SVJ Coupe 2019 Supercar

• Lamborghini Aventador SVJ Roadster 2019 Open-top

• Lamborghini Huracan Performante 2018 Supercar

• Lamborghini Huracan Performante Spyder 2018 Open-top

• Lamborghini Aventador S 2018 Open-top

• Lamborghini Aventador S Roadster 2018 Open-top

• Lamborghini Huracan Spyder 2018 Open-top

• Lamborghini Huracan 2018 Supercar

• Lamborghini Diablo SV 1995 Supercar

• Lamborghini Murciélago SV 2010 Supercar

• Land Rover Defender 110 Double Cab Pickup 2016 Offroad

• Land Rover Range Rover Sport SVR 2015 SUV

• Lotus Exige S 2006 Trackday

• Mazda MX5 2015 Open-top

• Mazda MX5 1996 Open-top

• Mazda RX-7 Spirit R 2002 Coupe

• McLaren 600LT 2018 Supercar

• McLaren P1 GTR 2015 Hypercar

• McLaren 570S Spider 2018 Open-top

• McLaren P1 2015 Hypercar

• McLaren 570S 2015 Supercar

• Mercedes-AMG C63 Coupe 2018 Coupe

• Mercedes-AMG GT R 2017 Sportscar

• Mercedes-AMG GT S Roadster 2019 Open-top

• Mercedes-AMG G63 2017 SUV

• Mercedes-AMG GT 2015 Sportscar

• Mercedes-AMG A 45 2014 Hot Hatch

• Mercury Cougar 1967 Classic

• Mini Countryman John Cooper Works 2017 Hot Hatch

• Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X 2008 Rally

• Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX 2007 Rally

• Nissan 370Z 50th Anniversary Edition 2018 Coupe

• Nissan GT-R Nismo 2017 Supercar

• Nissan 370Z Nismo 2018 Coupe

• Nissan 350Z (Rachel's from NFSU2) 2003 Coupe

• Nissan Skyline GT-R (Eddie's from NFSU) 2002 Coupe

• Nissan GT-R 2017 Supercar

• Nissan 180SX Type X 1996 Coupe

• Nissan 350Z 2008 Coupe

• Nissan Skyline GT-R V·Spec 1999 Coupe

• Nissan Fairlady 240ZG 1971 Coupe

• Nissan Skyline GT-R V·Spec 1993 Coupe

• Nissan Silvia Spec-R Aero 2002 Coupe

• Nissan Skyline 2000 GT-R 1971 Coupe

• Pagani Huayra BC 2017 Hypercar

• Plymouth Barracuda 1970 Classic

• Polestar Polestar 1 2020 Coupe

• Pontiac Firebird 1977 Classic

• Porsche 911 GT3 RS 2019 Sportscar

• Porsche Cayman GT4 2015 Sportscar

• Porsche 911 GT2 RS 2018 Supercar

• Porsche 911 Carrera GTS 2018 Sportscar

• Porsche 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet 2018 Open-top

• Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS 2018 Sportscar

• Porsche 718 Cayman GTS 2018 Sportscar

• Porsche 911 Turbo S Exclusive Series 2018 Sportscar

• Porsche 911 Turbo S Exclusive Series Cabriolet 2018 Open-top

• Porsche 911 Carrera RSR 2.8 1973 Sportscar

• Porsche 911 Carrera S 1996 Sportscar

• Porsche 918 Spyder 2015 Hypercar

• Porsche Panamera Turbo 2017 Performance

• SRT Viper GTS 2014 Sportscar

• Subaru Impreza WRX STI 2006 Rally

• Subaru BRZ Premium 2014 Coupe

• Subaru Impreza WRX STI 2010 Rally

• Volkswagen Beetle 1963 Hot Hatch

• Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport 2016 Hot Hatch

• Volkswagen Golf GTI 1976 Hot Hatch

• Volvo Amazon P130 1970 Classic

• Volvo 242DL 1975 Sedan

This list is courtesy of the official Need For Speed Heat website

Is Need for Speed Heat a flop?

Need For Speed Heat didn't get the credit it deserves. Great racing video games like Forza Horizon make it hard to compete. Need For Speed Heat has solid gameplay and stunning graphics, especially at night. Heat isn't a flop in my book.

Is Need for Speed Heat open world?

Need for Speed Heat is an open-world racing game set in the fictional Palm City. Players can compete in sanctioned events daily and explore the city's illegal street racing scene at night.

Conclusion: Heat Is A Fun Racing Video Game Worth Playing In 2023

You don't need to buy Need For Speed Heat to enjoy it. The game has a lot to offer in terms of gameplay and graphics. With an EA Play or Xbox Game Pass membership, subscribers can play on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. If you like racing games, then Heat is worth considering. It's worth checking out in 2023.