Criterion returns to the genre that made its name.
Need for Speed Unbound is a boldly stylised open-world racer, with graffiti-inspired particle effects and cel-shaded character models.
Plus, how does the game hold up on PS5, Series X and Series?
Let’s get the basics out of the way first - resolution and performance.
In terms of performance, the situation reverses.
Right now though, PS5 offers the best overall experience for NFS Unbound.
Compared withNeed for Speed Heat, the improvements are profound.
Heat struggled to produce convincing results in indirectly-lit conditions and often looked flat.
Unbound produces a subtle, rich result by comparison, with good bounce and brightness levels.
The game looks great in motion too, thanks to well-tuned motion blur and unobtrusive pop-in.
