Pros: The single player is slightly enhanced by the ability to play as a cop. You can pick the classic role of running away from the cops or...

Cons: The single player does not bring too much more to the table in terms of racing games. Sure you can play from the perspective of the cop,...

Pros: The single player is slightly enhanced by the ability to play as a cop. You can pick the classic role of running away from the cops or reverse it and chase the outlaws. There is also the addition of being able to lay down traps and call in support for the opposing team which adds another x factor to the game.

What brings NFS:Hot Pursuit to life is the online play. Here the ability to play cop and outlaw shines. The heated competition with your friends is brought out by the "I'm going to get you" mindset rather than a "I simply have to pass you" one. It also adds the mindset of playing on a team which is very unique for a racing game. Maybe get a couple of friends together and become the most feared police squad on the network?

The mechanics of the game are consistent with the series; it is not too realistic nor is it too loose. The learning curve is fit for pick up and play users as well as those who wish to excel at the game and dominate others.

Cons: The single player does not bring too much more to the table in terms of racing games. Sure you can play from the perspective of the cop, but the experience is pretty similar to an against the clock race.

There is also no more customization which is one of the most attractive features of a racing game, and is what attracted me to the NFS series.

The absence of a story plot is kind of discouraging. While story plots aren't the focus of a racing game, it's still something that is nice to have to keep you playing the game and get away from the drudge of racing hundreds of miles to get something.

Pros: A great pick up and play non-realistic racing game. If you are looking for a racing game that is just speed and explosions then this...

Cons: The cars aren't realistic brands and models, instead there are a lot of cars that simply look exactly like lamborghinis, ferraris,...

Pros: A great pick up and play non-realistic racing game. If you are looking for a racing game that is just speed and explosions then this perfect. The controls are really basic and the graphics are pretty good. The unique feature to this game is the power play button. You build up your power with drifts, jumps and drafts; and can trigger exploding cars, sweeping industrial cranes, falling skyscrapers, crashing cruise boats....you get the idea. It really makes the course unpredictable and competitive. This game has split screen play so you can play with friends on the couch which was one of the main incentives for me.

Cons: The cars aren't realistic brands and models, instead there are a lot of cars that simply look exactly like lamborghinis, ferraris, mustangs, etc.