5 Need For Speed games with the best storylines

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Need For Speed is an iconic racing franchise that has immersed car enthusiasts and arcade racing fans for years. There has been a wide variety of NFS games with a focus on drifting, off-roading, time trials, and other events intertwined with cop chases. The standout titles are those with prominent storylines that add more context to the races.

There are a number of Need For Speed games with stories, characters, and cutscenes that motivate players to partake in all the events they have to offer.

Note: This list is subjective and solely reflects the opinions of the writer.

Released in 2011, The Run has a meaty story and consists of sections where players can take control of Jack, the game’s protagonist. The story revolves around Jack, who has to repay his debt to the mob. To do so, he participates in a special race that starts in San Fransisco and ends in New York.

With frequent timers to escape from each city, players are immersed in The Run and feel the urgency to get Jack to safety. The game also features beautiful backdrops, ranging from the teeming night lights of Las Vegas to the bustling city roads of Chicago.

Fans of Fast and Furious-style car heists and intense chases will admire the gameplay in Payback. Players step into the shoes of Tyler, a competitive street racer in the fictional city of Fortune Valley, who gets betrayed by an underground racing group known as The House.

The story then thrusts players into taking on special delivery consignments of The House, robbing high-value hypercars, and rising to the top by winning events around the city. The game features tons of cutscenes and characters that add a lot of context to the world, motivating players to partake in various race events.

Heat offers a unique