Need for Speed: Unbound Shouldn't Value Style Over Substance

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Electronic Arts has announced that Need for Speed: Unbound is on the way, which should be good news for any gamers who have been craving a new street racing experience. The game is eye-catching, as it features graffiti visuals and slick cars. However, the visuals shouldn’t take priority over Need for Speed: Unbound's gameplay.

Fortunately, it seems that Criterion Games does have something enthralling in store for players in terms of gameplay. There will be a new co-op mode called Takeover Scene, and the game will feature over 140 cars. With the right elements, Unbound could be a triumphant return for the series.

A New Need for Speed Game Similar to Underground Would Be a Good Thing

EA recently released a reveal trailer for Unbound as the next entry in the Need for Speed series. Although the series has endured for over a decade, it has had its ups and downs, and the arcade racing genre has fallen in and out of favor with gamers. With the upcoming game, Need for Speed could make a big comeback and prove why the franchise became a cornerstone of racing video games.

The game embraces a street racing aesthetic, which wouldn’t be the first time the series has done so. Long-time fans will remember titles like NFS: Underground and its sequel that blew gamers away with its urban drag racing and vast customization options. Unbound brings a unique twist to things with its visuals. As the trailer revealed, gamers can expect Unbound to feature anime-like graphics to enhance scenes, and what has been shown thus far looks pretty exciting.

The game is also bringing rapper ASAP Rocky on board, along with his creative collective AWGE. On top of the game featuring his music, the rapper himself will be in the game. The cool visuals, along with