Road & Track Presents: The Need for Speed|ROM-DOWNLOAD

Road & Track Presents: The Need for Speed doesn’t have a traditional story campaign with characters and cinematic storytelling. Instead, the game is about the thrill of driving high-performance sports cars and racing them in a variety of events. Players choose a vehicle first and then a race event. The game has a number of exotic cars, each with different performance characteristics such as acceleration, top speed, handling and braking. The goal is to win races and beat the other drivers. For tournament events , players need to be consistent over several races to place well overall . Some races are run on closed circuits and others are run on the open road. Events on the open road pose further challenges as players have to speed along long stretches of road and avoid obstacles. An additional danger is the presence of police cars, which can also appear in open-road races. Players must maintain control of their car while navigating traffic, road conditions and police enforcement. The game therefore progresses through performance in racing, rather than a traditional storyline. The core progression system is winning races, developing your driving skills and getting used to different cars and tracks.

Gameplay involves realistic automobile racing from first-person and external driving views. A wide variety of licensed performance cars can be selected by players and raced on a number of tracks. Every car has its characteristics so it can be important to choose the right car depending on the type of race. The game includes single race, tournament, time trial and head to head modes. Players can enter tournament events in multiple races to improve their overall standing. The closed circuit tracks are made for players to complete several laps, keeping a good racing line and avoiding collisions. Open-road courses are different. Rather than simply lapping, players advance by driving through sections of road and hitting checkpoints. Performance is measured on position, speed and total time. Traffic is an important consideration on open-road courses. Players should avoid civilian vehicles when moving fast. Police enforcement can also impact open-road races. In direct competition, the in-car radar can help players watch the road and avoid police stops. Too many tickets can lead to arrest and disqualification. You are rewarded for careful driving, quick reflexes and knowledge of the tracks.

Start the game and select the race mode you want. Pick one of the available high performance cars. Each vehicle has different handling, acceleration and top-speed characteristics. Select a track or race event and start racing. You use the steering controls to keep the car on the track, and accelerate whenever the road allows it. On closed circuits learn the corners and braking points so you can keep the speed without losing control. Watch out for other cars. Accidents can really throw you back. Be aware of traffic & road conditions in open road races. Speed of reaction is important because civilian vehicles can appear in front of you. Keep an eye on your time and your placement throughout the race. If the police show up, drive carefully and don’t rack up too many tickets. Keep in front of your opponent in head to head races and keep control of your vehicle. Try to finish the race as fast as you can and go for the best position. Compete in multiple races in tournament mode as your overall tournament position will depend on your results.

D-Pad: Steering / Menu Navigation UP: Accelerate DOWN: Brake / Reverse LEFT: Steer Left RIGHT: Steer Right A: Accelerate / Confirm B: Brake / Cancel C: Camera / View L: Gear / Driving Function R: Gear / Driving Function START: Pause / Menu