Need for Speed Payback

Need for Speed Payback is an arcade racing video game developed by Ghost Games and published by Electronic Arts in 2017 as the twenty-third installment in the long-running Need for Speed series that was first introduced to the public in distant 1994.



More than two decades after this seminal game, NFS Payback has managed to continue the tradition of the first NFS and deliver to the games from all around the world the chance to create their own ultimate supercar and engage in hot pursuits against not only against the competing drivers, but also aggressive police forces.

Set in the large open-world environment of Fortune Valley, the fictional version of Las Vegas, this game is centered on a singleplayer campaign that features not one, but three main characters with their own distinct set of skills and driving preferences.



As always, the main story is centered around the betrayal and revenge, with the main antagonist being the leaders and drivers from The House, a shady cartel that has managed to take control not only over Fortune Valley’s casinos and criminals but also cops and other officials.

With this approach, gamers have the opportunity to get immersed into different types of driving styles and experience the long scripted campaign that is filled with an incredible variety of challenges, driving areas, environmental challenges (in addition to the great advancement in environmental destructibility, the game also features a full 24-hour day-night cycle as well as weather effects such as rain).

As for the content found in the Need for Speed Payback game, gamers can relax by simply exploring the large and varied open world and engaging competitions in five distinct categories – Race, Off-Road, Drift, Drag, and Runner.

One of the aspects of the game that received great expansion is the ability to upgrade and customize every car present in the game (74 vehicles in the base game, and more accessible via DLC packages). The supported car list even includes officially licensed models from Audi, Aston Martin, Jaguar, Land Rover, Koenigsegg, Pagani, and many others.



While the gameplay of this title is regarded today as fun and engaging, critics and gamers have criticized its lacking story, lack of certain events during free-roam gameplay, presence of aggressive microtransactions, and several other features.

Still, for any player seeking visually stunning arcade racer, Need for Speed Payback offers hours of great fun and a chance to drive some of the most exciting cars of today.

System Requirements - Can I Run Need for Speed Payback

Minimum Requirements   

• CPU: Intel i3 6300 @ 3.8GHz or AMD FX 8150 @ 3.6GHz with 4 hardware threads
• RAM: 6GB
• HARD DRIVE: 30GB
• VIDEO: NVIDIA GeForce® GTX 750 Ti or AMD Radeon™ HD 7850 or equivalent DX11 compatible GPU with 2GB of memory
• DirectX: 11 Compatible video card or equivalent
• ONLINE CONNECTION REQUIREMENTS: 192 KBPS or faster Internet connection

Recommended Requirements  

• CPU: Intel i5 4690K @ 3.5GHz or AMD FX 8350 @ 4.0GHz with 4 hardware threads
• RAM: 8GB
• HARD DRIVE: 30GB
• VIDEO: AMD Radeon™ RX 480 4GB, NVIDIA GeForce® GTX 1060 6GB or equivalent DX11 compatible GPU with 4GB of memory
• DirectX: 11 Compatible video card or equivalent
• ONLINE CONNECTION REQUIREMENTS: 512 KBPS or faster Internet connection

PROS

• Stunning Visuals and Open World
• Diverse Car Customization Options
• Exciting Action-Packed Storyline
• Varied Mission Types
• Dynamic Day-Night Cycle

CONS

• Microtransactions Influence Progress
• Repetitive Grinding for Upgrades
• Limited Multiplayer Experience
• Shallow Character Development
• Occasional Performance Issues