Need for Speed: Rivals

November 15, 2013 Ghost Games, Criterion Games Electronic Arts
Racing Adventure
PS3 PS4 PC X360 XONE
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Players assume the role of both cops and lawbreakers in Need for Speed: Rivals, which is the inaugural outing of Ghost Games – the rebranded EA Gothenburg studio in Sweden. Ghost Games is made up of talent moved over from UK-based Criterion Games, best known for its work on the Burnout series and shooter Black, along with former DICE staff.
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Total Score
257
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Release Date November 15, 2013
Developer Ghost Games, Criterion Games
Publisher Electronic Arts
Game Modes Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Perspective First person, Third person
Themes Action, Open world
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