Need for Speed III: Hot Pursuit

March 25, 1998 EA Seattle, EA Canada Electronic Arts
Racing
PC PS1
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Drive some of the most exotic cars in illegal street race on many different tracks, while trying not to be caught by police!
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Game Info

Release Date March 25, 1998
Developer EA Seattle, EA Canada
Publisher Electronic Arts
Game Modes Single player, Multiplayer
Perspective First person, Third person
Themes Action