Need for Speed: Most Wanted
85/100
Critic score4 critics
- First release
- Nov 15, 2005
- Developer
- EA Redwood Shores, EA Black Box
- Publisher
- Electronic Arts
- Engine
- EAGL
- Genres
- Racing · Open world
- Platforms
- PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox 360
Also known as NFSMW, NFS:MW, NFS: Most Wanted, Need for Speed: Most Wanted (2005)
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Details
Storyline, release dates, time to beat, age ratings, modes, links, keywords
- Storyline
The player arrives in Rockport City, driving a racing version of the BMW M3 GTR (E46). Following Mia Townsend (played by Josie Maran), the player proves his driving prowess as he is pursued by a veteran police officer named Sergeant Cross (played by Dean McKenzie), who vows to take down the player and end street racing in Rockport. Races seem to be in the player's favor until a particular group of racers, led by the game's antagonist, Clarence "Razor" Callahan (played by Derek Hamilton), sabotages and win the player's car in a race.Read more
The player arrives in Rockport City, driving a racing version of the BMW M3 GTR (E46). Following Mia Townsend (played by Josie Maran), the player proves his driving prowess as he is pursued by a veteran police officer named Sergeant Cross (played by Dean McKenzie), who vows to take down the player and end street racing in Rockport. Races seem to be in the player's favor until a particular group of racers, led by the game's antagonist, Clarence "Razor" Callahan (played by Derek Hamilton), sabotages and win the player's car in a race.
- Release dates
- PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Nov 15, 2005
- Xbox 360
- Nov 22, 2005
- PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Nov 25, 2005
All 4 release dates
- Xbox 360
- Dec 02, 2005
- Time to beatIGDB · recorded
- Main Story
- 20h
- Main + Extras
- 24h
- Completionist
- 32h
- Game modes
- Split screen, Multiplayer, Single player
- Perspective
- First person, Third person
- External links
- Fandom (opens in a new tab)Official site (opens in a new tab)Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)Twitch (opens in a new tab)
- Keywords
- helicopter, burnout, street racing, achievements, bullet time
… All 46
, street racing, achievements, bullet time, artificial intelligence, crime, drifting, slow-motion, silent protagonist, day/night cycle, boss fight, digital distribution, xbox controller support for pc, motorsports, split-screen multiplayer, human, polygonal 3d, licensed soundtrack, full motion video, launch titles, unlockables, vehicle customization, downloadable content, xbox live, unbeatable enemies, leaderboard, licensed cars, anti-hero, controversy, games on demand, high definition graphics, starting grid, dolby digital, rivalry, upgradeable vehicles, arcade driving physics, police chase, sports cars, notoriety system, enforced speeding laws, product placement, greatest hits, dead multiplayer, cinematic jump, interactive achievement awards 2006
At a Glance
- Critic Score
- 85
- Main Story (IGDB)
- 20h
- Main + Extras (IGDB)
- 24h
- Completionist (IGDB)
- 32h
Overview
Multiplayer
- Online multiplayerIGDB · 30 Oct
- Local co-opIGDB · 30 Oct
- Shared or split screenIGDB · 30 Oct
Feature data: IGDB
How it plays
Languages
- Englishinterface, subtitles
- English (UK)audio
IGDB · recorded 30 Oct 2026
Also in 1 other language
Language data: IGDB · recorded 30 Oct 2026
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