![]() ![]() The betrayed gang members just get different jobs-as a getaway driver, mechanic, valet, and stunt driver for YouTube celebrities, respectively. ![]() Nobody dies, goes to prison, or is grievously hurt over it. It's an almost comically low-stakes setup in which one member of a gang of five street-racing heroes betrays the others over a Koenigsegg Regera (that’s a fancy sort of car). The game’s issues begin almost immediately, with the revenge plot that gives Payback its name. It's certainly the worst Need for Speed in some time, which is saying something given the series’ own flailing in the last few years. Unfortunately, even next to relatively weak Gran Turismo and Forza releases, Payback might just be the worst major racing game this year. ![]() The stars seemed downright aligned to light the way for Need for Speed’s comeback. The once-annual series had a year off to center itself and looked like it was leaning into a promising premise-a Fast and Furious-like tale of professional car thieves/street racers. Need for Speed: Payback should have been poised to flip that narrative. Links: Origin | Official websiteDespite being an overall fantastic year for games, 2017 has brought some real lemons in the racing world. Platform: Windows (reviewed), Xbox One, PS4 ![]()
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