Need for Speed 4: High Stakes

Driving Game from Electronic Arts, by EA Canada

Acclaimed racing game for PC and PlayStation. This fourth installment offers improved graphics, gameplay modifications and a new game mode. As in the previous games, races take place on street tracks and you have to avoid being caught by the cops for speeding. The game features a range of authentic cars from manufacturers such as Ferrari, BMW, Porsche, Jaguar and Mercedes. There are several game modes, including a selection of tournaments and special events, hot pursuit and full career mode. In hot pursuit mode you take the role of the police car chasing the competitors. In the all new career mode you have a budget to buy a car and then you can upgrade your vehicle as you accumulate prize money. The PlayStation version of the game offers a good two-player mode and it is even possible to bet your cars so that the victor gets to keep the loser's car. Multi-player races for PC users are possible on split-screen or via Net, modem or serial connection and LAN. A notable feature of the game is the improved damage modeling. Play is accompanied by realistic engine noise, radio chatter and a selection of beat-driven tunes.
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