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'{{Infobox video game | title = Need for Speed: World | image = [[File:Need-for-Speed-World.jpg|256px]] | caption = | developer = [[EA Black Box]]<br>[[EA Singapore]] | publisher = [[Electronic Arts]] | distributor = | series = ''[[Need for Speed]]'' | engine = | version = 5.18<ref name="PatchNotes">{{cite web |date=April 13, 2011 |url=http://world.needforspeed.com/news/article/24801 |title=NFSW Maintenance Window – Release R5.18 |accessdate=2011-04-14}}</ref> | released = July 27, 2010<ref name="ReleaseInfo">{{cite web |date=July 9, 2010 |url=http://www.needforspeed.com/post/need-speed-world-launches-july-27 |title=Need for Speed World Launches July 27 |publisher=''Electronic Arts Inc.'' |accessdate=2010-11-20}}</ref> | genre = [[Massively multiplayer online racing game|MMORG]] | modes = [[Multiplayer]] [[Singleplayer]] | ratings = [[Entertainment Software Rating Board|ESRB]]: E10+ | platforms = [[Microsoft Windows]] | media = | requirements = | input = [[Keyboard (computing)|Keyboard]], [[Mouse (computing)|mouse]], [[racing wheel]], [[gamepad]] | requirements ={{collapsible list |title=Microsoft Windows |1= * Windows XP (Service Pack 3) or Windows Vista (Service Pack 2) / Windows 7 * Intel® Pentium® 4(HT) @2.4 GHz (Windows XP) * Intel® Core™2 Duo @ 1.8GHz (Windows Vista/7) * 1.0GB RAM (Windows XP) * 2.0GB RAM (Windows Vista/7) * [[NVIDIA]]® [[GeForce]]® 6800, [[ATI]] [[Radeon]]™ X1300, or [[Intel]]® GMA 950 (Windows XP) * NVIDIA® GeForce® 7600, ATI Radeon™ HD 2000 series, Intel® GMA 950 or better (Windows Vista/7) * 4GB of free space * 128 Kbps for Normal Gameplay or 512kbps for Multiplayer or Faster * DirectX 9.0c compatible}} }} '''''Need for Speed: World''''' (previously known as '''''Need for Speed: World Online''''') is the 15th installment in the long-running [[racing game|racing]] [[video game]] ''[[Need for Speed]]'' franchise published by [[Electronic Arts]]. This iteration has been co-developed by [[EA Black Box]] and [[EA Singapore]]. It is the first [[MMORG]] in the ''Need for Speed'' series (though ''[[Motor City Online]]'' was originally conceived as a ''Need for Speed'' game) and is available exclusively for [[Microsoft Windows|Windows]]-based [[Personal computer|PCs]]. ''World'' was released worldwide on July 27, 2010. However, people who ordered the ''Need for Speed: World Starter Pack'' had an early "head-start" in the game, which started on July 20, 2010.<ref name="ReleaseInfo" /><ref name="release">{{cite web |url=http://www.impulsedriven.com/nfsworld |title=Impulse Driven: Need for Speed World |publisher=''Stardock Corporation'' |date=February 8, 2010 |accessdate=February 10, 2010}}</ref> ==Gameplay== ''World'' takes on the gameplay style of ''Most Wanted'' and ''Carbon'', focusing on illegal racing, tuning and police chases, and adds classic MMO elements to the mix such as special abilities. ''World'' also features the cities of Rockport and Palmont, the cities of ''[[Need for Speed: Most Wanted|Most Wanted]]'' and ''[[Need for Speed: Carbon|Carbon]]'' into its map design. There is a possisility that Tri-City Bay from Undercover being added south of the Rockport Turnpike. The game currently features 34 different cars. In December 2010, the car Performance Customization was made available to players. On March 16, 2011, the Visual Customization was also made available. On March 31, 2011, the game introduced a new game mode called "Team Escape"<ref>{{cite web |url=http://world.needforspeed.com/news/article/24433 |title=NFS World Patch Notes (Patch 5.16) |date=2011-03-29 |accessdate=2011-04-05}}</ref>, a co-op version of pursuits which up to four players must race as a team driving from point A to point B while avoiding numerous cops. For this mode, two co-op versions of the game's powerups have been released.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://world.needforspeed.com/news/article/24274 |title=Team Escape Takes Pursuit to Epic Levels |date=2011-03-29 |accessdate=2011-04-05}}</ref> Before September 8, 2010, after reaching level 10 and access to only tier 1 and certain tier 2 cars, the player would not be able to progress further in the game and would cease to earn any more experience points or cash. To continue the game, the player had to purchase the Need for Speed World Starter Pack. Without it, the player was allowed to play the game for as long as he or she wants, but he or she would cease to earn experience and cash.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.needforspeed.com/web/nfs-na/blogs/need-for-speed-news/-/nfsblogs/2426314?authorId=21501 |title=What is the Need For Speed Starter Pack? |first=Drew |last=Hahn |date=2010-05-18 |accessdate=2010-11-20}}</ref> On September 8, 2010 ''World'' had passed 1 million registrations. To celebrate that, the game was made [[free-to-play]] and the level cap was removed.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://world.needforspeed.com/news#9298 |title=Need for Speed World Goes Free to Play |first=Drew |last=Hahn |date=2010-09-09 |accessdate=2010-11-20}}</ref> ==Development== [[File:NFSWO Screenshot.jpg|thumb|left|In-game screenshot.]] The game was first announced to be [[free-to-play]]. In October 2009, ''World'' was opened to public beta-testing limited to residents of [[Taiwan]]. There have been seven closed beta sessions in total. Except the first one, all were available worldwide to residents who sign up, meet admission criteria, and get accepted. An open beta was started on July 2, 2010 at 10am PDT. The Beta was scheduled to close on July 6, 2010 but was extended to July 9, 2010. A stress-test was opened from July 13 through 14th, 2010. Players who purchased the starter pack were able to play the game one week before the official release. Players who did not purchase the starter pack were able to play on July 27, 2010. ==Cars== <u>Underlined</u> cars are not free and require spending real cash to use in-game. Some car models that are free might have a colour that will require SpeedBoost to buy. The ones that say Juggernaut available means that there is special edition version of the car that requires SpeedBoost. NOTE: The Audi A1 clubsport quattro Concept will be a free rental from June 1-4 of 2011. After this time, players will require SpeedBoost to buy this car model.<br> '''Tier 1 Cars (Total 9):'''<br> 1971 [[Dodge_Challenger#First_generation_.281970.E2.80.931974.29|Dodge Challenger R/T]]<br> 1969 [[Dodge Charger R/T]]<br> 2007 [[Mazda Mazdaspeed3]]<br> 2005 [[Mitsubishi_Eclipse#2006.E2.80.932012_.284G.29_Mitsubishi_Eclipse|Mitsubishi Eclipse GT]]<br> 1992 [[Nissan 240SX]]<br> 2000 [[Nissan_Silvia#S15|Nissan Silvia S15]]<br> 1965 [[Pontiac GTO]] (Juggernaut available) <br> 1986 [[Toyota AE86|Toyota Corolla AE86]]<br> 2008 [[Volkswagen Scirocco]] '''Tier 2 Cars (Total 18):'''<br> <u>2009 [[Audi_TT#TT_RS|Audi TT RS Coupe]]<br></u> 2009 [[Audi S5]]<br> <u>2011 [[Audi_A1#A1_clubsport_quattro|Audi A1 Clubsport quattro Concept]]<br></u> 2008 [[BMW_M_Coupe#Second_generation_E86_.282006-2008.29|BMW Z4 M Coupe]]<br> <u>2008 [[BMW_1_Series_(E81)|BMW 135i Coupe]]<br></u> 2008 [[Dodge_Charger_(LX)#Super_Bee|Dodge Charger SRT8 Super Bee]] (Juggernaut avalible) <br> <u>1996 [[Ford Escort RS Cosworth]]<br></u> 2009 [[Lexus IS-F]]<br> 2006 [[Lotus_Elise#111R_.2F_Federal_Elise|Lotus Elise 111R]]<br> 1995 [[Mazda RX-7]]<br> 2006 [[Mitsubishi_Lancer_Evolution#Evolution_IX|Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX MR-Edition]]<br> 2008 [[Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X]]<br> 2003 [[Nissan_350Z|Nissan 350Z (Z33)]]<br> 2009 [[Nissan_370Z|Nissan 370Z (Z34)]]<br> 1999 [[Nissan_Skyline_GT-R#5th_generation_.281999.E2.80.932002.29|Nissan Skyline GT-R34]]<br></u> 2007 [[Porsche_Cayman|Porsche Cayman S]]<br> 2006 [[Subaru_Impreza_WRX_STI#Second_generation_.282000-_2008.29|Subaru Impreza WRX STi]]<br> 1998 [[Toyota Supra]]<br> 2005 [[Volkswagen_Golf_Mk5#Mk5_R32|Volkswagen Golf R32 (Mk5)]] '''Tier 3 Cars (Total 10):'''<br> 2008 [[Audi_R8_(road_car)#Coup.C3.A9|Audi R8 4.2 FSi quattro]]<br> 2001 [[BMW_M3#M3_GTR|BMW M3 GTR (E46)]]<br> <u>2008 [[BMW M3 E92]]<br></u> 2006 [[Chevrolet Corvette C6#Z06|Chevrolet Corvette Z06]]<br> <u>2006 [[Dodge_Viper#Third_generation_ZB_.282003.E2.80.932006.29|Dodge Viper SRT-10]] (Juggernaut avalible) <br></u> <u>2006 [[Ford GT]]<br></u> 2008 [[Lamborghini_Gallardo#LP_560-4_.282008-.29|Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4]]<br> <u>2010 [[Lamborghini_Murciélago#LP640|Lamborghini Murciélago LP640]]<br></u> 2008 [[Nissan_GT-R|Nissan GT-R (R35)]]<br> <u>2006 [[Porsche_911#997_Turbo|Porsche 911 Turbo (997 TT)]]<br></u> ==Reception== {{VG reviews | GR = 63.83%<ref name=gamerank>[http://www.gamerankings.com/pc/957705-need-for-speed-world/index.html Need for Speed World for PC]. ''[[Game Rankings]]''. Retrieved 2010-11-20.</ref> | MC = 62<ref name=metacritic>[http://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/need-for-speed-world/critic-reviews Need for Speed World Critic Reviews for PC]. ''[[Metacritic]]''. Retrieved 2010-12-02.</ref> | 1UP = C<ref>[http://www.1up.com/do/reviewPage?cId=3180659&p=1 NFS World Online Reviews]. ''[[1UP]]''. Retrieved 2010-11-20.</ref> | EuroG = 6/10<ref>[http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/need-for-speed-world-review Need for Speed World MMO Review]. ''[[Eurogamer.net]]''. Retrieved 2010-11-20.</ref> | GRadar = 6/10<ref>[http://www.gamesradar.com/pc/need-for-speed-world/review/need-for-speed-world-review/a-20100803153848319078/g-20090130173154477006 Need for Speed World Review, PC Reviews]. ''[[Games Radar]]''. Retrieved 2010-11-20.</ref> | IGN = 6/10<ref>(2010-08-06). [http://pc.ign.com/articles/111/1110785p1.html Need for Speed World Review]. ''[[IGN]]''. Retrieved 2010-11-20.</ref> | GT = 5.6<ref>[http://www.gametrailers.com/video/review-need-for/702853 Need for Speed World Video Game, Review]. ''GameTrailers.com''. Retrieved 2010-11-20.</ref> }} ''Need for Speed: World'' has received generally mixed reviews by critics. On [[GameRankings]], the game holds a score of 62.14%,<ref name=gamerank/> while on [[Metacritic]], ''World'' holds a score of 62, meaning "mixed or average reviews".<ref name=metacritic/> The highest praise of the game came from GamingXP, which commented that "The game feels like a combination of previous Need for Speed games except the single player has been cut off. Add some role-play elements and you have a racing MMO."<ref>[http://www.gamingxp.com/bericht-3899-electronic_arts-electronic_arts-pc-need_for_speed_world.htm GamingXP - NFS World Review]</ref> PC Format gave a somewhat mediocre review in their [[October]] [[2010]] issue, concluding that the game "feels like a missed opportunity."<ref name=metarev>[http://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/need-for-speed-world/critic-reviews Metacritic - Need for Speed: World - Critic Reviews]</ref> [[Eurogamer]] commented that "It's a real shame that the MMO aspect of World is effectively a needlessly elaborate lobby."<ref>[http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/need-for-speed-world-review Eurogamer - Need for Speed: World review]</ref> ==References== {{Reflist}} ==External links== *{{Official website|http://world.needforspeed.com/}} *[http://www.world-garage.com/ World Garage] *[http://forum.ea.com/eaforum/forums/show/3663.page Official World Forums] {{Need for Speed series}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Need For Speed: World}} [[Category:2010 video games]] [[Category:Need for Speed games|* 15]] [[Category:Massively multiplayer online games]] [[Category:Windows games]] [[de:Need for Speed: World]] [[es:Need for Speed: World]] [[fr:Need for Speed: World]] [[id:Need for Speed: World]] [[it:Need for Speed: World]] [[hu:Need for Speed: World]] [[nl:Need For Speed: World]] [[pl:Need for Speed: World]] [[pt:Need for Speed: World Online]] [[ro:Need for Speed: World Online]] [[ru:Need for Speed: World]] [[vi:Need for Speed: World]] [[zh:極速快感Online]]'