System: PS3, X360, PC, Wii, PS2, PSP	Review Rating Legend
Dev: Black Box	1.0 - 1.9 = Avoid	4.0 - 4.4 = Great
Pub: EA	2.0 - 2.4 = Poor	4.5 - 4.9 = Must Buy
Release: Nov. 13, 2007	2.5 - 2.9 = Average	5.0 = The Best
Players: Online Multiplayer	3.0 - 3.4 = Fair
ESRB Rating: Everyone 10+	3.5 - 3.9 = Good

I've Been Through Detox, but I Can't Get Rid of my Need for Speed!
by Amanda L. Kondolojy

Need for Speed was one of those automotive franchises that was really starting to wear out its charm throughout the years. The last entry in the series, Need for Speed: Carbon, definitely left a lot to be desired. Even on the young next-gen consoles, Carbon proved to many automotive fans that their favorite genre was quickly running out of ideas. But the folks over at Black Box and EA have completely overhauled a redesign of the series in the form of Need For Speed: ProStreet. Of course it was a little bit of a gamble, but it paid off in spades. Need for Speed: ProStreet is, to say the least, an awesome game.

First of all, there's the look of this game. Everything is extremely detailed and brought to life in full HD all the way up to 1080i. The tracks vary considerably in terrain and environment depending on location, and the cars look extremely realistic. One thing that is especially noteworthy is the crash mechanics here. When you bump, crash, or even swipe an object, your car reacts in specific ways. Little pieces of your car will ding, dent, or even fall off. The amazing look of this game is probably the first facet of this game that will impress you. I can honestly say that the Need for Speed franchise can finally compete with the Gran Turismo franchise in terms of overall look. A pretty amazing feat really, when you consider that the Gran Turismo franchise has been leading the way in the automotive genre for the last ten years.

Source: www.cheatcc.com