The PlayStation 2 and Xbox 360 represented a golden era for one of racing games’ most storied franchises. Beginning with Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit 2 and then the two-game Underground series, it was a strong start, but it was the Most Wanted finish that really closed the generation out in style. No mechanic in a Need For Speed made a game feel as unique and special as how police chases were ramped up and integrated into the gameplay of the generation’s last game. Here’s why it was so amazing.
