It's highly unrealistic so in no way is this a sim racer and it's not trying to be. Of the three big racers out this season, Need For Speed Payback is the easiest to pickup and play from a driving mechanics standpoint. Is Need For Speed Payback’s Driving Good Though?Īs for the gameplay, driving is fast and forgivable. The game boasts a great soundtrack too that plays nice with the impressive visuals and sound effects for a nice style that stands out from the other big racers this holiday season.
Most of the dialogue is cringe-worthy, and sometimes just plain terrible when it comes to the 'car talk' but overall it's totally serviceable in moving the player along and providing reason and motivation for the car action.
The story revolves around a car heist gone awry, and crews of racers battling 'The House,' an organization profiting from rigging races in the game's fictional take on Las Vegas.
