As a fresh alternative to meandering $60 games, 'Super Motherload' nails the kind of value proposition offered by good independent games. My towering expectations burned out during one of the many backtracks through the endgame area, and I can't help but wish for more than what the story delivered.

Start your engines and feel the adrenaline, 'cause Need For Speed: Rivals is here to give you a run for your money, even if that means going toe-to-toe with cops. Of course, Need For Speed has always had a rather strong run on the 7th generation of consoles – especially with Burnout- famous Criteron...

There seems to be an ever increasing demand for games that revolve around mining. Minecraft made it hugely popular, and from there, a surge of games utilizing mining mechanics just kept coming.

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Looking back at console launch line-ups of the past, the racing genre seems to always have a presence. For PlayStation systems, it was always a Ridge Racer, until the PlayStation 4.

So, how do you make a series still feel fresh after twenty titles? By listening to your fans, knowing what works and what the fans want, and by delivering a game that's more than just a seasonal refresher. Need for Speed Rivals is clearly ready for the next generation of gaming, and so are we.

Two complete career modes; Bugatti Veyron Cop Car? How is that fair; Ferrari is back; Impressive graphics; Entertaining soundtrack

Limited cop car customizations; No local split-screen multiplayer option

Road carnage, chaos and racing at its finest.

+ Police and Street Racer missions; + Seamless single/multiplayer racing; + EasyDrive fast-travel; + Dynamic weather effects

- Narration and story is cheesy; - Load times in Garage; - Handling differences between cars is minimal

Need for Speed Rivals ' technical shortcomings are frustrating primarily because almost everything else about the game is so well-designed and impressive. It builds on the series' legacy but also stretches into meaningful new directions.

Need for Speed Rivals is a must have game for the PS4, especially if you love your racers

Need for Speed Rivals' boisterous and brash open-world driving design gets enormous mileage thanks to some amazingly fluid online functionality. This is a stand-out launch game in every regard, and if you have any interest in this sort of action-heavy racing, here's the best way to experience it...