The smell of burning asphalt and tires permeates the air. From the creators of the hit series Need for Speed™ Underground comes another exciting fast-paced competition called Need for Speed™ Most Wanted.

Combining illegal street racing and adventurous police evasion, Need for Speed Most Wanted is sure to be a must-have for any gamer. Rivals, cars and hundreds of miles of highways, Need for Speed Most Wanted delivers.

Anyone who wants to become the most sought-after racer must first go through several competitions, compete with great drivers, weave through police patrols, and learn effective tricks to get ahead of their opponents and escape police pursuit.

Need for Speed Most Wanted also offers a wide selection of great vehicles. You have the option to customize your ride to suit your vehicle type and that of your opponents.

Features
• Open Road, Open World: Master the roads in a variety of locations as the most skilled driver. Race tracks are sometimes located in industrial areas, and knowledge of the environment can be a great advantage. Players can take shortcuts to gain an edge over others.
• All-New Gameplay: Need for Speed Most Wanted offers new and exciting gameplay that is full of strategic maneuvers. The player's success depends on his driving skills and handling of unforeseen situations.
• Visual Customization: When escaping from a police patrol or overtaking an opponent, players are always accompanied by great visuals.
• Blacklist: Once players enter the world of illegal road racing, they must compete against the best racers, and if they are successful, they can become one of the best on the list, the so-called Blacklist.
• Rap Sheet: Players build their standing with record times, tactical maneuvers, and driving technique.
• Tuning vehicle capabilities: Can't beat a sports car? Head to the garage and equip your car to compete with any vehicle.
• Next-Gen Graphical Features: Need for Speed Most Wanted for the next generation console delivers the highest level of video game graphics quality. No other racing game on the market offers such advanced graphics technology as Need for Speed Most Wanted.
• Race Online* Need For Speed Most Wanted introduces online gameplay for Xbox 360, Xbox, PlayStation®2 and PC.