

It may look good but it's far from special. However, there are missing items such as weather effects, long-lasting skid marks and environmental or background object animation.

The lens flare, motion blur and metallic shine are great, as well as the lighting, animation and the racer inside the car! The physics, damage and car structures are close to the actual thing, and the ability to customize some things is a definite plus. On that note, there are some impressive effects such as smoke and sparks. Not even the graphics will garner any real attention. This type of game has been done before, so the Porsche element is just another gimmick. Although a nifty and probably necessary element in the Need for Speed lineup, relying on a boatload of Porsche cars to use rather than improving upon the game engine or premise doesn't exactly convince anybody that there is something significantly special here. The worst part can be easily attributed to the concept of the game. Yet what almost turns out to be a joyous racing experience, the less creative imagination coupled with noticeable flaws leave this game in the dust behind even their own previously released Need for Speed titles! Driving just became more fun with EA's Need for Speed: Porsche Unleashed.
