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Street racing genre has always attracted a wide interest from gamers. The sensation of racing through brightly lit streets, maneuvering through moving cars, trying to evade pursuing police cars, all creates an exhilarating and intense experience for gamers every second. For those who want to showcase their skills, here are the top 10 outstanding street racing games of all time.
Burnout Revenge
Burnout Revenge is the fourth installment in the renowned Burnout street racing game series. This time, Criterion Games opted not to make significant innovations, as they kept the gameplay quite similar to Burnout 3: Takedown – a part of Burnout highly praised by gamers.
However, Burnout Revenge still introduces some notable changes to distinguish itself from its predecessor. These include new elements such as Vertical Takedowns (driving up onto the roof of opponent cars) and the new Traffic Attack mode. In this mode, your task is to drive and collide as much as possible to earn extra cash. Overall, Burnout Revenge also achieves considerable success.
Revved Up Paradise
Revved Up Paradise is a street racing game with an expansive open world back in its heyday, and even today it remains a source of inspiration for developers aiming to create racing masterpieces. When the game debuted in 2008, it was considered a groundbreaking title, ahead of its time. In 2018, Burnout Paradise was remastered with improved graphics, once again captivating gamers.
This game combines an open world with Burnout's renowned intense racing gameplay, creating meticulously crafted crash scenes reminiscent of Hollywood films. It's no surprise that the game has won numerous prestigious awards and garnered praise from critics and a massive fan base.
Nocturnal Racing 2
Nocturnal Racing 2 is evidence that Rockstar isn't just about GTA. It's one of the top racing games of the 2000s. The biggest highlight of its gameplay is the lack of rules—you can drive however you want as long as you reach the finish line, true to the spirit of street racing. This is what makes Nocturnal Racing 2 stand out among other racing games.
The game also features exciting locations for you to explore. Particularly in cities like Paris, Los Angeles, and Tokyo, you can even ride motorcycles.
Nitro Rush
Nitro Rush is one of the most realistic street racing games upon its release. Dive into the streets of Ventura Bay, an open-world map with diverse terrains and landscapes, offering players a fresh, non-repetitive experience and excitement at every turn. Compete against other players in online mode and push your beloved ride to the limit.
Need for Speed (2015) could have been even better with more customization options and driving mechanics. Nevertheless, it still earns its place on the list of the best street racing games.
The Crew 2 Release Date: 31/05/2018 Platforms: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, Google Stadia Main Story Completion Time: 19 hours Best Feature: Variety of vehicles to drive
The Crew 2, released by Ubisoft in 2018 for PS4, Xbox One, and PC, is an open-world racing game. It's the successor to The Crew, released in 2014, allowing you to freely explore a scaled-down version of the United States with various vehicles like cars, motorcycles, boats, and planes. Similar to its predecessor, you'll control a character in The Crew 2 on a journey to become the ultimate racer in all four categories: Street Racing, Freestyle, Off Road, and Pro Racing.
Additionally, the game features a rather interesting mechanic that allows you to switch vehicles in the air, on water, and on land instantly, each with different control mechanisms, enhancing the diversity of gameplay every time you change your mode of transportation.
Source: GVN360
