

It's an interesting mode that takes advantage of a different kind of strategy. Sometimes, that means cutting corners, or taking turns in rather unconventional ways. There's no need to be in first: rather, players must smartly approach each gate in a way that'll allow them to get the highest speed. There's Speed Trap, which has players attempting to reach the highest speeds possible at each checkpoint. However, there are a couple of modes that keep things interesting. Many trials involve crossing the finish line first.

The career mode has players completing various challenges in each course. The offering is pretty standard-fare, but should more than satiate the basic needs of the car enthusiast.

Players will collect and tune cars, and will partake in a number of professional circuits from throughout the world. ProStreet focuses much more on the "Pro" side of things, losing the very urban street-based attitude it has featured over the last few iterations. Through the franchise history, the franchise has donned a number of styles, never quite a quality that makes it distinctly unique. Like most EA franchises, the Need for Speed series has been quite prolific over the years.
