Need for Speed: Porsche Unleashed

Need for Speed: Porsche Unleashed (2000)

by EA Canada, Eden Studios, Electronic Arts
Genres:Simulator, Racing
Themes:Action
Game modes:Single player, Multiplayer
Story:You've pushed yourself to the edge - now drive over it! Need for Speed Porsche 2000 lets you experience the adrenaline rush of high-speed driving with 74 different Porsche models dating from 1948 to 2000. Roar down the roadways in classic models such as the 1948 356 No.1, or push the state-of-the-art 2000 996 Porsche Turbo to its absolute limit. The choice is yours. Grid-based tracks feature 20 open road segments, and with the capacity for 4 people to play, this game lets you take part in a thrills 'n' spills journey through Porsche's fast-paced 50-year history. Fasten your seat belt!Show more
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user avatar@ego1stuser avatar@ego1st
January 29, 2025
Some NFS players don't like Porsche Unleashed beause it's more realistic and a Porsche tribute. And this is excactly what makes this game so good. I cannot even cout how often I have played this game. I even supports steering wheels. This game brought the fascination of sim racing to me and surely to many other players.
user avatar@ion00user avatar@ion00
January 30, 2025
Porsche was the pinnacle of the series. Not too arcadey, not too realistic, just right. The career mode was challenging but rewarding at the same time. A more elegant car game from a more civilized age. I'm not holding my breath to ever seeing this game here, or ANY other NFS title for that matter, but one can dream.
user avatar@CaBuritouser avatar@CaBurito
January 29, 2025
I REALLY NEED THIS GAME! When I was 11 years old, I spent a whole day playing on my cousin's PC, it was a classic Windows XP. This game is simply wonderful, you could literally destroy the car in races, repair it, buy used cars, sell it, upgrade it. The maps, my god, the maps were beautiful, apart from going through all the classic eras of each Porsche. PLEASE BRING THIS GAME BACK!
user avatar@KeyFallenuser avatar@KeyFallen
January 30, 2025
It was the very first NFS I played when I was a kid and I love it since. And those beautiful, magical, early 00s aesthetics, they not just bringing back memories but I really think these early 3D games are looking gorgeus. Plus this game made me love Porsche cars in the first place. Every time I drive an old Porsche, like the ‘73 Carrera RS or the ‘95 GT2 in Forza Horizon, I think about NFS Porsche and smile… Damn, see how this game made me so disgustingly sentimental again? But no surprise, it has a special place in my heart for 25 years now.
user avatar@gregus70user avatar@gregus70
January 29, 2025
Le meilleur des need for speed, il mériterait amplement un remaster HD, super ambiance, superbe bande son, même si il y peu d'aventure avec la police, le mode carrière et le réseau était excellent et les sensations de conduite sympa.
Best NFS game on classic era! Love driver licence and porsche tournaments! Still playing it. Favorite maps: Alps, Autoban etc. And this NFS has the best soundtracks!
user avatar@Bobbinhooduser avatar@Bobbinhood
January 31, 2025
when i was young NfS Porsche was my favorite game for a long time. the history/career mode was great for getting to know all the vehicles. and after that I had a career as a factory driver
user avatar@Duskerinuser avatar@Duskerin
January 30, 2025
Even-though only Porsche in the whole game as the title suggested, the soundtrack vibe was so memorable I still play it now and then. The game itself has a distinct handling as a real Porsche would. It has depth like no other NFS franchise would. I remember browsing the history and promotional leaflets and video ads from the manufacturer. The spare part customization is a blend of simulation and arcade. Not too complex overwhelming, still interesting for me. Definitive NFS classic.
user avatar@LICHsWISHuser avatar@LICHsWISH
February 23, 2025
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user avatar@kaszkietuser avatar@kaszkiet
January 30, 2025
This was an excellent NFS with an awesome test driver career mode. For years I dreamed about NFS: Ferrari, but it never happened. I had great time playing this, but I'm afraid it will feel dated today.
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