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Need For Speed High Stakes 1.0

Electronic Arts  ❘ Commercial

Rev Your Engines in Need For Speed High Stakes: Timeless Racing Action

Pete Milner

Need For Speed High Stakes offers a thrilling blend of street racing and police chases, bringing back nostalgia while still delivering engaging gameplay mechanics and unique vehicle customization options.
2025 Editor's Rating

Electronic Arts released Need For Speed High Stakes in 1999, the fourth installment in the popular racing game series. The game offers a variety of high-performance cars to race with, including classic and exotic models.

Players can choose between several game modes, including Career, Hot Pursuit, and Championship, each with their own challenges and objectives. In Career mode, players can build their own custom cars and participate in a variety of racing events to earn cash and unlock new cars and upgrades.

The Hot Pursuit mode introduces police chases into the gameplay, where players must evade the pursuing law enforcement while completing various objectives. In Championship mode, players compete in a series of races across different tracks to earn championship points and win the title.

With its immersive gameplay, stunning graphics, and wide selection of cars and game modes, Need For Speed High Stakes remains a fan favorite among racing game enthusiasts.

  • Released by Electronic Arts in 1999
  • Offers a wide selection of high-performance cars
  • Several game modes including Career, Hot Pursuit, and Championship
  • Immersive gameplay with police chases and custom car building
  • Fan favorite among racing game enthusiasts

Overview

Need For Speed High Stakes is a Commercial software in the category Games & Entertainment developed by Electronic Arts.

The users of our client application UpdateStar have checked Need For Speed High Stakes for updates 31 times during the last month.

The latest version of Need For Speed High Stakes is 1.0, released on 09/19/2009. It was initially added to our database on 10/30/2007.

Need For Speed High Stakes runs on the following operating systems: Windows.

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Pros

  • Realistic graphics and detailed car designs
  • Exciting high-speed gameplay with intense police pursuits
  • Wide variety of cars to choose from
  • Multiple game modes and customization options for gameplay variety
  • Great sound effects and multiplayer options for competitive racing

Cons

  • Limited track selection compared to newer racing games
  • Difficulty spikes may be frustrating for some players
  • Outdated graphics by today's standards
  • AI opponents can sometimes feel predictable

FAQ

What is Need For Speed High Stakes?

Need for Speed: High Stakes is a racing video game developed by Electronic Arts and released for PlayStation in 1999.

What platforms is the game available on?

The game was released for PlayStation 1 and PC.

Does the game feature real-world cars?

Yes, Need for Speed: High Stakes features licensed cars from various manufacturers such as Ferrari, Porsche, and Mercedes-Benz.

What are the different race modes in the game?

The game features five race modes: Knockout, Tournament, High Stakes, Getaway, and Time Trap.

Can I customize my car in the game?

Yes, players can customize their car's appearance and performance with various upgrades.

Is there a multiplayer mode in Need for Speed: High Stakes?

Yes, the game features split-screen multiplayer mode and also supports multiplayer over LAN or internet.

Is there a career mode in the game?

There is no specific career mode in the game; however, players can progress through different race modes by earning money from races and buying new cars or upgrades.

What is the difference between High Stakes mode and other race modes?

In High Stakes mode, players bet their car against other racers. The winner takes both cars, while the loser loses their car permanently.

Is there a police chase feature in the game?

Yes, the game features a police chase mode called Getaway, where players have to escape from pursuing police cars within a time limit.

What are some of the criticisms of Need for Speed: High Stakes?

Some of the criticisms of the game include poor AI, limited customization options, and outdated graphics by today's standards.


Pete Milner

Pete Milner

I'm Pete, a software reviewer at UpdateStar with a passion for the ever-evolving world of technology. My background in engineering gives me a unique insight into the intricacies of software, allowing me to provide in-depth, knowledgeable reviews and analyses. Whether it's the newest software releases, tech innovations, or the latest trends, I'm here to break it all down for you. I work from UpdateStar’s Berlin main office.

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