Need for Speed: High Stakes (PS1) Playthrough

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Published on November 21, 2023 6:04:59 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=roMffaFtGoU

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Need for Speed: High Stakes (1999)

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Duration: 7:32:17

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"Need for Speed: High Stakes" for the PlayStation, released in 1999, is a racing video game developed by EA Canada and published by Electronic Arts. As the fourth installment in the "Need for Speed" series, the game offers an immersive racing experience with a focus on high-stakes police pursuits.

It features several gameplay modes, including Test Drive, Single Race, Hot Pursuit, Tournaments, and Special Events. While the first three modes are self-explanatory, Hot Pursuit introduces unique challenges. With three difficulty levels and duel races, players encounter more and more aggressive police car AI. Police tactics include head-on collisions and strategic maneuvers from behind. All player cars are equipped with a scanner-type radio, allowing them to eavesdrop on police communications and anticipate upcoming obstacles.

In the Tournament and Special Events modes, participants engage in progressively challenging races, earning money and medals. Winning tournaments grants opportunities to sell or upgrade cars, with each victory unlocking access to more difficult challenges, new courses, and variations like mirrored tracks, altered weather conditions, and open races where civilian cars add complexity with oncoming and same-side traffic.

The graphics, considering the hardware limitations of the PlayStation 1, showcase detailed car models and diverse environments. The gameplay mechanics emphasize realistic handling and vehicle damage, adding an extra layer of strategy to races.

"Need for Speed: High Stakes" received praise for its engaging single-player experience and the introduction of a risk-reward system in Career mode. The inclusion of a split-screen multiplayer mode allowed for thrilling head-to-head races, contributing to the game's lasting appeal among fans of the racing genre on the PlayStation 1 platform.

0:00:00 - Intro
0:03:11 - Worldwide Roadster Classic
0:23:45 - Weekend Road Racing Classic
0:36:44 - Twilight Open Series
0:55:08 - Regional Club Circuit
1:19:44 - International Open Road Tour
1:44:58 - Super Sedan Challenge
2:15:07 - Grand Touring Competition
2:49:03 - Corvette Pro Cup
3:10:45 - Knockout Challenge
3:36:30 - International Supercar Series
4:14:46 - Porsche Pro Cup
4:36:30 - Open Road Knockout Challenge
4:52:00 - GT Racing Championship
5:16:11 - Endurance Racing Championship
6:18:23 - Demonstration of Titan
6:23:58 - Hot Purusit - Caprice
6:33:18 - Hot Pursuit - Corvette
6:43:09 - Hot Pursuit - BMW M5
6:52:43 - Hot Pursuit - Porsche 911
7:03:33 - Hot Pursuit - Diablo GT
7:13:02 - Demonstration of Helicopter
7:16:57 - Credits

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