

Need for Speed looked to Grand Theft Auto for inspiration when creating this game.

Each of those modes lets you earn points to customize the cars you buy in the game. Some want to earn money to help their families, while others want to win races and impress the men or women they love. Each of those racers has different reasons for competing.

With Need for Speed, which is a newer edition of the game that came out in 2015, you play as one of five male or female racers. The popularity of those games even led to Hollywood releasing a film based on the franchise. Modern versions increased the amount of action and followed a set story that usually had you playing as a good guy forced into a life of crime. The very first game in this franchise came out in 1994, but that game, which was only available for select consoles, looked significantly different. Need for Speed inspired more than 20 sequels and is one of the top racing games of all time, so fans of the series will want to check out the newest installment.
