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PlayStation Plus has an extensive catalog of free games that is constantly being updated throughout the year. Subscribers have the opportunity to download another great title for free, but will need to act fast before the offer expires next month.
PS Plus members of any tier have until February 3 to download a highly underrated game on PlayStation 5 worth $70 (via CB.com). This 2022 entry in one of EA’s biggest franchises is well worth checking out for free with your subscription, with many players finding a newfound appreciation for it since the game’s somewhat underwhelming launch four years ago.
PlayStation Plus' Latest Freebie Is Worth $70
PlayStation Plus subscribers at any tier (Essential, Extra, and Premium) can download EA’s 2022 racing game Need For Speed Unbound, a game that would typically cost about $70 otherwise. The game is only available to PlayStation 5 users, however, with no free PlayStation 4 option on offer.
Players have until February 3 to download and play Need For Speed Unbound, after which you’ll still need an active PS Plus membership to continue playing the game, and will need to purchase the full version if you don’t take advantage of the free download.
Need For Speed Unbound Is Worth Your Time
Need For Speed Unbound was a somewhat controversial game when it first launched, releasing to lackluster critic reviews and an unenthusiastic fanbase. Initially, many players felt that the game was disconnected from the quintessential NFS experience, and essentially ruined the franchise.
User reviews on Metacritic are quite harsh, with some players like JKekaNVKZ citing the game’s lack of balance, ridiculous difficulty, and unfair AI, a major complaint among players since the game’s release. Criticism among players extends to the game’s underwhelming story, odd choice of theme, and more, but not all feedback is negative and the game still holds a Mixed/Average rating among players.
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Ssome fans have even discovered a newfound appreciation for the game, with players such as Neggy5 on Reddit arguing that the hate for this game was «holistically undeserved,» highlighting that the game had some excellent qualities and was unfairly hated by NFS fans who were «blinded by nostalgia.»
That said, you can dive into Need For Speed Unbound now completely for free if you’re a PlayStation Plus subscriber at any tier, and you can see for yourself if the criticism is justified. If you were quick to dismiss the game due to its $70 price point and negative reviews, you have until February 3 to see what you’ve been missing out on.
