Need For: Speed- Payback ^hot^
Unlike NFS: Most Wanted (2005), where you could hide or use pursuit breakers creatively, Payback forces you to find specific "jump points" to escape. If you don't hit a scripted ramp, the chase continues. This removes the organic cat-and-mouse tension, turning police evasion into a memorization puzzle rather than a skill check.
Need for Speed: Payback places a heavy emphasis on storytelling, adopting a structure heavily inspired by the Fast & Furious film franchise. Need for Speed- Payback