Racing · 1998
Need for Speed 3: Hot Pursuit
Need for Speed III: Hot Pursuit, released as Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit in Europe, is a racing video game released in 1998. It is the third major installment in the Need for Speed series, significantly incorporating police pursuits as a major part of gameplay. Hot Pursuit remains focused in racing using exotic sports…
Key facts
- Released
- 25 March 1998
- Genre
- Racing · Arcade
- Length
- ≈ 2 h to beat
- Game modes
- Solo
- Platforms
- PC · PlayStation
- Studio
- Electronic Arts Canada, Electronic Arts Seattle
- Publisher
- Electronic Arts
- Critics
- Metacritic 88
Where to buy
Why play it
- Metacritic 88 — critics loved it
- A 1998 classic that aged well
- "Adrenaline" vibe
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to beat Need for Speed 3: Hot Pursuit?
Expect about 2 hours to reach the end (average reported by players).
Can you play Need for Speed 3: Hot Pursuit with friends?
No, Need for Speed 3: Hot Pursuit is a single-player experience.
What platforms is Need for Speed 3: Hot Pursuit on?
Need for Speed 3: Hot Pursuit is available on PC and PlayStation.
Is Need for Speed 3: Hot Pursuit a good game?
Critics give it Metacritic 88.
What games are like Need for Speed 3: Hot Pursuit?
In the same spirit: Need for Speed: High Stakes, Need for Speed: Porsche Unleashed and Need For Speed: Most Wanted.
