Need for Speed III: Hot Pursuit

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Need for Speed III: Hot Pursuit by Electronic Arts for PlayStation is a racing game that lets you race on both sides of the law. Hot Pursuit III features 13 new licensed supercars, 3D enhanced graphics, and fresh gameplay features, including a "chase or be chased" hot pursuit option in which players can attempt to outrun the NFS police cars or drive specialized patrol cars to chase high speed racers.

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  • Jan. 1, 2000 Cheats: Need for Speed III: Hot Pursuit

    Foreign-Language Police, Heavier Car, Power Horn, and Slow-Motion Race

  • Jan. 1, 2000 Review: Need for Speed III: Hot Pursuit

    {Need III is one of the best arcade racers on the PlayStation, and backs that up with a tight Sim mode and a wild, rowdy ride in the awesome Hot Pursuit mode. The lone flaw is the lack of variety in the tracks, but this one's absolutely worth its price tag.} {With sleekly modeled cars, amazing lighting effects, and gorgeous tracks, Need III is just plain beautiful to look at. The speed, while not as blazing as Ridge Racer Revolution, is fast enough to get the adrenaline flowing hard.} {Excellent sound effects, like the bass growl of the engines, intensify the action and provide crucial feedback on your car's performance. However, the music's definitely lame, and configuring the two-player sound can be tricky without a stereo TV.} {These babies handle like a dream. Each car has a distinct feel, but all of them respond with unparalleled control, especially when it comes to powersliding.} {Need III is one of the best arcade racers on the PlayStation, and backs that up with a tight Sim mode and a wild, rowdy ride in the awesome Hot Pursuit mode. The lone flaw is the lack of variety in the tracks, but this one's absolutely worth its price tag.}