The 2010 edition of Need for Speed:
hot Pursuit revolves around
high-speed car chases through winding suburban countryside and bustling
city streets, giving players license to drive as fast and free as they
like -- as long as they can outrun local law enforcement officers.
Released alongside same-titled versions of the game for home computers
and high-def consoles, the Wii version follows its own road-racing
format. Several modes of play are available, including "Hot Pursuit,"
"Eliminator," and "Rush Hour," which has players racing through circuits
crowded with as many as 99 other vehicles. The game features 20 courses
in four large areas that are based on real-world cities: