Buckle up, because Need for Speed: Most Wanted on the Nintendo Wii U (2013) is basically a love letter to chaos on four wheels. Developed by Criterion Games and published by Electronic Arts, this entry in the legendary racing franchise throws you into a massive open world where speed limits are more like polite suggestions you’re going to ignore anyway.

This isn’t just racing—it’s high-speed anarchy. Tear through Fairhaven City, outrun cops who seem personally offended by your existence, and climb the Most Wanted list by showing zero respect for traffic laws or public property. The Wii U version even lets you tap into the GamePad for maps, navigation, and that sweet little power trip of playing co-pilot for your friends. Multiplayer? Oh, it’s there, and it’s just as gloriously unhinged as you’d expect.

If you’re looking for retro games that still feel like pure adrenaline in a plastic case, Need for Speed: Most Wanted absolutely delivers. With Criterion’s signature polish and an “eat asphalt or be eaten” attitude, this is one racer that belongs in every collection. Buy retro games on Retro Games eXchange and see if you’ve got what it takes to burn past the law.

1. Open-world racing mayhem across Fairhaven City
2. Wii U GamePad integration for maps and co-op assistance
3. Signature Criterion Games speed, style, and destruction