Racing

Need for Speed™ No Limits

ELECTRONIC ARTS

Written by our team. Installs go through Google Play, nowhere else.

What it is

Need for Speed No Limits is a free racing game from Electronic Arts. It is set in a street racing city called Blackridge, where the player races, drifts and uses nitro while avoiding police. The listing gives it an Everyone 10+ content rating.

What it does well

Scale is the first thing the listing stresses. It says there are over 1,000 races, and a customisation system with more than 2.5 million tuning combinations. You collect and build a car lineup, and the description names real world manufacturers including Bugatti, Lamborghini and McLaren. It mentions nitro zones, traffic, drift and drag events, and rivals from local crews.

What the ratings show

The app holds a 4.38 average from 5,244,699 ratings, and it sits at 100,000,000+ installs. Of the ratings, 73.6% are five star and 11.0% are four star. 4.3% are three star, 2.5% are two star, and 8.7% are one star. That one star share is higher than most of the other games in this batch, but the headline score is still solid for something that has been out since September 2015. It was last updated on 2026-10-16, so it is clearly still supported.

Where it falls short

The listing is open about the terms, and they matter. It states that the game has optional in-game purchases of virtual currency, and that some items are chosen at random. It also says the app needs a persistent internet connection, needs acceptance of EA’s privacy and user agreement, and collects data through third party analytics. EA also notes that it may retire online features after 30 days of notice. For a buyer, that means the game is not something to count on offline, and the long term availability of online features is not guaranteed.

Who it suits

This fits someone who wants a large, car focused racer and does not mind a free to play structure with random rewards. Parents should note the Everyone 10+ label and the links to social sites that the listing says are meant for an audience over 13. Anyone who wants a one-off purchase or an offline game should look elsewhere.

What we like

Over 1,000 races, according to the listing
More than 2.5 million tuning combinations
Licensed cars from makers such as Bugatti, Lamborghini and McLaren

Watch out for

The listing says it includes optional purchases with random items
It requires a persistent internet connection
8.7% of ratings are one star

Verdict: A big, widely played racer for people who accept online-only play and random item purchases; the 4.38 rating is good but not the best in its class.