I Got The Platinum in Need For Speed Without Changing Cars

Summary

In this engaging *Need for Speed 2015* journey, the player aims for a platinum trophy using just one car. The script chronicles the ups and downs of racing through the game’s campaign, from navigating easy races to dealing with the online daily challenges. With humorous commentary on the acting, the player shares struggles like unlocking the 'Perfect Moment' trophy and facing off against iconic characters. The video provides an enjoyable walkthrough of the game’s various races, trophies, and mechanics, offering a satisfying and relaxing platinum grind for fans of the series.

Takeaways

• 😀 The player decided to go for the platinum trophy in *Need for Speed 2015* using only one car, which added an extra challenge to the game.
• 😀 The player hadn't played racing games in a while and aimed to avoid multiplayer trophies, focusing on the single-player experience.
• 😀 The game begins with a race and an introduction to Spike (a character humorously referred to as 'Walmart Paul Walker').
• 😀 The player chose a Honda Civic Type R as their starting car for its good handling and potential upgrades.
• 😀 The game features various race types like Speed Races, Style Races, Build Races, and Outlaw Races, each unlocking different rewards.
• 😀 The player achieved several trophies early on, including 'Wrap It Up' for downloading a car wrap and 'Triple Crown' for winning three races in a row.
• 😀 Some trophies, such as 'Perfect Moment,' required specific actions like hitting all five rep multipliers in a single event, which was challenging.
• 😀 Completing daily challenges was one of the longest parts of the grind, with the 'Serious Fun' trophy requiring 15 days of online play.
• 😀 The game allows the player to use other characters' cars temporarily for specific story races, but the player stuck to their main car otherwise.
• 😀 The racing experience felt easy after a few upgrades, with difficulty scaling being nearly nonexistent once basic parts were installed.
• 😀 Despite the repetitive gameplay and lack of challenge, the player enjoyed the game as a relaxed platinum run, ideal for multitasking while watching TV.

Q & A

Why did the narrator choose to play Need for Speed 2015 for the platinum run?

The narrator chose Need for Speed 2015 because it was a quick platinum opportunity that they could work on in between their main platinum run, despite not playing racing games for a while.

Why does the narrator refer to certain characters as 'Walmart Paul Walker' and 'Walmart Dominic Toretto'?

The narrator humorously compares the characters to Paul Walker and Dominic Toretto from the Fast & Furious franchise, implying that they resemble the actors or characters but are less polished or have a lower-budget feel.

Which car did the narrator choose for the platinum run and why?

The narrator chose the Honda Civic Type R for the platinum run because they believed it would handle better in the early game and upgrade more effectively. It was also considered the most fitting car for a street racer.

How does the trophy system in Need for Speed 2015 work in relation to races and car upgrades?

Trophies are awarded for completing specific tasks, such as winning races, downloading community wraps, upgrading cars, and meeting various objectives. Many trophies are linked to progressing in the story or reaching certain milestones in the game.

What was the narrator's biggest challenge during the platinum run?

The narrator's biggest challenge was obtaining the 'Perfect Moment' trophy, which required hitting all five rep multipliers at once. This task had a narrow timing window and involved a lot of trial and error, especially with the build multiplier.

What strategy did the narrator employ to complete all the side races in the game?

The narrator initially tried to complete all the side races before focusing on the main races, but later realized that only the main races were required to progress, making the side races unnecessary for the platinum.

What is the 'Unstoppable' trophy, and how did the narrator manage to earn it?

The 'Unstoppable' trophy is awarded for ramming two police roadblocks during a pursuit and escaping. The narrator struggled to find roadblocks, but after repeatedly evading the police, they managed to achieve it after an extended chase.

How does the game integrate online elements, and what was the narrator's experience with the online trophies?

The game has an online trophy called 'Serious Fun', which requires completing 15 daily challenges. Since only three challenges are available per day, it took the narrator five days to complete the trophy, which was the longest part of the platinum run.

What role does the 'icon' car play in the story, and how did the narrator handle these mandatory sections?

The 'icon' cars are required for certain story races. The narrator used these cars for the races and then sold them afterward to ensure they weren't used again, maintaining the restriction of using only one car for the platinum run.

How does the narrator feel about the difficulty of Need for Speed 2015?

The narrator finds the game's difficulty to be quite low, especially after upgrading the car with a few engine parts and nitrous. The races become easy once basic upgrades are made, and the overall difficulty doesn't scale much as the player progresses.