Need for Speed: High Stakes

Released

Developers: EA Vancouver, Electronic Arts, show more

Genres: Racing Video Game, Action game

Platforms: Windows, PlayStation 1

System Requirements

MinimumRecommended

CPU: Pentium III 1.0 GHz or Athlon 1.0 GHz

GPU: GeForce 3 Ti 200 (32MB) or ATI Radeon 8500 (32MB)

RAM: 32 MB

DirectX: 6

Storage: 200 MB available space

Summary

In 1999, when street racing was no longer satisfied with sheer speed, Need for Speed: High Stakes hit the scene—not just as a sequel, but as a revolution in the culture of chase, risk, and glory.

 

Legendary Cars and True Damage

This time, pedal to the metal wasn’t enough. Every crash came at a cost; every decision had consequences; and every race could either strip you of everything or lift you to unparalleled glory. With realistic car damage, the risk of losing vehicles in High Stakes mode, and money earned through blood, sweat, and skill, the game became a full-fledged battlefield.

 

Breathtaking Tracks and Iconic Machines

From the Alps to the sprawling American highways, and behind the wheels of legendary cars like Ferrari F50, McLaren F1, BMW M5, and Mercedes CLK-GTR, every race was a duel to the last gear. For the first time, players truly felt the depth of risk—not just in speed, but in losing assets, building a dream garage, or burning in the flames of a single mistake.

 

Risk and Glory: Victory Comes at a Price

In a world where every race could be your last, only drivers with hearts of steel and wills of fire could dominate the most dangerous roads—because on the path to glory, the price of victory is always steep.

Playtime

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18 hrs

Main Missions

22 hrs

Main + Side Missions
to complete game

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