Need for Speed Heatis coming just intime for the weekend,and already fans of the franchise are preparing to leave their opponents in the dust. Initiallyleaked in EA’s quarterly report, and subsequently followed by a countdown timer,Need for Speed Heatwill take place in Miami, where racers and police will vie for dominance.
By day,Need for Speed Heatplayers will race in sanctioned events overseen by law-abiding police. But at night, whenNeed for Speed Heatplayers are taking to the wheel in illicit racing events, the dastardly cops will bend the rule of law in their favor, and try anything in their power tostop aNeed for Speed Heatracerwith too much heat.
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Drifting is an effective mechanic that players must utilize to best their opponents, while also steering clear of cops, day or night. Drifting can helpNeed for Speedplayers pull off much sharper turns around corners, while still helping them maintain their speed. Below is a quick tutorial to drifting.
HANDBRAKE
Utilizing the handbrake is the first step to drifting inNeed for Speed Heat. While accelerating into a turn, press the handbrake button (Square for PS4 and X for Xbox One), and watch as the car will begin to fishtail, effectively beginning the drifting process.
ACCELERATOR
InNeed for Speed Heat, the key for getting the most out of drifting will revolve around pumping the accelerator while turning. To accomplish this,Need for Speed Heatplayers will need to release the R2 button (PS4) or RT (Xbox One), and allow for a brief pause. After the brief pause and in the midst of turning,Need for Speed Heatplayers should tap the accelerator, and thereby speed into their turns.
AVOID TRYING TO CONTROL SPEED!
SomeNeed for Speed Heatplayers will naturally try to control speed to prevent losing control of the vehicle. This is counterintuitive, as speed is essential for taking corners dynamically and drifting successfully!Need for Speed Heatplayers should trust in the left joystick to maintain control of the vehicle while attempting to drift.
For mostNeed for Speed Heatplayers, drifting will take more than a few tries before they get the hang of it. But by following the above steps, players will be well on their way to becoming drift masters.Need for Speed Heatshould serve as a breath of fresh air for the tenured franchise, as exemplified byNeed for Speed Heat’s new approach to DLC. While there areother racing games available,Need for SpeedHeatis certainly anticipated to be the next king of the genre.
