The PC version is set to be released in June of this year, which is only a few weeks from now. Despite its not being close to a finished product, the game is very playable at this state, which encourages us to look forward to the finished product. One of the new features of NFS High Stakes is the addition of a career mode. The new mode no doubt extends the replay value tremendously. The career mode allows users to compete in an ongoing series of 30 tournaments, which includes Knockout and High Stakes races.
Players can win cash prizes and even new cars.
The catch is that players need to have at least two cars, in case they lose. The CPU police drivers sets up roadblocks, and agressively try to block you in with two or three of their cars. One time I took a turn too wide and slammed into a wall on the right. The CPU police were right on me and boxed me in. I'm proud to say, though, that there are times when the CPU police can't even come close to my car.