Need for Speed: High Stakes (also known as Need for Speed: Road Challenge in Europe) is a high-octane racing game developed by EA Canada for the Sony PlayStation 1. Released in 1999, it's the fourth title in the Need for Speed series, blending arcade-style gameplay with realistic driving physics. Players race exotic cars across various tracks, evading the police and competing in both tournaments and high-stakes bets where the winner takes the loser's car. It features single-player and multiplayer modes, car customization, and damage modeling. The game is in the racing genre.