Need for Speed: The Run, released for the Nintendo 3DS in 2011, is an intense racing game that takes players on an illicit, high-stakes race across the United States. The game combines high-speed driving with a cinematic narrative. As players race from San Francisco to New York, they navigate diverse landscapes and evade a relentless police force. The game brings the esteemed racing franchise to handheld devices with a mix of arcade-style gameplay and reality-inspired racing physics.