Need for Speed

Craving for velocity

Need for Speed is a long-running racing video game franchise known for high-speed street racing, police chases, and car customization.

First released in 1994, the series helped define the arcade racing genre.

The phrase itself captures the thrill-seeking urge to drive fast: He's always had a need for speed.

Opposites
pace and urgency

Need for Speedslow and steady

Gradual but consistent

taking one's time · unhurried · patience · snail's pace · no rush

lifestyle philosophy

Need for Speedslow living

Intentional deceleration of daily life

slow movement · mindfulness · la dolce vita · hygge · work-life balance

gaming genre

Need for SpeedAnimal Crossing

Life simulation franchise

Civilization · idle games · Gran Turismo · puzzle games · visual novels

Family

need, needs, needed, needing, needy, needful, needless, needlessly, speed

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG