Need for Speed: Banzai Street Wars is a racing game by EA and Gungho Online Entertainment and co-developed by Criterion Games and Genki. The gameplay is similar to that of Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit and Need for Speed: Rivals as the player can choose to become a police officer or a street racer. An open-world concept is also included when the player finishes his/her career. It is the first NFS game to mainly feature Japanese automotive brands. Need For Speed: Banzai Street Wars developer publisher released genre modes ratings platforms media