Handshake Substitute: While the player doesn't speak, they still interact with others via fist bumps, which no one has a problem with.

It appears that it's going to be subverted when the ending involves the player taking part in a group photo, but they put on a fox mask and their face remains unseen.

The Faceless: The game's cutscenes are shown from their point of view, so their face is never seen.

Blank Slate: The player is stated to be relatively a rookie (while already talented enough to impress Spike), who builds up their abilities alongside Travis's crew and the Driving Icons.

Badass Driver: Their talents behind the wheel impress Spike enough to present them to Travis's crew.

Ambiguous Gender: Averted the player's gender is stated to be male (Spike refers to the player as 'bro'), which is justified as it is the target market for the Need for Speed games.After meeting with Travis and the other members of his crew, the player sets out to help them impress the Driving Icons, their various driving heroes. After impressing Spike during a one-on-one race through the streets of Burnwood, he's invited to a party at Travis' garage. A rookie driver who races in Ventura Bay.

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