The standout feature of Most Wanted is the cops. On the Java 360x640 version, the police AI is surprisingly aggressive. They perform PIT maneuvers, call for roadblocks (spikes), and the Heat Level escalates from 1 (local patrol) to 5 (federal SUVs and helicopters). The helicopter casts a moving shadow on the ground – a subtle graphical touch possible only on the higher resolution.
While the graphics are considered "old" by today's standards, this specific resolution provided the sharpest possible image for the J2ME engine, reducing the pixelation common in smaller 240x320 versions.
True to its name, the game features active police traffic and obstacles, forcing players to outmaneuver the law while outracing rivals.