Need for Speed Underground 2

 DS
  • Publisher: EA Games
  • Release Date: May 10, 2005
  • Also On: PC
Metascore
65

Mixed or average reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 13
  3. Negative: 1 out of 13
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  1. Worth Playing
    80
    A fantastic and deep experience on the Nintendo DS. The only major downsides of the game are the difficulty, the average sound, and the fact that there's some graphical pop in while racing.
  2. GameZone
    77
    Even though the DS does not have an analog control, the game is really responsive.
  3. GameSpot
    72
    There's enough variety here to keep you busy; it delivers a strong sense of speed; and the control, while not perfect, is good enough to keep you coming back.
  5. IGN
    70
    The variety of racing options, the wireless multiplayer, and the art customizing features are a good start; it's certainly a satisfying racing experience, but there are gaps in its production. As fun as it is, it just feels like there should be more to the package.
  6. RewiredMind
    70
    Technically a poor game, but this is one time when the overall value is greater than the sum of the parts – just.
  7. AceGamez
    70
    A good DS racing game and at the time of this going to press, it's the only DS racer worth having.
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  8. GameBiz
    65
    A nice attempt, but an overall feeling of unfulfilling incompleteness.
  9. Nintendo Power
    60
    The mixture of shame and frustration it instills will make you raise your eyebrows, turn on your heels, and snicker as you walk away. [July 2005, p.99]
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  10. GameSpy
    60
    Although the game isn't on the same level as its console counterparts, the DS version holds its own.
  11. Cheat Code Central
    60
    There is no real bonus to play this game on the DS. Other than the obvious portability factor.
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  12. G4 TV
    60
    By no means a bad game, but the sad truth is that it's about the best the DS will have in the way of semi-realistic racers. The hardware just isn't conducive to them.
  13. PALGN
    55
    A disappointing game. It feels like a severely stripped down version of a console version that is now actually cheaper than this version.
  14. Pelaaja (Finland)
    40
    The unique capabilities of DS’s dual screens are not used very well. Touch screen serves only as a map, and as touch activation for nitro boost. As a driving game, NFSU 2 DS does not feed the need for speed. Driving simply feels too slow paced. [August 2005, p.68]
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Awards & Rankings

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#42 Best DS Game of 2005
26
#26 Most Discussed DS Game of 2005
39
#39 Most Shared DS Game of 2005

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User Score
7.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 32 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 32
  3. Negative: 8 out of 32
  1. KingJailson
    Apr 16, 2019
    8
    Começou muito bem no portatitl nintendo DS, pena que só esse e o carbon prestam no DS.
  2. XDavidX
    Nov 23, 2015
    1
    Very very very very very bad port of NFS. I played this but only once. I will give 3 out of 10 or even 1 out of 10. Its have **** handlingVery very very very very bad port of NFS. I played this but only once. I will give 3 out of 10 or even 1 out of 10. Its have **** handling controls of cars I've ever seen in racing games.… Full Review »
  3. Koncrete_War
    Feb 12, 2015
    0
    I wish i had never bought it well.. atleast i only wasted 2£ , the GBA version wipes the floor over this even as far as graphics are concernedI wish i had never bought it well.. atleast i only wasted 2£ , the GBA version wipes the floor over this even as far as graphics are concerned , the gameplay in DS version is to somewhat pointless and holds no real system to follow , i raced eah f the classes then told the rest are locked ? so it went in the charity shop for me , piss poor game dont bother with it… Full Review »
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