Need for Speed: Underground 2

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8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 928 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 33 out of 928
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  1. DionisB
    Mar 30, 2008
    10
    Seriously, I don't understand how some people think. How can you compare NFSU2 with any other so called ''racing game''. First I dont't even think Burnout should be called a racing game, cause all the game is about is crash you car to the fullest. This game otherwise is terribly good game, just the feel of driving illegal street racing makes you play it more. Seriously, I don't understand how some people think. How can you compare NFSU2 with any other so called ''racing game''. First I dont't even think Burnout should be called a racing game, cause all the game is about is crash you car to the fullest. This game otherwise is terribly good game, just the feel of driving illegal street racing makes you play it more. Good music, damn good graphics for a game made 2004 and the best underground racing game to this day. Prostreet and Carbon was a disapointment but this classic brings you hope back that EA will ''probably'' make an new and better NFS than ever.… Expand
  2. gametesterfozzy
    Aug 31, 2004
    10
    i have played this game and so far its a very good game
    i liked the first one and it think that this one is better

    if you liked the first one than youll love this game

    get the demo play it then when it comes out full vesion get it

    youll love it
  3. K.M.
    Nov 14, 2004
    10
    While last year's game provided us with the thrills and chills of tuner culture, this game ups the ante and delivers in every aspect of the game. There's more quality and quantity in everything. An ambitious and highly successful undertaking by EA. From the highly-immersive and navigable city (darn I wish I can stop by those Burger Kings for a break), to the insane number of While last year's game provided us with the thrills and chills of tuner culture, this game ups the ante and delivers in every aspect of the game. There's more quality and quantity in everything. An ambitious and highly successful undertaking by EA. From the highly-immersive and navigable city (darn I wish I can stop by those Burger Kings for a break), to the insane number of customizations, to the traditional need for speed gameplay, this is a winner. Get your copy today, or you'll be sorry. Oh, did I mention it has Brooke Burke? :) … Expand
  4. G.D.
    Jan 15, 2005
    10
    THE BEST!!!!
  5. BestNoob
    May 7, 2020
    10
    NFS UG1 & NFS:UG2 are the best racing games ever made, And does still so much fun in 2020 with HD Texture Mod and Widescreen Patch
  6. Sovereignlol
    Jan 17, 2014
    10
    I played this a lot as a kid. To this day it's still the best racing game i've ever played. It's amazing. None of the other NFS games even come close to the amount of perfection Underground 2 has.
  7. FujiApple
    Nov 27, 2013
    10
    Great game, had everything a gamer would expect and more. Had hundreds of hours on my crappy Celeron M laptop with this game at 20 FPS back in the day. I personally don't really fancy the police chases, so this game was perfect for me.
  8. mclure
    Aug 23, 2014
    10
    I really liked this game, I have finished Single Player and I like a lot when you get new parts and the engine sound will change specifically to each car. They are also very detailed and it's not a very hardware intensive game, too bad it crashes sometimes and you get the impression it's something in the game, but it doesn't stop you from having fun since it happens only on occasion. TheI really liked this game, I have finished Single Player and I like a lot when you get new parts and the engine sound will change specifically to each car. They are also very detailed and it's not a very hardware intensive game, too bad it crashes sometimes and you get the impression it's something in the game, but it doesn't stop you from having fun since it happens only on occasion. The races, the drag races, sprints, circuits everything is fun, and compared to other NFS series titles this one has the advantage of lacking police in a good sense, the street racers have taken over Bayview (the city where everything happens), and you don't need to evade a very difficult police pursuit after racing. The cars are also very detailed and follow up with their respective in real life models with all details, you can customize their headlights, taillights and add new parts that could've been modeled by a mechanic. For me the best part is customizing a vehicle, also there are SUVs for racing, even doing drifting with them, altough there are fewer models, but they also retain characteristics such as being really heavy or having a powerful enough engine. The story is also good, I feel like that character is struggling when everything and everyone are against him, the only friends he got is the people from the shops he visits and sometimes other NPCs will SMS you with new locations or tell you where some undisclosed races are being held for better prizes. What is kind of odd is that you have to go everywhere you want to race in order to complete and you can't do a simple jump to race as in NFS Most Wanted 1, but ok.… Expand
  9. Marick
    Sep 22, 2014
    10
    A nice game of series Need for Speed. It's a good game, I really do not what to say. Ok .. the truth is that after a while ...boring. Music and items in the game are ok.
  10. dimike
    Jan 10, 2021
    10
    Graphics - ok
    Handling - great
    Music - great
    story - ok
    gameplay - great
  11. XDavidX
    Nov 19, 2015
    10
    I'm played this game as a kid and still play this. I have the game on PC & PS2. Maybe its not good as the Most Wanted from 2005 but the nostalgia is so overhyped !
  12. DiFF7Skyns
    Feb 17, 2016
    10
    The best game of the franchise until today (2016). Nothing about exotic or supersports cars . The scene is the suburban world where the street racers, with their custom tuned cars, are gaining ground in the streets, competing not only for the finish line, but the beauty of tuning, passing through the streets of the city. That is the real Underground. This is what a gamer likes.
  13. RainInAugust
    Nov 30, 2015
    10
    I had this game as a child for the ps2 and guess what... I still have the game today. I still play it every once in a while and I still enjoy having this game in my ps2 collection of games. Anyways the graphics are spectacular for 2004 and the customization are a lot better.
  14. dzbnkx
    Nov 13, 2019
    10
    Best arcade racing game ever.
    + open world
    + arcade mechanics
    + races
    + feeling of progression
    + customization
    + graphics
  15. dlcatalin
    Jul 12, 2020
    10
    When it came out, it was a 10. And if i played it today in 2020 for the first time, i would 10 it again. Flawless.
  16. ghianna22
    May 22, 2018
    10
    Undoubtedly the best arcade racer ever released. Racing is fun, atmosphere is strong and likable. Customization and modification of you ride is endless, soundtrack flawless. Just dive in, and enjoy the wild ride! I know you are singing "Riders on the Storm" to yourself right now.
  17. CoKronakan
    Feb 12, 2018
    10
    One of the BEST Need for Speed game, if not the best. Tons of heavy customization options, amazingly realistic controls, never before seen in a racing game. Visually the game was all right, considering it's age. Also the story was lacking some content here and there but it recover with it's awesome 90's 2000's style. Overall if you don't like police chases in a racing game, this is the real deal.
  18. Luka1998010
    Jul 6, 2018
    10
    One of the best racing games ever made !!!
    It deserves a place in history !
  19. NotBanMePLZ
    Dec 15, 2021
    10
    One of my most favorite games of all time. I remember how i was playing this game when i was 6 years old in 2011. This soundtrack, i have these songs in my playlist to this day, and i'm writing thi review while listening to Skindred - Nobody. For me it's the best game soundtrack to ever be created. Insane. Also the customization, i love it so much, and i really love the fact thatOne of my most favorite games of all time. I remember how i was playing this game when i was 6 years old in 2011. This soundtrack, i have these songs in my playlist to this day, and i'm writing thi review while listening to Skindred - Nobody. For me it's the best game soundtrack to ever be created. Insane. Also the customization, i love it so much, and i really love the fact that the game is that long. It's just so hard to explain how much i love this game in my 3rd language, but i love it so much. The emotions it gave me... 10/10… Expand
  20. Noideasfornick
    Dec 25, 2018
    10
    Good game play, car modifications and music. On normal difficulty the game becomes easy and relaxing.
  21. ReSTALL
    Jan 30, 2019
    10
    В далёком 2005 году стала самой первой игрой в которую я удосужился поиграть на пк Тётки. Думаю это и стало диким толчком к любви авто на протяжении жизни.
  22. Nameless2131
    Feb 6, 2020
    10
    10/10 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  23. luiznark
    Mar 22, 2023
    10
    O melhor NFS de todos, sem dúvida. Deveria ter um remake dessa obra prima. Melhor que todos esses Need que vem sendo lançados.
  24. Kenix157
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    (Opinion on russian language)

    Моя самая любимая гоночная игра, прошел наверное раз 5, в последний раз использовал графические моды чтобы осталось больше незабываемых ощущений. Разные режимы гонок Геймплей - разные задания, разные гонки, можно исследовать карту. Карта - много районов, каждый по своему уникален. Красивая архитектура, все сделано круто. Атмосфера - тех самых уличных    (Opinion on russian language)

    Моя самая любимая гоночная игра, прошел наверное раз 5, в последний раз использовал графические моды чтобы осталось больше незабываемых ощущений.

    Разные режимы гонок
    Геймплей - разные задания, разные гонки, можно исследовать карту.
    Карта - много районов, каждый по своему уникален. Красивая архитектура, все сделано круто.
    Атмосфера - тех самых уличных гонок
    Саундтрек, он шикарен, всё в тему.
    Тюнинг, тут даже комментировать нечего, единственное что нельзя наклейки перемещать по машине, но зато можно было делать много чего другого
    Внимание к мелочам.

    (Opinion on english)
    My favorite racing game ever, passed 5 times, the last time I used graphic mods to leave more unforgettable sensations.

    Different racing modes
    Gameplay - different tasks, different races, you can explore the map.
    Map - many areas, each unique in its own way. Beautiful architecture, everything is done cool.
    Atmosphere - those same street racing
    The soundtrack, it’s gorgeous, everything is in the subject.
    Tuning, there’s even nothing to comment on, the only thing is that you can’t move the stickers around the car, but you could do a lot of other things
    Attention to details.    … Expand
  25. Destlay
    Mar 7, 2020
    10
    Продолжение легендарной части. Свободный мир, улучшенная графика, широкий автопарк. Здесь я потратил своё детство и не жалею. Благодаря ей я полюбил машины. Благодаря ей у меня хороший вкус в музыке. До сих пор играю в ней. Всегда в моём сердце.

    Continuation of the legendary part. Free world, improved graphics, wide fleet. Here I spent my childhood and do not regret it. Thanks to her, I    Продолжение легендарной части. Свободный мир, улучшенная графика, широкий автопарк. Здесь я потратил своё детство и не жалею. Благодаря ей я полюбил машины. Благодаря ей у меня хороший вкус в музыке. До сих пор играю в ней. Всегда в моём сердце.

    Continuation of the legendary part. Free world, improved graphics, wide fleet. Here I spent my childhood and do not regret it. Thanks to her, I fell in love with cars. Thanks to her, I have a good taste in music. I still play it. Always in my heart.    … Expand
  26. SrCre
    Mar 10, 2020
    10
    [ ] Perfect
    [ ] Awesome
    [ ] Good
    [ ] Good Bad
    [ ] Fail

    Não vejo necessidade em escrever um longo texto analisando uma arte, a nota é apenas um conselho para saber o quanto ela vale para sua vida.

    I see no need to write a long text analyzing an art, the note is just a piece of advice to know how much it is worth in your life.
  27. Alexb1096
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    ITALIAN:
    Uno dei miei giochi preferiti, ci ho passato molti anni della mia infanzia.
    Quello che vorrei fare in questa recensione è analizzare il gioco sia per quello che era all'epoca della sua uscita (2005) sia per quello che è adesso (2020, 15 anni dopo). Tutto quello che dirò sarà riferito solo alla versione per PC. AUDIO E GRAFICA: Partiamo dalla prima cosa che si nota quando si    ITALIAN:
    Uno dei miei giochi preferiti, ci ho passato molti anni della mia infanzia.
    Quello che vorrei fare in questa recensione è analizzare il gioco sia per quello che era all'epoca della sua uscita (2005) sia per quello che è adesso (2020, 15 anni dopo).
    Tutto quello che dirò sarà riferito solo alla versione per PC.

    AUDIO E GRAFICA:
    Partiamo dalla prima cosa che si nota quando si avvia il gioco: la colonna sonora. Ok, le canzoni del menu non sono molte e dopo un po' iniziano a stancare, sarebbe bello se ci fossero anche le canzoni delle gare (che personalmente tengo sempre molto basse di volume quindi non le ricordo neanche), però Riders on the storm feat. Snoop Dog è una delle canzoni più belle e adatte mai comparse in un videogioco. Solo quella vale un 10 sotto il punto di vista della colonna sonora.
    Anche l'audio ambientale e i rumori delle macchine sono veramente notevoli, soprattutto per un gioco dell'epoca.
    Per quanto riguarda la grafica invece bisogna dire che anche adesso, con la qualità video al massimo e una piccola modifica per gli schermi a 16:9, il gioco si difende benissimo e per qualità dei modelli delle auto, illuminazione e riflessi non stanca anche giocato diverse generazioni dopo. Inoltre per PC sono presenti alcune mod che migliorano le texture e gli shader, donando al gioco un aspetto ancora più moderno e credibile.

    STORIA: Forse l'aspetto più dolente del gioco, ma trascurabile per il gameplay in sè. La storia c'è ma è estremamente anonima, senza personaggi memorabili (ci si ricorda di più della ragazza che compare all'avvio del gioco), e senza pathos. La mancanza di rivali ricorrenti e della polizia (un aspetto che può piacere come no, ma che di certo influisce sulla trama) portano a far dipendere le gare esclusivamente dal gameplay e dalla ricerca di nuove componenti con cui elaborare i propri veicoli. Due elementi però che riescono a sopperire a questa mancanza in maniera spaventosa.

    GAMEPLAY: Un gioco forse rivoluzionario. Ok che era già uscito il primo Underground e nello stesso periodo c'erano anche serie come Midnight Club e Juiced, ma non c'è storia con Underground 2. Una quantità infinita di pezzi con cui elaborare i propri veicoli, un buon numero di veicoli e un gameplay precisissimo e veloce.
    Il gameplay è molto simile a quello del primo Underground, con gare in percorsi cittadini, spesso in periferia, con molte scorciatoie e salti. La guida delle auto è incredibile, di certo arcade ma molto piacevole, non come molti altri giochi del genere che si basano sulle derapate e sull'aspetto cinematografico delle corse. In Underground 2 tutto questo c'è ma in modo perfettamente naturale.
    Una grande novità è stata l'introduzione del free-roaming, in una città dalle mille sfaccettature che si conoscerà a memoria in poco tempo (vista anche la necessità di scoprire i negozi di parti sparsi per la mappa).

    Le automobili presenti poi permettono di entrare ancora di più nel mood del gioco, in quanto sono tutte sportive e portate all'elaborazione ma allo stesso tempo accessibili economicamente. Non sono presenti quindi supercar come Ferrari e Lamborghini e neanche marchi particolarmente di lusso. Il gioco si può tranquillamente finire persino con l'auto iniziale se personalizzata nel modo giusto.

    A proposito di personalizzazione, questo è forse l'aspetto su cui punta di più il gioco, con tanto di valore che indica l'estetica dei veicoli. Le gare ci permettono di sbloccare componenti estetiche ma anche meccaniche con cui personalizzare la propria auto. In tutta la mia vita non ho mai visto così tante personalizzazioni estetiche in un gioco di corse. Le parti del motore invece sono molto più basiche, con 3 stadi di miglioramento per ogni componente.

    Per concludere interessanti anche i tipi di corse, tra i quali sono presenti anche diversi esperimenti e tentativi di innovare un genere come quello dei giochi di corse spesso limitato alle gare su circuito.
    Oltre a ovviamente queste ultime e alle gare da punto a punto, sono presenti anche gare di accelerazione (alla Fast and Furious) in cui è obbligatorio il cambio manuale, gare di drift, gare su circuiti semi-ufficiali e gare senza nitro in circuiti stretti (spesso parcheggi o magazzini).

    Gioco da provare anche nel 2020, specialmente al computer.

    VOTO: 10/10    … Expand
  28. Chubac
    May 13, 2020
    10
    The last (!) really good Need for Speed game... I think I said more than enough...
  29. MonDongZeep
    Jun 14, 2020
    10
    One of the best NFS (№2)
    Just a nice sandbox (nice music,world,customisation, a lot of cars,not the best but good physics)
  30. JVSD22
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Melhor jogo de corrida já feito. Bons tempos quando a EA fazia jogos bons.
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#31 Best PC Game of 2004
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#11 Most Discussed PC Game of 2004
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#8 Most Shared PC Game of 2004

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Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 31 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 31
  3. Negative: 0 out of 31
  1. Computer and Video Games
    84
    For an arcade game, it's even surprisingly playable with a steering wheel, with near misses causing no small amount of amateurish flinching. If you can't afford to attach largely pointless gadgets to your otherwise moribund vehicle, this is the next best thing. [PC Zone]
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  2. Total Video Games
    90
    Its immense thrills and spills through the open-ended city of Bayview is exhilarating, and the culture that is emerging is created in the game to great effect.
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  3. Yahoo!
    90
    The world is elaborate, the sense of speed is dizzying, and the customization could cost you a job or a girlfriend. But you'll still have Brooke to keep you company.
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