Need for Speed: Underground

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8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 644 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 26 out of 644
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  1. JonB.
    Nov 15, 2003
    10
    Having played the demo for this, I was totally blown away. I decided to buy the full game right away. Tight control, gorgeous stages, sweet rides, and most importantly: THE CAR'S ENGINES SOUND GOOD AGAIN. (like they used to back in NFS5!) Floor it and hear the now-turboed 350Z roar, let off the gas to hear the blow-off valve release it's pent-up air. Get a woofer and a wheel to Having played the demo for this, I was totally blown away. I decided to buy the full game right away. Tight control, gorgeous stages, sweet rides, and most importantly: THE CAR'S ENGINES SOUND GOOD AGAIN. (like they used to back in NFS5!) Floor it and hear the now-turboed 350Z roar, let off the gas to hear the blow-off valve release it's pent-up air. Get a woofer and a wheel to really have fun with this title. Oh, and although the game is huge, install was a breeze. Two thumbs up.… Expand
  2. UrosC.
    Nov 26, 2003
    9
    Excelent game.The only thing that I miss in the game is Drag racing in online mode...Great work EA!!!
  3. JoshS.
    Feb 23, 2004
    10
    Best need for speed game i have ever played.
  4. JordyO.
    Nov 22, 2003
    10
    I have it now on the pc the full version not the demo and it's great ( i download it ) i am living in europa so it;s not out yet but i have it ! really joy !!
  5. aaronpaul121
    May 22, 2012
    8
    Everything about this game is great. I just wished that it is a little bit realistic in the result of colliding cars, crashed and destroyed cars. But, it's still great.
  6. jangers
    Dec 1, 2017
    9
    I have started this game again after years. Even today, the game is sensational. Underground mode is not boring. Driving style is good, although crash physics (especially at higher speeds) makes cars fly. There is a lack of more cars, in the game there are mainly Asian cars. There is also no support widescreen. Generally i recommend playing even in 2017 year
  7. morfil
    Nov 1, 2013
    10
    Electronic Arts rules when it comes to making games like these. The music, the gameplay, the sound effects, and sometimes even the story. If you're interested in going very fast, and moving up the ranks faster than ever, then give this game a try.

    You are somewhat of an inexperienced driver who joins the underground street scene. You meet up with the beautiful, yet tough Samantha, who    Electronic Arts rules when it comes to making games like these. The music, the gameplay, the sound effects, and sometimes even the story. If you're interested in going very fast, and moving up the ranks faster than ever, then give this game a try.

    You are somewhat of an inexperienced driver who joins the underground street scene. You meet up with the beautiful, yet tough Samantha, who helps you through your first few races. You must buy and build up your car, and make it look cool so that you, the driver, are as cool and good as everyone who races.

    I have to say, i was blown out of the water by the soundtrack. Lil' Jon's "Get low" is pretty much the main song for this game, however, it's not an exclusive, like mistikal's "get faster" or Petey Pablo's "Need for speed". there's also good rock alternative music like Story of the year's "And the hero will drown", Static-X's "The only", X-ecutioner's "Body Rock" and Hotwire's "Invisible".

    It's a perfect buy. 10/10    … Expand
  8. iddqd4
    Jan 20, 2018
    9
    Эта игра в свое время была настоящим культом и стояла почти на каждом компьютере и не только у любителей гонок.
  9. Marick
    Sep 22, 2014
    9
    It was the first game in the series. I played 10 years ago, I liked so much, but age did not let me finish it. At 8 years old I struggled a bit. The game throws you in Olympic City, a town of Street Racing community. This will start the fun.
  10. ricky21
    Aug 30, 2015
    9
    People like the fast and furious series but yet dislike this game. They need to do their home work to find the origin of the movies first.
    Totally awesome game, and I hope EA reinvent themselves on another one like this for the future
  11. xylinde
    Nov 7, 2019
    9
    Хорошая игра, познокомила меня с жанром гонок, а также показала, насколько нервы испытывают сильный стресс после 6 лидирующий кругов, и на последнем тебя выигрывают, как машина в драг-рейсинге может просто встать перед твоим лицом, и ты с просто смотришь на это, и понимаешь, на что я потратил свою жизнь... А еще 64 гонка хотела будто во мне дьявола вызвать, но у меня уже после машины КуртаХорошая игра, познокомила меня с жанром гонок, а также показала, насколько нервы испытывают сильный стресс после 6 лидирующий кругов, и на последнем тебя выигрывают, как машина в драг-рейсинге может просто встать перед твоим лицом, и ты с просто смотришь на это, и понимаешь, на что я потратил свою жизнь... А еще 64 гонка хотела будто во мне дьявола вызвать, но у меня уже после машины Курта и гонка с 7 кругами вызвали его уже давно

    12 грузовиком перед твоим лицом после столкновения из 10    … Expand
  12. Genek13
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    The second best NFS game in history (first for me is NFS III HP).
    VIsuals, sound design, tuning and cars was outstanding at the time.
    Soundtrack is one of the best I ever heard in video game.
  13. nizdets
    Jan 2, 2021
    10
    моя первая игра пацаны......э Рон дон дон дондородоророн...............
  14. Luka0101998
    Jun 1, 2016
    10
    My all time favorite game.
    I love cars thanks to nfs !
    10/10 without thinking
    No Need for Speed game will ever be better that Underground in any way.Even if the game has no free roam i still absolutely love it .
  15. FrankHo
    Nov 21, 2003
    8
    Not better than burnout2 on ps2, but much better than midnight club 2!
  16. Marica
    Sep 22, 2014
    10
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  17. mclure
    Aug 23, 2014
    10
    Fun to play, it is the first time I played something after meeting the NFS series for the first time back in the 90's with older vehicles. This introduces a good assortment of popular vehicles and some good music tracks, it doesn't feel old even after a while. Customization is straight forward with changing from a car to another and keeping upgrades and visuals, you can only have one carFun to play, it is the first time I played something after meeting the NFS series for the first time back in the 90's with older vehicles. This introduces a good assortment of popular vehicles and some good music tracks, it doesn't feel old even after a while. Customization is straight forward with changing from a car to another and keeping upgrades and visuals, you can only have one car at a time. Drag, circuit, drift and sprint are some race modes. Traffic can be annoying so for that try reducing difficult levels on each race.… Expand
  18. Luka1998010
    Jul 6, 2018
    10
    The game that changed my life, literally !
    I had no interest in cars when i was about 6 years until my older brother brought me this game one night and i felt in love with it. After that i started my interest in cars. Long story short,because of NFS Underground my life changed for the best because of it i am building my dream career of becoming a car designer.
  19. ImperialYama
    Dec 22, 2020
    10
    Best NFS in my Opinion. The Gameplay, the Speed, the Race Design and the Songs. Everything is just perfect here.
  20. Izoeros
    Apr 26, 2022
    9
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  21. DanP.
    Oct 8, 2003
    10
    Hot hot hot.
  22. Nerijus
    Dec 20, 2003
    10
    Its very good game,but i havn`t got cheats for this game plz me :)
  23. FreddyK.
    Dec 3, 2003
    9
    Very nice!.. Its like being in "The Fast and The Furious" :)
  24. WiciuW.
    Dec 7, 2003
    10
    I think it's the best racing game lately. Graphics are outstanding including flashes, blur and mirror like effect. All of that combined with advanced tuning capabilities both visual and internal gives us this esoteric game which is an absolutely "must have' for all racing and tuning fans all around the world.
  25. DinkelasX.
    Jun 11, 2004
    10
    This is the best street racing game, I also race in real life, so this is closest pc game which imagine a real racing. Only difference between game and real racing on the streets is Adrenaline...
  26. IzZo
    Nov 22, 2003
    8
    U know if i had'nt played this game on two pcs i mite have even it a very terrible rating, this game needs a heck of a powerful g-card, my geforce 4 was'nt enough, it only looked good on geforce Ti, on my pc it looks crappy, but on Ti, man wat a sweet game, attention to detail is incredible, the cars are sweet + the gamee modes are awesome, i can't get enough of the drift U know if i had'nt played this game on two pcs i mite have even it a very terrible rating, this game needs a heck of a powerful g-card, my geforce 4 was'nt enough, it only looked good on geforce Ti, on my pc it looks crappy, but on Ti, man wat a sweet game, attention to detail is incredible, the cars are sweet + the gamee modes are awesome, i can't get enough of the drift racing! this is the best NFS yet, only minus point mite b that the game is'nt that difficult as previous NFS, as a result dissapointment because of finishin the challenges quickly may occur... overall a really good car game, i still think NFS is the best car series for pc at the moment, great work again EA...… Expand
  27. Blade
    Nov 25, 2003
    9
    Luke: NONE of your comments make any sense, this game rocks in every aspect, graphics to die for, killer gameplay, not cheap at all. Giving this game a zero ? Didn't you get confused with your IQ ?
  28. NuckoN.
    Nov 25, 2003
    10
    Wow!!
  29. NomisS.
    Nov 30, 2003
    9
    I don't like that you cant buy any car...but all other thing is realy good..the graphics, yea you know.
  30. Shadymilkman
    Dec 7, 2003
    10
    Best racing game ever. I was never a big fan of racing games, but this game changed me. Everything about this game is great, I just hope EA would make a patch that will allow you to play your own mp3.
  31. Adam
    Feb 18, 2004
    9
    I give it a 9 for it's graphic and feeling. But I would give it a 10 if the cars could crash..
  32. TeknoMan
    Mar 3, 2004
    9
    A very very good game, 4 ever tuning!
  33. Inked4life
    Jul 19, 2004
    9
    Only one problem with this game....your stuck with "stock" music. You can only listen to the same tune for so many hours!!!!
  34. EnzoS.
    Sep 26, 2004
    10
    VERY VERY COOL.
  35. EricL.
    Nov 21, 2003
    10
    This is a great game!! Real like you're in a car!!
  36. JakeL.
    Nov 24, 2003
    8
    Good graphics, easy to learn, lots of fun but could use better tracks.
  37. CharW.
    Nov 25, 2003
    9
    tThe game is great but they should make this type racing in the format of hot pursuit 2.
  38. ToniP.
    Nov 27, 2003
    9
    Great, great, great! But where ist the LAN-Mode? But the online battles are very funny! I love this game! Tune it !
  39. StephenH.
    Dec 14, 2003
    9
    Very enjoyable, more fun to play than I was expecting. Its great fun to customise the sh1t out of a car, really personalising it. Its just a pity that there's no LAN mode and that the music is so bad. Gorgeous graphics though.
  40. MattP.
    Dec 19, 2003
    9
    This game is fast paced, enjoyable, challenging, graphically amazing and the best racer i've played in a while. The only thing stopping this game from receiving a ten is the lack of damage on the cars, for which there is a very good reason.
  41. VladN.
    Nov 14, 2004
    10
    I expected the same graphics, but the gameplay is beyond what I expected.
  42. CarlosW.
    Nov 19, 2003
    9
    Great sense of speed, somthing even more than midnightclub 2, great modes, drag circut, drift, etc. exellent graphics, a bit too shiny if u tell me. overall very good experience.
  43. Flammie
    Nov 23, 2003
    9
    Seriously now. Has anyone of you played a more addictive car game? I just can't stop drifting!!! It's so much fun!
  44. BitBurn
    Dec 14, 2003
    8
    Very good game. Graphics are great, gameplay is pretty sweet. However, I do find the Online menu a bit retarded but overall this game is a winner!
  45. MasteRR
    May 3, 2013
    9
    Need for Speed Underground is a great step forward in the never-ending Need for Speed Franchise, and a total reboot of the series, both in game play terms and value, but also in visual design.

    The game is centered on the import and tuning culture. The action takes place in the fictional Olympic City, where the player must gain his respect and be the best by...well...winning races and    Need for Speed Underground is a great step forward in the never-ending Need for Speed Franchise, and a total reboot of the series, both in game play terms and value, but also in visual design.

    The game is centered on the import and tuning culture.

    The action takes place in the fictional Olympic City, where the player must gain his respect and be the best by...well...winning races and be more notorious.

    The game features many game race mods, such as Knock-Out, Circuit, Sprint, Drag, and Drift.

    All race types have a different style of racing, especially Drag and Drift, which require the player to push his skills to his limits in certain events if he wants to win.

    The Career also features a top 10 ranking with the best racers in the town, magazines which can be unlocked by the player by his progress in career, but also for doing certain things.

    Career also features an option to choose your race difficulty, which everyone has it's own cash reward depending the difficulty you chose.

    Parts for both visual and performance, and even cars, are unlocked by completing regular events, while is also featured a tournament mod with more stages, in which the player unlocks performance upgrades.

    The gameplay is great and fun, but also can draw bit of criticism because of the car's handling, which after becoming tuned, the handling is a bit too responsive, and can make you easily crash.

    Also the city isn't really small so a Free Roam mode is more than welcome, and the gameplay is very linear and many races are repetitive.

    The visuals aren't bad at all, but certainly could've been better, most of the map props are looking good, while some don't, for instance the traffic cars, which have a terrible about of detail.

    So, final verdict.

    Even today the game is still played and deserves it, by having a decent game play, great potential, and good replay value.    … Expand
  46. azeitona
    Dec 10, 2014
    9
    Actually, I posted this on the NFS: Underground 2 page. It was so dumb of me and I don't know how to delete it... well, at last, here is what I think of the game:

    One of the best NFS for me. Amazing cars, theme, environment, fun races, challenging campaign, memorable races and a nice soundtrack, much better than the ones in the later games. And the tuning was amazing... the whole    Actually, I posted this on the NFS: Underground 2 page. It was so dumb of me and I don't know how to delete it... well, at last, here is what I think of the game:

    One of the best NFS for me. Amazing cars, theme, environment, fun races, challenging campaign, memorable races and a nice soundtrack, much better than the ones in the later games. And the tuning was amazing... the whole concept of street racing was kinda new. And there was little to none focus on the story, which is awesome, because racing games don't really need a plot. It might as well just get in the way, like what happened (to me, at last) with Carbon, Undercover and even Most Wanted. The only problem is that it is very repetitive, but I never found myself bored of it.    … Expand
  47. dimike
    Jan 10, 2021
    10
    Graphics - great
    Gameplay - great
    Music - amazing
    story - ok
    stability - great
  48. Panica3643D
    Jun 17, 2018
    9
    Одна из лучших частей в серии. Благодаря этой игре узнал много интересных музыкальных коллективов.
  49. Axilley
    Jul 22, 2021
    8
    good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good legend nfs 1
  50. dlcatalin
    Jul 12, 2020
    8
    It was a good game ! I dont remember much about it lol. I liked the car handling.
  51. gold
    Feb 22, 2018
    8
    графика- 9
    сюжет- 5
    музыка- 10
    карты-7 ( Однообразие. После 90 уровня надоедает ездить по этим трассам и наступает радость, когда игра завершается.)
    итог: 8/10 (в 2004 было круто играть в эту игру. Тогда бы я поставил 10/10)
  52. tvinfo4a
    Apr 19, 2018
    9
    this and Underground 2 are only games where I ike drifting departament.
    this game is fun, good looking (for the time). too bad EA can't repeat success of Underground series (U, U2, MW)
  53. KingJailson
    Jan 19, 2019
    8
    É aqui que começa os anos dourados do need for speed, jogo excelente e foi assim até carbon.
  54. Danil_Shtangeev
    Jan 23, 2019
    8
    Great OST & overall atmosphere. I've spent many hours playing this game with my brother when I was a child.
  55. NotBanMePLZ
    Jan 26, 2019
    10
    Когда до пройду игру оставлю полный отзыв. Музыка шедевр кста. И геймплей тоже кста.
  56. shkipermann
    Feb 25, 2023
    10
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  57. PrdPak
    Sep 21, 2021
    9
    This game is definitely in my top 5 NFS games. For me though, it was the first game which gave so much freedom in how you wanted to customize your car. I like the tracks, the cars, the setting, the racing modes. The only thing I don't like about this game is rubberbanding other than that it is a solid 9/10 game!
  58. Kenix157
    Jan 18, 2020
    9
    (Opinion in russian)
    Одна из моих самых любимых игр.
    Перепроходил несколько раз. Последний раз с REDUX модом, это не забываемо. Плюсы Саундтрек просто шедеврален, лучше нету ни в одной гоночной игре Тюнинг машин, даже сейчас его больше чем в новых сериях NFS. Большое кол-во режимов гонок, драг, дрифт, всё есть. С соперниками интересно соревноваться, были трассы где их сделать    (Opinion in russian)
    Одна из моих самых любимых игр.
    Перепроходил несколько раз. Последний раз с REDUX модом, это не забываемо.

    Плюсы
    Саундтрек просто шедеврален, лучше нету ни в одной гоночной игре
    Тюнинг машин, даже сейчас его больше чем в новых сериях NFS.
    Большое кол-во режимов гонок, драг, дрифт, всё есть.
    С соперниками интересно соревноваться, были трассы где их сделать очень сложно, но все равно всё круто и на уровне
    Интересные трассы для драг заездов
    Атмосфера уличных гонок на уровне.

    Минусы
    Трассы однообразные, используется реверс чтобы сделать "другую трассу"
    Нету свободной езды в городе, но даже то этого нехватает, не мешает играть.

    (Opinion in engish)
    One of my favorite games.
    Passed several times. The last time with the REDUX mod, this is not forgotten.

    pros
    The soundtrack is simply masterpiece
    Tuning cars, even now it is more than in the new NFS series.
    A large number of racing modes, drag, drift, everything is there.
    It’s interesting to compete with rivals, there were tracks where it is very difficult to make them, but still everything is cool and at the level
    Interesting tracks for drag races
    The atmosphere of street racing life.

    Minuses
    The tracks are monotonous, reverse mode is used to make a “different track”
    There is no ride in the city, it does not interfere with playing.    … Expand
  59. Destlay
    Mar 7, 2020
    10
    Одна из легендарных игр в серии. Захватывающая атмосфера и дух гонок. Прошло столько времени, а о ней помнят и играют до сих пор. Лучшая музыка и лучшая графика на то время. Для меня она всегда будет глубоко в сердце.

    One of the legendary games in the series. The breathtaking atmosphere and the spirit of racing. So much time has passed, and they still remember and play about it. The    Одна из легендарных игр в серии. Захватывающая атмосфера и дух гонок. Прошло столько времени, а о ней помнят и играют до сих пор. Лучшая музыка и лучшая графика на то время. Для меня она всегда будет глубоко в сердце.

    One of the legendary games in the series. The breathtaking atmosphere and the spirit of racing. So much time has passed, and they still remember and play about it. The best music and the best graphics at that time. For me, she will always be deep in my heart.    … Expand
  60. SrCre
    Mar 10, 2020
    10
    [x] 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.
  61. ilya_zotov24
    Sep 14, 2022
    8
    _Good game _
  62. ChesterField
    May 7, 2020
    8
    Best racing/tunning game back in the days. Challenging with a lot of cars and customization. Recommended
  63. MaricaBogdan
    May 13, 2020
    8
    Think this is not nostalgia. This game was amazing. I know the tuning for this game is a ricer, but, arcade style and game-play was good. Not to forget about music.
  64. Sinmaker
    May 27, 2020
    8
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  65. Blackdoritos
    Jun 14, 2020
    8
    Эта игра вызывает у меня сильное чувство ностальгии но тут в конце игра становится дико трудной
  66. Denizarasgulle
    Jul 29, 2020
    9
    One of the best arcade racers out there. This game still holds a very good spot today. It has ages very well. Only problem with this game is the weird NPC AI. They are trying their best to make you crash. You can witness this by playing a drag race on hard.
  67. FRIST_008
    Jun 14, 2021
    8
    То с чего всё началось. То где было правильно всё, от музыки до гонок, И все были довольны
  68. FirstSpawn
    Jun 5, 2021
    9
    Эта игра, которая сделала моё детство! И что самое крутое, в отличие от многих старых игр, я до сих пор с удовольствием в неё играю!
  69. ardaulgur
    Apr 5, 2021
    10
    I played it a lot when I was elementary school times. And I still play it sometimes. Thats why it is a legend.
    Good old days...
  70. Topoviy_Ded
    Jun 4, 2021
    8
    Игра отличная, атмосфера динамичная, музыка супер. Однако из минусов хочется выделить скованные гонки по городу и их ^коридорность^, а также повторяющийся маршрут. В целом это один из наилучших проектов серии Need For Speed. Обязательно советую всем для прохождения.Игра отличная, атмосфера динамичная, музыка супер. Однако из минусов хочется выделить скованные гонки по городу и их ^коридорность^, а также повторяющийся маршрут. В целом это один из наилучших проектов серии Need For Speed. Обязательно советую всем для прохождения.
  71. ibblue07
    Aug 18, 2021
    9
    Need For Speed: Underground is easily one of my favorite racing games of all-time.
  72. DonldTrump_45Th
    Jan 26, 2023
    10
    Hello, this is a default review because i'm forced to use 75 characters. I'll edit this review in the future talking about the game, don't worry ;)

    My final rate is: 10
  73. OrdinaryGaming
    Jan 13, 2022
    9
    Pretty simple game. You race, you win cash, you buy new car, the way game works is actually challenging (In a good meaning). Game is not about destruction like in flatout but its still worth playing.
    back in the days EA used to be a cool company.
  74. Rydell72
    Nov 26, 2021
    9
    Одна из любимейших игр в НСГ, про "андерграунд" знали все, в те времена был Пенёк 3 и какая то видяха, которая тянула данную игру лишь на минимальных-средних, на максимальных настройках графики игра сильно тормозила. Ну после апгрейда насладился бликами и отражениями, вот это было вау(а не эти ваши RTX как сейчас ;) )
    Сама игра классная, атмосферная, перепроходил раз 10-15, и возможно    Одна из любимейших игр в НСГ, про "андерграунд" знали все, в те времена был Пенёк 3 и какая то видяха, которая тянула данную игру лишь на минимальных-средних, на максимальных настройках графики игра сильно тормозила. Ну после апгрейда насладился бликами и отражениями, вот это было вау(а не эти ваши RTX как сейчас ;) )
    Сама игра классная, атмосферная, перепроходил раз 10-15, и возможно пройду ещё раз...

    Что мы имеем по итогу спустя много лет... ну Need for speed 2015 попытался вернуть атмосферу тех лет... К слову мне понравился NFS_2015 по атмосфере... Но пока не один из NFS не переплюнул NFS Underground 1 - 2, Most Wanted(2005) ну Carbon за ночные заезды и аля Touge заезды с боссами

    Хочу заметить, отсутствие открытого мира никого не смущала!

    Жаль нельзя посчитать часы которые я потратил на Underground, но скорее всего это 240-280 часов

    Из-за агрессивных макретологов мы уже никогда не получим ИГРУ... Именно игру, сделанная энтузиастами, сделаная с вниманием    … Expand
  75. Kuzya_Zeleniy
    Sep 6, 2022
    8
    One of the best games of the legendary series.
    In this game, it's not about winning, it's about winning in style! The game is noticeably different from the previous parts of the series in terms of setting and style. And I want to pay attention to the soundtrack, the music in this game is legendary and cool. Also, in this game there is a "Career" mode, where the plot is there for a tick,    One of the best games of the legendary series.
    In this game, it's not about winning, it's about winning in style! The game is noticeably different from the previous parts of the series in terms of setting and style. And I want to pay attention to the soundtrack, the music in this game is legendary and cool. Also, in this game there is a "Career" mode, where the plot is there for a tick, because the emphasis is more on racing
    At the expense of cards, everything here is monotonous. (And this is probably one minus).
    For 2003, this was a revolutionary arcade racing game!    … Expand
  76. DanielGG91
    Nov 15, 2022
    8
    Clasicazo donde los haya, salió en una época donde salían las primeras pelis de Fast and furious, y encajó muy bien en la época. En resumen, super divertido juego de conducción.
  77. xcale
    Mar 6, 2023
    10
    Imagine that one day you wake up and see this title. We were not aware what was coming to us. Starter of the golden era for Need For Speed. Wish I can turn back time to that days.
  78. Slicknick86
    Feb 10, 2023
    10
    This game that changed my life, literally ! Way better than midnight club 2.
  79. MarekZalipski
    May 30, 2023
    8
    For me, the beginning of a successful series of games i remember late 2004 and the first few hours of gameplay to this day.
    However, due to the date of its creation, it is obvious that at some point the limitation of content is becoming noticeable... don't expect miracles. As a concept game that had a significant impact on the market a few months earlier 2 Fast 2 Furious was released in    For me, the beginning of a successful series of games i remember late 2004 and the first few hours of gameplay to this day.
    However, due to the date of its creation, it is obvious that at some point the limitation of content is becoming noticeable... don't expect miracles. As a concept game that had a significant impact on the market a few months earlier 2 Fast 2 Furious was released in cinemas, so there was a kind of convergence.    … Expand
  80. OnlyHereOnce
    May 25, 2023
    10
    Forever changed the racing genre and stood up the test of time. The only flaw this game has is that it eventually ends. Love from the first sight.

Awards & Rankings

38
#38 Best PC Game of 2003
12
#12 Most Discussed PC Game of 2003
43
#43 Most Shared PC Game of 2003

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 24
  3. Negative: 0 out of 24
  1. Computer Gaming World
    90
    Racing doesn't get much better...unless you're in a real car. [Mar 2004, p.75]
  2. GameSpot
    80
    With just a bit more variety to its tracks and a slightly better career mode, it definitely could have been better, but it has great graphics, solid sound, and the sort of easy learning curve that makes it a driving game that anyone can excel at.
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  3. Yahoo!
    90
    That break-the-mold game that longtime players of the franchise have been waiting for. And if you're already a street-rag reader, you have permission and reason to drool - just keep it off the AirFlow controller, please.
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