Need for Speed: Underground

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8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 644 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 519 out of 644
  2. Mixed: 99 out of 644
  3. Negative: 26 out of 644
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  1. DanP.
    Oct 8, 2003
    10
    Hot hot hot.
  2. 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
  3. Nerijus
    Dec 20, 2003
    10
    Its very good game,but i havn`t got cheats for this game plz me :)
  4. 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.
  5. 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...
  6. NuckoN.
    Nov 25, 2003
    10
    Wow!!
  7. 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.
  8. JoshS.
    Feb 23, 2004
    10
    Best need for speed game i have ever played.
  9. EnzoS.
    Sep 26, 2004
    10
    VERY VERY COOL.
  10. EricL.
    Nov 21, 2003
    10
    This is a great game!! Real like you're in a car!!
  11. 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 !!
  12. VladN.
    Nov 14, 2004
    10
    I expected the same graphics, but the gameplay is beyond what I expected.
  13. Marica
    Sep 22, 2014
    10
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  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. dimike
    Jan 10, 2021
    10
    Graphics - great
    Gameplay - great
    Music - amazing
    story - ok
    stability - great
  17. 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 .
  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. NotBanMePLZ
    Jan 26, 2019
    10
    Когда до пройду игру оставлю полный отзыв. Музыка шедевр кста. И геймплей тоже кста.
  20. shkipermann
    Feb 25, 2023
    10
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  21. 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.
  22. 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.
  23. 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
  24. SrCre
    Mar 10, 2020
    10
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    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.
  25. nizdets
    Jan 2, 2021
    10
    моя первая игра пацаны......э Рон дон дон дондородоророн...............
  26. 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...
  27. 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
  28. 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.
  29. Slicknick86
    Feb 10, 2023
    10
    This game that changed my life, literally ! Way better than midnight club 2.
  30. 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.
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#38 Best PC Game of 2003
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#12 Most Discussed PC Game of 2003
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#43 Most Shared PC Game of 2003

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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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