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. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Giero
    Jan 4, 2023
    7
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  6. Slicknick86
    Feb 10, 2023
    10
    This game that changed my life, literally ! Way better than midnight club 2.
  7. zNeverSleep
    Aug 15, 2023
    7
    Great game.

    It's enjoyable to play, especially if you're not accustomed to playing racing games with a proper sense of progression anymore. While I'm a fan of Forza games, I have to admit that I genuinely missed this kind of experience. Starting with a seemingly "underpowered" car and progressively becoming faster through your own skill and effort is an incredibly satisfying feeling.    Great game.

    It's enjoyable to play, especially if you're not accustomed to playing racing games with a proper sense of progression anymore. While I'm a fan of Forza games, I have to admit that I genuinely missed this kind of experience. Starting with a seemingly "underpowered" car and progressively becoming faster through your own skill and effort is an incredibly satisfying feeling.

    In terms of gameplay, considering it's a game from 2003, it remains impressive. However, there are certain aspects that haven't aged well. I wasn't particularly fond of the gimmick NPCs. It becomes evident at some point that the game employs calculations to position cars conveniently along your route. Beyond the sixtieth event, the game introduces some monotonous six-lap circuits that can become quite tedious – a single mistake hitting a curve or colliding with a gimmick car can lead to failure.

    Nevertheless, the cars themselves are impressive, and their customization options are noteworthy. On the other hand, the soundtrack is terrible. Regardless, if you're a fan of racing games, it's definitely worth giving this game a try.    … Expand
  8. Silv3rGT
    May 25, 2023
    7
    It a great start to an unforgettable era, but playing this game in the modern day WILL BE A PAIN IN THE A$$.
  9. 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
  10. 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.
  11. Comodore01
    Jul 22, 2023
    7
    Good game with a bad AI, literaly broken. One of the best racing games for it's time but some aspects aged like a milk. Playing is fun but frustrating at same time. DON'T PLAY AT HARD DIFFICULTY. IT'S NOT HARD, JUST PLAIN UNFAIR. Not the **** mention it's have worst rubberbanding i've ever seen. You can't even win againts it unless it's turned off. EVEN **** SPEEDRUNNER LOST AGAINST IT ONGood game with a bad AI, literaly broken. One of the best racing games for it's time but some aspects aged like a milk. Playing is fun but frustrating at same time. DON'T PLAY AT HARD DIFFICULTY. IT'S NOT HARD, JUST PLAIN UNFAIR. Not the **** mention it's have worst rubberbanding i've ever seen. You can't even win againts it unless it's turned off. EVEN **** SPEEDRUNNER LOST AGAINST IT ON **** EASY DIFFICULTY GOD DAMN IT. You can search video of it on youtube.… Expand
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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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