Need for Speed: Underground

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  • Summary: Enter the world of urban street racing and high performance tuner cars with the latest title in the hit Need for Speed series: Need for Speed Underground. Take on today's most popular tuner cars from Mitsubishi Motors, Subaru, Toyota and many more, building the ultimate street machine byEnter the world of urban street racing and high performance tuner cars with the latest title in the hit Need for Speed series: Need for Speed Underground. Take on today's most popular tuner cars from Mitsubishi Motors, Subaru, Toyota and many more, building the ultimate street machine by earning cash to pay for custom body kits and a host of licensed car performance mods. But just creating a custom street racing machine will not get you to the top; it takes a certain amount of attitude and razor sharp driving skills to compete in the tough world of urban racing. A number of diverse events set in gritty, nighttime environments make up the heart of street competition. Players become complete street racers by perfecting skills in each event by nailing the perfect shift in drag racing and by putting their street cred on the line, racing through the city streets at all hours of the night. Prove you belong in the elite street racing circles, work your way up the underground rankings and take on the best of the best in each discipline. [Electronic Arts]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 24
  3. Negative: 0 out of 24
  1. Warcry
    91
    One of the most entertaining racing experiences ever, as was expected. Racing underground has been done before, but this game does it right. If you liked other NFS games, you will definitely love this installment.
  2. GMR Magazine
    90
    Combining the reckless, breakneck speed and high-impact collisions of Burnout with the neon-tipped street culture of "Fast and the Furious" (and, more specifically, "Midnight Club II"), Underground is the new definition of white-knuckle.
  3. PC Gameworld
    89
    A great game that offers tons of options for customizing your ride, and a solid arcade racing experience. If you love cars, and long to build a custom car of your own, then this game is perfect for you.
  4. AtomicGamer
    84
    A few moderately big shortcomings aside, Need for Speed: Underground is a solid racing game with an easy learning curve, arcade-like racing, online play, great graphics, and a distinct style.
  5. GameZone
    81
    While it might not be perfect, Need for Speed Underground is an impressive racing game, packed full of bonuses that will keep you playing for days.
  6. ActionTrip
    80
    It sounds and looks beautiful - the cars and backgrounds are superb looking, and the THX certificate ensures that the audio experience is top-notch...On the other hand, the game lacks a more innovative and involving track design, which makes the actual racing and the map layout a tad too repetitive at times.
  7. games(TM)
    50
    Boy racers will love Underground's edgy urban chic, otherwise you should stick with the less fashionable but ultimately more enjoyable "Burnout 2." [Christmas 2003, p.125]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 80 out of 111
  2. Mixed: 24 out of 111
  3. Negative: 7 out of 111
  1. 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 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.… Expand
  2. dimike
    Jan 10, 2021
    10
    Graphics - great
    Gameplay - great
    Music - amazing
    story - ok
    stability - great
  4. 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    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 .    … Expand
  5. 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 !
  6. dlcatalin
    Jul 12, 2020
    8
    It was a good game ! I dont remember much about it lol. I liked the car handling.
  7. 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 butGood 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
  8. Lukesky
    Nov 20, 2003
    0
    What a poor game..midnight club 2 reigns supreme over this... with cheap graphics..poorly rendered cars it can go back into the christmasWhat a poor game..midnight club 2 reigns supreme over this... with cheap graphics..poorly rendered cars it can go back into the christmas stocking i want my money back.. underground racing? cartoon racing more like.. being able to tinker with the car didnt make me feel any more interested as the game had the look of a cheap budget made game..and people spoke so highly of this.. save your money as there are better games out there..… Expand

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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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