Need for Speed Underground 2

 PlayStation 2
User Score
8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 253 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 214 out of 253
  2. Mixed: 24 out of 253
  3. Negative: 15 out of 253
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  1. Kostas_Spirou
    Dec 30, 2021
    7
    This is the first videogame I've ever played, it's the reason why I started playing videogames, and for its time it was an amazing game, but unfortunately it didn't age very well.

    I feel like I'm giving this game a lower score than what it normally deserves but it's because it's not as good as it used to be, however it's still is a pretty good game. One thing that was ahead of its time    This is the first videogame I've ever played, it's the reason why I started playing videogames, and for its time it was an amazing game, but unfortunately it didn't age very well.

    I feel like I'm giving this game a lower score than what it normally deserves but it's because it's not as good as it used to be, however it's still is a pretty good game.

    One thing that was ahead of its time was the car customization for sure, you can pretty much customize everything.

    Lastly, the music was great, Riders on the Storm is a very iconic videogame song and it was always a pleasure to listen to it every time I booted up the game.

    Final Rating: "Good" ~ 7/10.    … Expand
  2. CoolDude
    Jan 6, 2005
    5
    It's ok but prefer grand turismo.
  3. BenN.
    Jan 14, 2005
    7
    Very repetitive, but u jus gota luv the A3.
  4. ViktorV.
    Jul 16, 2005
    7
    I expected there to be car damage. I think that this has been rushed out far too quickly. More time needed to be spent on certain things. For a beginner - it would be easy to put down the pad and quit - it takes hours to actually get some good mods - and driving around to EVERY race is both boring and frustrating.
  5. Kostas101
    Oct 11, 2021
    7
    This is the first videogame I've ever played, it's the reason why I started playing videogames, and for it's time it was an amazing game, but unfortunately it didn't age very well. I feel like I'm giving this game a lower score than what it normally deserves, but it's because it's not as good as it used to be, however, it's still is a pretty good game. One thing that was ahead of it's timeThis is the first videogame I've ever played, it's the reason why I started playing videogames, and for it's time it was an amazing game, but unfortunately it didn't age very well. I feel like I'm giving this game a lower score than what it normally deserves, but it's because it's not as good as it used to be, however, it's still is a pretty good game. One thing that was ahead of it's time was the car customization for sure, you can pretty much customize everything. Lastly, the music was great, Riders on the Storm is a very iconic videogame song and it was always a pleasure to listen to it every time I booted up the game.… Expand

Awards & Rankings

38
#38 Best PS2 Game of 2004
11
#11 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2004
19
#19 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2004

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Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 39 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 39
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 39
  3. Negative: 0 out of 39
  1. The Sydney Morning Herald
    80
    While the driving action isn't quite as satisfying as the superb "Burnout 3," it's still strong enough to keep you playing through the 150 or so races.
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  2. Siliconera
    80
    If you don't mind searching the city for action, Need for Speed Underground 2 gives you a chance to become the best street racer out there.
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  3. TotalPlayStation
    90
    Everything from the first game has been done better, cleaner and with more emphasis, but the free-roaming city is a double-edged sword, offering a sprawling metropolis to navigate, but a bit too much travelling in some spots.
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