• Publisher: Namco
  • Release Date: Aug 31, 2004
  • Also On: PC
User Score
8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 153 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Negative: 19 out of 153
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  1. JamminC.
    Aug 8, 2003
    9
    Looks very good. I really like the tuning side to this game. I hope though, they will be smart enough to put out on the PC as well.
  2. OwenY.
    Sep 8, 2003
    10
    I can't wait for it to come out! too bad 3DO went down, but Namco took over, and lastest news says it will be out some time late next year... damn... can't wait!
  3. LukeT.
    Oct 3, 2003
    10
    This game is going to revolutionize the way people see street racing for years to come. For those who think MC2 was good, hold on to your pants, your in for the ride of your life!
  4. VanyeeY.
    Oct 30, 2003
    10
    WONDERFUL!!!!!!!! I wll get this game, but why does it take so long.
  5. BrandonT.
    Oct 8, 2003
    10
    From the screen shots looks like the best street racing game yet.
  6. Ben
    May 6, 2005
    8
    Yer its a gr8 game, oh and michael about the honda's. honda have refused permission to b part of any street racing from now on cos they r a goodie two shoes luv the planet car company, i dnt see honda's in nd4spd2 either?
  7. JerinC.
    Nov 1, 2003
    10
    I have seen a video of it on the October PSM DVD and it looks sweet. I'm an all out street racing game and I just can't wait to get my hands on it.
  8. PaulL.
    Nov 3, 2003
    10
    Has anybody evey played da game before, and when's da game comin out? My anxiety level is really reaching its peak and I can't take it any more. Also hope dis game lives up to its rumours. Peace.
  9. RandyD.
    Oct 14, 2003
    10
    This game looks so hot...if i would finally release...ive been checking on it for ever and the date just keeps pushing back...hope its better than tokyo extreme (if it can be...if tokyo only had nitros).
  10. KaineL.
    Oct 22, 2003
    10
    I've heard about it. iv seen the pics and it looks like the sh*t. this is definitely a 10.
  11. PlaboskiS.
    Dec 4, 2003
    10
    This game is going to be the best C**t to ever hit PS2 since Need For Speed Underground so get it!!!!
  12. JustinE.
    Oct 4, 2003
    10
    If this game delivers what its suppose to I will be very pleased but if it does not I guess I made a mistake rating it so high, but I have faith
  13. RandyM.
    Jun 21, 2003
    10
    Hands down...is the best game ever!!
  14. ToOcH-PaCScurD
    Aug 31, 2003
    10
    SO FAR SO GOOD, BUT ONE LILO PROBLEM, IS THERE ANY OTHER TYPES OF CARS, LIKE HONDA OR ACURA, CAUSE IT WOULD BE BETTER, CAUSE MOST PEEPS, LOVE THEM LIKE ME, IF U GUYS DO PUT IN HONDA AND MORE DIFF. CARS, PLAESE WOULD U GUYS PUT IN A 88-91 CIVIC HATCHBACK BECAUSE NO RACING GAME HAS THAT CAR IN REAL LIFE I HAVE THAT CAR. IT'S A TIGHT LITTLE FAST CAR.
  15. Benb.
    Nov 21, 2003
    10
    This will surely be the best game ever man with its street racing cars and girls i was meant for this.
  16. GregB.
    Nov 2, 2003
    10
    This game looks like it will be very popular. I look forward to buying this game and playing it for hours.
  17. Craig
    Nov 30, 2003
    10
    This Game is gonna Be Awesome.
  18. JasonW.
    Nov 4, 2003
    10
    This game looks SWEET! I've seen the cars and love em', seen the races and love em'. Everything about this game looks good! I know im gettin this game when it hitz the shelves!
  19. OrenthialP.
    Nov 4, 2003
    10
    I think this game is sweet.
  20. BrandonO.
    Nov 6, 2003
    10
    I have already preordered this game cus it looks so good.
  21. FelipeA.
    Nov 7, 2003
    10
    This will be surely one of the best street racing games ever!
  22. ShaneW.
    Nov 7, 2003
    10
    Why is it not coming out till next year. Unless you're putting every car part that exist it should come out in this December.
  23. TimothyK>
    Oct 22, 2003
    10
    This is gonna be the best racing game of all times. And it'll kick Midnight club 2 ass.
  24. KenY.
    Oct 25, 2003
    8
    I think need for speed underground is better....
  25. JakeK.
    Oct 26, 2003
    10
    This game will be tight!!!!!!! upgradin cars, racin 4 models and when you hit a wall it actually will hurt u.
  26. ShaunN.
    Oct 26, 2003
    10
    This game will be the dopest, phattest & sickest street racing game out! if u think n4su will be good this will definitely be better. why? 1. srs will have more licensed aftermarket parts! 2. import hot girls play ur girlfriends & give u a dance! 3. u race for money, pinks, girlfriends & respect. 4. more options to play with like either taking ur girl out or smokin some racer. the listThis game will be the dopest, phattest & sickest street racing game out! if u think n4su will be good this will definitely be better. why? 1. srs will have more licensed aftermarket parts! 2. import hot girls play ur girlfriends & give u a dance! 3. u race for money, pinks, girlfriends & respect. 4. more options to play with like either taking ur girl out or smokin some racer. the list goes on & on but this game will definately be worth waiting. oh yeah this game wasn't actually supposed to come out in July it was actually :March" heh thats how long i've been waiting. Expand
  27. CodyW.
    Oct 27, 2003
    10
    WONDERFUL
  28. Jimbvfg
    Dec 8, 2003
    10
    It's amasing.
  29. AndrewT.
    Oct 31, 2003
    10
    I've already played Need for Speed Underground cuz I got connections and it sucks! no car damage, very short nos timer and u can't hit people in the street! They disappear before you even get to them! How glitchy is that! Don't waste ur money. Save for this! It'll hit big!
  30. JustinB.
    Oct 7, 2003
    10
    This game rocks it is the best street racing game i have heard of.

Awards & Rankings

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#9 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2004
100
#100 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2004
Metascore
62

Mixed or average reviews - based on 40 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 40
  2. Negative: 4 out of 40
  1. You can spend hours simply customizing your car, which will please the real tuners out there. The actual gameplay is solid, although the sense of speed and sometimes too realistic handling hurt the game a bit.
  2. GMR Magazine
    60
    Just don't expect anything new. [Oct 2004, p.102]
  3. Tries to make advances in the import racing game scene with a big city and interesting reward system, but its lack of white-knuckle racing and true customization slows it down. All show and no go makes this a dull ride.