Need for Speed: Underground PlayStation 2

Need For Speed = A Sure Ticket Eventually

By Yahoo! Shopping User  Dec 21, 2003 | 3 out of 5 found this Need for Speed: Underground review helpful

Pros: Total Package fits together well

Cons: Graphics blend at times, difficult to see - speed factor?

My brother in-law mentioned this game in passing a few days ago, little did I know the lengths I'd go to just to rent this game for a few days. I live in a moderate size town, with at least 20-25 video stores. It's fair to say that last frida...y night virtually "all of them" did not have this game available to rent. Not since Vice City had I ever seen such a phenomenon. Nevertheless, I'm never outdone by such circumstances, considering a game of this magnitude. I drove 25 miles just to rent a copy, and wasn't displeased in the least. Anyone interested in being able to tinker with modifications will love this game. The diffficulty level is progressive, plenty of cars, and mods to choose from. I couldn't walk away from this game, as it offers a steady challenge (Yes, you just might throw your PS2 controller at the wall). The races are that intense, and realistic, that you simply hate to lose. I can honestly say this is a worthwhile game, with mindblowing options, playability, sound and graphics.Anyone who believes this game won't affect your driving, probably believes guns don't kill people. Why the heck would anyone buuild a tuner if they didn't intend to race on highways? The game's introductory offers a weak commentary, just as Fast & the Furious did (hundreds as a result have died from street racing). The game bears that fine of a line between fantasy and reality, that it would be easy to transfer such agression to the road. I'm just being honest, hook me up with an Eclipse, and some NOS.. and well, let's just say I'll have a hard time seeing the speed limit. The game is truly awesome, but I'm sure the average cop might just have other ideas. Read more Less