Need for Speed Underground

Need for Speed Underground is a racing arcade game whose setting grew out of the Fast and the Furious movie. The competition takes place in the neon metropolis of Olympic City. The player starts as a beginner and challenges the best racers in the city. Olympic City glows with neon and is alive with nightlife. The city is divided into quarters with different lighting. The tracks go past clubs and closed warehouses. Night streets are lit with advertisements and shop windows. Orders and calls lead the hero to the finale. There are different types of races: sprint, circle and drag. Drag and sprint require different car preparation. The police keep order and interfere with arrivals. Rivals are recognized by their cars and manner. Police chases end in a crash or getaway. Victories are paid for with reputation and details. Tuning concerns both the interior and exterior. Stickers and vinyls change the appearance of the car. The engine and tires are changed after victories. Exposed parts change the look and handling. Police block streets during chases. Tuning covers everything from bumpers to underbody lighting. The car is assembled for a specific driving style. The night and clubs set the mood, and the crowd watches the starts. Reputation opens access to new tournaments. Each victory brings new details. Police chases disrupt plans. Career mode requires you to win every episode. For those who grew up on street racing, this city is familiar. Music and neon keep the atmosphere. The soundtrack is recognizable from the first seconds. Career mode leads through a list of tournaments. A career takes place over dozens of runs. Tuning remains the main feature of the game.