Need For Speed: Underground

Need for Speed: Underground is an iconic street racing game developed by Criterion Games and released for PlayStation 2 in 2003. Set in the underground world of illegal street racing, the game focuses on custom car modification, allowing players to personalize their vehicles with performance upgrades and aesthetic changes like neon lights, body kits, and custom paint jobs. The game features a variety of race types, including circuit races and drift challenges, and is set in a sprawling, nighttime urban environment filled with neon lights and dynamic weather. Need for Speed: Underground was praised for its fast-paced, adrenaline-pumping gameplay, deep car customization options, and infectious soundtrack, helping to solidify the franchise's place in racing game history and shaping the future of arcade racing titles.