Need for speed underground 2
NEED FOR SPEED UNDERGROUND 2
Need for Speed Underground 2 will
challenge gamers to immerse themselves in the tuner culture, exploring
an expansive, free-roaming city divided into five distinct
neighborhoods. Gamers will encounter rival racers who will initiate
events, tip players off to the hottest racing spots, and show them where
to buy the most sought-after licensed aftermarket upgrades. The game
will feature new game modes, deep new performance customization and
tuning, and more than 30 licensed cars. The game also delivers twice the
visual customization upgrades as the original game, providing a
staggering 70 billion possible car combinations for total automotive
self-expression.
The
sequel to Need for Speed Underground has big shoes to fill, and it does
so admirably, with vastly improved graphics, new gameplay modes, and an
improved interface. The demo also pushes beyond the scope of the
original, offering a "free roam" mode to explore the cityscape and
challenge competitors at will, two types of "quick races" on two
different tracks, and the ability to race other drivers online.The
graphics are the most obvious improvement. We only can describe them as
truly awesome, even on lower settings. Lights on the bridge sparkle in
the night sky, and mannequins in store windows catch your eye as you
blaze past. Little things, such as pumping your hydraulics and bouncing
down the avenue, make the experience even more fun. Racing is arcade
style (it's awfully hard to destroy your car) and easy to learn, yet
power drifting is an acquired skill that keeps the learning curve
gradual, but long. The only knocks on this top-notch driving game are
the ubiquitous product placements (a Cingular messaging system?), high
system requirements, and large download size. Considering the depth and
quality of Need for Speed Underground 2, though, most gamers can forgive
those details.
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