Need for Speed: Underground

Need for Speed: Underground Description

There was a time in the early days of Nintendo's original handheld - complete with monochrome screen - where people compared its software to the earliest of video games. In 2004, the latest version of Nintendo's portable is being compared with Sony's PlayStation. That's how far gaming has progressed, and a fine example of this is EA's Game Boy Advance version of Need for Speed: Underground. Something of a virtual representation of cinema's The Fast and the Furious, Underground, as the title implies, gives players the freedom to partake in non-legal races in city streets using a multitude of 'modded' cars and racing enhancements. In typical EA fashion, Underground includes licensed racers from the likes of Mitsubishi, Subaru and Toyota, and all are customisable thanks to part manufacturers such as AEM, Audiobahn, Nitrous Express, OZ and Turbonetics. All cars handle differently depending on their set up, and it's up to the player to choose the right configuration for the race at hand. Controls are dead simple, but tweaking your car can make all the difference. Game modes typically include the main Underground option, Quick Race and a highly competitive multi-player game. Each is appealing in its own way, but linking two GBA's together makes for a great racing experience. For a handheld game, we were surprised just how similar Underground is to its 128-bit counterparts. It handles well, it looks great and it's good value for money.

Twenty fully customizable, licensed cars are included in the game from Mitsubishi Motors, Subaru, Toyota, and many more.

Several unique racing events will be featured in the game including the following:
Drag Racing: Explode off of the line with three other racers, on the brink of control, as you race for the finish line.
Street Racing: Heat up the cold city streets with some high octane, high speed racing, finding the fastest lines through a variety of open city racecourses.

Hundreds of ways to customize your ride. Pick from major aftermarket parts manufacturers including AEM Inc., Audiobahn, Bilstein, Dazz Motorsport, DC Sports, Eibach, Enkei, GReddy Performance Products Inc., HKS, Holley, Injen, Jackson Racing, MOMO, Neuspeed, Nitrous Express Inc., O.Z, PIAA, Skunk2 Racing, Sparco, StreetGlow, and Turbonetics Inc.

Need for Speed Underground's amazing graphics will immerse gamers in the world of after hours street racing. The diverse urban nighttime environments are modeled after a variety of highly detailed real-world urban landscapes. A new sensation of speed has been created in the game by the award winning Need For Speed team and an OSCAR nominated Hollywood visual effects expert.

Over 100 unique events give racers the opportunity to earn cash, buy more upgrades, and unlock cars and tracks while increasing their street reputation.

A diverse collection of high-octane music keeps the game rolling.