
Need for speed underground 2 reviews series#
If this new game is indeed connected to Need for Speed Underground in some fashion, then it should be a franchise reset in every shape and way the original was.Ī new Need for Speed game is in development, reportedly for PS5 and Xbox Series X. Underground also pushed import vehicles over exotics, adding to that rough underground vibe, and overall, the game was a critical and commercial success. While the former is hit or miss, the second feels like a given now in any racing game. It was the first game in the series to offer a career mode with a full-fledged storyline, as well as the in-depth customization found in its garage mode. The original Need for Speed Underground games truly felt street-level and underground, all the way down to the radio’s playlist. That is absolutely why, if this new game is somehow related to Underground, it should not just be a reused name or a remaster-it has to do now what the original Underground.

Hot Pursuit even got remastered, but again, it failed to capture lightning in a bottle a second time. Most Wanted had a reboot of sorts in 2012, but it failed to capture the excitement of street racing and personal investment in a story as the original 2005 launch did. Need for Speed had several beloved classic titles that it has tried to bring back in the past decade or so. That’s NOT to say there aren’t popular or good racing games today, but they seem less frequent and competitive compared to older games.

It used to be that there were a plethora of high-quality racing games, such as Midnight Club and many of the classic Need for Speed games, but they’ve died down quite a bit. This game boasts game length and replay value so. As you explore the city, youll encounter rival racers who will show you all the hot spots in underground racing. Need for Speed Underground 2 isn't just the best racing game ever made for a mobile phone it's also a much-needed showcase for V Cast technology. That’s not to say that this year’s supposed Need for Speed game should be an Underground 1 or 2 Remake, but delivering on a new Underground title would be a nostalgic sell. Summary: The next installment in the Need for Speed Underground series takes you to a free-roaming city comprised of five neighborhoods.
