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Need for Speed Underground 2

Also known as: Need for Speed Underground II, NFSU 2
Need for Speed Underground 2

Need for Speed Underground 2

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Published by: Electronic Arts
Developed by: EA Canada
Release Date: November 15, 2004
Genre: Racing
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About This Game

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.

ESRB Rating: E for Mild Lyrics, Suggestive Themes
Genre: Racing
Also Available On: PlayStation 2, GameCube, PC, Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS, Wireless
Release Date: November 15, 2004
MSRP: $19.99
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General Features
    Explore a massive city divided into five distinct, interconnected neighborhoods, ranging from serpentine suburban hills to an intense downtown grid; A complex series of drivable freeways connect the neighborhoods together; want to make a name for you in the underground? you'll need to find it first. races can happen anywhere and at any time and as players encounter rivals on the street they'll be clued into where they can buy the hottest upgrades or enter the most elite events; three new gameplay modes are added to last year's circuit, drift and drag competitions, challenging gamers to hone their skills in a number of driving disciplines; tune every aspect of your car's performance with hundreds of licensed aftermarket performance upgrades and then fine-tune everything from the gear ratio to the suspension for the ultimate ride; more than thirty of the most sought-after tuner cars are available from the hottest manufacturers--from Mitsubishi motors, Nissan, and Toyota to ford and Volkswagen, if they're hot on the street, they're in the game; with more than twice the visual customizations of last year's game, there are literally billions of car combinations available to gamers; Featuring audio upgrades, scissor doors, spoilers, headlights, side skirts, roof scoops, hoods, rims, wide body kits, neon and more, if you can trick it out in real life, you can trick it out in Need for Speed Underground 2; each of the five distinct neighborhoods in Need for Speed Underground 2 feature a unique look and feel, including varied driving conditions and track types. Road surfaces, real-time weather effects, and environmental hazards will keep gamers on their toes as they race from dusk till dawn.
Multiplayer Functions
  • Online Multiplayer
Support Functions
  • 16:9 Support
  • 480p Support
  • Dolby Digital 5.1
  • Memory Card
  • Steering Wheel Support

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Publisher: Electronic Arts
Platform: Xbox
Release Date: November 15, 2004
Release Region: United States

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