Need for Speed Underground 2 (PC Games, 2004)

This seems to be a completely new take on the genre when compared to the first installment in the series.

Part 1 had rigid tracks and a set pattern of play. here, you where you want to go and how it's done. take shortcuts. avoid races. you basically have the freedom of a city. you can search out races and events or race against other tuners in the city at any time! there's a greater variety of races within the game as well as even more incentives.

the car rating system is harder to negotiate this time round, but this makes the life span of the game longer and more enjoyable.

The range of cars is similar to the first lot, but there's also the addition of the HUV section which is a whole other side to the game.

Kitting out car is more complex and a lot harder since you have to drive to a particular garage to make the necassary changes to the body, engine and other accessories.

Having the freedom of the city gives you a good chance to practice your skills before hand and the chance to make (or loose) money from fellow tuners.

It's a game that most can pick up and play, but as with the first, it's not that realistic as a racing game, but the graphics are great and it will keep you entertained.