Need for Speed Underground 2 DS
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Metascore
65 out of 100

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7.9 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 19 Ratings

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  • Summary: Whether it's customizing your own ride, racing friends via the wireless multiplayer, or using the touch-screen nitrous controls for that extra boost, Need for Speed Underground 2 for the Nintendo DS really puts the power of tuner racing in the palm of your hands. Utilizing the handheld's touch screen technology, gamers can create their own custom vinyl designs in the "Design Studio" and apply them to the car for a unique tuner racing look. Players can also manage their nitrous usage during a race by using the touch-sensitive panel to control the power of their boost. For racers looking to show off their skills and flaunt their rides, Need for Speed Underground 2 for the Nintendo DS supports four players via the wireless link. Now gamers can race head-to-head with friends anywhere, at anytime. [Electronic Arts]… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 13
  3. Negative: 1 out of 13
  1. Worth Playing
    80
    A fantastic and deep experience on the Nintendo DS. The only major downsides of the game are the difficulty, the average sound, and the fact that there's some graphical pop in while racing.
  2. GameSpot
    72
    There's enough variety here to keep you busy; it delivers a strong sense of speed; and the control, while not perfect, is good enough to keep you coming back.
  3. RewiredMind
    70
    Technically a poor game, but this is one time when the overall value is greater than the sum of the parts – just.
  4. Pelaaja (Finland)
    40
    The unique capabilities of DS’s dual screens are not used very well. Touch screen serves only as a map, and as touch activation for nitro boost. As a driving game, NFSU 2 DS does not feed the need for speed. Driving simply feels too slow paced. [August 2005, p.68]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 8
  3. Negative: 1 out of 8
  1. Jatt
    10
    This game is the best racing game you will ever find on a portable system. It it so fun and puts you in the game. If you want to buy a racing game then this game is perfect!!!!!… Expand
  2. DilsburyB.
    10
    DS rocks! So does this! Graphics great! Game great! It is definitely the racer out now. Bring on Mario Kart!
  3. Chris
    8
    Great graphics for a DS title, sound is solid with some great background tracks (cars just sound like cars tho). Lots of cars, lots of mods, great sense of speed. Only lacking in modes (although the the Underground mode is enough of a challenge), minimal touch screen support and there is no replay function.. other than that, the best racer on the DS right now.… Expand
  4. SlickJ.
    2
    This game is impossible. And the drag races SUCK.

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