: It holds a Metacritic score of 85/100 , with critics praising its style and customization while noting a lack of free-roam and occasionally repetitive track layouts. Legacy and Cultural Impact Need for Speed: Underground
: It introduced specialized events beyond standard circuits, including Drag (emphasizing manual shifting), Drift (focused on sliding for points), and Sprints (point-to-point races). Need for Speed ​​Underground
Unlike its predecessors, Underground focused exclusively on the import tuning scene, featuring 20 fully licensed tuner cars from manufacturers like Honda, Nissan, Toyota, and Mitsubishi. : It holds a Metacritic score of 85/100