the Need for Speed goes Underground

Perfect Stu · 07-10-2003, 03:32 PM

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July 09, 2003 - EA's Need for Speed franchise has always represented the best of the best. Chances are if you could drive it in NFS, you probably couldn't afford it. You may remember the stunning PlayStation 2 Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit 2, developed by Canadian developer Black Box. The team is at it again, this time around developing the latest in the series, Need for Speed Underground, for five different platforms. But it's a whole new game this time around.
Unlike other games in the series this new iteration takes an entirely different approach to the racing genre. Ferrari, Mercedes, Jaguar, Aston Martin are just some marques from previous NFS games --well, they're all gone. They've been replaced with Dodge, Ford, Honda, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Nissan and Toyota.

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Underground features the tried-and-true car control made popular by game as far back as Ridge Racer on PSOne. As soon as the start girl drops her hands it's on and feels damn good. Shifting, hand braking and using a bit of juice is fun and makes for a highly addictive formula. The handling on most of the vehicles we were able to test felt just right and didn't walk, but swaggered on that thin line between being too simulation and feeling too much like a shallow arcade game.

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Playable modes in NSFU are Story, Circuit, Drag and Multiplayer.

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Drag racing is just as intense--actually, scratch that. It's about ten times as intense as anything we've ever seen on four wheels. The sheer sense of speed and rush of adrenaline created during the four-on-four drags will remain unchallenged for a long time to come. It's not just a simple blur filter that gets us to wet our pants; it's like you're literally there, waiting to hit the red button and sink into a bucket seat. We're dying to get our arse kicked by three strangers online

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We can't begin to express how freakin' amazing this racer looks. Lights shimmer in the distance, mist rolls over trees and reflections of the cityscape bounce off the wet street. Yeah, it's bold, but from what we've seen so far EA might be able to kick a certain PS2 racing off its throne as the undisputed racing champ, at least for eye-candy.

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Electronic Arts will release Need for Speed Underground this fall. Originally slated for release in early 2004 we think the game was pushed forward to eliminate a possible head-on collision with a certain giant named Gran Turismo 4. Need for Speed Underground is slated to ship for the PlayStation 2, Xbox, GameCube, Game Boy Advance and PC. The game is being developed by EA Black Box. Need for Speed Underground will also feature online play on the PlayStation 2 console and PC.

IGN PS2

Happydude · 07-10-2003, 03:40 PM

those are some sick cars!

can't wait for it to come out.

Joeiss · 07-10-2003, 04:09 PM

Woah.. This game is looking sweet. Good info, too.

Jonbo298 · 07-11-2003, 10:49 AM

Hopefully this time around, the company is making the SAME game for all 3 consoles. Not starting a crappier one for 'Cube and XBox. But this will be something I will most likely get. It's already getting rave previews, and that doesn't happen alot. But until the reviews start coming out, I'll hold my opinion on a purchase or not.

Stonecutter · 07-11-2003, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Jonbo298

Hopefully this time around, the company is making the SAME game for all 3 consoles. Not starting a crappier one for 'Cube and XBox. .

Don't you mean you hope they'll make a good version for the cube and ps2 and a bad version for the xbox?

I'm pretty sure that's what you really mean.

Rndm_Perfection · 07-11-2003, 05:28 PM

This is just more reason for me to take my PS2 online.

Joeiss · 07-11-2003, 08:02 PM

Jonbo, just buy a PS2... They now come with the NA!

Dyne · 07-12-2003, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Joeiss

Jonbo, just buy a PS2... They now come with the NA!

And progressive scan! And dvd-r compatibility! And a quieter fan! Jonbo, you can't lose.

But seriously, from a technical standpoint, those screens are very impressive. The blur effects are very nice--and the reflections off the road are fabulous.

Jonbo298 · 07-12-2003, 05:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Dyne

And progressive scan! And dvd-r compatibility! And a quieter fan! Jonbo, you can't lose.

Sorry to sound like a fanboy, but I will lose....$180 at least. And Stonecutter, I said ALL 3 versions should be the same. Not just PS2 and 'Cube.

And Joeiss, no point on commenting.

Joeiss · 07-12-2003, 12:52 PM

What, am I not good enough for a response?

Rndm_Perfection · 07-12-2003, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Jonbo298

And Stonecutter, I said ALL 3 versions should be the same. Not just PS2 and 'Cube.

He knows what you said. You just meant something different... and he felt like pointing it out. ¦¬Þ

Jonbo298 · 07-12-2003, 07:04 PM

Sure, I meant something different. (*Sarcasm*)

I'm that much of an ass that I don't care one bit about the other consoles. Sheesh, what has become of GT.

Perfect Stu · 07-12-2003, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Jonbo298

Sheesh, what has become of GT.

My thoughts exactly. Guys, try to keep on topic.

Shiz · 07-13-2003, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Perfect Stu

My thoughts exactly. Guys, try to keep on topic.

it will be more arcadey right?i hate gt racers cause they are too detailed and boring.ugh

Rndm_Perfection · 07-13-2003, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Shiz

it will be more arcadey right?i hate gt racers cause they are too detailed and boring.ugh

Detail sells! What most gamers want is a vast number of titles they know of... or even own. They want to feel like they entered their own Mitsubishi Mirage, or their little Neon, into a world-class race. It's why GT is so popular. The look, the vast-ness... it makes the player feel like they're the racer. Plainly said, it's a Sim, and that's a very likable style, which sells.

By "arcadey", I suppose you mean more futuristic and more "cartoon influenced". Games like that have cars that even look fast. F-Zero X... oh how I loved that game. And with those new F-Zero screens, I'm actually considering purchasing a 'Cube.

Back off Topic:

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Originally Posted by Jonbo298

Sure, I meant something different. (*Sarcasm*)

I'm that much of an ass that I don't care one bit about the other consoles.

At least I got you to use the rolleyes smilie for the second time in one topic. And yes, that's about right. Why would you have to care about XBox?

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Originally Posted by Jonbo298

Sheesh, what has become of GT.

*gasps* Are you saying that there was a GT without fanboys, pointless debates, off-topic strays, or ridiculous flame wars? Where are the awards? Any forum without any of the above needs awards.