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Shadowlord · 2004-07-06, 17:45

Anyone else dying to get this game?

I know the first game got mixed reviews, some people liked it, some people didn't saying it strayed too far from the nfs series. Like it or not, the sequel is expected to be released this year. Based on the previews, videos, images, etc, i absolutely can't wait for this game to come out. This game is going to have over 30 licensed vehicles from the LanEvo 8 (lancer evolution) to the Ford Focus. The course is going to be complete, and by complete I mean, everywhere you see road you can drive. And a MASSIVE city that you can travel around. You can tune specific parts of the car, or chose from premade kits. Tons more vinyls and graphics, and a huge array of customization options.

if this has sparked your interest in any way, check out

http://www.gamespot.com/pc/driving/n...need+for+speed

for full details.

SPINAL-BRAIN · 2004-07-06, 21:22

Meh...

P.S. I could have just left to "Meh," but the idiotic rules won't let me!

Mitsuomi · 2004-07-10, 23:36

I have this game.. it's the best car game i've ever played, I love using the NOS... the only problem I have with the game is the music... I hate all of the music on it... Customization of the cars are awesome =P

Jasther · 2004-07-11, 01:51

Need 4 speed underground's music is

just like those in the movie, 2 fast 2 furious.

RichMan · 2004-07-11, 02:27

I didn't really like this game, the customization is cool, but it's too fake. I can't wait till Gran Turismo 4 is released!

Shadowlord · 2004-07-11, 13:26

i was talking about nfs underground 2, the sequel to nfs underground. So it is impossible to have this game yet as it won't be released till the end of this year.

wnkryo · 2004-07-11, 14:31

I seen some of those screen shots, and the game looks very unrealistic. One good point that proves me correct is how far the light extends from the headlights. Light doesn't go that far out from a headlight and it looks so bullshit!

ramune · 2004-07-11, 14:55

Gran Turismo is what a true racing game should be like.

MwyC · 2004-07-11, 21:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mitsuomi

I have this game.. it's the best car game i've ever played, I love using the NOS... the only problem I have with the game is the music... I hate all of the music on it... Customization of the cars are awesome =P

yknow..you CAN change the music
i switched mine out with initial d
=p

Quote:

Originally Posted by winkryo

I seen some of those screen shots, and the game looks very unrealistic. One good point that proves me correct is how far the light extends from the headlights. Light doesn't go that far out from a headlight and it looks so bullshit!

yah
and REAL cars arent that pixelly
now that looks SOOO bs

wnkryo · 2004-07-11, 22:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by MwyC

yknow..you CAN change the music
i switched mine out with initial d
=p

yah
and REAL cars arent that pixelly
now that looks SOOO bs

What are you, a NFS2 spoke person or some thing?

In either case, I can't wait to download it when it comes out for the pc.

Mitsuomi · 2004-07-11, 22:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shika

Gran Turismo is what a true racing game should be like.

I agree, the graphics in grand turismo are the most realistic graphics of any car game so far. In EGM.. they compared a real picture of a race car to one of GT4, it was hard to tell the difference.

sOnJoOL · 2004-07-12, 01:58

the things i liked in NFSU the first is the blurs.
thats about it
gran turismo all the way.

Shadowlord · 2004-07-12, 07:15

GT is a great game, but it doesn't have the customization aspects like nfs underground. Also, GT is a pro racing style game, with tracks you have to stick to, that are all pretty much the same. NFSU/2 is a STREET racing style, where there are actually obstacles, and takes alot more skill to race. You can drive up alleys, through restraunts, etc. The cars aren't meant to look realistic, if they were, they would have alot less color. Graphics wise (not talking about cars) they are just as good as GT. You get good lighting effects, cool special effects, such as motion blur at high speeds, and I think is alot more fun than GT. The new NFSU2 will have alot more customization, better tracks, and more to do, so I'm looking forward to NFSU2 more than GT4. GT4 just seems too much like its 3 predesesors.

MwyC · 2004-07-12, 12:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by wnkryo

What are you, a NFS2 spoke person or some thing?

In either case, I can't wait to download it when it comes out for the pc.

yes..yes i am
i thought i covered it up quite well

im going to dload it as well
should be a few hours of entertainment
but...you are going to download something that is "so bs?"

Gevurah · 2004-10-28, 06:52

I was wondering if any of you have downloaded the demo off of the EA Games website. I just downloaded it last night and I must admit that this game is definately amazing and is way more improved in pretty much all aspects of the game.

I'd have to say though my favorite part about the demo was the Downhill Drift. I read the description of the game before the demo came out and I didn't remember anything about drifting downhill. There were new team drift/drift against 3 other people modes that were mentioned, but not this. Once I hit up the race, it was seriously fun drifting through traffic while trying to be like Takumi from Initial D. I can see it now, loads of people with the call sign... Takumi, Initial_D, Takahashi, or "clubs" with the names Redsuns, Speed Stars, Project D, and so on. Oh yeah, and they'll have AE86s as well.

Anyways, I'm really looking forward to this game, but I do have one question. What version should I get my online excitement out of... the PS2 or the PC version? Graphics are negligible because my computer can handle its own. Thanks.

husyk · 2004-10-28, 10:45

I can get the PS2 or PC version, but that would really depend on offline play. I have a freind who loves racing games and play on the PS2. But if solo go for the PC version since it could better, quicker, and could put addons or mods in it if possible.

msgpoisoning · 2004-10-29, 14:18

i just hope the sequel isn't as mindnumbingly repetitive as the first one.

husyk · 2004-11-01, 14:43

Yoy can download the PC demo for NFS Underground 2 from www.needforspeed.com, definitley improvements over the first one.

Muir Woods · 2004-11-01, 21:45

I just played the demo as well. Took tour around the city and a few quick races and I love it already. As for drifting in NFSU 2 compared to Initial D, I'd say drifting in NFSU 2 seems harder than Initial D. I actually have to coordinate braking, turning, and acceleration (and gears, if you're driving manual) in order to start drifting in NSFU 2 (in addition to the drifting course, I was practicing drifting in that 3 consecutive hairpin turns in the city). In Initial D, however, you just turn and the game just drifts the car for you. I turned the "stabilize car" option off, and drifting was a bit easier. But then again, I'm driving with my keyboard, as I don't have a wheel

...I'm planning to get a Logitech Momo real soon (any other recommendations for wheels?). When the full games come out, I'm gonna hit the drift style courses hard and often

. It'd be cool if they "borrowed" some maps from Initial D (Iroha Slope = awesomeness).

subcool · 2004-11-03, 09:41

NFSU 2 release date is set on November 11th or 14th i think =D

2004-07-06, 17:45	Link #1
Shadowlord ~DESU Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Vancouver, Canada eh? Age: 37	Need for Speed Underground 2 Anyone else dying to get this game? I know the first game got mixed reviews, some people liked it, some people didn't saying it strayed too far from the nfs series. Like it or not, the sequel is expected to be released this year. Based on the previews, videos, images, etc, i absolutely can't wait for this game to come out. This game is going to have over 30 licensed vehicles from the LanEvo 8 (lancer evolution) to the Ford Focus. The course is going to be complete, and by complete I mean, everywhere you see road you can drive. And a MASSIVE city that you can travel around. You can tune specific parts of the car, or chose from premade kits. Tons more vinyls and graphics, and a huge array of customization options. if this has sparked your interest in any way, check out http://www.gamespot.com/pc/driving/n...need+for+speed for full details.

2004-07-11, 14:55	Link #8
ramune Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: San Francisco, CA Age: 39	Gran Turismo is what a true racing game should be like. Last edited by ramune; 2004-11-21 at 18:00.

2004-10-28, 06:52	Link #15
Gevurah What you say?!?! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: In a place where I don't want to...	Need For Speed Underground 2 I was wondering if any of you have downloaded the demo off of the EA Games website. I just downloaded it last night and I must admit that this game is definately amazing and is way more improved in pretty much all aspects of the game. I'd have to say though my favorite part about the demo was the Downhill Drift. I read the description of the game before the demo came out and I didn't remember anything about drifting downhill. There were new team drift/drift against 3 other people modes that were mentioned, but not this. Once I hit up the race, it was seriously fun drifting through traffic while trying to be like Takumi from Initial D. I can see it now, loads of people with the call sign... Takumi, Initial_D, Takahashi, or "clubs" with the names Redsuns, Speed Stars, Project D, and so on. Oh yeah, and they'll have AE86s as well. Anyways, I'm really looking forward to this game, but I do have one question. What version should I get my online excitement out of... the PS2 or the PC version? Graphics are negligible because my computer can handle its own. Thanks. __________________ "I appear to be a plushie, but my heart is that of a wolf." - Kon

2004-07-06, 21:22	Link #2
SPINAL-BRAIN May be a Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003	Meh... P.S. I could have just left to "Meh," but the idiotic rules won't let me!

2004-07-10, 23:36	Link #3
Mitsuomi Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Canada Age: 36	I have this game.. it's the best car game i've ever played, I love using the NOS... the only problem I have with the game is the music... I hate all of the music on it... Customization of the cars are awesome =P

2004-07-11, 01:51	Link #4
Jasther Banned Join Date: Jul 2004	Need 4 speed underground's music is just like those in the movie, 2 fast 2 furious.

2004-07-11, 02:27	Link #5
RichMan ???? Join Date: Jan 2004	I didn't really like this game, the customization is cool, but it's too fake. I can't wait till Gran Turismo 4 is released!

2004-07-11, 13:26	Link #6
Shadowlord ~DESU Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Vancouver, Canada eh? Age: 37	i was talking about nfs underground 2, the sequel to nfs underground. So it is impossible to have this game yet as it won't be released till the end of this year.

2004-07-11, 14:31	Link #7
wnkryo HainShodan Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: new york city	I seen some of those screen shots, and the game looks very unrealistic. One good point that proves me correct is how far the light extends from the headlights. Light doesn't go that far out from a headlight and it looks so bullshit!

2004-07-12, 01:58	Link #12
sOnJoOL Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004	the things i liked in NFSU the first is the blurs. thats about it gran turismo all the way.

2004-07-12, 07:15	Link #13
Shadowlord ~DESU Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Vancouver, Canada eh? Age: 37	GT is a great game, but it doesn't have the customization aspects like nfs underground. Also, GT is a pro racing style game, with tracks you have to stick to, that are all pretty much the same. NFSU/2 is a STREET racing style, where there are actually obstacles, and takes alot more skill to race. You can drive up alleys, through restraunts, etc. The cars aren't meant to look realistic, if they were, they would have alot less color. Graphics wise (not talking about cars) they are just as good as GT. You get good lighting effects, cool special effects, such as motion blur at high speeds, and I think is alot more fun than GT. The new NFSU2 will have alot more customization, better tracks, and more to do, so I'm looking forward to NFSU2 more than GT4. GT4 just seems too much like its 3 predesesors.

2004-10-28, 10:45	Link #16
husyk Stupid Flanders! (Homer) Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Taxachussetts Age: 39	I can get the PS2 or PC version, but that would really depend on offline play. I have a freind who loves racing games and play on the PS2. But if solo go for the PC version since it could better, quicker, and could put addons or mods in it if possible.

2004-10-29, 14:18	Link #17
msgpoisoning Member Join Date: Jul 2004	i just hope the sequel isn't as mindnumbingly repetitive as the first one.

2004-11-01, 14:43	Link #18
husyk Stupid Flanders! (Homer) Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Taxachussetts Age: 39	Yoy can download the PC demo for NFS Underground 2 from www.needforspeed.com, definitley improvements over the first one.

2004-11-01, 21:45	Link #19
Muir Woods Disheartened and Retired Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: 加拿大 Age: 38	I just played the demo as well. Took tour around the city and a few quick races and I love it already. As for drifting in NFSU 2 compared to Initial D, I'd say drifting in NFSU 2 seems harder than Initial D. I actually have to coordinate braking, turning, and acceleration (and gears, if you're driving manual) in order to start drifting in NSFU 2 (in addition to the drifting course, I was practicing drifting in that 3 consecutive hairpin turns in the city). In Initial D, however, you just turn and the game just drifts the car for you. I turned the "stabilize car" option off, and drifting was a bit easier. But then again, I'm driving with my keyboard, as I don't have a wheel ...I'm planning to get a Logitech Momo real soon (any other recommendations for wheels?). When the full games come out, I'm gonna hit the drift style courses hard and often . It'd be cool if they "borrowed" some maps from Initial D (Iroha Slope = awesomeness).

2004-11-03, 09:41	Link #20
subcool Arienai Co-Founder Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Holland Age: 40	NFSU 2 release date is set on November 11th or 14th i think =D