Feared competitors Toyota Corolla AE86 GT-SĪs one of the slowest cars, some might not have chosen the Toyota Corolla AE86 GT-S as a starter, but its potential outweighed all the negatives. This element could create interesting starting grids. Even the starter cars could, after they were upgraded, be able to compete against the best, though. Headlights, rims, side mirrors, engine accents, dials, etc., can be changed to fit a person’s taste.Īt the beginning, you choose from a selection of starter cars: Ford Focus, Mazda Miata MX-5, Nissan 240SX, Peugeot 206, Toyota Corolla GT-S, Honda Civic (NTSC release), Peugeot 106 (PAL release), and Vauxhall Corsa (PAL release).Īs a player progress through the story, they can participate in certain URL races that unlock more cars. In that respect, Need for Speed Underground II didn’t disappoint even though it only has 29 vehicles, it makes up for it with customizability. Of course, no driving game is complete without something to drive around in. Because the game ties exploration with driving, the streets become familiar over time. Each hurdle cleared unlocks, parts, cars, or areas. There is also a logical sense of progression. By Ed Vanilla from Wikimedia Commons ( CC BY-SA 4.0).Īll of this combined to create an experience that is varied, with seven race types, and quite long, at over 20 hours in total. A Honda Civic Si in Need for Speed: Underground 2 (which was only available in the NTSC version).