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Parents' Guide to

Need for Speed Underground 2

By Chris Saunders, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 12+

Excellent game is a bit too racy for young kids.

Game Nintendo GameCube 2004
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BadMario13company
BadMario13company Adult
May 29, 2015
age 15+

fun racing

Sooooo once again i waited till i grew up Songs Have rap pop punk so back then i dident liKe now i do soooooo BOOBS ARE BACK This game Grapics On PC PS2 is amazing can't say the same for GC Xbox The issue from the 1st was mo free roam well its here And everything is back Racing is fun Expect the drift not as good as carbon Drag not as good as Most wanted Story Great , Customs: Amazing not as good as carbon but neon lights are here 9.9
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What’s It About?

A sequel to the high-speed racing hit Need for Speed Underground, NEED FOR SPEED UNDERGROUND 2 is another winner (for older kids, anyway). It features more cars and more customization options that the first version, giving car junkies a chance to cruise the streets in the car of their dreams.

Gameplay is very similar to the first version, but with about 10 more car models available and even more detailed city environments. If you're new to the game, plan on spending several hours getting used to the speed, which is much faster than most racing games. Music pumping in the background and single and multi-player racing modes add to the excitement.

Is It Any Good?

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While the entertainment value of the game is very high, the game is more suitable for older kids than the elementary school set. The game glamorizes the underground world of street racing. Zipping through city streets in the middle of the night as half-dressed models cheer you on may not be a message you want your 6-year-old getting.

Overall, the game provides an adrenaline rush and can be entertaining. If you know your kid is mature enough to separate the game from reality, Need for Speed Underground 2 would be a nice addition to any game collection. However, you may want to proceed with caution for the youngest members of your household.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about the way women are presented in the game. Ask kids why they think the game makers felt this addition was necessary.

Game Details

  • Platform: Nintendo GameCube
  • Available online?: Not available online
  • Publisher: EA Sports
  • Release date: November 29, 2004
  • Genre: Sports
  • ESRB rating: E
  • Last updated: November 4, 2015

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