Not to bad
The game is kind of on the short side, so you really can't expect for a long career in the streets.
The races can be a bit confusing with the lack of barriers, but at the same time it does add to the over all difficulty of the game. (Which is a good thing.)
There are some racers that seem to be impossibly fast and it can be hard to beat them if they don't screw up during the race.
Midnight Club is worth picking up if you can find it cheap, so check your local Bargain Bin.