This game, by far, is the best ARCADE racer I have ever played. Downshifting, powersliding, drafting, drifting, they have it all (exaggerated to fit the arcade genre of course). One of the best parts in this game is the graphics. The sleek and shiny details in the cars are amazing (excluding the traffic cars/trucks/vans, but those are just obstacles). The motion blur effect and light trails has been done nicely as well, although motion sickness can kick in some time or another, so you can take them off in the options menu if you want. Reflections are brillantly implemented into the wet streets and cars. Overall, graphics are truly magnificent. The sound features a list of lisenced albums of rap and such, the typical music for car racing (like 2Fast 2Furious), and it fits. Sound effects are nice; turbo gear shifting, NOS, tires peeling out, its all there. In terms of value, I would have to say PC and PS2 owners will have the upper hand, due to the online gameplay. But the main cake in this game, also known as the Underground Mode, will definately satisfy every console owner as a whole. And it is basically a requirement, if you wish to unlock performance and visual upgrades and more cars. Overall, a must-have for any arcade racing fan.
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