Need for Speed - Underground (USA, Europe)

Need for Speed: Underground on GBA, while lacking the graphical prowess of its console counterparts, still delivers a compelling street racing experience. The game focuses on high-speed racing through winding, challenging city streets. Players can choose from a variety of cars, ranging from nimble sports cars to powerful muscle cars.

A highlight of Need for Speed: Underground GBA is its extensive car customization system. Players can change paint jobs, add decals, upgrade engines, suspension, tires... to create a unique and effective car. Upgrading a car doesn't just increase speed, it also affects handling, grip, and drifting capabilities.

The main game mode is a series of races, each with different challenges, from straight races and circuit races to elimination races. Success in races earns players money to upgrade their cars and unlock new, more powerful ones. The game also features a diverse cast of rivals, each with their own driving style and car, creating intense competition.

Despite its graphical limitations on GBA, Need for Speed: Underground still creates a vibrant street atmosphere. The sound also contributes to the excitement of each race. In short, Need for Speed: Underground GBA is a worthwhile racing game on the handheld system, offering a pure and challenging street racing experience.