Need for Speed: Underground 2

It was pretty great when it launched.

Need for Speed Underground 2 tries to inject a story into your career mode using static-image cutscenes that pop up before some races. The effect is similar to what the Max Payne series does with its noninteractive sequences, though that game pulls it off much better than Need for Speed Underground 2 does. Dopey story short, you're sent off to a new town after getting ambushed by a rival racing crew, and you'll have to start from scratch with one car and a handful of races to get you going.

Underground 2 has one of the most extensive tuning options to date. With a great soundtrack and amazing gameplay,controls and open-world this was the next logical step from Underground 1.

I'm not sure whether I'd pick this or Midnight Club 3 for my favorite street racing game, both are very fun. Most of the modes are fun, drag racing could be a lot better.

Ahead of its time. Also one of the best video game soundtrack album out there !

For a time, this was the best street racer. It had customization options ahead of it's time and the mechanics of driving were incredibly refined.