Need for Speed ​​Underground allows you to ride like a breeze through urban areas, getting behind the wheel of different racing cars. The main character will have an assistant, Samantha, who helps him understand the basics of management. You will need to show your skills by participating in illegal races. It is possible to tune your car, upgrading your iron horse. The main task is to arrive first in order to increase your authority among avid rivals. The opponents will be the following characters: Eddie, Chad Curt, Todd, Melissa, Dirt, Clutch and Jose. All actions take place in the fictional metropolis of Olympic City. The NFSU provides a variety of vehicles, including: Mazda RX-7, Honda, Volkswagen Golf and others.

In Need for Speed ​​Underground, each car has certain characteristics: acceleration, speed and control. The hero's reputation also depends on the status of the car. Even if the driver does not take a podium place, style points will be awarded to help with the upgrade. You will have to go through a variety of maps that are full of unexpected turns and obstacles. Oncoming vehicles will interfere and you can easily crash into them. It is necessary to quickly respond to dangerous situations. It is possible to find turns that facilitate fast passage. A rearview mirror is provided, which allows you to observe rivals who are catching up with the protagonist.

Modes that dilute the gameplay:

• “Ring” – has a certain number of circles. In the latter, you need to be the very first to win.
• “Elimination rounds” – at each stage the last one is eliminated.
• “Sprint” – there is a specific route.
• “Drift” – by drifting you can get points. The one with the most points wins.
• “Drag” is a small track where you need to act quickly.