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Need For Speed Underground 2

Started by Nemisis · around Apr 2005 · 46postsvBulletin 2004–05

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Nemisisdate not saved · #1

I have some inside info cuz I just picked up the stragety guide today. For those of you wondering what is new, heres what I know so far:

Better graphics
New Music
About 15 more cars. (You now start with the 240 SX and a AE86! There is also a Escalade, Hummer H2, and Lincoln Navigator you can unlock.)
More parts (You can now get HYDRAULICS!!!!)
More tracks and almost all of them are different

Uhh, oh yea... A frickin free roaming city with 4 distinctly different areas.

MMmmmmmm... Beef Ramen Noodels...

Spooleddate not saved · #2

That's sounds pretty sweet. I've got NFSU, and have enjoyed it for the most part.

Nebuchernezzerdate not saved · #3

I played the demo, it appears they took what they learned from the first one and applied the things that people wanted or thought would have been cool to the second one. It seems all good, i'll play it certainly.

Joel07date not saved · #4

I just finally beat the first one this past weekend, kinda looses it's fun after you beat the whole thing... :D

Fun game though, and the second one looks even better...

S12Kelvdate not saved · #5

Yeah I will be buying it.

Despite a lot of people slatic NFSU1 I really enjoyed playing it.
Sure, it's not Gran Turismo, but thats not what its about, its a fun, fast paced arcade type game, not a simulator.

Nemisisdate not saved · #6

Although... They did throw in the ability to adjust things. but it is in all %. So if you want to adjust your sway bar, you adjust the stiffness %. Same with the springs. You can adjust your N2O, Suspension, ECU, Turbo, and a few other things. Another addition I noticed when I stopped just looking at the pictures and started reading, you have different configurations for N2O purge!!! You can makje it shot out of different places and tint the color of the cloud!!! You also get a garage, instead of trading in cars and having the body kit and stuff transferred, you start from scratch. I cant wait to pimp out a Hummer with hydraulics, then see if I can make it stand on the rear bumper!

Indecisivedate not saved · #7

eh...I don't like it very much really.

I've been playing the demo...and it's not like the NFSU demo. I got bored of this one VERY quickly.

it comes out in a few days, so I'll play it until I get my hands on a copy of GT4.

Nemisisdate not saved · #8

Uhh, there are 187 races, plus the URL (Underground Racing League) makes it 217... Then count about 70 possible "Outren" races (Outrun races are just like Tokyo Xtreme Racer kind of racing). So that should keep everybody plenty busey. Plus the demo has like, only half the stuff you can get. Oh yea, there are 2 cars the states will NOT be able to use: 2004 Pugeot 106, and the 2004 Vauxhall Corsa. But instead, we get the 2003 Acura RSX Type S and the 2000 Honda Civic Si Coupe... Those cars are exclusive to the US. Here is a full list of cars if you want it:

2003 Acura RSX Type S
2004 Audi TT Quattro
2004 Audi A3
2004 Cadillac Escalade
2003 Ford Focus ZX3
2005 Ford Mustang GT
2000 Honda Civic Si Coupe
2004 Hummer H2
2003 Hyundai Tiburon GT
2004 Infiniti G35
2002 Lexus IS300
2004 Lincoln Navigator
1999 Mazda Miata MX5
1995 Mazda RX-7
2004 Mazda RX-81999 Mitsubishi 3000 GT (yes the AWD one)
1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX (Again, the AWD one)
2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII
1992 Nissan 240SX
2003 Nissan 350Z
2003 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec-V
1999 Nissan Skyline R34 GTR
2003 Pugeot 206
2004 Pontiac GTO
2003 Subaru Impreza WRX STi
2003 Toyota Celica GT-S
1987 Toyota Corolla GTS (AE86)
1998 Toyota Supra
2003 Volkswagen Golf

I omitted the Non-US cars because I had already mentioned them. This it the EXACT list from the PRIMA official strategy guide, and it is generic, not system-specific, so it does NOT list any codes. But it does list shortcuts in all tracs that have them.

Indecisivedate not saved · #9

I'll have the full version game in about 12 hrs time...

I'll let you guys know how it goes.

guess wut car I'll be buying first..lol rhymes with bachi-moku...LOL

Nemisisdate not saved · #10

hahahaha. I was thinking about that car too. I might go with the MX5 though. Thats what I did with the first game and it held up pretty good. 12 hours? Damn. It comes out here on the 17th. But I got Priority Shipping! Garunteed overnight delivery!!! WOOOO!!!!

Indecisivedate not saved · #11

doesn't come out until the 15th here

but the interweb is a wonderful place to live :D

Alex Frostdate not saved · #12

doesn't come out until the 15th here

but the interweb is a wonderful place to live :DGo to www.futureshop.ca (http://www.futureshop.ca%20...released/) released on November 9TH!!!!!

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&dept=15&WLBS=fsweb26&MSCSProfile=3C79F0C7EA3162B2B9AD68C2316B6FA184B75DFD0407EC9091565D4A2BA29025CD026C4988D37701B15C0D1EB6B599A039A7F49C97B59B6444A38ACB207AF4EB9A9DEEEDCFF2093001D5764F0FFBD2521DE31B92B3445BD35DF9F77AFC97E3C4C8FBF7E94503CD2374E23BDB1F4DE5089C0397C6CE1E3620&sku_id=0665000FS10049300&catid=11129&newdeptid=15

Nemisisdate not saved · #13

I just checked my order and I thought it was the 17th of this month... I think the offical release date is the 15th. Thats when my order says "Pre-release ETA: 11-15-04" KICK ASS!!! So thats my mistake, I thought it was the 17th... I can't read!

Alex Frostdate not saved · #14

This is kinda off topic...In NFSU (the first one) can you roam around the streets, or is this new for NFSU2??

myth_S12date not saved · #15

This is kinda off topic...In NFSU (the first one) can you roam around the streets, or is this new for NFSU2??

it's new for NFSU2. Some what related to SRS when you can randomly tailgate a racer and race him in a Chase battle or Outrun battle.

Alex Frostdate not saved · #16

Look like I am going to be saving for U2 then...:twisted:

Nemisisdate not saved · #17

Then save quickly... 4 days until it gets stocked on the shelf!!!

Alex Frostdate not saved · #18

Then save quickly... 4 days until it gets stocked on the shelf!!! Buddy of mine already has it!! came out on the 9th here!!!

Nemisisdate not saved · #19

Anyone here have a Gameshark Version 3 or higher? I just got one and its given me a HUGE problem. you can download cheats if you have the network adapter and save the cheats directly to a memory card. It should only take a few minutes to have the cheats saved onto the card. I've tried twice to d/l cheats for one game, and I have been sitting here for over an hour getting pissed off. I have joined the GS forums, made 2 posts describing my problem and asking for help, surfed around a bit and then I am asking you guys. I cant believe this. I am trying to save the codes for Armored Core: Nexus: Evolution.

bubbaboostdate not saved · #20

I Want It !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Indecisivedate not saved · #21

finally playing it.

not as bad as I thot it would be.

it will definitely hold me over until december

Nemisisdate not saved · #22

finally playing it.

not as bad as I thot it would be.

it will definitely hold me over until december
I knew when you played it you would get hooked. I think its a mix between NFSU, TXR series, and the GT series, with some kick ass spice dumped in the mix! I REALLY want to try to stand a H2 on the rear bumper with hydraulics;)

Indecisivedate not saved · #23

I like having a garage now...

my ricer car is an IS300 to get the DVD and magazine covers, etc..

and my racer is the AE86...pretty stock looking...

...and then an escalade for when I decide I wanna do the SUV stuff lol

Nemisisdate not saved · #24

Thats far out dude. I was thinkin I would do an Infinity G35 for my show car, and then a AE86, Miata or 240 as my race car until I get the Skyline or the 3000GT (which has way more stock power than the Skyline!) I'd use the H2 and put hydraulics on it.... I want to also race around in the new Stang and Goat!!!

Indecisivedate not saved · #25

here are my cars.

Racing cars(the only reason they have body kits is cause you can't have downforce w/o them...as for the other ricey stuff?...*shrugs*):
http://initialsource.com/~indy/nfsu2/race.jpg
http://initialsource.com/~indy/nfsu2/race2.jpg
http://initialsource.com/~indy/nfsu2/race3.jpg
http://initialsource.com/~indy/nfsu2/race4.jpg
http://initialsource.com/~indy/nfsu2/race5.jpg

Ricecalade(some performance stuff cause it's just SO damn slow and annoying to drive around when it's stock. got more rolls than a fat chick)
http://initialsource.com/~indy/nfsu2/rice.jpg
http://initialsource.com/~indy/nfsu2/rice2.jpg
http://initialsource.com/~indy/nfsu2/rice3.jpg
http://initialsource.com/~indy/nfsu2/rice4.jpg
http://initialsource.com/~indy/nfsu2/rice5.jpg
http://initialsource.com/~indy/nfsu2/rice6.jpg
http://initialsource.com/~indy/nfsu2/rice7.jpg

and this one is my current "project" it'll have level 10 rep and full tune like the racers.

why?...cause i"m bored already..hahah.
http://initialsource.com/~indy/nfsu2/both.jpg
http://initialsource.com/~indy/nfsu2/both2.jpg

Alex Frostdate not saved · #26

Indy could you post some screen shots (during game play)??? The graphics look like they could really suck (as in not much car detail)...

Indecisivedate not saved · #27

in game play

I set everything to high and on in the display menu and at a screen res of 800x600(usually lower when I play but for screenshots bigger is better). it's very good quality. I like all the little signs. burger king, best buy, etc.. heh

http://initialsource.com/~indy/nfsu2/in.jpg
http://initialsource.com/~indy/nfsu2/in2.jpg
http://initialsource.com/~indy/nfsu2/in3.jpg
http://initialsource.com/~indy/nfsu2/in4.jpg
http://initialsource.com/~indy/nfsu2/in5.jpg
http://initialsource.com/~indy/nfsu2/in6.jpg
http://initialsource.com/~indy/nfsu2/in7.jpg
http://initialsource.com/~indy/nfsu2/in8.jpg
http://initialsource.com/~indy/nfsu2/in9.jpg
http://initialsource.com/~indy/nfsu2/in10.jpg
http://initialsource.com/~indy/nfsu2/in11.jpg

Alex Frostdate not saved · #28

Thanks Indy...when I finish the S12 for this game it should fit right in...it will take the place of the AE86...:twisted:

Nemisisdate not saved · #29

Dude, Indy... Your AE86 ROCKS!!! I love how you have the Konig Rewind wheels on there. Classic look!

Indecisivedate not saved · #30

hhahahha thanks

I finished the game last nite at like 2am...final guy was a JOKE...

5 lap 4,xxxkm race...the moron crashed a few seconds after start and never caught up again. closest he got was like 1 second back. I ended up beating him by like 12 seconds....and thatw as cause I crashed right before the finish.

Nebuchernezzerdate not saved · #31

I played the demo the other night, looks good, i enjoyed the first one, alot of mindless fun and dori dori and whatever thrown in. Looks like it's better executed this time around tho.
The graphics look better in motion by the way, i run mine in 1280x1024 as well (i think, from memory, could be 1024x768 anways..). Looks pretty slick.

Alex Frostdate not saved · #32

A bit off topic, but does anyone know the release date for GTA San Andreas (for PC)??

Nemisisdate not saved · #33

I thought it was out on PC already... I don't really care fot the GTA games anyway. I think they are overrated. But I think the "Burnout" games are even worse. Cars aren't real, tracks aren't real, cant tune your car, and the physics are out of whack. Oh yea, and since when does a burnout apply to crashing... I say if you wanna crash some shit up, get a demo-derby game... NO MORE off topic crap. This is for NFSU2 DAMNIT!!!

Nemisisdate not saved · #34

Anywho, Im stuck. I'm about 30% + through the game and there are no more races... All I can do are Outruns and any hidden races I happen to come across or am told about. I only have 3 gaage slots and they are all taken. Nissan 240SX (1st car, pretty decent) Cadillac Escalade (Just to screw around with hydros), and my killer: the Toyota AE86. I only have engine upgrade lvl2 ECU lvl 2 and suspension lvl2. everything else is level 1. But I did get a unique part: Rims and an ECU upgrade. I dont know what else to do. I went to the garage and raced the rest of the races that were in the World Map mode. So there is nothing left. all the races in stage 1 and 2 are done... The stragety guide doesn't help. All it says I have to do to get to stage 3 is win 10 of 18 world races (WTF is a world race), 3 sponsor races, and 3URL races... All of that I think I did... Reply with help please!!!

Nemisisdate not saved · #35

Nevermind, I figured it out. I had to get some more bling... I had to have a 3 star rating to get to the next stage.

Indecisivedate not saved · #36

heh yea.

if you ever wanna check your status, just press "t" and then click right and that'll show the status of the stage you're on. if you click right again, it'll show you how to get the dvd covers you need for that stage.

the first page is the game status. near the bottom is where you can check if you've found all the shops in the stage or not.

if you need the maps for all 5 stages, lemme know.

seishukudate not saved · #37

Heh, I tried the demo... It was ok, but it's FAR too much "rice" for my tastes.

But I have a problem when driving in that game, as I'm use to Rally driving... :laugh:
Let's just say an '05 mustang doesn't like 6k+ RPM and downshifting around corners. :evillaug:

Nemisisdate not saved · #38

Yea, I have the PS2 version man, but I know what you mean. I would like to know where the last shop is in Beacon Hills. I have the stragety guide and it only shows 4 shops. When you unlock that part of the map, I think the car shop is given or something. But my progress says 3 out of 4 hidden shops found... WTF??? Tell me whats up with that...

I love my AE86. Level 2 performance everything. a 4.7 (ish) star rating. Looks kick ass! I totally spank Skylines and 3000GTs, and they have 100hp plus advantage :) I have just signed on with SPARCO too now.

Indecisivedate not saved · #39

Full Map
http://www.initialsource.com/~indy/nfsu2/full_map.jpg

Stage 1(City Core)
http://www.initialsource.com/~indy/nfsu2/city_core.jpg

Stage 2(Beacon Hill)
http://www.initialsource.com/~indy/nfsu2/beacon_hill.jpg

Stage 3(Jackson Heights)
http://www.initialsource.com/~indy/nfsu2/jackson_heights.jpg

Stage 4(Coal Harbor East)
http://www.initialsource.com/~indy/nfsu2/coal_harbor_east.jpg

Stage 5(Coal Harbor West)
http://www.initialsource.com/~indy/nfsu2/coal_harbor_west.jpg

Nemisisdate not saved · #40

I'm pretty sure its the Body shop in Beacon Hill that I don't have. I won't know far about a day, I need to sleep, then work, then sleep some more. I've been getting 4 to 5 hrs of sleep a day the past week. Its hard to work 3rd shift man...

Jmac279date not saved · #41

NFSU2 is way too easy and far too unrealistic for my tastes ...

Indecisivedate not saved · #42

NFSU2 is way too easy and far too unrealistic for my tastes ...

did you play on normal? I played on normal and breezed through it. starting again on hard...and it's a LOT tougher. the jump is pretty big. still winning but it's taking more effort.

Jmac279date not saved · #43

I started on Hard ... :P Still on Hard ... Way too easy ... Especially street X and the drifts ... I routinely win Street X events by 15 seconds or more ... And I routinely win drifts (especially downhill drifts) by 50,000 or more points ... URLs are easy if you get the lead right away and stay away from the other cars (they tend to try to run you into walls and/or spin you out) in addition to proper driving (apexing, proper brake points, proper turn-in points, etc.) and it also helps if you concentrate the NOS and save it for the last stretch as you can easily make up a few seconds (long NOS sucks against the AI) ...

Umai Naadate not saved · #44

seriously, WTF is the point of street X??

i haven't played it for a couple of days. hey, i didn't even know you COULD adjust the difficulty!!

anyone got a cheat to put the drift physics on all the time?

Jmac279date not saved · #45

Take a rear drive car and reduce rear grip to 0 ... Have fun drifting ;)

Kendate not saved · #46

A bit off topic, but does anyone know the release date for GTA San Andreas (for PC)??

I've been hearing it's coming in April. Rockstar has a contract with Sony that requires their games to be released on PS2 for several months before they can release it for other platforms. However, after San Andreas, that contract will be up and the next game will most likely be released to X-box and PC first, and may not be on the Playstation at all. I guess that Rockstar got into some bad blood with Sony. This is just a rumor I've heard, I'm sure if they can release it to Playstation, they will, otherwise they lose a huge market.