Play Need for Speed : Underground Online

EA Games released Need for Speed: Underground for the Game Boy Advance in 2003, a time when handheld racing games were often simplified versions of their console counterparts. This one tried to capture the vibe of the bigger Underground games, with its focus on tuner culture and street racing, all squeezed onto the small screen. It was a notable attempt to bring that style of racing to a portable system.

You control a custom car, starting from the bottom, and work your way up the street racing scene. The main objective is to win events, earn cash, and upgrade your vehicle with new parts and visual customizations. Signature mechanics include tight, technical drifting around corners and managing your nitrous boost for strategic bursts of speed. The racing is fast and demanding, requiring precise control to avoid traffic and stay on the road. It feels surprisingly tense for a handheld racer, making every successful pass and near miss count.