Need for Speed: Underground is a street racing game developed by EA Black Box, and published by Electronic Arts in 2003 for GameCube, PlayStation 2, Xbox, and Windows.
The game is set in Bayview, a fictional city based in Los Angeles. The player controls a street racer new to the city and must compete with other racers to gain respect. The game has over 20 cars to choose from, all of which can be customized with various parts and colors.
Need for Speed: Underground is considered one of the best street racing games of all time. It helped popularize street culture and car tuning, and it is one of the most successful Need for Speed games ever created.
The game received positive reviews from critics, with many praising the graphics, gameplay, and music. The game was a huge commercial success, selling over 15 million copies worldwide.