CarX Street is now available on Xbox and reminds of the best Need for Speed for all this

The title of CarX Technologies recovers the street spirit that marked a generation as it was, Need For Speed Underground.

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The arrival of CarX Street on Xbox Series has surprised many. Although it doesn’t have the backing of a major publisher or the name of a historic franchise, the game has achieved what many have been asking for for years: an urban driving experience with tuning, illegal racing, and underground style, very much in line with what made Need for Speed: Underground unforgettable.

Available since June 18th, this title developed by CarX Technologies doesn’t aim to reinvent the genre, but rather to recover that nocturnal arcade sensation that many players miss. It does so with a direct proposal, visually impactful and with an atmosphere that nails the aesthetic of modern street racing.

• Street racing at night: all the action takes place at night, with neon lights and lights that evoke the classic atmosphere of Underground.

• Urban aesthetic: open city with industrial polygons, tunnels, residential areas, and hidden gas stations, without pre-fabricated tracks.

• Visual and mechanical customization: you can modify the body, tires, suspension, exhausts, and more, with visible results in performance.

• Dominant JDM style: many of the available vehicles are inspired by the Japanese market, just like the most popular cars in Underground.

• No cinematics or story: there are no narrative sequences, which reminds us of the direct and uncomplicated approach of the EA classic.

• Focus on technical arcade driving: the handling has a learning curve, but without becoming a simulator, keeping the competitive spirit.

• Free challenges throughout the map: you can explore the city to find races and test areas, instead of following a fixed structure.

• Sensation of speed and drifts: the physics are designed to favor controlled drifts, very much in line with what Underground 2 offered.

• Customizable engine sound: each type of exhaust alters the car’s sound, something that fans of classic tuning always appreciate.

• No microtransactions, no battle passes: a closed game, without additional monetization, that focuses on the base content like titles from 20 years ago.

Why CarX Street reminds us of Need for Speed: Underground

As we explained in our analysis on Generación Xbox, CarX Street stands out for its urban nocturnal atmosphere, with an open city full of neon lights, hidden garages, and industrial areas where illegal races take place. All this accompanied by careful lighting that enhances the wet asphalt and the lights of the tuned cars.

• Another strong point is its customization system. Although somewhat more limited than other titles in the genre, it allows modifying the body, tires, engines, and exhausts, with results that are felt in the driving. The control is more technical than usual, a direct inheritance of CarX Drift Racing, which adds a layer of depth for players who seek to master each curve.
• Despite some limitations in content or interface, the game offers intense races, varied challenges, and a good base for those seeking a 100% arcade experience without artificial elements. Here there is no story or cinematics: just you, your car, and a city to conquer at full speed.

Available now on Xbox Series for 30€, CarX Street is a safe bet for those who grew up with tuning, neon lights, and street style from Underground. It’s not an official sequel, but it feels like it.