If you are trying to play the game from a compressed archive, ensure you use a tool like WinRAR or 7-Zip to extract the contents. Many modern players also use community mods like the Widescreen Fix to make the 2004 game run properly on current monitors.
The story typically takes about to complete if you focus on the main objectives.
Broken but not defeated, you head to a new city, , to start over.
: Despite warnings from your friend Samantha , you drive to a meeting only to be ambushed by a mysterious driver in a black Hummer H2. Your legendary Nissan Skyline is totaled in the crash.
: You are met at the airport by Rachel Teller (played by Brooke Burke), who loans you her green Nissan 350Z to get you to a car lot.
The game begins shortly after the events of the first Underground . You are the reigning king of Olympic City, but your success has painted a target on your back.
: Your mentor who provides leads on races and helps you navigate the Bayview scene.