Altho i have not played the game online yet, I have been playing the actual game a lot. If you liked any of the other need for speeds you will like this one. it is a little bit different but it still has the cost of state missions, outrunning the cops missions, sprint, circuit, the one where you need to take the lead of you and one other racer and keep the lead, and some other new things. The Graphics are GREAT the cars are GREAT! modifying the car is close to the same... There is also a thing called driving experience or something like that....what it is if you do well driving and cretin driving techniques while racing and stuff a bar will rise up in precent in certain categories. For example, engine, suspension, nos and so on. What this does is help your car performance out without you having to buy upgrades for it if you dont have enough cash... Im not saying its a great difference or impact but it does help.