Most races are set in the seaside US regions like Florida and California, and often take place at night, in the background of a big city. The game features a distinct 'neon' aesthetics. The player can buy a regular ride and make it unique. There are many options for upgrading and customizing cars. Street Racing Syndicate includes 50 cars from the famous manufacturers such as Mitsubishi, Subaru, and Volkswagen. Among them is Garage that stores the player's cars, Warehouse that allows buying spare parts, and Showroom, where the player can obtain new vehicles. When not at a race, the player can navigate through a city map to visit important places. There's a multiplayer mode that only allows two players. Another type of races is Respect Challenges, in which the player has to earn respect to attract women. There are also Roll Up Races, in which a random car challenges the player to a race. Victories grant the player money to purchase better cars. The player starts as a newcomer who was hired by a sponsor to win a race. Street Mode is the traditional career option. Street Racing Syndicate offers a variety of modes. The player's goal is not only to win races, but also to become famous and attract girls. Street Racing Syndicate is a game about underground street racing.
