Testseek.com have collected 23 expert reviews of the Need for Speed: Shift 2 - Unleashed and the average rating is 82%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Need for Speed: Shift 2 - Unleashed.
April 2011
(82%)
23 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Not a dreadful racer but certainly not one that gives GT5 a run for its money, Shift 2 has a bevy of neat ideas but none of them is executed to a degree that makes them really worthwhile. Plenty of content, but only a few will be able to stomach the ex...
Abstract: Off the starting line, EA's new Shift 2: Unleashed stands out as a beautiful looking game. The cars, gorgeous of course, and the scenery, exquisite. You'd expect no less in this umpteenth iteration of the Need for Speed franchise on the gloriously high...
Abstract: While Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit was released a mere 6 months ago, many racing fans will wonder if it's much too soon to release Need for Speed: Shift 2 - Unleashed. The answer is a resounding "yes" depending on the type of racing gamer that you are. ...
Abstract: For many racing game enthusiasts, each of the major brands are defined by their feel, rather than the swathes of licensed content that pepper press releases and official trailers. Perhaps you’re a Forza fanatic, prioritising smooth and graceful turns w...
Abstract: In the end, the point of videogames is to provide an enjoyable experience. Be the game big or small, wholly immersive or quick and surface level, you should enjoy the time that you're playing them. Better games, however, are the ones that stick with ...
Immersive firstperson experience in helmet cam, Big graphical improvements, AutoLog creates lots of competition with friends, Fastpaced Career mode.
Handling can be extremely unpredictable, GT3 & GT1 championships are not entirely authentic.
Shift 2 may not offer full-on simulation features, but it boasts roller-coaster thrills and a deep sense of immersion in the hectic world of racing....
Exciting racing action. Very dynamic visual presentation. Excellent car customization options. Fun, once you get the game set up right for you. Autolog adds replay value.
Difficulty setting seems either to hard or too easy. Handling settings a bit fiddly to set up. Sometimes the videos and commentary seem cheesy.
Shift 2 Unleashed's a violent and immersive racer that recreates the driving experience like no other game on the market. In doing so it builds well on the first Shift's foundations, benefitting from Slightly Mad Studios' more refined touch and the inc...
Abstract: Fans of console racing sims have, since 2005, been split into two camps: Forza fans and Gran Turismo fans, each asserting the superiority of his favorite franchise. Sure, there've been a few compelling offerings from the likes of Codemasters and even K...
