Testseek.com have collected 42 expert reviews of the Need for Speed: Shift and the average rating is 82%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Need for Speed: Shift.
September 2009
(82%)
42 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Pretty extensive selection of cars to choose from; Rims, paint, and vinyls are now free of charge; Easy to make money; More upgrades than you can shake a wrench at
Wooden and empty feeling; Not exactly top notch driving physics; Slow automatic gear changing leaves you high and dry; Irritating opposition
Some of the best sound and graphics from an EA game to date, a real sense of speed when in the cockpit view, continues to reward the player, no matter how they drive
Short career compared to other racing simulators, the cars are incredibly frustrating to control
The much needed reboot to a franchise which has been desperate for it for years...
One of the most satisfying racing games for some time that has captured the intense nature of the sport incredibly well. With a few tweaks this could be something very special. 8.6/10Print this pageUser reviews (2)Share this pageNoticed something wrong...
Abstract: The Need for Speed franchise has been a staple in the automotive genre for almost a decade. However, the series seemed to peak during its PlayStation 2 era. While current generation offerings have certainly been competent, many fans wanted change from the...
I liked Shift more than similar sims like Gran Turismo, Forza Motorsport and Project Gotham Racing, and on the surface that may come across as immaculately high praise. However, the game falters at key points and, in trying to earn a permanent position...
It seems like I bashed every single point of NFS Shift, but there are the good things about it. The track variety is great, but the Career Mode doesn’t seem to make good use of that. But, you can always play on the Quick Race mode. All the tracks have ...
A mystery wrapped in an enigma surrounded by fog and anonymity. That’s what Need For Speed: Shift has been, for the first hour or so of gameplay. But after enough time spent in the game, I am pleased to say that Shift is an excellent racer, one wort...
Abstract: It's hard to say when a franchise needs a reboot or an overhaul, stripped of everything so the developer — a new developer in this case — can build something amazing. The Need for Speed franchise is 15 years old, and the most recent titles have been co...
