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Released: 18 Dec, 2009

Reviewer: Andrew Nesvadba

Version: 1.2.74 Size: 179.0 MB

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Need for Speed Shift

$1.99

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PROS

Stunning graphics and gameplay.
Multiple difficulty modes for hardcore and casual fans.

CONS

Only local play, no online multiplayer.
DLC would have made sense for a product this solid.

VERDICT

Need for Speed Shift will literally surprise you with its combination of major console style graphics and blisteringly fast and fun gameplay.

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It's hard to put some prejudices behind and while racing games are generally fun, they also lack a lot of energy and feel like they're entirely interchangeable. Thankfully the cure to this lethargy is simple as Need for Speed Shift isn't just fast and furious, it's so good you'll be smiling in 60 seconds.

One of the first solid features of the game revolves around your chosen difficulty settings. Depending on your selection features like auto-braking, steering assist, auto transmission and even a graphical racing line (with brake indicators) on the track are available. Steering is tilt controlled and can be adjusted to a sensitivity that suits you for drifting lazily around corners.

The graphics have to be seen to be believed. Loading times are blisteringly fast compared to rival games seen on the Sony Playstation 2. Tracks are deceptively simple in their design, but slick texturing and composition add a lot of depth while you're blasting to first place. With 20 cars to choose from and upgrade, there's a lot to enjoy while achievements, driver skill levels and points based on your driving style let you play the game your way. And if you must, you can even customize cars to your visual liking.

From the slick interface to the beautifully smooth graphics, Shift is a class act that follows through on gameplay 100%. Casual gamers will get a kick out the easy mode, while hardcore fans can appreciate the tight racing sim features and varied game modes. Definitely a must play.

App Store Info

NEED FOR SPEED™ SHIFT TAKES IT BACK TO THE STREETS for the most visceral and aggressive simulation racing game ever seen on iPhone® and iPod touch®.
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FAST LOOK AT THE FEATURES:
• Drive 20 awesome cars, including the BMW M3 GT2, Lamborghini Gallardo & Pagani Zonda
• Access both live Bluetooth and local WiFi Multiplayer across 6 modes
• Race on 18 unique tracks in stunning international locations (Chicago, London & Tokyo)
• Jump into Quick Race or dominate the circuit
in Career Mode
• Select 3 Difficulty Settings (Rookie, Pro or Veteran)
• Immerse yourself in physics-based accelerated 3D graphics with OpenGL ES 2.0 integrations
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GET EVERY DETAIL OF THE
PRO CIRCUIT EXPERIENCE
The sweeping skylines of the urban landscapes… day and night driving… the roar of engines, the squeal of tires, the crunch of collisions. And above all…speed, speed, and more speed. Nothing was overlooked to deliver the most realistic racing experience possible.

TAKE A REAL RACER’S POINT OF VIEW
Thrust yourself into the driver’s seat of a high-end performance car, and see the race as it really is. Get the hyper-real POV of the in-car cockpit, as well as the brutal perspective of the first-person crash dynamic. Keep your grip as you push yourself to the edge.

MAKE IT PERSONAL IN MULTIPLAYER MODES
Shift into either local WiFi or live Bluetooth Multiplayer across half a dozen modes. Match your racing skills against your personal rivals, and show them who really owns the road.

CHOOSE MUSCLE OR PERFORMANCE, OR BOTH
Grab the wheels of the fastest, hottest, and most powerful cars in the world. Select from an array of cars that feed your needs. The Audi R8 4.2 FSI Quattro…..Porsche Cayman S….or Subaru Impreza WRX STI… it’s a car lover’s fantasy at your fingertips.

UPGRADE, CUSTOMIZE, AND COMPETE
Personalize your car’s performance and styling features. Fine tune performance with Top Speed, Acceleration, Tires, Suspension and Nitrous upgrades. Also add custom details like spoilers, rims, specialized paint jobs, and body kits.

HOW YOU DRIVE IS WHO YOU ARE
In the ultimate expression of the true driver’s experience, DRIVER PROFILE tracks your evolution as a racer from event to event. You develop a persona based on your skills, style, success rate, profile points, and badges you accrue. Aggressive or precise? What kind of driver are you? The game will tell you.
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Updates

*** NOW MADE TO MAXIMIZE THE RETINA DISPLAY – You demanded it, and we delivered! ***Download the NEW UPDATE now for the best Need For Speed™ Shift experience yet!In response to your feedback, improvements, additions, and optimizations include:• Retina Display support for iPhone® 4 and iPod touch® (4th generation) – Now enjoy more awesome visual impact with superior graphic quality designed for the Retina Display • Fast App Switching capability – Get in and out of games faster than everAs always, thanks for playing. And now get ready for a racing experience like you’ve never seen before!