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Released in 2009 as one of three Need for Speed titles, '''Need for Speed: Shift''' is a significant departure from previous Need for Speed titles. Developed by Slightly Mad Studios, '''Shift''' is rumored to focus more on simulation racing than the arcade racing of previous titles and placing heavy emphasis on simulating the driver experience rather than style. '''Need for Speed: Shift''' is being described as a racing game built by racers for racers.
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[[Image:Nfsshiftcoverart.jpg|thumb|SHIFT cover art]]
  
==Game Info==
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'''Need For Speed: SHIFT''' is the 13<small>th</small> installment in the long-running racing game series [[Need for Speed]]. Developed by Slightly Mad Studios, the game is a significant departure from the general series formula, instead focusing on a hardcore racing simulation approach, possibly mildly influenced by the generally disliked by critics and fans installment [[Need for Speed ProStreet]].
[[Need for Speed SHIFT Car List]]
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== Overview ==
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The game had been reportedly in development for two years. It features a new "driving experience", as well as driver achievements; certain feats players must achieve on track, similar to the reward card system in [[Need for Speed Carbon]]. G-Force is an important part in the game, as in all simulators. Notably the in-car view makes its first appearance in an NFS game since 2000's [[Need for Speed Porsche Unleashed|Porsche Unleashed]]. The in-car view is highly detailed, and it will be possible to see the driver changing gears and moving his head to get a better view of the mirror. The crashes will affect the player's visuals. While crashing, there will be a temporary blur on screen. The sound aspect will have detailed car crash sound, as well as a sharp gasp of breath from the driver before a collision.
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There is also a driver profile feature. This shows the precision or aggression used in races and the total driver points of a player. There is a total of 37 tracks (variants included) that can be raced with a total of 84 cars.
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The first DLC, entitled '''Team Racing Pack''' was released on 1st December 2009, featuring five new cars, a new multiplayer mode and also a patch.
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The second DLC, entitled '''Ferrari Racing Pac''' was released on 16th February 2010, exclusive to the Xbox 360 and at a price of 800 Microsoft Points or $10.00. It marks the return of Ferrari vehicles for the first time in the series since 2002's [[Need for Speed Hot Pursuit 2|Hot Pursuit 2]].
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The third DLC, entitled '''Exotic Racing Series''', is exclusive to the Xbox 360 (800 MS points) and PlayStation 3 ($10). It features seven new cars (Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione, BMW M1 Procar, Gumpert Apollo, Honda NSX, McLaren MP4-12C, Maserati GranTurismo S and the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Stirling Moss), one new track with four different layouts (the Riviera track) and also 50 new career events. The release date is set to March 18th.
  
 
==Game Info==
 
==Game Info==
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*[[Need for Speed SHIFT Car List| Car list]]
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*[[Need for Speed SHIFT Track List| Track list]]
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*[[Need for Speed SHIFT Xbox 360 Achievements|Xbox 360 Achievements]]
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*[[Need for Speed SHIFT Leaderboards|Leaderboards]]
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*[[Need for Speed SHIFT PC System Requirements|PC system requirements]]
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*[[Need for Speed SHIFT Soundtrack|Soundtrack]]
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==Guides and tutorials==
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*[[Need for Speed SHIFT Drift Tutorial|Drift]]
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*[[Need for Speed SHIFT Tuning Guide|Tuning guide]]
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==Summary==
 
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[[Image:SlightlyMadStudious.jpg|thumb|150px|<small>Slightly Mad Studios</small>]]
 
[[Image:SlightlyMadStudious.jpg|thumb|150px|<small>Slightly Mad Studios</small>]]
 
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*'''Developer:''' Slightly Mad Studios
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*'''Developer:''' Slightly Mad Studios
*'''Publisher:''' [[Electronic Arts]]
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*'''Publisher:''' Electronic Arts
*'''Release Dates:''' Fall 2009
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*'''Release date:''' 15<small>th</small> September 2009 (North America), 22<small>nd</small> September 2009 (Europe)
*'''Available on:''' XBOX 360&trade;, PlayStation3<sup><small>&reg;</small></sup>, Playstation<sup><small>&reg;</small></sup> Portable, and PC-DVD
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*'''Available on:''' PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 (adapted versions also available on PlayStation Portable, iOS, and Android)
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*'''Game engine:''' Madness Engine
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*'''Official website:''' http://www.needforspeed.com/shift
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==Features==
 
==Features==
 
*'''Interior View''': Featuring detailed and fully functional cockpit that is also customizable.
 
*'''Interior View''': Featuring detailed and fully functional cockpit that is also customizable.
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*'''16 car races'''
 
*'''16 car races'''
 
*'''Real world tracks'''
 
*'''Real world tracks'''
==Unofficial Car List==
 
*[[:Image:NFS_Shift_SS_2.jpg|Audi RS4]]
 
*[[:Image:1seriescoupe.jpg|2009 BMW 1-Series Coupe]]
 
*[[:Image:E46,S15,E36.jpg|BMW M3 E36]]
 
*[[:Image:E46.jpg|1999 BMW M3 E46]]
 
*[[:Image:E92.jpg|BMW M3 E92]]
 
*[[:Image:NFS_Shift_SS_24.jpg|Chevrolet Corvette Z06]]
 
*[[:Image:Challenger,370Z.jpg|2009 Dodge Challenger]]
 
*[[:Image:Challenger,370Z,2000GTR,911,Cossie.jpg|1994 Ford Escort R/S Cosworth]]
 
*[[:Image:Elise.jpg|Lotus Elise]]
 
*[[:Image:RX7.jpg|1995 Mazda RX-7]]
 
*[[:Image:Elise-370Z-Evo.jpg|2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX MR]]
 
*[[:Image:Challenger,370Z,2000GTR,911,Cossie.jpg|2009 Nissan 370Z Z34]]
 
* 1994 Nissan Silvia S14
 
*[[:Image:E46,S15,E36.jpg|2000 Nissan Silvia S15]]
 
*[[:Image:Challenger,370Z,2000GTR,911,Cossie.jpg|1969 Nissan Skyline 2000 GTR]]
 
*[[:Image:NFS_Shift_SS_4.jpg|Pagani Zonda F]]
 
*[[:Image:NFS_Shift_SS_3.jpg|Porsche 911 GT2]]
 
*[[:Image:NFS_Shift_SS_25.jpg|Shelby Mustang Terlingua]]
 
<small><b>NOTE:</b> Cars in bold have been confirmed by EA. </small>
 
  
==Screenshots==
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<small><b>NOTE:</b> These images and screenshots have been obtained from Electronic Arts and other sources. The identities of the other souces are watermarked on the images themselves.</small>
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Latest revision as of 17:47, 18 October 2012

SHIFT cover art

Need For Speed: SHIFT is the 13th installment in the long-running racing game series Need for Speed. Developed by Slightly Mad Studios, the game is a significant departure from the general series formula, instead focusing on a hardcore racing simulation approach, possibly mildly influenced by the generally disliked by critics and fans installment Need for Speed ProStreet.

Contents

[edit] Overview

The game had been reportedly in development for two years. It features a new "driving experience", as well as driver achievements; certain feats players must achieve on track, similar to the reward card system in Need for Speed Carbon. G-Force is an important part in the game, as in all simulators. Notably the in-car view makes its first appearance in an NFS game since 2000's Porsche Unleashed. The in-car view is highly detailed, and it will be possible to see the driver changing gears and moving his head to get a better view of the mirror. The crashes will affect the player's visuals. While crashing, there will be a temporary blur on screen. The sound aspect will have detailed car crash sound, as well as a sharp gasp of breath from the driver before a collision.

There is also a driver profile feature. This shows the precision or aggression used in races and the total driver points of a player. There is a total of 37 tracks (variants included) that can be raced with a total of 84 cars.

The first DLC, entitled Team Racing Pack was released on 1st December 2009, featuring five new cars, a new multiplayer mode and also a patch.

The second DLC, entitled Ferrari Racing Pac was released on 16th February 2010, exclusive to the Xbox 360 and at a price of 800 Microsoft Points or $10.00. It marks the return of Ferrari vehicles for the first time in the series since 2002's Hot Pursuit 2.

The third DLC, entitled Exotic Racing Series, is exclusive to the Xbox 360 (800 MS points) and PlayStation 3 ($10). It features seven new cars (Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione, BMW M1 Procar, Gumpert Apollo, Honda NSX, McLaren MP4-12C, Maserati GranTurismo S and the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Stirling Moss), one new track with four different layouts (the Riviera track) and also 50 new career events. The release date is set to March 18th.

[edit] Game Info

[edit] Guides and tutorials

[edit] Summary

Slightly Mad Studios
  • Developer: Slightly Mad Studios
  • Publisher: Electronic Arts
  • Release date: 15th September 2009 (North America), 22nd September 2009 (Europe)
  • Available on: PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 (adapted versions also available on PlayStation Portable, iOS, and Android)
  • Game engine: Madness Engine
  • Official website: http://www.needforspeed.com/shift

[edit] Features

  • Interior View: Featuring detailed and fully functional cockpit that is also customizable.
  • Realistic Physics Engine
  • Damage Model
  • Full Replay Mode
  • Visual and Performance Customization
  • 16 car races
  • Real world tracks

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