Need for Speed: Shift
| Year | Platforms | Game Modes |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | PC, PS3, PSP, Xbox 360, iOS, Mobile Phone | Quick Race, Car Battle, Driver Duel, Drift Race, Endurance Race, Lap Knockout, Time Knockout Race, Time Attack Events, Manufacturer Competition, Series Competition, Circuit Race, Time Trials |
Need for Speed: Shift is the thirteenth main entry in the Need for Speed series for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PC, Mobile Phones, and PlayStation Portable. It is said to be a "hardcore racing simulation" and a more realistic entry in the Need for Speed franchise.
The game was developed by Slightly Mad Studios and overseen by Black Box producer Michael Mann and senior vice-president of EA Games Europe Patrick Soderlund. It was released September 17th, 2009 in Europe and September 22nd, 2009 in North America.
Shift also marks the return of in car dash views in the Need for Speed series since Need for Speed: Porsche Unleashed. Along with Nitro, World and Hot Pursuit it is the first NFS title without a plot & Ferraris since Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit 2.
Race cars and historic cars are included in this game as well the 1972 Nissan Skyline 2000 GT-R which first appeared in the special Japanese PlayStation 1 only release of The Need for Speed "Over Drivin': Skyline Memorial".