Need For Speed Shift
Depending on what kind of racing game you usually play, being thrust
into the driver's seat for a flying lap at the start of Shift's Career
mode might go well, or very badly. Your performance on this lap
determines your default difficulty level and handling model, and it's
appropriately named the "Trial of Fire." There are no opponents to worry
about, but getting a handle on Shift's controls can be a challenge on
their own. Like a simulation game, Shift encourages you to brake early
for corners, punishes you for straying too far from the racing line,
and, at least by default, presents you with a steering setup that's
extremely sensitive. But, like an arcade racer, Shift rewards you for
sliding around corners, for "trading paint" with opponents, and even for
forcing those same opponents into a spin or off the track. It's an
awkward middle ground that you might never feel comfortable with.
Genre : Racing
PRICE : RM8
