Need for Speed has been through more changes and revamps than Joan Rivers; this time bring a authentic approach to the series. NFS Shift combines real physics, tracks, amazing car models to bring a whole new approach to the series.

Amazing Visuals; Great Leap for the NFS Series; Great Cockpit View

Soundtrack; Difficulty; Too many variations in the NFS franchise

The need to own this game has finally returned. The Need for Speed series has […]

+ Gorgeous visuals; + Great sense of speed; + Excellent balance; + Dashboard camera

Online feels minimal; Career mode could use more substance

The best NFS for years. A new, more serious direction has revitalised the series.

Need for Speed: SHIFT is without a doubt one of the best in the franchise for quite a few years. Its sense of speed, good career mode and wide array of vehicles make it a fantastic racing title to play through.

is the latest entry in the long-running racing series from Electronic Arts (EA). After a number of recent games in the series that were less than well received, EA decided to transfer development duties to Slightly Mad Studios, which is comprised of some of the developers behind the highly acclaimed

Driving experience is phenomenal; Career mode never gets old; Complete car customization

No tutorial for drifting; No split-screen multiplayer; Little incentive to buy more cars

I like racing games.  Between the thrill of competition and the stress relief of being able to slam your virtual car into someone else, there isn't much better value for your gaming dollar then a good, in depth racing game.

Bought this for my son. Was disappointed that there are "scantily clad" sign girls included. Seems difficult to find a fun, reasonably realistic car racing game that doesn't have this element. So, played once...which means it was a waste of money.

Everything I was looking for in a car/racing game. Lots of driver settings to adjust to skill level and preferences. Tons of cars and ways to upgrade and modify to your liking.

children and husband like it

Need For Speed Shift - Xbox 360 -- I was never really that much of a fan of driving games and to be honest, the more hyped up a game is the worse it usually turns out to be. For instance, I find 'Gran Turismo' and 'Forza Motorsport' absolutely abysmal.