Need for Speed: Shift

The first Need for Speed game developed by Slightly Mad Studios. "Shift" is an attempt at the simulation sub-genre of racing games, promising a sense of speed with new realistic effects and a new crash mechanic.

PlayStation Portable

Overview

The next instalment in the long-running Need For Speed franchise will be developed by Slightly Mad Studios (formerly Blimey! Games). Slightly Mad Studios has a great sim-racing background, previously working on GT Legends and GTR 2. Shift is being developed to go after the hardcore simulation gamer segment, parting from the arcade racing style of the previous titles.

Shift will feature a cockpit view which will allow players to look freely around the cockpit. The new HUD will mimic driver head movement, responding to g-force to increase the realism factor.

Driver Profile

Shift allows the player to earn points for certain manoeuvres, such as cornering, overtaking, and even ramming competitors. Upon reaching the point threshold, the player will receive a level and a badge in the appropriate category. Depending on the type of badges the player earns, a title will be bestowed, 'Machine,' 'Wrecker,' or 'Dominator.' These badges are viewable by opponents and give them insight into your driving style.

Cars

On May 29, 2009, the full car and track list for NFS Shift was revealed. There will be 67 cars and 18 tracks.

2006 Aston Martin DBR9
2009 Audi R8 LMS
2008 Audi R8
2008 Audi RS 4
2007 Audi S3
2007 Audi TT 3.2 quattro
2006 Audi S4
BMW M3 E36
BMW M3 E46
BMW M3 E92
2008 BMW 135i Coupé
2009 BMW M3 GT2
2007 BMW Z4 M Coupé
2008 Bugatti Veyron 16.4
2006 Dodge Challenger Concept
2008 Dodge Viper SRT10
Falken Tire 2010 Ford Mustang GT
2010 Ford Shelby GT500
2007 Ford Focus ST
2006 Ford GT
2006 Need For Speed Shelby Terlingua
1996 Ford Escort RS Cosworth
2009 Chevrolet Camaro SS
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS
2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06
2006 Honda Civic Si
2000 Honda S2000
2006 Koenigsegg CCX
2008 Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4
2007 Lamborghini Murciélago LP640
2007 Lamborghini Reventón
2006 Lotus Elise 111R
2007 Lotus Exige S
2005 Maserati MC12 GT1
2008 Mazda MX-5
2006 Mazda RX-8
1995 Mazda RX-7
1994 McLaren F1
2007 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722 Edition
2007 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer EVOLUTION
2006 Mitsubishi Lancer EVOLUTION IX MR-edition
2003 Infiniti G35 (V35)
1997 Nissan 200SX (S14)
2009 Nissan 370Z (Z34)
2006 Nissan 350Z (Z33)
2009 Nissan GT-R SpecV (R35)
2008 Nissan GT-R (R35)
2000 Nissan Silvia (S15) spec.R AERO
1999 Nissan Skyline GT-R (R34)
1972 Nissan Skyline 2000GT-R
1992 Nissan 240SX (S13)
2006 Pagani Zonda F
2010 Pagani Zonda R
2008 Porsche 911 GT2
2009 Porsche 911 GT3 RSR
2006 Porsche 911 GT3 RS
2004 Porsche Carrera GT
2007 Porsche Cayman S
2008 Renault Mégane RS
2007 SEAT Leon CUPRA
2006 Subaru Impreza WRX STi
2007 Lexus LF-A Concept
2008 SCION tC
1986 Toyota Corolla GTS (A86)
2008 Volkswagen Scirocco
2006 Volkswagen Golf GTI

Tracks

Alpental
Autopolis International Racing Course
Ambush Canyon
Brands Hatch
Dakota
Ebisu Circuit
Glendale
Hazyview
Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca
London
Miytomi
Nordschleife
Road America
Rustle Creek
Silverstone
Circuit de Spa Francorchamps
Tokyo
Willow Springs

Soundtrack

Buraka Som Sistema feat. Pongolove: Kalemba (Wegue-Wegue)
Chase And Status feat. Plan B: Pieces
Deadmau5: Ghosts N Stuff
Eagles Of Death Metal: Anything 'Cept the Truth
Fort Knox 5 feat. Asheru: Insight (The Nextmen Remix)
Gallows: I Dread The Night
In Case Of Fire: This Time We Stand
Jamal: Pull Up
Kanye West: Paranoid (Part 2)
Kasabian: Underdog
The King Blues: The Streets Are Ours
Mala Rodriguez: Te Convierto
Mando Diao: Mean Street
MSTRKRFT feat. E-40: Click Click
N.A.S.A. feat. Spank Rock, MIA, Santigold and Nick Zinner: Whachadoin?
The Prodigy: Run With The Wolves
The Qemists feat Mike Patton: Lost Weekend
Regular John: Transmitter
Rootbeer: Under Control
Shinichi Osawa: Electro 411 (Lies In Disguise Mix)
Spoon Harris & Obernik: Baditude
TOKIO: Dogonim
Twisted Wheel: Oh, What Have You Done?
Two Fingers feat. Sway: High Life

Story

Although it probably cant be called an official story, when you first start the game there will only be two options: Story, and Options. When you first enter this "story" mode you will be put into a BMW M3 with no assists on and run a hot lap. Based on that hot lap the game will configure its settings and assists to fit your driving style for a well rounded experience. You will then race on the same track with the same car with your specific game adjustments. This race will determine your beginning currency for the game, however it will only be a difference of about 10,000 no matter what position you get.