Racing · 2009
Need for Speed: Shift
In short: Need for Speed: Shift is a Racing game by Electronic Arts, released in 2009 on PC, PlayStation, Xbox and Mobile. It takes about 17 hours to beat. Critics rate it 83/100.
Shift is the thirteenth Need for Speed game. It is considered one of the most hardcore installments of the series. Unlike many of its predecessors, it is oriented towards the actual driving simulation rather than arcade racing. · The creators of Shift aimed to realistically imitate the driving experience, making the…
Key facts
- Released
- 15 September 2009
- Genre
- Racing
- Length
- ≈ 17 h to beat
- Game modes
- Solo
- Platforms
- PC · PlayStation · Xbox · Mobile
- Studio
- Electronic Arts, Slightly Mad Studios
- Critics
- Metacritic 83
- Steam reviews
- 78% positive (2,827 reviews)
Where to buy
Why play it
- A 2009 classic that aged well
- "Adrenaline" vibe
- ≈ 17h to see the end
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to beat Need for Speed: Shift?
Expect about 17 hours to reach the end (average reported by players).
Can you play Need for Speed: Shift with friends?
No, Need for Speed: Shift is a single-player experience.
What platforms is Need for Speed: Shift on?
Need for Speed: Shift is available on PC, PlayStation, Xbox and Mobile.
Is Need for Speed: Shift a good game?
Critics give it Metacritic 83. On Steam, 78% positive (2,827 reviews).
What games are like Need for Speed: Shift?
In the same spirit: Project CARS 2, Project CARS and Project CARS 3.
