Need for Speed Shift Available, Post Impressions Here

[Pappy Knuckles]

Anyone do the invitational race where you drive the Lotus at Aremberg? My god what a sweet track. **** Forza. I know it's gonna be a good game, but the races aren't half as fun as they are in Shift. The sense of speed is really nice. You definitely notice it once you whip around in some of the better cars. EA continues to hold me down this year.

[LingeringRegime]

Quote: Originally Posted by Pappy Knuckles

Anyone do the invitational race where you drive the Lotus at Aremberg? My god what a sweet track. **** Forza. I know it's gonna be a good game, but the races aren't half as fun as they are in Shift. The sense of speed is really nice. You definitely notice it once you whip around in some of the better cars. EA continues to hold me down this year.

That was the first race where I really felt like I was going real fast. I also love when you slam on the brakes and your whole body comes forward.

[huggerorange73]

Picked it up yesterday, and played the hell out of it!

This game is fantastic!!!!

What everyone else has said above is spot on

[Glenn33]

Picked this one up yesterday...My impressions afetr 2 hours of Gameplay:

Pros:
- Amazing Graphics. The cockpit view is the only way to play. Believe me.
- Amazing Sounds. By default - there is no music when driving in a race. PERFECT. The engine noises and the ambient sound are superb and suck you in.
- Control. Very good. I can feel the difference between cars but's it's not twitchy at all.
- CPU AI is good. I was playing on Medium (I suck) and I saw the AI spin out on it's own, collide with other racers, and just do other human type stuff that is refreshing to see (unlike GT5...but I digress)
- Car selection is more than serviceable. Lets face it - no game will ever come close to matching the selection Gran Tourismo has....so the selection of cars just has to be varied and exciting and I will like it. This passes the test.
- Career Mode. Simple, fun and rewarding. I love the fact that you can get progression being an aggressive driver (like me).

Cons:
- Can't save replays (only snapshots)
- Progression is almost too easy.
- Damage does not have as much impact on the race as it should (yes I do NOT have it on visuals only)
...and the BIGGEST gripe...I'm at work so I can't play now

Bottom line: Thumbs way up. Get the game.

[ExtremeGamer]

Wow, I didn't realize till just reading your post that there was no music in game. It's so immersive that I didn't even realize it. LOL

[ChiCubs]

dammit!!!! i gotta slam down more cash for another racer. i am pickin up Dirt 2 this weekend....looks like i will need to get Shift now too. the TV spot promoting Shift really got me twitchin to get the game....then i read all of your reviews and now it's a done deal. gotta get it.

[JkA3]

This game looks tight.

[Shadymamba]

ooh fellas i see where im heading..i was going to the local game store today to chose between Batman AA or This...im a need for speed junkie lol..probably the only guy who like Most Wanted i was watching the vids on the cockpit view and it had me hyped....i dont know if i can get both games...but I'm going to for NFS I'll be back tonight and probably say all the good things you guys are saying but i'll weigh in thanks lol