Need for Speed SHIFT

The 15th installment of the long-running Need for Speed franchise, Need for Speed: SHIFT has been release a couple weeks ago. Yesterday, I just got my hands on that game.

This game is similar to Need for Speed ProStreet as you will be driving your favorite cars on racing tracks around the world in the game. However, what makes the game more interesting is its 'simulation driving style', as the game perspective will be in-car. That's right, you can see your hands handling the steering wheel and shifting gear and of course featuring unique dashboard for each cars. But still, you can switch the in-car perspective to third person view outside of the car.

Graphics-wise, the in-game graphics is pretty cool. The car geometry and  world textures are very detailed. The lighting is also great, bringing the game to life. The car physics can be praised particularly when the car hits or crashes. Another cool feature is the motion blur, notably when you car crashes and driving at high speed. The car handling, which is different between driving levels is quite good too.

Generally, the game got many positive reviews; GameTrailers: 9.1/10, IGN: 9/10, X-Play: 5/5, Metacritic: 83%.
For me, I give SHIFT 9/10.

Need for Speed SHIFT is available on PS3, Xbox 360, PC, and also PSP, iPhone & mobile phones.