

The in-car view is highly detailed, and it is possible to see the driver changing gears and moving his head to get a better view of the mirror. The in-car view also returns, making its first appearance in a Need for Speed game since Porsche Unleashed. G-force plays an important role in the game, as it affects both the player and the AI.


Once completed, the player is welcomed to the 'NFS Live World Series', and must earn stars in races to earn money, and unlock new races and tiers. Upon starting the career mode, the player performs two laps around the Brands Hatch circuit to determine their skill. Although the gameplay of these two titles are similar, Shift recreates car handling much more realistically than its predecessor, and does not contain a story. In-game screenshot which depicts the cockpit view, a feature that was absent in the series since 2000.Īimed at a hardcore gamer-style audience, Shift reverts to the touring-car simulation style of its 2007 predecessor, Need for Speed: ProStreet.
