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2009 PCPlayStationXbox free 👍 78 % Mostly positive, 2,827 reviews on Steam

A sim-leaning turn for Need for Speed, with a visceral cockpit view that makes every impact and every corner at the limit hit hard. You race licensed performance cars on real-world circuits.

What defines Need for Speed: Shift:

  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Lavish presentation
  • Challenging difficulty

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