Need for Speed Shift 2 Unleashed Review – Capsule Computers

Although it is the 17th title in EA’s Need for Speed franchise, Shift 2: Unleashed should definitely not be confused with the same style of racing found in the likes of Hot Pursuit and Most Wanted. Shift 2 is a merge of arcade and simulated style racing hence the use of the name Shift which refers to a move away from their previous projects in an effort to establish it as a franchise in its own right. Unlike the original, the Need for Speed name has been dropped from the title in an effort to slightly dissociate itself from the likes of Hot pursuit, Most Wanted and Underground and to also appeal to fans of racing simulators, hopefully give GT5 and Forza some competition in the sim racing genre while maintaining a fun arcade feel.