Need for Speed Shift

 iOS
Metascore
94

Universal acclaim - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
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  1. No DPad
    Feb 6, 2011
    100
    I'm just going to say the game will last you a long time. It has taken me a little close to forever to complete the first city, let along the other 5 or 6 cities. By the end of the game, I don't think anyone would complain about the game being too short or too lacking.
  2. Slide to Play
    Feb 6, 2011
    100
    Even if you're not a fan of racing games, or don't drive to work in a Formula 1 car every day, it's hard to not get caught up in Need For Speed Shift's exhilarating pace.
  3. TouchArcade
    Feb 6, 2011
    100
    A remarkable iPhone racing game. With licensed cars, control options that should make most people happy, and a very cool yet mostly superfluous driver profile and performance tracking system, Shift is a must-have for fans of the genre.
  5. 148Apps
    Feb 6, 2011
    90
    It's not my favorite app, but it's definitely one of the most polished in my library, and absolutely takes advantage of the fantastic iDevice hardware.
  6. Pocket Gamer UK
    Feb 6, 2011
    90
    Need for Speed: Shift offers the best single-player racer on iPhone to date, with in-depth customisation and superior handling that almost make up in full the limited multiplayer offering.
  7. IGN
    Feb 6, 2011
    89
    Hands down the best iPhone racer since Real Racing, Need for Speed Shift offers a superlative single-player career that will keep your hands glued to your iPhone for hours.

Awards & Rankings

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#1 Best iOS Game of 2009
15
#15 Most Discussed iOS Game of 2009
7
#7 Most Shared iOS Game of 2009

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User Score
4.4

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 46 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 46
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 46
  3. Negative: 25 out of 46
  1. yhom
    Nov 23, 2019
    10
    Unfortunately not supported anymore, but that game had for me the right balance of “seriousness”for grown ups, detailed controls (automatic orUnfortunately not supported anymore, but that game had for me the right balance of “seriousness”for grown ups, detailed controls (automatic or manual shift, etc) and physics to really get into the race on mobile or ipad. Unlike newer games in mobile with simplified controls, ridiculous over the top physics, in baiting for in app purchases.… Full Review »
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