A great console racer makes a surprisingly good entry on the iPhone.
Now I can't say that Need for Speed Shift on the iPhone is better than the console versions, due to the fact I've only played the Demo. But what I can say is that EA delivered a solid racing game that I enjoyed much more than Need for Speed Undercover.
Pros.
- Excellent Graphics
- Great Car Models
- Tilt controls are much more improved and smooth
- The perfect mix of arcade and simulation racing.
Cons.
- Car upgrades are required to even compete with other racers only a few races into the game
- Uneven difficulty
- Drift races suck
- Confusing Menus
Story: N/A
Sound: 8/10
Cars sound okay, nothing awesome or groundbreaking here though.
Graphics: 10/10
When it comes to the iPhone, this is absolutely top-notch. Everything is nicely detailed and just a joy to look at.
Presentation: 6/10
The menus look good, but they are pretty confusing to navigate, and they really shouldn't be this hard.
Difficulty: 6/10
Gets too tough sometimes. Cars need to be upgraded in order to even compete, which takes away the cash to get new cars.
Controls: 9/10
Great controls, a joy stick option would of been highly appreciated, but tilting works very well.
Gameplay: 9/10
Its just race after race, but its fun. If you can get over the difficulty then its a lot better.
"Fun" Factor: 8/10
Its pretty fun, its a good mix between arcade and simulation racing. But overall does deliver what you would expect.
Should I get it?
$7 is a lot to ask for. So if you really like racing games then yes. But if you only kinda like them, then wait for a price drop.