![]() ![]() You can still drive agressively, and it's still arcade-like. The driving model in Need For Speed Shift is more realistic than the pure arcade fun of previous outings, but it's no Gran Turismo. The presentation, with macho narration, and lots of exciting video is pure Need For Speed. Don't think that because this looks like serious racing it's not a Need For Speed game any more. There's a street circuit around London's Westminster, and a traditional circuit race track too. This demo offers two races, and four cars to try out. Whereas in recent years it has found success in street racing, Need For Speed Shift goes for track racing. Need For Speed Shift has arrived, and heralds a change of direction for the venerable racing series. It's quick, challenging, looks great, and a whole lot of fun. This is quite simply the best version of Sega Rally in history. I was a bit disappointed that there are only three courses for each terrain (backwards and forwards) but they're so much fun that you can't help go back for more. The motion is slick and the tracks and backgrounds make you feel like you're actually there. Visually, Revo is the most stunning version of the game to date and the graphics engine means you feel every bump in the tarmac, blade of grass or sand dune. ![]() I always remember Sega Rally being the game that everyone in the arcades stands and watches for ages, and I reckon this was always down to its eye-catching graphics. Like all good games, once you're hooked on that winning feeling, things start to get a bit harder and the inclusion of three different championships to progress through makes this one that you'll be playing for a long time. It's as fast as lightning and you'll find it easy to soar past your rivals at the start. No, you just pick up the controller, hit accelerate and feel the burn. You don't need to wade through loads of options, spend time configuring your car, or perform endless tests and training. I've always preferred Sega Rally to other rally games like the Colin McRae series or even Gran Turismo because I find it much easier to pick up and play. It's a huge helping of juicy action, succulent graphics and tasty tracks. Now, Sega has decided to update its classic to give the kids of today taste of what they've been missing. Ever since I was in short trousers I've been destroying my friends at the wheel of one of the most fun racing games in history. If there's one game that's defined my career in the arcades then it's Sega Rally.
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