Need For Speed: SHIFT & SHIFT 2 Unleashed

[Rupe Wilson]

Any body still letting rip with this game. After a clean install of steam i downloaded it again, why some may ask, "i asked myself the same question"
i did this and its still good clean fun http://www.maxisdomain.co.uk/news/gaming-articles/197-nfsshift2-g25settings good for letting your hair down with friends..
After driving the f1 2012 demo it don't seem so bad.

 

[Edumclaren]

I have played Race07 (and its DLCs) for a yaears, but a really want a morden game. Is shift a quait good as Race 07 series?

 

[David Ignjatovic]

I have played Race07 (and its DLCs) for a yaears, but a really want a morden game. Is shift a quait good as Race 07 series?

On PC, Shift2 is one of the worst games ever made for all sorts of reasons, notably the appalling handling.
A good sim is GSC 2012.....it has 33 AI to race against and excellent steering precision+FFB=$20.

 

[Rupe Wilson]

Here is the shift 2 section
http://www.racedepartment.com/forum/threads/need-for-speed-shift-shift-2-unleashed.3977/
simple answer... its has better graphics it looks amazing, but really does lack in online and handling in comparison to the race07 series . There is are a couple of mods that really do make your driving experiences better, but it still lacks in the race07 feel...
so in short No...
If you want something new GSC is about the best there is to offer (but i only like the muscle car and mini) and still keep that race07 feel (if not a tadge better).. All other new sims are still WIP or not released yet... AC, Pcars, rFactor2,
id say keep your money in your pocket maybe buy a cheap older sim if you want a change
GTL, GTR2, rfacor, NetKarPro, RBR. I know the graphics are looking dated but most of the new releases Dirt series, Codies F1, for example
might have shiny new cars but all seem to lack in the handling and FFB they are still great games to race, but i always find myself returning to the sims that have the better feel..

 

[Rupe Wilson]

If you do buy it make sure its real cheap and then try this mod. http://www.maxisdomain.co.uk/news/gaming-articles/197-nfsshift2-g25settings
It does make a big difference, but for some reason even the original shift with the equivalent mod pack feels better

 

[Edumclaren]

I really like Gran Turismo too. The phisics of Shift 2 can be compared to Shift 2?

 

[Senad Subasic]

Online experience is horrible in every way. Single player can be fun... after you fix the steering lag, and random weird handling issues.

It is definitely not a replacement for Race 07.

 

[Fabio Mich]

Very good game !

 

[the_sigman]

Anyone wants to race in Shift 1?

 

[the_sigman]

Got Shift 2. FANTASTIC!

 

[the_sigman]

Any settings for pad? Mine reacts really slow.

 

[Barry Mitchell]

I have played Race07 (and its DLCs) for a yaears, but a really want a morden game. Is shift a quait good as Race 07 series?

great game but hard to find a race where some young arsehole is not pushing you off the track every lap. Really put me off playing it - still a great game though.

 

[Cote Dazur]

Gate shifting with CSR-Elite not working, first gear is 5th, 2nd is 6th, 3rd is reverse, nothing on 4, 5 and 6.
this is what the config files looks like:
<_cControl Name="First Gear">
<BInputId DeviceType="eDEVICE_GAMEPAD" DeviceIndex="4" InputType="eINPUTTYPE_STATE" InputIndex="8" InputPhase="eINPUTPHASE_ANY" />
</_cControl>
<_cControl Name="Second Gear">
<BInputId DeviceType="eDEVICE_GAMEPAD" DeviceIndex="4" InputType="eINPUTTYPE_STATE" InputIndex="9" InputPhase="eINPUTPHASE_ANY" />
</_cControl>
<_cControl Name="Third Gear">
<BInputId DeviceType="eDEVICE_GAMEPAD" DeviceIndex="4" InputType="eINPUTTYPE_STATE" InputIndex="10" InputPhase="eINPUTPHASE_ANY" />
</_cControl>
<_cControl Name="Fourth Gear">
<BInputId DeviceType="eDEVICE_GAMEPAD" DeviceIndex="4" InputType="eINPUTTYPE_STATE" InputIndex="11" InputPhase="eINPUTPHASE_ANY" />
</_cControl>
<_cControl Name="Fifth Gear">
<BInputId DeviceType="eDEVICE_GAMEPAD" DeviceIndex="4" InputType="eINPUTTYPE_STATE" InputIndex="12" InputPhase="eINPUTPHASE_ANY" />
</_cControl>
<_cControl Name="Sixth Gear">
<BInputId DeviceType="eDEVICE_GAMEPAD" DeviceIndex="4" InputType="eINPUTTYPE_STATE" InputIndex="13" InputPhase="eINPUTPHASE_ANY" />
</_cControl>
<_cControl Name="Reverse Gear">
<BInputId DeviceType="eDEVICE_GAMEPAD" DeviceIndex="4" InputType="eINPUTTYPE_STATE" InputIndex="14" InputPhase="eINPUTPHASE_ANY" />
</_cControl>

 

[Gary Horneck]

I must be the odd duck but... I am surprised that Shift2 Unleashed never gets mentioned. With the correct mods, I think its one of the most entertaining games around. The BMW E30 in Shift2 handles much closer to my car. The snap oversteer in the E30 in both AC, and Simraceway, is so not a BMW trait. A Lotus Elise 111R romp is what I usually use as a warmup on a race day morning.

 

[jarosekk]

I need someone who could upload for me folder gamedir/effects and gamedir/pakfiles/tracks/_data and a BOOTPERSISTENT.bff file from pakfiles folder. Thanks in advance !

 

[Rupe Wilson]

If they are corrupt you can validate your game in steam and it will install new ones for you..
or make a second install form your disk..

 

[Jeremy Chambers]

Hey Guys,

I was wondering if anyone has managed to get Shift 2 to run on Windows 8. I can get it run, but then it crashes to desktop in single race or career. I have googled this but the result vary and some look rather sketchy....

 

[Danny Irving]

I had the same problem until I ran it in compatibility mode for Windows 7.

 

[Rob]

I know this game sorta died on the vine, but at least a few of us on the console think it has enough flashes of brilliance in it (sort of like a pCARS trailer w/o the power) even though is reportedly got ruined by EA. May of us find that we can adjust wheel settings and tuning to get a decent feel. From there, the driving perspective and track/car selection is fabulous for us console guys. To clarify, we are on the xbox 360.

Apologies this is not its own Forum and the thread is so long, but I don't think we can really gauge the interest until people sign up saying they are interested.

Time: Saturday around 9-10 pm UK.
Style: Hardcore. No assists. Racing line and HUD are OK.
Type: Mostly tin tips on a variety of circuits. Including ovals.

The game is super cheap. You can ask @Peter Hoooper where to get it in the U.K. Or you could download it for $20.

Notice to: Notice To: @Peter Hooper, @Railer Cantrell, @Matthew Booth, @Karl Fuss, @Wessel Slagter, @Chris Hempsall, @Balazs Floszmann @Michael Watts, @Dmitriy Ivanov

Please indicate below if you are interested. Thanks.

 

[Peter Hooper]

Yeah, count me in Robert. As for where to get it I picked it up from Amazon for about 7 quid over here. It can be downloaded direct on the 360 for £14.99 I think too.