Need for Speed SHIFT PC Demo Released

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Electronic Arts and Slightly Mad Studios have released a 1.13 GB demo for the PC version of their new racing game, Need for Speed SHIFT. You can grab it straight from the source (http://www.needforspeed.com/web/nfs/downloads) or find it at FileFront (http://news.filefront.com/need-for-speed-shift-playable-demo/), FilePlanet (http://www.fileplanet.com/205212/200000/fileinfo/Need-For-Speed:-Shift-Demo) and GamersHell (http://www.gamershell.com/news_84098.html).

Shift into high gear! Designed to deliver a true driver’s experience that reflects contemporary motorsports, Need for Speed SHIFT is built by racers for racers. Need for Speed SHIFT replicates the true feeling of racing high-end performance cars like never before. Players are thrust into the heart of the action with immersive and exciting features including a stunningly realistic first-person cockpit view camera and an all-new crash mechanic, providing an unrivaled sensation of the speed and feeling of racing a car on the extreme edge of control.

This playable demo lets you try out the latest iteration of the venerable racing driving title Need for Speed SHIFT.
[via VG247 (http://www.vg247.com/2009/09/18/need-for-speed-shift-demo-now-available-for-pc/)]

[brandonjclark]

Well, this may be a first for me, but in this case I don't think a demo is a good idea. Not until EA and ATI can work out the micro-stutter issues that EVERYONE is experiencing, regardless of how awesome your rig is, will this game be fun for ATI users.

[Franjo]

I'm running it fine, the part of the game thats super annoying is the steering. on my logitech rumblepad, any slight movement and your car is off the track.

I've adjusted it a bit, i can keep it on the track but something just doesnt feel right about the handling. Great graphics though, interior views are amazing.

[gzsfrk]

Dang... I just started downloading it. I hope it runs OK on my HD4830. I've kind of been itching for a game to break in my new system (other than the Batman:AA demo, which ran fantastic).

[BabyJesus]

XBOX 360 version is fun. Been having a blast, love the trial in the beginning that helps peg your skill level.

[brandonjclark]

Dang... I just started downloading it. I hope it runs OK on my HD4830. I've kind of been itching for a game to break in my new system (other than the Batman:AA demo, which ran fantastic).


I'm not sure if Franjo is running an ATI card, but this problem seems to be universal.

Basically, the game micro-stutters around corners with an ATI card installed. Supposedly some have narrowed it down to the implementation of NVidia Physics drivers.

It's annoying as hell because no graphic changes (lowering resolution, changing ATI Catalyst settings) helps or even changes the problem at all, pointing directly to drivers. I hope a 9.9 Catalyst driver hotfix becomes available soon.

[AntB]

The game might be pretty but the PC controls are absolute f*cking garbage. Going to try to tinker with them and see what happens.