Imagine a racing game made by drivers for racing enthusiasts and you can get an idea of ââwhat Need for Speed ââShift is. It allows players to experience a level of realism never seen before in Need for Speed, offering an incredibly authentic driving experience. Need for Speed ââShift has been designed to recreate the feeling of racing racing cars and includes a highly realistic first-person view from the cockpit and a new damage engine that offers an unparalleled feeling of driving at high speeds.