Need for Speed: Shift vs Portal 2
A full spec-by-spec comparison of Need for Speed: Shift vs Portal 2 — engine, performance, dimensions, features and price, with the differences highlighted to help you decide.
| Specification | Need for Speed: Shift Electronic Arts |
Portal 2
Electronic Arts, Valve
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|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Release Date | September 15, 2009 | April 18, 2011 |
| Availability | Released | Released |
| Age Rating | Everyone | Everyone 10+ |
| Developer | Electronic Arts, Slightly Mad Studios | Valve Software |
| Publisher | Electronic Arts | Electronic Arts, Valve |
| Official Site | http://shift.needforspeed.com/home.action | http://www.thinkwithportals.com/ |
| Gameplay | ||
| Genre | Racing | Shooter, Puzzle |
| Game Modes | Single-player, Multiplayer | Single-player, Multiplayer, Co-op, Online Co-op, Local Co-op |
| Average Playtime | 2 hours | 11 hours |
| Perspective | — | First-person |
| Platforms & Pricing | ||
| Platforms | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Android | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Apple Macintosh, Linux |
| Available On | PlayStation Store, Steam, Xbox 360 Store | Xbox Store, Steam, PlayStation Store, Xbox 360 Store |
| PC Requirements | ||
| Minimum Requirements | OS: Windows XP (Service Pack 3) / Windows Vista (Service Pack 2) / Windows 7 Processor: 1.6GHz Intel Core2 or faster/AMD X2 3800+ or faster Memory: (Windows XP) 1 GB RAM; (Windows Vista/Windows 7) 1.5 GB RAM Graphics: 256 MB Video Card, with support for Pixel Shader 3.0* DirectX®: DirectX 9.0c compatible Hard Drive: 6 GB Sound: DirectX 9.0c compatible Controller Support: USB Steering Wheel/Dual Analog Gamepad Online Multiplayer: 512 Kbps or faster; 2-8 players INTERNET CONNECTION, ONLINE AUTHENTICATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT REQUIRED TO PLAY. TO ACCESS ONLINE FEATURES, YOU MUST REGISTER ONLINE. ONLY ONE REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE PER GAME. EA ONLINE TERMS & CONDITIONS AND FEATURE UPDATES CAN BE FOUND AT WWW.EA.COM. YOU MUST BE 13+ TO REGISTER WITH EA ONLINE. EA MAY RETIRE ONLINE FEATURES AFTER 30 DAYS NOTICE POSTED ON WWW.EA.COM. | — |
| Critic & Community Scores | ||
| Metacritic | 83 / 100 | 95 / 100 |
| Community Rating | 3.6 / 5 (415 ratings) | 4.6 / 5 (6,108 ratings) |