Need for Speed: Shift vs S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat
A full spec-by-spec comparison of Need for Speed: Shift vs S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat — engine, performance, dimensions, features and price, with the differences highlighted to help you decide.
| Specification | Need for Speed: Shift Electronic Arts | S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat GSC Game World |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Release Date | September 15, 2009 | October 2, 2009 |
| Availability | Released | Released |
| Age Rating | Everyone | Mature |
| Developer | Electronic Arts, Slightly Mad Studios | GSC Game World |
| Publisher | Electronic Arts | GSC Game World |
| Official Site | http://shift.needforspeed.com/home.action | http://cop.stalker-game.com/ |
| Gameplay | ||
| Genre | Racing | Shooter, RPG |
| Game Modes | Single-player, Multiplayer | Single-player, Multiplayer |
| Average Playtime | 2 hours | 3 hours |
| Perspective | — | First-person |
| Platforms & Pricing | ||
| Platforms | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Android | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo |
| Available On | PlayStation Store, Steam, Xbox 360 Store | Nintendo eShop, Xbox Store, PlayStation Store, GOG, Steam |
| 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. | OS: Windows XP, SP2 Processor: 2.2 GHz Intel Pentium 4/ 2.2. GHz AMD Athlon XP 2200+ Memory: 768 MB RAM Graphics: nVidia GeForce 5900 128MB / AMD Radeon 9600 XT 128 MB DirectX®: DirectX 9 compatible Hard Drive: 6 GB of free space Sound: DirectX 9 compatible |
| Critic & Community Scores | ||
| Metacritic | 83 / 100 | 80 / 100 |
| Community Rating | 3.6 / 5 (415 ratings) | 4.3 / 5 (947 ratings) |