GripShift

Infobox VG| title = GripShift


developer = Sidhe Interactive
publisher = Red Mile Entertainment,
Platform Publishing,
Ubisoft Entertainment
Sony Online Entertainment (PSN)
Sidhe Interactive (XBLA)
designer = Andy Satterthwaite
engine =
released = PlayStation Portable:
vgrelease|North America|NA|September 13 2005
vgrelease|Europe|EU|November 11 2005
vgrelease|Australia|AUS|November 17 2005
PlayStation Network:
vgrelease|North America|NA|January 4 2007
vgrelease|Europe|EU|March 23 2007
Xbox Live Arcade:
vgrelease|International|INT|December 12 2007
genre = Puzzle, Platformer, Driving, Action
modes = Single player, Multiplayer
ratings = vgratings|ESRB=E|CERO=All ages|PEGI=3+
platforms = PlayStation Portable, PlayStation Network, Xbox Live Arcade
media = UMD, Download
requirements =
input =

"GripShift" is a hybrid title video game that was developed by Sidhe Interactive and co-published by Red Mile Entertainment, Sony Online Entertainment and Ubisoft Entertainment for the PlayStation Portable handheld in 2005. The game was later released for download on PlayStation 3 via the Playstation Store, and for the Xbox 360 via Xbox Live Arcade. "GripShift" is a cross between a platform/puzzle game like "Super Monkey Ball" and a driving game like "Stunt Car Racer". [ [http://gamerscoreblog.com/team/archive/2007/12/10/555280.aspx GamerScore Blog press release] ]

Gameplay

*More than 100 diverse levels in 4 themed worlds
*Multiple routes, short-cuts, loops, jumps, ramps, power-ups and dangers to avoid
*Race Mode provides action for players to race against the CPU or human drivers
*8 Bonus games including Penguin Bowling, Bomb Pool, Soccer Crazy, Snaker, Ice Hockey and more
*Wireless multiplayer action for up to 4 players through the PSP handheld system's wireless feature
*In-game Track Editor and ability to share them wirelessly with friends
*6 playable characters and customizable vehicles
*Wireless Ad-Hoc multiplayer with up to four players

"GripShift" comes with a track editor that allows players to create custom tracks and share them with friends. This can be done via the PlayStation Portable Ad-Hoc mode.

PS3

These changes include the addition of track barriers to help players stay on the road. They are also incorporated back into the gameplay as another puzzle element that can both help and hinder your progress. The vehicle handling has been substantially reworked and now features increasing speeds as the player progresses from the beginner levels through to insane levels. The vehicle also handles differently off the road and depending on what surface it is on. For example it will now slide when on ice.

*150 Challenging Levels Across 4 Themed Worlds
*Four Player Online Race Mode
*38 Different Music Tracks
*Online Leader Boards For Every Challenge Mode Level (Multiple Objectives)

Reception

"GripShift" has won a number of awards since its release. At the 2005 Australian Game Developers Conference GripShift won "Best Handheld Game", "Best Level Design" and "Best Game Design".Fact|date=June 2008

In late 2005 IGN awarded GripShift runner-up to "Lumines" for the most innovative design for a handheld game in their annual Game of the Year Awards.Fact|date=June 2008

"GripShift" also won "Best Handheld Game" in the 2005 Sumea awards.

IGN scored the Xbox Live Arcade version of "GripShift" a 7.0, stating "...It has more gameplay than most XBLA titles". [ [http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/841/841154p1.html IGN "GripShift" review] ] 1UP.com awarded it an A, rating, "of the more unique, addicting, and polished games on the Arcade...or anywhere else." [ [http://www.1up.com/do/reviewPage?cId=3165154 1Up.com "Gripshift" review] ]

Additional content

On February 13, 2008, the "Turbo Expansion Pack" downloadable content was released for 350 Microsoft Points. The content adds new single-player and multiplayer modes, eight Race Tracks, eight Deathmatch Arenas, and eighteen new music tracks. [cite web | url=http://news.teamxbox.com/xbox/15703/GripShift-Gets-Turbo-Expansion-Pack-New-Screens-Inside/ | title=GripShift Gets Turbo Expansion Pack. New Screens Inside | publisher=TeamXbox | date=2008-02-13 | accessdate=2008-02-13]

Gallery

ee also

* "Racing Destruction Set"
* "Stunts", a similar game
* "Trackmania", a similar game

References

External links

* [http://www.gripshiftgame.com Official "GripShift" website]
* [http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/g/gripshiftxboxlivearcade/ "Gripshift" Xbox.com page]
* [http://gripshift.station.sony.com/index.vm "GripShift" at SOE]
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