GripShift

by Sony

Product Features

• Original Combination of Genres - Stunt Driving, Platform-Action and Puzzle Solving combined to offer the ultimate on-the-go driving experience
• Vibrant 3D Environments - Stunt through more than 100 diverse levels in Desert, Jungle, Ice and Horror themed worlds that come alive with brilliant 3D graphics, stunning lighting and dynamic visual effects
• Puzzle-like challenges - Multiple routes, short-cuts, loops, jumps, ramps, power-ups and dangers to avoid will challenge the most skilled drivers
• Exciting Race Mode - Additional racing circuits provide action for players to race against the CPU or human drivers
• 8 Bonus Games - Penguin Bowling, Bomb Pool, Soccer Crazy, Snaker, Ice Hockey and more offer new challenges to conquer 8 Bonus Games - Penguin Bowling, Bomb Pool, Soccer Crazy, Snaker, Ice Hockey and more offer new challenges to conquer

Product Details

• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B000AB0S38
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 4 x 0.8 inches ; 3.2 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: June 15, 2006
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #18,341 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #32 in Video Games > Sony PSP > Racing

Product Description

GripShift is a PSP game that combines high-flying stunt driving and unique puzzle-solving action in an all-out, pedal-to-the-metal racing experience. Play as one of six unique characters in a customizable vehicles preforming stunts through twisting levels while collecting power-ups, avoiding traps, beating the clock and challenging friends. Featuring more than 100 levels of puzzle-like challenges in fun, vibrant environments, and additional bonus games, players can race solo or with up to three other players via the PSP system's built-in wireless feature. GripShift is a stunt racing game with puzzle challenges and more than 100 levels. Also featuring enhanced aerial physics with an intuitive control system, players will perform awesome aerial jumps for massive hang time in puzzle-like driving challenges with multiple routes, short-cuts, loops, jumps and power ups. Compete in single player race mode against the CPU, or enjoy multiplayer action with your friends in head-to-head wireless multiplayer. Create and design custom levels to share with your friends or play in one of eight bonus games for outrageous fun. It's an original break-thru combination of stunt driving, platform action and puzzle solving, designed exclusively for the PSP system. Wireless Multiplayer Gameplay - Multiplayer action for up to 4 players through the PSP system's wireless feature Customizable Levels - Create custom levels with the in-game Track Editor and share them wirelessly Six Playable Characters - Play as one of 6 playable characters and customize vehicles for a unique look

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars INCREDIBLE OVERLOOKED GAME!!, October 14, 2005

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Aaron L. Shaw "Casual Reviewer" (Provo, UT USA) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: GripShift (Video Game)

Most of the reviews I have read about this game have been dead wrong. THey grade the game as a poor racer. Though I would take issue with that, this game is hardly a racer. It is much closer to a brilliant monkeyball game with a twist. Monkey ball is way fun, but monkeyball as a car on insane tracks is incredible. THis game is a complete rip off of the pc game track mania, which is a wonderful game. THis game is packed with insanely addictive levels in which you have 20-30 seconds to complete the level with an almost instant restart if you mess up. This format is perfect for the portable system. In addiction to the crazy tacks you must complete in short times, you also have tons of fun mini-games to complete. Finally, if you are looking for a competent racer to compete with, look no further than yourself. Whenever you complete a track, the game saves your run a sa ghost rider. From then on you race against your ghost. If he is ahead, you know you will not unlock the next track. Bottom Line: BUY THIS GAME NOW. You will keep it forever with it's infinite gameplay and track editor options - not to mention all the tracks you can download from the net once you have beat the original ones.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the Best Games Available on the PSP!!!, September 22, 2005

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D. Follansbee (Manchester, NH USA) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: GripShift (Video Game)

First thing you must know, this game is not a racer. Everyone knows the PSP has enough racers, and this isn't in that category. It has some racing in it, but its so much more. Its been said before, but its a combination racer, platformer, and puzzle game.

The game play is addictive and a lot of fun. Its one of those games where you want to play it for "just a few more minutes" and end up spending hours with it.

The game is broken up between Challenges (puzzle courses), Races, and Mini Games. Challenges are bulk of the game and are a blast (and challenging, go figure). For each Challenge there are 3 tasks, you need to try to get a Gold Medal by beating a set time, collect all the stars, and find the hidden icon. These tracks are increasingly difficult as you progress, but are rewarding when you complete them.

As you progress through the game you have a choice of a large number of cars (that are unlockable) that all have different handling characteristics.

The Mini-games are a blast. Penguin bowling is addictive, Pool is a fun, and there are 4 or 5 other games. All of them are original and fun, including Snake which is a play on Trons bikes.

There is a lot of gameplay and things to do in this game. If you don't want to do Challenges, then try the races (with powerups and weapons), or try the Mini-games. And if you are still looking for something to do included is a robust track editor. You can build and trade tracks with your friends, or other people online. You are limited only by your imagination. I've spent hours designing tracks already. I've had this game less than a week, spent about 15-20 hours with it and have only completed 20%.

Anyways, I stink at writing reviews, i just know this is a fantastic game that everyone should try. I have over a dozen games for the PSP and this one is by far my favorite. The originality and replayability is the biggest selling point for me.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A genre-busting blast for any gamer, December 20, 2005

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Camilla "millavk" (Wellington, New Zealand) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: GripShift (Video Game)

Presentation - 4.5
Colourful, funky, slick - the production values are high, and the game is attractive.

Graphics - 4.0
This is a pretty game. I'm not entirely sure what the PSP is capable of, but I'm pretty happy with what I'm seeing. Frame-rates are solid.

Sound - 4.0
Compulsive beats, and good effects - neither annoy me either, which in a game where you hear both often is a major bonus. I've a low tolerance for that. I'd say the whole sound package is solid.

Gameplay - 5
Innovative, fun, challenging - gameplay is the core strength of this title. I've found the levels encourage lateral thinking, and the insane physics allow this full rein. This game is great to pick up and play for any duration, be it thirty seconds or three hours.

Lasting Appeal - 5
Not only are there multiple goals on each of the levels that come with the game, which will give you hours of absorbing play, and a fair number of levels and worlds, which keep it fresh, but there's unlimited potential here in the form of the trackbuilder; you can build your own insane stunt tracks and confound your friends.

OVERALL 5

I'm not a driving game fan, being more into puzzle and platform titles on console, so you might not think this game should really be my cup of tea, but it's one of those wonderful genre-busters that comes along so rarely. It doesn't really matter what sort of games you usually buy; odds are you'll like Gripshift.

It was developed by Sidhe in New Zealand, a studio that doesn't get enough press outside of Australasia, and I think with this title they've really made their mark in terms of the quality of games coming out of the region.

The game is slick, fun, and perfectly suited to the pick up/put down aspect of PSP, as well as prolonged play. The production values, innovation, and polish of Gripshift are high, and it's genuinely addictive, as well as being stupidly cheap.

Gripshift has a powerful map editor, which extends gameplay into infinity, and even if it were priced up there with the dearest PSP titles out there it'd be a bargain. I'd consider Gripshift a must-have for any PSP library.

You'll find yourself replaying levels to reach all the goals available, and the zero load-time between attempts puts a smile on your dial, and on top of that even the initial loads are very short.

The game has good sound, great levels, good art, and brilliant design, forcing some lateral thinking (and driving), and keeping interest piqued with its platformer/puzzler elements. This game has a long life and solid replay value.

This is in my top three for PSP. Buy it.