Powered by iWin. Driver puts players right in the middle of the action and behind the wheel of the most wanted getaway car! Driver Review Reviewed by: Mick. What's Free - Play game for minutes. File Size - Driving, Hollywood style!
More Reviews. Screenshots Click Screenshot to Enlarge. Driver is currently available on these platforms:. Driver Windows Manual English. Press ESC to close. OldGamesDownload March 28, 0. Set in the '70s, Driver puts you in the role of an undercover cop, Tanner, who is posing as a driver-for-hire in order to bust up a crime ring. Your goal in each is to make your appointed pickup successfully. Arrive too early, and the cops'll nab you; arrive too late The preview of Driver played smoothly; each car handled realistically, and the action was intense.
Graphically, the cars looked outrageous--vintage 70s muscle all the way--and showed appropriate damage when bashed up. The controls and sound were also right on track: You can go Dual Shock or digital, and the frenetic music and police sirens were already in full effect. Unless the final rev takes a nose-dive off the Golden Gate , look for Driver to crash home in fine fashion this July. Driver slams onto the PlayStation with some of the hottest cops-and-robbers action this side of Starsky and Hutch.
By combining the realistic racing physics of Gran Turismo with the devastating action of Destruction Derby and adding lots of cinematic flair , Driver gives gamers an exciting thrill-ride they won't soon forget. You're thrust back into the 70s in the boots of Tanner, an undercover cop posing as a driver for hire to take down a vicious crime ring.
You'll perform a range of objectives over 44 action-packed missions through four cities, including San Francisco and New York, delivering cars, busting out criminals, smashing up restaurants, and more--and that's just in Undercover mode. Driver features three additional fuel-burning modes: Training, Driving Games, and Take A Ride--and you'll burn rubber through each, cruising in the most fly rides to ever torch an interstate. There's even a film editor that enables you to piece together your best replays into a cinematic car chase, Hal Needham-style.
Driver's graphics are slammin' for the most part. From S. Furthermore, Driver's hot rods look spectacular: All the vehicles, from the muscle cars to the cop cruisers, exhibit realistic details. You'll also take damage with every car you hit or wall you smack into: Smoke erupts from under the hood, hubcaps fly off, and headlights cease to function.
Driver's biggest flaw, however, is the very noticeable pop-up in the background. Fortunately, it doesn't detract from the high-octane action or the frame rate. Equally impressive are Driver's controls, which enable you to effectively burnout, take tight corners, and maneuver between other cars on the road. Because each vehicle handles realistically--just like those in Gran Turismo--it may take you a few practice sessions to get the hang of powersliding with the handbrake.
Sonically, the roadsters and cop cars sound authentic. Meanwhile, the '70s-inspired soundtrack is cool, but in each level, except for moments of danger, the beat continuously loops. If you're hankering for a Hollywood-style car-chaser, get behind Drivers wheel. Its cool story line, kick-ass muscle cars, and high-speed action make it a ride you won't want to miss.
Driver's graphics are almost as powerful as the cars they're depicting: Each hot rod is accurately styled with 70s flair, and the environments accurately represent the cities. Though you'll definitely notice pop-up in the background, this flaw doesn't ruin the action. The roar of muscle cars, the whine of cop sirens, and awesome collision effects create the perfect mood.
The soundtrack is funky enough, but it could've been more fresh--each level's beat endlessly loops throughout. All the vehicles handle realistically, and the controls are as tight as the rides you're driving.
After spending some time practicing, you'll easily get the hang of burning out. Driver offers up quality car-cruising action with a cool story line and all the trappings of a Hollywood crime flick.
If you've been dying for an alternative racing experience, or you still pretend you're B. Baracus on the weekends, get behind the wheel, fool. So was is worth the wait? But Driver is a game that's not without its little problems. As an example of a "different" kind of racing game, it's tough to fault. The whole '70s cop show vibe is pulled off with tremendous style and the squealing tires, roaring engines and ludicrous smashing-through-boxes.
It's packed with options too. Not only do you get the "story" mode that has you infiltrating the mob as a getaway driver which develops into an excellent FK-style, mob-trying-to-kill-the-president thing The finest of these is the Pursuit Mode. Here you simply have to chase after a single car through the streets of the city and try to ram him off the road before he escapes.
There really are some quite spectacular crashes, which can be a lot of fun to replay over and over. Unlike Midtown [Madness] , this game is a constant challenge, and it will take quite a while to get through everything. Occasionally it can get a little frustrating, but it is always worthwhile. The Bad: The graphics are good, but you'll need a good spec PC to get the most out of it.
If I connect my steering wheel, the frame-rate drops a long way, making the game almost unplayable, which is a pity.
The cops are complete lunatics. Even one minor infringement, and they will do all they can to destroy you. Doing 56 in a 55 zone? If they see you they will come after you and not quit until your car is wrecked.
This can be a little annoying at times. This is the style of the game, and attempt to recreate Hollywood style car chases of the 70s, but it can be bloody annoying to drive when you have no grip and super-soft suspension. The Bottom Line: Brilliant. Lots of fun, great story, great action. Not as much fun to drive as Midtown [Madness], but it beats it in almost every other area.
And it's really big. For a comprehensive look at GT Interactive's Driver 2, check out our groovy cover story from the March issue. In a nutshell, here's what's new in D2. Cities have some curved streets for more speed and variety.
There are many more cars to drive--as Tanner you can commandeer any vehicle you please. More pedestrians and cars crowd the roadways. The environments are more detailed overall. Look for Driver 2 in winter. The first Driver developed by Destruction Derby masterminds, Reflections tapped into the felonious instincts of today's video gaming youth, both in the States and abroad, where the game was a runaway success.
Now Driver 2 is heading home, courtesy of Infogrames, the game marks the appearance of Not only curved roads, but two-player action as well.
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