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9
Excellent
Driver is Back!!
posted by Animator22 (SAN JOSE, CA) Sep 7, 2011
Member since Mar 2009
23 out of 27 gamers (85%) found this review helpful
There's 140 cars you can own from classic muscle cars to Tannen's 1970 Challenger all the way to the supercars like the GT-R and McLaren.
I really like the money system in this game. Everything you do will earn you what they call Will Power points which you can use to buy new cars, upgrades and so forth. You get points just for driving around, drifting and jumping so you don't always have to do missions to gain money.
I was like many people skeptic about the new system of jumping from one car to another but I think it turned out pretty well. If you’re doing a police chase and the suspect makes a turn you can't make then you can jump into another car and stay right on his tail. The game also challenges you to try new ways to take down other cars. The best way is to jump way ahead of the pursuit and get into a on coming car then use that car to slam him head on to cause even more damage. The dialogue you hear when jumping into cars that have passengers is funny. You just jump right into a conversation and Tanner just goes with it.
The best thing I've seen thus far is that even if the car you want isn't available in the garage you can still find one driving around the streets and jump into it. Not only that you can still use that car in certain missions that allow you to use your own car.
The last thing I want to mention is they have classic movie chases. They recreated the chase from Bullet. Your the Mustang chasing down the Charger down the SF streets. Classic!!
And yes they still have the movie maker mode! But this is just me! Try it!
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10
Perfect
Best Driving game of 2011
posted by shooterjunkie56 (COLORADO SPRINGS, CO) Sep 10, 2011
Member since May 2011
13 out of 16 gamers (81%) found this review helpful
The Good:
The story is very well paced and the new warp system allows you to warp to any car you see and drive. That's awesome.
The graphics are outstanding. The cars are photorealistic and the city of San Francisco looks stunning.
The gameplay is so addicting.
The 19 multiplayer modes are also a great deal of fun.
There's nothing bad about the game.
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6
Above Average
The Wheelman Is Back
posted by Tomboy99 (LITTLE ROCK, AR) Nov 8, 2011
Member since Dec 2005
3 out of 4 gamers (75%) found this review helpful
Second, the controls were terrible. I don't like this new trend of the R1/R2 used as gas and brakes on many new car driving games.
Third, the story was moderate. It was a little lacking, but not terrible.
Over all, this was above average.
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8
Very Good
Driver: San Fransisco
posted by Snake_Dog_16 (CHICAGO, IL) Dec 5, 2011
Member since Dec 2011
2 out of 3 gamers (67%) found this review helpful
For its amazing graphs
And Unbelievable ending.... I Recommend It.
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1
Horrible
This game can suck it!
posted by Intercaust (RAINIER, OR) May 10, 2012
Member since Apr 2006
1 out of 3 gamers (33%) found this review helpful
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5
Fair
Difficult
posted by paldrich1 (LITTLETON, CO) Dec 3, 2011
Member since Nov 2011
1 out of 3 gamers (33%) found this review helpful
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2
Really Bad
I want the hour I spent playin this game back!!!
posted by tatersalad1 (LOUISVILLE, KY) Mar 2, 2012
Member since Mar 2012
1 out of 4 gamers (25%) found this review helpful
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9
Excellent
Not to bad of a game
posted by WordUP45187 (CLIFTON, NJ) Sep 7, 2011
Member since Sep 2011
2 out of 12 gamers (17%) found this review helpful
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10
Perfect
this came is so
posted by provenlangwell (CHICO, CA) Sep 10, 2011
Member since Jun 2011
2 out of 13 gamers (15%) found this review helpful
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8
Very Good
Not amazing, but still good.
posted by Undeadkev (SACRAMENTO, CA) May 5, 2013
Member since Jun 2011
The pros:
The story mode(I am not far) is a fun and iteresting plot. It takes the city in a way that I have not seen before in video games, and keeps you busy doing missions, but also gives you the freeroam to keep you entertained.
The multiplayer. The games in multiplayer are interesting, my favorite being a mode where you and your friend are tasked with the duty of stopping vehicals before they get to check points. There are others that are all fun, and make it to where you can ether just take care of yourselves, or use each other to compleat the missions.
the cars. The cars are a vast collection, including the classic American muscle to exotic imports, and even the family friendly station wagons. Each car has different strengths and weaknessses and can make each mission different by how you drive them.
The cons.
Graphics. The game has some points that have great graphics but overall I find them lacking.
Vehical Damage. The vehicals all take damage, but it is represented poorly through out the game, and sometimes you will have a car that looks totaled that is fine, and vise-versa.
The bottom line:
I liked the game and recomend it to anyone who likes driving games, and I highly recommend trying the multiplayer. I am very happy with the game, want to finish the story mode, and may end up buying it so I will have the multiplayer for future gaming with friends.
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1
Horrible
Did not work
posted by mtsu63 (MORGANTOWN, WV) Mar 7, 2013
Member since Mar 2013
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9
Excellent
Very cool game
posted by bizybeaver (OLATHE, KS) Feb 14, 2013
Member since Jul 2012
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1
Horrible
Not Very Good
posted by roy78p (FORT WAYNE, IN) Dec 16, 2012
Member since Dec 2012
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10
Perfect
Lives up to its name!!
posted by kalfon97 (CHANDLER, AZ) Dec 5, 2012
Member since Nov 2012
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8
Very Good
Very good game
posted by rollin16 (WOODSIDE, NY) Nov 20, 2012
Member since Mar 2011
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10
Perfect
Nice Game!!!
posted by JohnHanna1234 (ALLENTOWN, PA) Sep 17, 2012
Member since Aug 2012
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1
Horrible
DONT BOTHER RENTING THIS GAME
posted by MADGAMER13 (WAUSEON, OH) Sep 9, 2012
Member since Jul 2012
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9
Excellent
Good Game
posted by Jaxx42 (POCATELLO, ID) Aug 31, 2012
Member since Aug 2012
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5
Fair
great cinematography, but it's ever 30 seconds
posted by mortusnecro (SHERMAN OAKS, CA) Aug 15, 2012
Member since Aug 2012
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6
Above Average
Nothing New Here
posted by CactusJohn5 (PLYMOUTH, NH) Aug 1, 2012
Member since Jun 2012
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1
Horrible
It never stop installing f
posted by DAGgamer (CARSON, CA) Jul 11, 2012
Member since Dec 2011
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9
Excellent
MUST Rent If You Like Driving Games
posted by Vinnybagadonuts (FLORAL PARK, NY) Jun 25, 2012
Member since Jun 2012
--The game is local 2-player.
As in, offline - split screen. Right off the bat, that should strike you as a big factor. In fact, that ALONE should make you want it, since not only is it one of the few PS3 titles with offline 2-player, but it's a load of fun! This feature is actually the reason I BOUGHT the game. The 2-player really enhances the replay value very well.
--There is free-roam.
All of San Fran is open to you.
--The game uses real cars.
Authentic, licensed vehicles. Also, the cars are not all super-cars, so it's a great mix. About 130+ cars, all with interior "cockpit" views, and a really nice mixture of trucks, vans, sports cars, classics, Euro, domestics, EVERYTHING.
--The cars handle realistically.
Whether you like it or not, these cars handle very well. Not GT5 style simulation, but they are well depicted. They look fantastic and drive nicely. All the car's transmissions shift at the top of every gear, but they still drive well both slow and fast - in other words, they never feel "arcade-y".
--There is no on-foot action.
No running and shooting like past titles. After playing for extended periods of time, you'll yearn to see some shoes hit the pavement, but they never do.
--The story is ridiculous.
Get through the 1-player, and enjoy the unlocked cars you will earn. The plot was nothing to write home about, very far fetched considering such an otherwise realistic atmosphere. It was nice to see some good characters return to the big screen, however.
Overall, very well executed. The game has side missions which are very fun.
The game revolves COMPLETELY around driving, like I said you NEVER leave the car, so the developers had a challenge to keep the game fresh. Thankfully, the excellent vehicle variety makes this one a home-run. Most of the missions, too, are diverse and action-packed.
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8
Very Good
The best buddy-cop TV series never aired!
posted by Celor997 (FREDERICK, MD) Jun 23, 2012
Member since Jan 2009
Here's the gist of the story: John Tanner (AKA the protagonist), chases down an escaped criminal (Jericho) with his partner (Jones) .. and gets put into a coma. This is within the first half-hour of the game. From there, it's up to you to sort out what's going on, and try to figure out plots. And, you know, buy loads of cars, do random stunt challenges, and loads of races.
I find myself somewhat surprised when I say it, but this is a game--a DRIVING game--with a pretty good story. It's better than the majority of the stories I've played my way through these past few weeks at any rate, and honestly, it could've made for a good TV miniseries.
Welp, here's the pros and cons:
Pros:
+Great sense of humor (not limited only to your partner, but loads of other cars that you possess the driver)
+Good story (it's not the deepest story, but it's fun to play through)
+Awesome controls (the game controls like a dream, and all I'm using is a regular controller)
+Lots of stuff to do (There are a TON of side-missions; the only memorable ones, however, are two Asian brothers who get dragged into an illegal racing circuit.)
Cons:
-Passable graphics (Nothing bad, but nothing outstanding here)
-Cheesy voice-acting (Although, it IS intentional, and I rather enjoyed it, a lot of the side-characters are hit or miss)
Overall:
I'm actually sad to send this game back.. and amazed that I actually had to think hard to find cons for it. I'd say if you're into hardcore racing games like Gran Turismo, you probably won't like this game. If, however, you're like me and want a dorky, over-the-top racing game, with a decent story, and loads of vehicles.. then you will love this game.
(8/10: Great game!)
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8
Very Good
The same old driving game
posted by 3stooges (BOCA RATON, FL) May 14, 2012
Member since Apr 2012
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7
Good
Sure is worth playing
posted by mars188 (BRISTOW, OK) May 13, 2012
Member since Dec 2003
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