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Driver
- November 24, 2000 14:47 PM PST
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Driver slams onto the PlayStation with some of the hottest cops-and-robbers action this side of Starsky and Hutch.
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I Love It When a Plan Comes Together
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.
The Action's Pure Disco, Baby
Driver's graphics are slammin' for the most part. From S.F. to Miami, each city is accurately rendered right down to the landmarks. 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.
Sabotage!
If you're hankering for a Hollywood-style car-chaser, get behind Driver's wheel. Its cool story line, kick-ass muscle cars, and high-speed action make it a ride you won't want to miss.
