Driver: San Francisco

[Speedster502]

I was actually pretty impressed with this when I was watched E3 last night. I'm really surprised about the range of cars I saw in the game; Mito's, 8C's, 911's, Deloreon, Dodge Neons, Ram's, GT500s, RUFs, 156s, Giulia (I think), AC Cobra (Might be Shelby I'm not sure), Bentley Continental's and a couple of others. When I say I'm impressed, I mean I'm REALLY impressed. Looking forward to this game, another one to the list of games I want to buy or atleast play.

 

[Mark T]

I loved the 1st installment of Driver but disliked the sequels. The thing that I liked was that it wasn't too over the top, the cars had good visible damage and were wrecked pretty quickly if you didn't drive carefully.

From the trailer it looks more like a game from the Burnout series especially with the head on collision with a security truck. It showed a glimpse of the interior view which should make things more interesting. Hopefully they will keep the physics at the same level as the original with some obvious improvements.

 

[JacoJa]

I've been looking forward to this new Driver game for years. And I was bloody excited when I found out it is soon to be released. Until I saw this video:



What the smeg is this 'shift' mode all about? I think the developers have completely missed the point of what made the original driver games so special. This just looks awful.

 

[happycorey]

They should've just upped the polys in the original Driver and re-released it.

 

[Tommi]

What the smeg is this 'shift' mode all about? I think the developers have completely missed the point of what made the original driver games so special. This just looks awful.

I was thinking the exact same thing, this shift mode looks like someone has taken the f out of it.👎

 

[JacoJa]

Actually, this new feature would only make sense if the game is called The Matrix;

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANWU9Hiy_5k&feature=related

So, Tanner has become an agent?

 

[SuperShouden]

he's always been an agent. An undercover agent.

 

[Dave A]

I can see the shift mode being useful and making for an interesting play, but to make it so that Tanner has this new found special ability is just a big slab of solid cheese. Game play wise I think it will be interesting, but story wise I think it'll be crap.

 

[SuperShouden]

so...like every Driver game since the first one.

 

[Mark T]

It looks bad. The gameplay reminded me of Crazy Taxi.

 

[Northstar]

Well, they managed to keep my interest for a whole week before they blew it. It seems in the effort to have licensed cars they basically had to change the game completely.

 

[Legendary]

Another game to add to my waiting list, now this and TDU2. Fall is going to be brilliant.

This fall is going to kick all ASS! GT5, TDU 2, maybe this, Crysis 2, another cod (not very excited about this) and the list just goes on and on and on.

 

[LeGeNd-1]

Hell yes!!! I'm a huge fan of Driver 1 & 2. Mainly for its free-roaming lol. I've never been good at completing any of the challenges or career . That "Shift" mode looks gimmicky, but we don't have to use it if we don't want to I suppose.

That pre-order bonus looks cool, but I'll probably pass on this one.

My list of games to buy this year just grows and grows...

 

[Golfman]

The thing I liked most about the driver series was how you had to actually watch how you were driving when the cops were near. Stray on to the sidewalk or run a red light in view of the boys in blue and they would give chase. The Driver series for me has always had the most realistic and entertaining cop chases in any game, even bettering GTA. It's the driving physics and choice of cities that made it so good. My best moments being chased by the cops were Miami in Driv3r. Very entertaining, and they could last for ages. Unlike GTA where the cops steadily turned up the heat to a point where it was impossible to actually escape them. Loved watching Starsky & Hutch years ago, and the original Driver on PSone made me feel like I was there.

And much respect to Reflections. Remember they were giving us 3D free roaming cities to play in when GTA was still a top-down 2D game. I hope that they next decide to bring back Destruction Derby(the closest we've come is an admittedly brilliant demolition mode in Grid). But I hated their Stuntman games. No more of them please.

 

[CodeRedR51]

For those that haven't heard, this game has just been pushed back to Q1 2011.

 

[spauldj3800]

Fantastic. Pre ordered it last week, have to wait a bit more now.

 

[Eric Demory]

With crime lord Charles Jericho now on the loose San Francisco faces a terrible threat. Only one man can stand against him. He has driven the streets of a hundred cities, spent his whole life putting criminals behind bars. But to take Jericho down, there can be no turning back, and he knows that this may very well be his last ride. His name is John Tanner. He is the Driver. Driver: San Francisco marks the return of the blockbuster driving franchise. Gamers play John Tanner, a hardened detective involved in a relentless manhunt throughout the City by the Bay. Thanks to a groundbreaking gameplay feature, players can now seamlessly shift between more than a hundred licensed vehicles, keeping them constantly in the heart of the action. With its timeless atmosphere, unique car handling and renewed playability, Driver: San Francisco offers the free-roaming, classic, cinematic car chase experience.

THE TRUE CAR CHASE EXPERIENCE - Rediscover the cinematic driving sensations of DRIVER: loose suspension, long drifts, sharp bends and high-speed pursuits in dense traffic. Drive over 120 licensed cars involved in some of the most intense chase sequences ever seen.

A RELENTLESS MANHUNT - Uncover a thrilling storyline in which personal revenge fuels Tanner's relentless manhunt for Jericho. Follow Tanner's survival race across San Francisco and discover how this chase will bring him to a point of no return.

SHIFT - As Tanner recovers from a terrible crash, he realizes he has acquired a new ability that enables him to instantly change vehicles and take control: SHIFT. Experience unprecedented intensity, diversity and freedom; shift into a faster car, deploy civilian vehicles to destroy your enemies and even take control of your opponents' car to force their demise.

A CAR CHASE PLAYGROUND - Drive on more than 200 kilometers of road network, over the Golden Gate Bridge, and along iconic locations throughout San Francisco. Shift from one car to the next and dip into the lives of different residents, a head-spinning array of characters, each with a unique perspective on a city under siege.

MULTIPLAYER MAYHEM - Experience 9 different, frantic and addictive on-line modes, where the SHIFT feature allows players to be anywhere at any time. Ram, tail and overtake your friends in offline split-screen or online modes.

EXTENDED FEATURES - Record your best stunts and chases with the Director replay mode to edit and share your movies. Test your driving skills with 20 challenging races and 80 "dares" spread all across the city. Listen to over 60 music tracks with songs from famous artists, not to mention the original memorable Driver theme.

Driver has finally returned, and Tanner's back!!! I thought he died back in 2004. But Tanner's back and alive and kicking!

Over 100 licensed cars, now that is a huge step up on the field.

All my mind is saying is WOW! I've never thought any Driver game would turn out into an advanced RPG game.

 

[Dragonistic]

We do already have a thread for this, though the title could do with an update.

https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/showthread.php?t=128149

 

[MatskiMonk]

Only just realised that this was finally coming

I like the driver games.. I'm hoping this is going to be the return to the feel of the first game that the guy keeps saying it is..

.. although IIRC Driver 1 was pretty ground-breaking.. first time I played the original ranks up there with the first time I played Gran Turismo 1, and also GTAIII

 

[SuperShouden]

Nope. Driver San Fran's been delayed until 2011.

 

[MatskiMonk]

Nope. Driver San Fran's been delayed until 2011.

I can live with that, I only just saw the release date anyway, I can wait 3-4 months... (5 years on the other hand... )

 

[analog]

Maybe old news already and not sure this is the proper thread to post it in but here's the full car list of this game published a few days ago.
I'm really starting to look out for this title, I've only played the very first Driver game on the PS-One which I loved and didn't play the sequels.
Really hope the physics aren't too arcadey though.

Abarth 500 (2008)
Abarth Fiat 695 ss Assetto Corse (1970)
Alfa Romeo 159 Ti (2009)
Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (2007)
Alfa Romeo Giulia TZ2 (1965)
Alfa Romeo Giulietta (2010)
Alfa Romeo Mito (2009)
Alfa Romeo Spider Duetto (1966)
AMC Pacer (1980)
Aston Martin Cygnet (2011)
Aston Martin DB5 (1963)
Aston Martin DB9 Volante (2010)
Aston Martin Rapide (2010)
Aston Martin V12 Vantage (2010)
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI (2010)
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI quattro (2010)
Audi R8 5.2 FSI quattro (2010)
Audi RS 6 Avant (2008)
Audi S5 Coupe (2010)
Audi Sport quattro S1 – Rally (1985)
Audi TT RS Coupe (2010)
Bentley Arnage T (2005)
Bentley Continental Supersports (2010)
Cadillac CTS-V (2010)
Cadillac DTS (2010)
Cadillac Eldorado (1959)
Cadillac Escalade (2007)
Cadillac Escalade – Cop (2007)
Cadillac XLR-V (2009)
Chevrolet Bel Air (1957)
Chevrolet Blazer (2001)
Chevrolet C10 (1965)
Chevrolet C10 – Tow-Truck (1965)
Chevrolet Camaro SS (1968)
Chevrolet Camaro SS – Jones’ car (2010)
Chevrolet Camaro Z28 (1986)
Chevrolet Chevelle SS (1970)
Chevrolet Corvette (1960)
Chevrolet Corvette Z06 – Drift (2009)
Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 (2010)
Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 – Cop (2010)
Chevrolet El Camino (1973)
Chevrolet Impala (2006)
Chevrolet Impala – Taxi (2006)
Chevrolet Volt (2011)
DeLorean DMC-12 (1983)
Dodge Challenger R/T – Tanner’s car (1970)
Dodge Challenger SRT8 (2009)
Dodge Charger R/T (1969)
Dodge Charger SRT8 (2009)
Dodge Charger SRT8 – Cop (2009)
Dodge Grand Caravan (2009)
Dodge Grand Caravan – Taxi (2009)
Dodge Monaco (1974)
Dodge Monaco – Cop (1974)
Dodge Neon (2002)
Dodge Ram 3500 Laramie (2010)
Dodge Ram SRT10 – Jericho’s car (2006)
Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR (2009)
Ford Crown Victoria (1999)
Ford Crown Victoria – Cop (1999)
Ford Crown Victoria – Taxi (1999)
Ford F-150 XLT SuperCrew (2010)
Ford F-350 Super Duty (2008)
Ford Gran Torino (1974)
Ford GT (2006)
Ford Mustang Convertible (2008)
Ford Mustang GT Fastback (1968)
Ford Mustang Mach 1 (1973)
Ford RS200 – Rally (1985)
Ford Shelby GT500 (2010)
Ford Taurus SHO (2010)
GMC C5500 (2008)
GMC C5500 – Ambulance (2008)
GMC Savana – News Van (2005)
GMC Sierra (1998)
GMC Sierra – Monster Truck (1998)
GMC Vandura (1983)
Hudson Hornet (1951)
Hummer H3X (2009)
Jaguar E-Type (1966)
Jaguar XFR (2010)
Jaguar XKR (2010)
Jeep Wrangler (1988)
Lamborghini Countach LP400S (1978)
Lamborghini Diablo VT (1994)
Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 (2009)
Lamborghini Jalpa (1986)
Lamborghini Miura (1972)
Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 (2007)
Lamborghini Murcielago LP670-4 SV (2009)
Lancia Stratos – Rally (1974)
Lincoln Town Car (2010)
Maserati GranTurismo S (2008)
McLaren F1 (1997)
McLaren MP4-12C (2011)
McLaren SLR (2008)
Nissan 370Z (2009)
Nissan 370Z – Drift (2009)
Nissan GT-R (2010)
Nissan Skyline GT-R (R33) – Drift (1998)
Oldsmobile Cutlass 442 (1970)
Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser (1972)
Pagani Zonda Cinque (2009)
Pontiac GTO The Judge (1970)
Pontiac Lemans (1971)
Pontiac Solstice GXP (2009)
Pontiac Solstice GXP – Drift (2009)
Pontiac Trans Am (1975)
Pontiac Trans Am (1977)
Pontiac Trans Am (1980)
Range Rover Sport Supercharged (2010)
Ruf CTR 3 (2010)
Ruf CTR Yellow Bird (1987)
Ruf RK Coupe (2010)
Ruf RK Spyder (2009)
Ruf Rt 12 (2010)
Shelby Cobra 427 (1966)
Shelby GT500 (1967)
Volkswagen Camper (1965)
Volkswagen Scirocco R (2009)
Volkswagen Scirocco R – Rally (2009)
Volkswagen Baja Buggy (1963)
Volkswagen Beetle (1963)
Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (2009)

 

[Spagetti69]

Shame there's no wheel support.
Might get it for the kids.

 

[Northstar]

I played the demo on 360(no clue if it's on PSN yet).

Gameplay is actually solid, the voice acting is horrible though.

 

[dhandeh]

I played the demo on 360(no clue if it's on PSN yet).

Gameplay is actually solid, the voice acting is horrible though.

Demo is up on Psn, just downloading it now. Hopefully its fun, I saw a video of how you switch cars, you sort of look through an eye, way up high and select your car.

 

[AOS-]

Might get it for the kids.

"..but love it for yourself."

 

[Spagetti69]

"..but love it for yourself."

Ssshhh.

 

[David]

I played the demo on 360(no clue if it's on PSN yet).

Gameplay is actually solid, the voice acting is horrible though.

Is it still focused on GTA gameplay, or is the focus more on actual driving missions like the original game?

 

[Coxis]

Driver veteran here. Played Driver 1, 2 and 3 to death, and played Parallel Lines a little. I even played a Nokia cellphone version back in 2004.

I am very dissappointed in the demo, which makes me incredibly sad.

I was expecting to relive some memories, or that the game would at least reminisce of some features in the previous games, but none are to be found. If there's something I always loved from Driver games, it was its physics. The cars felt heavy (like real life heavy), you actually had to slow down to slide into curves, lamp and electricity posts were unmovable and you really needed to have skill to maneuver through the game in general, but in this iteration, the cars feel like driving on ice, there is no longer a burnout button, though you can still burnout if you floor the gas. The characters are physically changed. A lot.

Jericho had brown hair, he now has black hair and is unrecognizable. At the very least I expected to see him shooting his completely ass-kicking dual shotguns in the demo.

Too bad, was really looking forward to this.

*On a side note, and this isn't really the game's fault, I really miss the 80s muscleish cars from the original 2. Alas, times have changed but I was still glad that Tanner drives one.

 

[CodeRedR51]

Driver veteran here. Played Driver 1, 2 and 3 to death, and played Parallel Lines a little. I even played a Nokia cellphone version back in 2004.

I am very dissappointed in the demo, which makes me incredibly sad.

I was expecting to relive some memories, or that the game would at least reminisce of some features in the previous games, but none are to be found. If there's something I always loved from Driver games, it was its physics. The cars felt heavy (like real life heavy), you actually had to slow down to slide into curves, lamp and electricity posts were unmovable and you really needed to have skill to maneuver through the game in general, but in this iteration, the cars feel like driving on ice, there is no longer a burnout button, though you can still burnout if you floor the gas. The characters are physically changed. A lot.

Jericho had brown hair, he now has black hair and is unrecognizable. At the very least I expected to see him shooting his completely ass-kicking dual shotguns in the demo.

Too bad, was really looking forward to this.

*On a side note, and this isn't really the game's fault, I really miss the 80s muscleish cars from the original 2. Alas, times have changed but I was still glad that Tanner drives one.

Agreed 100% with everything you said. Which is nice, because now I don't have to type it all out.

Seems like it might be a cool game, but it doesn't really deserve the "Driver" title.