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DRIV3R Review for Xbox |
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| Friday, October 29, 2004 |
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DRIV3R
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System:
Xbox
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Genre:
Racing Action
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Publisher:
Infogrames
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Developer:
Reflections Interactive
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Release:
June 2004
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Online:
No
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ESRB:
Rating Pending
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Driv3r was one of the most anticipated titles of 2004. The sequel to the smash hits Driver and Driver 2; surely only things can be better in the 3rd version. After the release date being pushed back again, again, and again...it is finally here.
Graphics
The first thing Driv3r boasts of is its graphical power. The surroundings are great, and the physics of the automobiles are untouchable. There are hundreds of miles for you to explore the incredibly detailed destinations.
Gameplay
There are quite a number of missions for you to do in numerous different cities and towns, but it is a shame that the dull gameplay lets the good side of the game down. The missions get really repetitive. Driving and dropping people off time and time again can get quite boring and nothing really changed much from that in the number of missions there are. You get the occasional 'hunt someone down and kill them' missions as well, but nothing too magical.
One of the new features Driv3r boasts is having the ability to swim; thrilling. Not quite. When you get into the water for a swim, for the first minute or so it is enjoyable, but if you want to get out and do something else, you can’t. There are hardly any points where you can get out of the water back onto land. There are a few beaches and stairs, but that’s about it.
The 'Take A Ride' mode returns from the first and second Driver games. You are able to explore the destinations at free will, collect guns from hidden areas, run from the police and also mow down pedestrians with guns and cars. The lifespan of 'Take A Ride' mode is incredibly good; there are loads of things to do which will keep you busy for quite a long time.
The handling of cars and bikes is a bit of a struggle to get used to; it is quite different from most games. From the previous Driver games, the famous replay system returns in all its glory. You are able to create movies from your replays and save them onto your Xbox hard drive. Once your replays are saved, you are able to upload them onto Xbox live for the whole world to see. Unfortunately, Driv3r does not contain online multiplayer, but the replay feature is a nice addition.
Driv3r, in a way, feels rushed to be released. There are loads of glitches in the game. It is not a nice feeling when you are driving in your oil tanker and you see people falling to the floor from the heavens.
Overall
Overall, Driv3r is a fun game to mess around in. It has loads of lifespan if you just want to take a cruise and have a laugh, but not much for the hardcore gamers who expect a whole lot more than just some fun driving around.
| The Core Score |
Overall
6.4 |
| Fun |
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7 |
| Gameplay |
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6 |
| Graphics |
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6 |
| Audio |
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8 |
| Replay |
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6 |
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