Customer Reviews

Driver 2

5 star:		(44)
4 star:		(24)
3 star:		(12)
2 star:		(12)
1 star:		(12)

 

 

First off, the game does slow down every once and a while; but I only noticed that after I had been playing it for about 6 hours. I guess my console was tired. Everything from "Driver" is here in Driver2. Plus, when your car gets too damaged, you can hop out and "commandeer" another, fresh, vehicle from a "gracious" citizen of Havana. With the game containing 2 disks there are more cinematic scenes and a lot more game to play through. I for one love the game, and the 2 player capability should make it a title you will take out over and over again. (I haven't had the chance to bash up someone else, but the L.A. police are fine for now).

After enjoying every second of the original Driver game, I knew I would like this one. Driver remained my favorite PlayStation game until Driver 2 was released. This game has great graphics for a PS game, and gameplay is the best. Major improvements over the original are much more variety of cars, you can now get out of your car and take something else when yours is in too bad of shape (even something like a school bus or an armored car!), new cities with on/off ramps and curved roads, and some very fun 2-player modes like capture the flag. There are all kinds of missions, like following criminals without getting close enough to expose yourself or far enough away to lose him, and just getting somewhere in time to save your buddy. The cities are also very realistic, and there is real traffic. Even the cops strategise a lot to try to run you off the road. .... Although this is a great game, parents should be concerned about the violence in some of the between-play cutscenes.

Driver 2 overall is a pretty good game. With the new added option of stealing cars it ands to original Driver experience. But it's also is worse in other ways. For instance, this game can have some serious slowdown. This affects the game experience when ur right in the middle of a heated chase. The whole city seems to be after u in this game! Cars pop out right in the most incovenient times and move right in ur way some times resulting in some excess damage from pursuing cops and from the collision itself. When u first start the game a lot of the first few levels of the game are chasing and following witnesses stuff. In one level in Chicago u have to follow a car but make sure the driver doesnt see u. How is it possible that he can see u though when hes all the way around the corner?! This might frustrate u but stick with the game it gets better. Now with the pros. The new curved roads ( u might not have noticed it but there were none in the first Driver) makes the game more realistic. U can also hijack other cars which is really cool. It'll reset ur damage and bring ur felony all the way down. If u dont have patience though pass up on Driver 2 and go for Driver.

I own the original version and could'nt wait for Driver 2 to come out. There is a few changes such as roads that are curved, freeway on/off ramps, and the ability to hop into other vehicles whenever you choose. The down side of all this is all the other cars are basically the same as yours but just a different color. (unless you choose to hop in a slowwwwww truck or bus). The on/off ramps and overpasses are barricaded in so jumping off of them is out of the question. Also...along with other reviewers, I noticed that playing this game on PS1, the game stutters or slows down when the screen gets to crowded which is quite often And in my opinion more than in the original Driver. Also when you choose "play or try again" in the driving games mode, it again takes even longer to load than the original. Get used to seeing the word "LOADING" when playing this game. Maybe it plays better on PS2? In my opinion...If you dont own the first Driver, save your money and buy the first one.... If you think you just got to have both, dont expect too much more from Driver 2, Basically it's just different cities with different missions and not much more. .... HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

I'm not a big fan of driving games, but you can't go wrong with Driver 2. The great storyline and movie clips gives you a strong purpose to drive like a madman. The thing I enjoyed most about the game is its attention to geographical detail. They have 4 cities for their stories and one being Chicago. Living in Chicago, I enjoyed driving like a nut around Wrigleyville and downtown while having the cops chase after me. Very reminscent of the Blues Brothers!

Anyway, the feel of the game is great. Use an analog controller and you'll see that control of the car is very good. Also, the ability to get out of your car and walk around is another great feature. You can stop other cars/buses/vans, and drive them to complete your mission! Also you can walk into various buildings as well. You really have the feeling that anything goes, and it does.

This is a great game whether you love driving games or not. Pick it up now!

This is the best Driver yet.I just got it yesterday but so far it hase been realy ext remly cool.I recomend this game to any body that likes the origanal 'Driver'.So you bet ter buy this game before they are all sold out.

Driver (the first 1) was one of the best games of 1999 so it was understandable that a follow up would be made. It's just such a shame that Driver 2 wasn't nearly as good as the first one or for that matter any, any other game for the PSone in 2000.

For a start the graphics are horrendous! They compare to the likes of the first Playstation games made- it just doesn't look real at all!
Secondly, the missions are way too hard! Unless you're a games expert you'll find even the easiest mission here hard and boring.
Thirdly, the gameplay isn't very smooth and when there's more things around you (e.g. cars and policemen), your car moves slower.
Lastly, the game is unrealistic in a bad way. You can't run people over and the Police are just stupid! Another incredibly false thing that takes place is you can often go for miles on a main road and not come near another car!

The only thing I'd say is enjoyable about Driver 2 is just "Taking A Ride" around Chicago and seeing how fast you can ram into another car. If you're looking for a PSone 'car' game then buy the original Driver. If you're looking for any car game then definitely get 'Vice City' instead.

This game is the bomb, it lets you live out all your road rage fantasies, and is much more entertaining than a boring racing game. You can just cruise around the city and steal other peoples vehicles, buses, and armored vehicles and jump off bridges and stuff. Its very fun and challenging.

Hello, old chap, i say im pretty sure you would be looking at this little entertainer because you like driving simulators. I think this game is a wicked gig because it actually challenges you. it is not just something where you push left and right and it goes. the fun part of the game is the freedom. you get to walk around the streets on take a ride mode, and if it's a car, you can drive the thing. even a copcar if its not on the road but parked on the side. You can run up to a civillian car and they will stop. just steal it. there are also secret cars, areas, cities and cheats and a racetrack minigame to be unlocked.
there are wicked driving games like getaways, gate racing, car chase, trailblazer(hitting cones in a time limit), survival. THe game itself is hard hard hard so dont rent it buy it you will take a while to finish the around ten missions of each four cities( i mean around ten missions per city)Your character is tanner an undercover cop. you will be chase by gangs of Jericho and Cain who you must stop and destroy. Alright enough said, this is enough to convince u im sure. Buy it.

I really enjoyed Driver 1, but Driver 2 is the best game I've ever played. I really enjoy the awesome graphics, the new locations where you can drive, and the new game strategies. I love how you can get out of your own car and steal someone else's! The graphics are outrageously great!!! I love how you can drive in las vegas, rio, chicago, etc... Driver 2 deserves 5 stars!!!