Driver's true-to-life modeling of automobile physics, ultra-realistic environments, cutting-edge graphics and revolutionary replay mode allow users to experience the most elaborate, realistic interactive driving experience imaginable.

Editor Review:

This game has a lot of high expectations heaped upon it. Not only is this the next release from Reflections, who gave the world the super cool Destruction Derby, but it's been billed as the ultimate 70's action movie game. A pretty tall order for those raised on the likes of Steve McQueen roaring through the hills of San Fransisco, but thankfully Driver gets away with it (get it? Oh never mind.)

The basic premise is this: you're a hotshot young guy or gal who is pretty good behind the wheel, and must use your driving skill to work your way up the ranks of organized crime. Of course all of this underworld-related nastiness is for a good cause, you see - you're an undercover cop so all the laws broken by your reckless vehicular control is for a good cause. As you successfully complete missions you're given even more dangerous assignments and earn the trust and respect of the local crime bosses. It sure beats sitting behind a desk eating donuts all day.

The basic aim of Driver was always to emulate the look and feel of a classic car chase through a crowded city, and it's pulled off nicely. Tearing through a crowded city center with pedestrians running for their very lives (and before you ask - no, it's not possible to run them over, sadly) and the cops hot on your tail is a pretty good way to get the adrenaline pumping. The funky soundtrack takes its cues from the best and worst of the era's many cop shows and exploitation flicks and, along with the gritty voice acting, suits the game well.

The only problem Driver has is that the whole thing gets old pretty quickly. After the initial thrills wear off, the missions tend to blur into one another with no discernible change between them. Driver is a cool idea, executed well - it just doesn't have enough gas in the tank to go for the long haul.

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