There are two separate download demos on the PS3. One single player (3 missions) and one multiplayer with a few modes.
The script/talking is cheesy. The driving feel and controls are pretty good now that I've played it a little more.
Release date: September 06, 2011FROM MY ORIGINAL POST:I hope it's more like Driver 1 than the other Driver's.Feels different than all of them.I don't know how I feel about the "Shift" yet.It's not a bad feature. Quick and easy to change vehicles. It didn't seem to be a problem during multiplayer either.I think I would enjoy getting out and running to a new vehicle more than 'Shifting' into a new vehicle.Shifting is nice for a quick transition to another vehicle and keeps the fast paced game play going. While you can use it during missions, you're sometimes transporting someone else so you can't complete the missions since they don't 'Shift' with you. 'Shifting' will probably not be available in some game modes. 'Shifting' will be a great feature for changing vehicles quickly in free roam or before missions (if possible). In one of the demo missions you had to race with 3 other cars. You actually controlled 2 of the 4 cars by 'Shifting' between them during the race.The Driver series has never been great with graphics, but I hope the final game looks a bit better.Not bad, but they could be better. The cars look pretty good, but everything else could use some work.Will it have a Survival Mode?Not sure. Rumors online state is will be in a Collector's Edition or Down-loadable Content. That's pretty disappointing as thats the mode we used to play the most.Online play?Yep, and the few modes the demo lets you play don't seem too bad. Hopefully there is some player vs player police chases as those will probably not get played out as quick.Will the burnout button return?I'm disappointed. The burnout button did not return . However the cars will smoke the tires and slide. There is also a boost button that lets you really get a slide going around corners. Very easy to do donuts and slides. It's probably as close as it can be without a specific burnout button.There are a few view options, but the outside view is closer than I prefer. I'd like to see a 3rd person view that's a little further out. I'd also like to be able to control the view vertically, right now you can only change the horizontal view angle.
Key Features:
* Chase down crime lord Charles Jericho in a relentless manhunt as detective John Tanner, the Driver
* Seamlessly shift between more than 130 licensed cars and keep them constantly in the heart of the action with new groundbreaking gameplay features
* Feel the rush of a real free-roaming, classic, cinematic car chase experience
* Instantly swap vehicles, shifting to a more powerful car to make a faster getaway, deploying a civilian vehicle to destroy your enemies or even taking control of your opponent's car using the unprecedented Shift ability
* Tear through more than 200 square miles of road network, over the Golden Gate Bridge and along iconic locations throughout San Francisco, and discover a timeless and realistic atmosphere
* Take on the identities, the abilities — and the struggles — of different residents across the disaster-stricken city
* Throttle through 20 challenging races and test your handling skills in 80 dares spread all across the city in additional gameplay modes
* Ram, tail and overtake your friends in bumper-to-bumper split-screen modes, or take the mayhem online in six frantic modes that give you the ability to instantly transport yourself to different locations
* Revel in the glory of your most epic stunts and frantic chases by recording, editing and sharing sequences in the Director replay mode
* Amp up for the action along with a killer soundtrack featuring 60 music tracks from famous artists, as well as the original Driver theme
* Continues the tradition of the classic racing series that has sold 14 million copies worldwide
Pre-order Driver San Francisco Deluxe Edition and get 2 legendary cars in Multiplayer: Chevrolet Camaro – 2010 & Chevrolet El Camino – 1973
The Deluxe Edition includes additional in-game content:
- 4 new challenges in Single Player: Mass Chase, Russian Hills, Relay Race and Taxi
- 3 legendary cars in Multiplayer: Aston Martin D85 - 1963, Lamborghini Miura - 1972 and Shelby Cobra 427 - 1966
KEY FEATURES:
• 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 realises 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 200km 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 11 different, frantic and addictive on-line modes, where the SHIFT feature allows players to be anywhere at any time.
• …AND MORE : 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.
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