DRIVER: San Francisco

obliviousgrudge

Anyone looking forward to this?

Its out in early 2011.
It follows Tanner in a coma after his fight with Jericho in Driv3r.

For more information on the game see ultimatedriver.net

I'm really looking forward to this, and can't wait for the release.

eddhorse

The original was brilliant, couldnt for the life of me finish the last level, it was impossible !

obliviousgrudge

Yeah, I used the cheat to turn off the cops and did it on my third attempt.

Difficult game, but was really good.

Hope the new one can reach the success of the first one

irish_stevo815

Can you say BUMP

So this is only a month away and it's looking pretty sweet.

The Demo is out now (on PS3 anyway), and it seems like a lot of fun. The whole Shift thing is new & original and looking forward to seeing how it works into the story of the game.

Graphically it looks fantastic, and with something 120 licenesed, real world cars and over 200 missions, there could be a lot of life in this game.

Hadnt really paid much attention to it, but after playing the demo and watching a few clips, i think this could be my next purchase.

Mr. K

Loved the first two, didn't like the third. Hearing lots of positive buzz about this, looking forward to playing the demo tomorrow!

irish_stevo815

Here's the full car list:

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)

johnny_ultimate

Id have preferred the demo if your car didn't go into mad drifts at the mere thought of turning. Haven't seen drifting that bizarre since the Initial D games!

Sabre0001

That two car race is tricky! Fun though. Really looking forward to this release.

calex71

Liked the SP demo, didn't love it, I'll be very interested in the MP demo ehan that comes out in a few weeks, but from what I have seen it looks cool.

weiland79

Was this released today?

Grumpypants

sure was

NotorietyH

My copy arrived yesterday after I picked it up on the Gamestop sale. I'm surprised at just how much I'm enjoying it. Found it very hard to stop playing. It's got a fantastic soundtrack too. Well fantastic in the sense that there's an Eels song on there. Haven't tried multiplayer yet but from what I read that was the main reason I picked it up. Surprised how much I'm enjoying the single player. Had never played any of the previous Driver games though.

weiland79

Groovy will be picking it up this evening so!

Have been reading about some difficulty spikes though.
Does anyone remember the level in Driver3 in Turkey. Chasing after your wan on a motorbike, you were in a car. You had to catch her before she got to a bridge? I easily spent 3 hours on that fcking mission, hitting a lampost was like the hand of God stopping you.

2smiggy

arrived on wednesday from gamestop for me, been playing a bit of it, good game. It should keep me interested for a good few hours anyway.

LH Pathe

They must have sacrificed environmental detail to make this happen in 60fps. hazy effect don't quite gloss over it. also more jazzfunk n less licensed modern stuff please? Makes it feel kinda like burnout paradise..

ok. time to actually play the game >

LH Pathe

Dashboard view ftw

Wertz

eddhorse wrote: »

The original was brilliant, couldnt for the life of me finish the last level, it was impossible !

The Presidents run was difficult but not impossible...just needed a perfect "lap" and a little luck with the FBI cars. Took me a few hours but I got it and once you beat ot once it's easier. Driver was a cracking PS1 game.

I got a bad taste from Driv3r (GTA had me spoiled at that stage), but just the gameplay vids I've seen of this look great, so might pick it up...

Harps

Didnt even know this existed until I saw an ad for it on tv today, might give the demo a download if its getting decent reviews

very

Been playing this all day. Its brilliant.

also, for more on the game: www.ultimatedriver.info

LH Pathe

more like crazy taxi in comparison to the typical serious story orientated fare in the driver series. maybe that's what irked reviewers most? very different. immature in comparison. and brought kicking and screaming into modern times so I can understand the soundtrack. if anything, the boogaloo that is still the backbone seems out of place. the contrast issue with the car interior that only affects what's the best cam imo.. patch it blacks are completely washed out. no menu tweak either

still, a lot of fun - I read this will be a downloadable title soon if anyone wants to hold out for it. if they had just released it simultaneously with the disc I would have opted for that...

corblimey

Ignored reviews and picked it up on Friday. But yesterday (Saturday) it really started annoying me - you cannot be anything but perfect on most race missions, and the police cars are basically suicidal. I understand Driver games have always been placed at a higher difficulty level, but this is making me feel bad about myself Picking up a few more games during the next month or so, so I suspect this will be on the trade in list pretty soon. Shame really.

markie29

corblimey wrote: »

Ignored reviews and picked it up on Friday. But yesterday (Saturday) it really started annoying me - you cannot be anything but perfect on most race missions, and the police cars are basically suicidal. I understand Driver games have always been placed at a higher difficulty level, but this is making me feel bad about myself Picking up a few more games during the next month or so, so I suspect this will be on the trade in list pretty soon. Shame really.

i completed the ''story'' mode yesterday....the story mode was very very short and im thankful i only paid 25euro for the game on gamestop.

the game looks good and the mini games you have to do alongside the story mode are also good but i doubt i will go through them all.

Zero-Cool

I won this in a comp, expecting it soon, looking forward to lashing into it.

DemoniK

finished it today...
thought it was long enough - about 6hrs for main story, and lots of other stuff to do in between (might be shorted, but got distracted ).
Game is pretty good overall, really enjoyed it..
So good - am definitely gonna work on getting that platinum trophy

si_guru

eddhorse wrote: »

The original was brilliant, couldnt for the life of me finish the last level, it was impossible !

I had the same issue with Driver2.. the canyon chase - last to 1 mission I think..

I lost 6 months of my life to that!

Jerichoholic

This game is great, way better than expected. The 'shifting' is class. Much easier than in real life.

Zero-Cool

Anyone know how long into the game it takes before you can get the Dodge Viper?

Killinator

What happens when you get into a DeLorean for the first time is a very nice touch,

You first have reach a speed of 88,
Which gives you the chance to 'go back in time' and do the very first mission from the original Driver, gives a trophy too:D

Mr Freeze

sheehy83 wrote: »

I won this in a comp, expecting it soon, looking forward to lashing into it.

You seem to win a lot of comps.

\Suspicious

Zero-Cool

Mr Freeze wrote: »

You seem to win a lot of comps.

\Suspicious

HAHA 2nd person to say that. Ya gotta be in it to win it! Good thing too as I just can't afford to be picking up all these new releases and I have traded in most of my games already.

Potential-Monke

Killinator wrote: »

What happens when you get into a DeLorean for the first time is a very nice touch,

You first have reach a speed of 88,
Which gives you the chance to 'go back in time' and do the very first mission from the original Driver, gives a trophy too:D

That was an excellent unexpected turn of events! Because i did drive the DeLorean but must have jumped out too quick!

Keith186

Mr Freeze wrote: »

You seem to win a lot of comps.

\Suspicious

Ha, I was going to say the same thing too!


Will try this demo later myself after the tv ad got me interested, not expecting much though...

sumsar

I have played the demo and I have to say I was really disappointed... strangely though my girlfriend really enjoys it..

Zero-Cool

Ya I didn't find the demo great but was assured bysomeone who also found the demo to be a bit crap that the full game is a great laugh.

Jerichoholic

Demo wasn't great to be fair, but the game itself is probably one of my favourites so far this year. The variety in the missions is great, and even some of the non important side missions have their own little stories that are quite interesting.

Zero-Cool

Can anyone tell me what way multiplayer works with levelling up? Do you unlock more cars or modes? How are ye finding playing online?

tonydude

Each lvl unlocks different stuff, ie. modes, cars , abilities.

iMuse

Surprised by this, bought it on the cheap from gamestop but its actually a decent game.

minotour

Wertz wrote: »

The Presidents run was difficult but not impossible...just needed a perfect "lap" and a little luck with the FBI cars. Took me a few hours but I got it and once you beat ot once it's easier. Driver was a cracking PS1 game.

I got a bad taste from Driv3r (GTA had me spoiled at that stage), but just the gameplay vids I've seen of this look great, so might pick it up...

Let us know what you think, as a fellow sucessful presidents run veteran and driv3r malcontent id be interested in your opinion.

Lots of ppl complaining about the demo, have to admit Ive never bought a game after playing the demo, i think they do more harm than good, ill stay away from this one so.

Zero-Cool

Just got my copy from Click this morning. Gonna lash into it in a little while but I had a look at the uPlay rewards and I have enough built up from previous ubi games to get all the rewards. Anyone else get any of these? Is the theme any good? Don't want to spend em if they are crap tho as I'm sure AC Revelations will have some rewards as well.

Rewards
Driver: San Francisco Theme-10 Uplay Points
Download the Driver: San Francisco Theme


Tanner’s Day Off Challenge-20 Uplay Points
Tear through Russian Hill in Tanner’s iconic Dodge Challenger


Dodge Charger SRT8 Police Car-30 Uplay Points
Unlocks the Dodge Charger SRT8 Police Car for use in Online games


San Francisco Challenges-40 Uplay Points
Four Challenges that showcase different areas of San Francisco

Star Lord

sheehy83 wrote: »

Just got my copy from Click this morning. Gonna lash into it in a little while but I had a look at the uPlay rewards and I have enough built up from previous ubi games to get all the rewards. Anyone else get any of these? Is the theme any good? Don't want to spend em if they are crap tho as I'm sure AC Revelations will have some rewards as well.

Rewards
Driver: San Francisco Theme-10 Uplay Points
Download the Driver: San Francisco Theme


Tanner’s Day Off Challenge-20 Uplay Points
Tear through Russian Hill in Tanner’s iconic Dodge Challenger


Dodge Charger SRT8 Police Car-30 Uplay Points
Unlocks the Dodge Charger SRT8 Police Car for use in Online games


San Francisco Challenges-40 Uplay Points
Four Challenges that showcase different areas of San Francisco

I downloaded the theme, I quite like it. It alternates between a few wallpapers, B&W art ones of Tanner, Jones and Jericho.

Mc Love

The go-kart and getting to the track were a cool part in DRIV3R

Zero-Cool

From someone who didn't like the demo, this game is well class! So addictive just going from activity to dare to misson. Just wish you could change the colour of the car when you buy one. Once you forget about the story, the game is really lots of fun.

Ensti

Anyone have this game ?? I was a little disappointed with it TBH. Can't even get out of the car :eek:

Potential-Monke

Ensti wrote: »

Anyone have this game ?? I was a little disappointed with it TBH. Can't even get out of the car :eek:

They removed that part to focus more on the driving, which was an excellent decision imo.

I'm loving this, but am finding it hard to do the story missions until i finished all other missions/dares.

I was getting sick of looking for the dares, and was about to give up, when i

finished Chapter 3 and got the level 3 shift!

. That came at the best possible time!

Potential-Monke

OK, i need help from anyone who still has this game. I'm basically missing Speed Trap Activity 2, which has the prize of unlocking the Shelby somthing 427. Without it, i can't get the Radioactive achievement or the petrolhead achievement.

Can someone have a look at theirs and tell me where this activity is supposed to be?

It'll be handy enough to get a platinum in this, but if i can't do these i'm not going to bother. Cheers! #
P.S.: Getting nothing from google.

Edit: Nevermind, have to be logged into the Ubisoft Server to see it! All sorted! Now for a bit of online grinding!

BlitzKrieg

This game was completely off my radar until I watched a review of it on gametrailers and the premise was explained which had me going WTF?

And then Yahtzee did a review (warning spoilers I think?) and strangely for him he actually gave it thumbs up...

especially strange since he hates almost everything that is not silent hill 2

http://www.escapistmagazine.com/videos/view/zero-punctuation/4181-Driver-San-Francisco

If I had not put money aside for BF3 I probably would have picked this up already but I'll prob pick it up next month to see if the batsh*t insane premise is worth a play

spider_pig

any one know how many level/ranks there is on multiplayer kinda flying through the ranks after 1 day

tonydude

well theres a trophy for rank 38 so that might be the highest

spider_pig

tonydude wrote: »

well theres a trophy for rank 38 so that might be the highest

found a police car that unlocks at 40 so could be that im 32 at the moment the ranking system is rubbish 2/3 games of takedown and im up another level

LH Pathe

new life breathed into the series. really slick engine under the hood n lots of official cars to unlock. how did this score so average.. particularly in comparison to burnout "paradise" or a simultaneous release like DX:HR? sure the story's daft, but at least the actual game is polished and the driving is more serious