Summary
- Release Year: 2000
- Genres: Racing
- Platforms: PlayStation
- Developers: Reflections Interactive
- Publishers: Infogrames
Driver 2: Back on the Streets (2000)
Driver 2: Back on the Streets is an open-world action racing game developed by Reflections Interactive and published by Infogrames. It was released in 2000 for the PlayStation, Xbox, and Windows. The game is a sequel to the 1999 game Driver, and follows the story of an undercover driver trying to survive amidst an international war between American and Brazilian gangs.
Gameplay
Driver 2 is an open-world game that gives players the freedom to explore the cities of Chicago, Las Vegas, Rio de Janeiro, and Havana. Players can drive any of the 38 licensed cars in the game, and can get out of their car and explore on foot. The game features a variety of missions, including races, time trials, and getaway missions. Players can also participate in pre-set challenges or simply explore the cities at their leisure in Free Driving mode.
One of the new features in Driver 2 is the ability to get out of the car and carjack others. This is especially useful when the player’s car has been damaged or destroyed. Players can also use their car to ram other cars off the road, or to push them out of the way.
The game features a variety of weapons that players can use to defend themselves, including pistols, shotguns, and grenades. Players can also use the environment to their advantage, such as by using ramps to jump over obstacles or by hiding behind objects to avoid gunfire.
Story
The story of Driver 2 follows Tanner, an undercover driver who is trying to infiltrate a Brazilian gang. Tanner is tasked with taking down the gang’s leader, Carlos, and putting an end to the gang’s reign of terror.
As Tanner investigates the gang, he uncovers a plot to smuggle drugs into the United States. Tanner must race against time to stop the shipment and bring the gang to justice.
Development
Driver 2 was developed by Reflections Interactive, a British video game developer founded in 1984. The game was originally planned to be released in 1999, but was delayed until 2000.
The game was developed using a new game engine that allowed for more detailed and realistic graphics than the previous game. The game also features a new physics engine that allows for more realistic car handling and damage modeling.
Reception
Driver 2 was a critical and commercial success. The game was praised for its open-world gameplay, detailed graphics, and realistic car handling. The game was also a commercial success, selling over 2 million copies worldwide.
Legacy
Driver 2 is considered to be one of the best open-world racing games of all time. The game’s innovative gameplay and detailed graphics set a new standard for the genre. The game also spawned two sequels, Driver 3 (2004) and Driver: Parallel Lines (2006).
Conclusion
Driver 2: Back on the Streets is a classic open-world racing game that still holds up today. The game’s detailed graphics, realistic car handling, and open-world gameplay make it a must-play for fans of the genre.
Review Score
8.5/10
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