Platforms
- PCSep 27, 2011NAplayscoreNA0 Critics7.63.42K Players
- PlayStation 3Sep 6, 20117.9playscore7.916 Critics8.11.39K Players
- Xbox 360Sep 6, 20118.0playscore8.118 Critics8.041.2K Players
32 critic reviews · 11 community reviews across all platforms
Critic Reviews
- Driver: San Francisco blows our minds; it’s 100% more fun than we expected and immediately re-establishes the franchise front and center in the marketplace. It’s not often that a single new mechanic can reinvigorate an entire genre, but this one does. Here’s hoping it doesn’t get lost in the wave of fall releases that’s already upon us – it deserves your attention. You won’t be sorry.
Rich Grisham · Jun 24, 2012 Reviewed on X360Read full review - Without its shifting element, Driver: San Francisco would be enjoyable enough mediocrity, but nothing special next to other driving games. With shifting, it's one of the most enjoyable racing games in a very long time. Gimmicky or not, there's a gleeful purity to Driver's action, from its lack of gun battles and on-foot action, to the way it soon convinces you that magically weaponising oncoming traffic can be as natural as a handbrake turn.
Richard Cobbett · Nov 12, 2011 Reviewed on PCRead full review - Driver: San Francisco is a good laugh, and deserves immense praise for its ingenuity. It is sadly let down by some sluggish navigation and annoying vehicle controls, not to mention some severely imbalanced AI These issues hold back the experience, but certainly don't stop it delivering a solid amount of fun. Fans of open-world experiences who want to try something new will find exactly what they're looking for here, provided they can forgive the needless hassle involved.
Jim Sterling · Oct 05, 2011 Reviewed on X360Read full review - Driver: San Francisco is a game that is full of surprises. Even when you know that the entire game takes place with Tanner in a coma, the game still manages to surprise you with how the story is handled. The driving mechanics which at first seem like they will be incredibly annoying turn out to be fun and thrilling. The shift ability plays a bigger role in strategy than initially thought and multiplayer contains old-fashioned game modes with a new twist.
Josh Fernandes · Sep 12, 2011 Reviewed on PS3Read full review - The gorgeous graphics and entertaining gameplay definitely make the game a thrill ride
Raymond Padilla · Sep 08, 2011 Reviewed on X360 - They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. As someone that put over 80 hours in to completing Burnout Paradise 100%, the similarities to Burnout are too many to completely overlook. As its own game though, Driver: San Francisco is a solid game. There are a few minor quips here and there, but overall it’s a good, fun game with great presentation value. The story may be a bit of a stretch but this is a video game people. This one might have some serious legs with the online game modes too.
Shad Forsyth · Sep 07, 2011 Reviewed onRead full review - The plot's surprising new direction and gameplay simplification measures have allowed Tanner to loose himself from the shackles of predictability and Johnny-come-lately game design that tarnished his prior escapades. Ubisoft Reflections has pruned the dead weight from Driver's branches, and the result is a pure, focused experience, unencumbered by redundant mechanics and "me too" design choices.
Jordan Mallory · Sep 06, 2011 Reviewed on X360 - Driver: San Francisco is an entertaining gem from a series that had fallen into obscurity and stagnation. It strips away the "me-too" and gets to the core of what makes high-speed chases entertaining, with recognizable cars that handle realistically (but not too realistically) and distinctly, model damage in a viscerally satisfying manner, and offer an intoxicating sense of speed. The short of it: I don't like racers, and I rarely like driving games, but Driver: San Francisco hit a sweet spot with its gameplay that had me continually coming back for more.
Shelby Reiches · Sep 06, 2011 Reviewed on PS3, X360Read full review - It's odd to call out the character models in a game about cars, but the people in Driver: San Francisco look great, with nitty-gritty details like pores and facial hair modeled to an alarming level of naturalism. Too bad we can't say the same about the pedestrian population. Try as you might to violate their rights to inhabit the street, they'll zigzag out of the way as if protected by providence.
Game Trailers · Sep 06, 2011 Reviewed on X360 - Driver: San Francisco is easily the most surprising game I’ve played this year. I’ve been a fan of arcade racing games for as long as they’ve been around, and Ubisoft Reflections shows that there’s still plenty of life in the genre – even if it means remotely controlling the action in a hospital gown somewhere.
Game Trailers · Sep 06, 2011 Reviewed on X360
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About the game
Trailers & Screenshots:
Gamers play John Tanner, a hardened detective involved in a relentless manhunt throughout the City by the Bay. Thanks to a groundbreaking gameplay feature, players can now seamlessly shift between more than a hundred licensed vehicles, keeping them constantly in the heart of the action. With its timeless atmosphere, unique car handling and renewed playability, Driver: San Francisco offers the free-roaming, classic, cinematic car chase experience.
Developer: Ubisoft Reflections