I could go on and on about how the VW Scirocco sounds just right and the dashboard gauges are actually modeled on their real-world counterparts, but I think I've made my point. If you're a petrol-head, then you'll be pleased with the selection and treatment of the cars in Driver San Francisco .

Car selection; focus on driving over realism

You'll need to accept the disconnect from reality

The single player, despite its weak plot and short length, are enjoyable in bursts. Multiplayer, was a great experience and one of the best driving experiences I've had online. Is it worth the ￡40 retail price? Probably not, unless your loaded.

Back when I was getting back into gaming after a long hiatus, I couldn't make up my mind whether to stay faithful to Sega (having previously owned a Megadrive) and pick up a Sega Saturn, or go for this brash new upstart, the Playstation, from Sony.

One of the most classic games for Xbox 360 ,I remember being addicted to the game playing for hours non stop.the game has a very unique gameplay and an awesome story line filled with a variety of cars and addicting modes.this is game defines my childhood. Don't hesitate and go for it.

All missions completed earn the player 'will power', which can be spent in garages around the city on new cars. The game features licensed models for the first time, including luxury marques such as the Ford GT and Aston Martin Rapide, and there are an awful lot of cars to choose from.

Sparking its developmental cylinders, Ubisoft Reflections pulls out the garage with the paranormal inspired Driver: San Francisco.

Reinvigorates the Driver series; The oddball concept of shifting works as a game mechanic; Some interesting and funny moments while shifting; Story progression is unveils at a steady pace; Split-screen and multiplayer racing; San Francisco makes an excellent racing playground

Some shifts feel too disconnected from the main objective; Too much UNLOCKING; Multiplayer modes and in-game rides take too long to acquire; It's all a little too ridiculous and at times unfocused

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Driver is one of the first games I remember fixating upon as I played my older brother's PlayStation system. Aside from a balls-punchingly difficult tutorial with a time limit, the whole game was a total blast. It featured the perfect balance of realism and arcade-style driving mechanics.

Jump behind the wheel and put the pedal to the metal in Driver: San Francisco, and you won't regret it. If you can forget trying to find method behind the Shift madness, you'll have a blast in both single and multiplayer, coming back for more when you want to burn rubber in style.

We're careening at breakneck speed through downtown San Francisco, and things are getting a bit hairy. At the moment, we're in the driv...

Shift mechanic is amazing; Tons of mission variety; Loads of real-world cars

Cars get magically repaired; Some storylines dont resolve; Have to unlock online modes