Driven

 PlayStation 2
Metascore
38

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 10
  3. Negative: 6 out of 10
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  1. GameZone
    80
    The first cinematic racing game ever made. It does things that have never been done in a racing game before, things that we're only used to seeing in "Metal Gear Solid."
  2. Game Informer
    65
    More fun than watching the movie that inspired it. Of course, so is watching your inbred Uncle Eddie pick lint out of his navel. [Feb 2002, p.85]
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  3. Yahoo!
    60
    If you want to go high on adrenaline and never mind the pain, then this might be the right prescription - so long a s you can get to grips with the controls.
  5. Hot Games
    60
    Have you seen the movie Driven? Neither have we. But this game, which I based on the movie, gives us so many clues as to what the movie was like that we don?t feel like we have to watch the movie to know what it's about.
  6. TotalGames.net
    46
    The competing cars really don't have a clue that you exist, happily veering into your vehicle should it happen to occupy a piece of track that they fancy for themselves.
  7. PSX Nation
    30
    Rent "Driven", along with Square's "Driving Emotion Type-S", as it's suggested in page 47 of Dr. Jack Kevorkian's favorite book, "Final Exit".
  8. GameSpot
    29
    You can accelerate up to 200mph within seconds and survive a brutal wall impact, but a low-speed scuff on the turf sends your car spinning.
  9. GamerWeb Sony
    20
    Just stay away from Driven, for the love of God, stay away.
  10. IGN
    20
    The good there is in the game, as far as its structure and design are concerned, won't ever be seen because the core of the game -- the racing -- is so poor.
  11. XenGamers
    0
    The only way to be entertained by this game is to throw it in the microwave and watch it spark.

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100
#100 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2001

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User Score
2.9

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 7 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 7
  3. Negative: 5 out of 7
  1. tenow
    Mar 12, 2023
    2
    Unfortunately it's unplayable due to input lag. Tried on a real ps2, wii, pcsx2, dolphin. There is almost a second delay between tilting aUnfortunately it's unplayable due to input lag. Tried on a real ps2, wii, pcsx2, dolphin. There is almost a second delay between tilting a stick and turning. Absurd… Full Review »
  2. JosV.
    Jul 6, 2005
    1
    Ryan what tree r u on m8? And who the hell can give this 80%?????? ok im reviewing it in 2005 bit unfair but i tell u Have these peepsever Ryan what tree r u on m8? And who the hell can give this 80%?????? ok im reviewing it in 2005 bit unfair but i tell u Have these peepsever heard of Grand Turismo which would have 2 get over 100% in the face of this getting 80 Its absolute garbage any1 ever play knight rider?? For those who have then u might just start getting the picture U blind reviewer giving this 80% u should b ashamed of yourself peeps pay good money 4 games and this is just drivel nevermind driven mayb diving back 2 shop 2 get a refund!!!… Full Review »
  3. RyanM.
    Feb 9, 2003
    7
    Controls are sensitive. Game overall is decent, but I need some getting used to with the controls. Video game is ok. Movie is better.
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