Driver: San Francisco

 PlayStation 3
User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 152 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 109 out of 152
  2. Mixed: 29 out of 152
  3. Negative: 14 out of 152
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  1. RUST
    Mar 13, 2012
    7
    Fast paced, tight controls, unique systems and all round very competent driving game. Is it by any means brilliant? Not really, there are plenty of visible issues in the game from the get go, but it was still the most enjoyable game of its genre in 2011. Certainly something everyone should try, if not for the sake of trying something different.
  2. ShunOugarden
    Dec 12, 2016
    7
    Well it's a mix between Need for Speed Most Wanted and The Streets of San Francisco.
    Good : scenario, 70s musics, funny side mission, graphics, open world and now you can have it for 10$-15$. Bad : It's always frustrating when you can choose the color of your car, and i can't control drift with some car. If you like Need for speed, just tried it.
  3. XJoseManuel10X
    Apr 28, 2018
    7
    Driver: San Francisco is a racing video game developed by Ubisoft Reflections and published by Ubisoft was released in 2012.

    + Stylistic movie-like presentation makes Driver feel Fresh and Fun, and San Francisco itself is a Pleasure to Explore + The Cars Look Great and The Facial Animation are Good Too + Shift Mechanic is Something Fresh and Keeps the Action Fast Paced and Exciting -    Driver: San Francisco is a racing video game developed by Ubisoft Reflections and published by Ubisoft was released in 2012.

    + Stylistic movie-like presentation makes Driver feel Fresh and Fun, and San Francisco itself is a Pleasure to Explore
    + The Cars Look Great and The Facial Animation are Good Too
    + Shift Mechanic is Something Fresh and Keeps the Action Fast Paced and Exciting
    - Ridiculous Storyline
    - Missions get Repetitive Toward the End
    - Side Missions can be Repetitive and Boring

    My Score: 7.4/10    … Expand

Awards & Rankings

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#70 Best PS3 Game of 2011
66
#66 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2011
54
#54 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2011

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Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 53 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 42 out of 53
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 53
  3. Negative: 0 out of 53
  1. Armchair Empire
    Oct 24, 2011
    85
    Driver is a well made game and even though I sometimes got bored of doing side missions, overall it was better than I expected. It's a good addition to the series and shifting is a pretty cool feature that maybe not all people will like, but you'll just have to see for yourself.
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  2. Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
    Oct 7, 2011
    70
    Still, minor annoyances keep Driver from being stellar: some areas of the city must be unlocked via story progression, fishtailing is occasionally over-the-top and loathsome during races and chases, and Shift is inexplicably limited during certain missions. [Nov 2011, p.81]
  3. Playstation Official Magazine Australia
    Oct 6, 2011
    90
    If you've ever wanted to drive through a chain link fence. If you've ever accelerated towards a speedhump instead of slowing down for it. If you've ever thought going through a corner sideways would look a hell of a lot cooler than bumbling through it like a normal schmuck. If you've ever thought any of those things, play this game without delay. [October 2011 p69]
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