Driveclub

 PlayStation 4
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Oct 7, 2014
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6.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 1799 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 518 out of 1799
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  1. Mindurbidniss
    Apr 25, 2022
    1
    Shutdown servers mean buying 1/4 of a game. Wish I could've seen what was here. No compelling reason to play. Very limited vehicle selection, no customization, small number of tracks. I only gave a 1 because it didn't pull a GT7 with microtransactions
  2. Cywor
    Nov 22, 2021
    3
    It's simply one of the most dissapointing Racing games i've ever played. Graphics are okay and i like the concept behind the game, but steering and drive control are simply horrible designed. That the servers are down and 90 percent of it's features are not longer avaiable is also a bad joke. Thanks god, this game never gets an sequel.
  3. DinmezGames
    May 5, 2021
    2
    I don't know why. Maybe because I am bad at playing I hate this game.It is sooooooooooooooo boring.
  4. MRPCTV764
    Sep 20, 2020
    0
    DriveClub was one playstation exclusive that KILLED the MotorStorm Franchise and the company Evolution Studios was Shut Down By Sony.
  5. nahimahmed17
    May 11, 2018
    0
    In my personal opinion I think drive club is a unique high quality game which is great, but in my opinion I would like the game even more if you could drive around freely and customize the cars like for example wrapping the car different colours, customizing wheels that sort of stuff. It is great game on the other hand but if you could do more on the game it would be greater. I enjoyIn my personal opinion I think drive club is a unique high quality game which is great, but in my opinion I would like the game even more if you could drive around freely and customize the cars like for example wrapping the car different colours, customizing wheels that sort of stuff. It is great game on the other hand but if you could do more on the game it would be greater. I enjoy playing this game online as you can compete with others and interact more. Drive club is a game which is great fun and exciting as you have to complete mission in order to unlock more cars this makes the game more challenging. A good thing about the game is that you can also connect the ps4 steering wheel and enjoy the game more.… Expand
  6. HTGamer
    Apr 30, 2018
    4
    Driveclub is a PS4 launch game that tried to bring something new to the online racing genre but ended up being a huge disappointment.

    Driveclub was delayed for more than a year and its eventual launch was botched because servers didn't work and weather effects were missing. The developers brought servers back online, added the weather effects, and afterwards supported the game for a    Driveclub is a PS4 launch game that tried to bring something new to the online racing genre but ended up being a huge disappointment.

    Driveclub was delayed for more than a year and its eventual launch was botched because servers didn't work and weather effects were missing. The developers brought servers back online, added the weather effects, and afterwards supported the game for a year with dozens of free and paid for DLCs. When everything calmed down though, what game did we finally have in our hands?

    Driveclub was meant to revolutionize the racing genre, by bringing people together in Clubs (think of clans or groups) who'd collectively race, progress and challenge other players and/or Clubs. A new social racing game for the online age. But the execution failed, because I never felt I had to be in a Club to progress. After winning 5 career tournaments (15-20 races total) I stopped playing because I wasn't having fun, unfortunately.

    The driving itself is a mix of simulation and arcade and is fine, but the races are played in walled environments. I know it's not an open world racer like Forza Horizon, but older Gran Turismo games had more freedom than that. When driving well you earn points for the Club, but if you crash with other cars or against the environment, or exit the main road, you lose points.

    The graphics are supposed to be Driveclub's main selling point, but they also hurt the game. I read reviewers raving about the "amazing graphics" but I wasn't in such an awe as other people for some reason. These graphics had the side-effect of forcing the developers to target 30 fps instead of 60. But what impressed me for sure were the weather effects like rain, fog and snow, as well as the day/night cycle. Yet again, these effects can completely obscure your vision (no matter what camera you are using) and make you crash the car.

    Driveclub is a game with many pros and cons, but I think it's a failed experiment.    … Expand
  7. tomflanders
    Mar 31, 2018
    4
    Visually outstanding and a great range of cars and maps, but it all takes too long to unlock and the game is very boring / monotonous.
  8. Shaia
    Aug 9, 2017
    2
    The game gets boring very quickly !
    I do not recommend to this game to any one ! Even with season pass car list is not all that great.
    The game got me bored after 3 days !
  9. ShadowWill08
    Apr 29, 2017
    1
    It's so damn repetitive! The visuals are the only thing it's got going for it and they're temperamental, going from "wow pretty rain" to "is what I'm driving on a 240p stretched texture?" In seconds. The actual gameplay is uninspired and dull, the online is just "who can get higher numbers" and for some reason there are invisible walls placed everywhere that just bounce you back intoIt's so damn repetitive! The visuals are the only thing it's got going for it and they're temperamental, going from "wow pretty rain" to "is what I'm driving on a 240p stretched texture?" In seconds. The actual gameplay is uninspired and dull, the online is just "who can get higher numbers" and for some reason there are invisible walls placed everywhere that just bounce you back into place, and if you merely touch any greenery on the floor it halves your speed as punishment for not staying on track. It's not even slowdown that you'd expect for going on grass, the game physically HALVES your speed and holds it there for three seconds, which is really bloody annoying. Just... Just don't buy it okay?… Expand
  10. Sky123
    Apr 1, 2017
    0
    Good : Impressive & Gorgeous Visuals.

    Bad : Ok Where Do I Start, You Cant Buy A Car, Can't Customize Your Car : No Performance Upgrades & No Body Works, Other Then Some Ugly Liveries BUUUUUUUUUUT You Can Customize Your Driver. No Difficulty Alteration, Very Limited Wide Tracks, Limited To Few Sound Tracks. Worst : Moron AI, Drives Like Ass***e Continuously Hitting & Ramming You, Most    Good : Impressive & Gorgeous Visuals.

    Bad : Ok Where Do I Start, You Cant Buy A Car, Can't Customize Your Car : No Performance Upgrades & No Body Works, Other Then Some Ugly Liveries BUUUUUUUUUUT You Can Customize Your Driver. No Difficulty Alteration, Very Limited Wide Tracks, Limited To Few Sound Tracks.

    Worst : Moron AI, Drives Like Ass***e Continuously Hitting & Ramming You, Most Annoying Trash Is Penalties, Drove Off Road = Penalty, Hit Some One = Penalty, Get Minor Cut = Penalty, Penalties Will Subtract Your Fame i.e In Game Points And Also Halts Your Speed, Cosmetic Damage Looks Unreal, Controls Are Just Ok And Braking Is Awful. i Just Couldn't Bare This Terrible Game Any More.    … Expand
  11. estebambuco
    Mar 4, 2017
    4
    El juego es de un 4 y creo que me estoy arriesgando a darle mucho:
    Pros:
    -Las gráficas son las mejores que he visto en un juego de carros Contras: -A pesar de que te has gastado aproximadamente 40 dolares en este juego, hay un montón de contenido que hay que pagar para poder conseguir nuevas carreras, nuevos coches y nuevos desafíos, muchos juegos son así pero éste es un descaro al ser    El juego es de un 4 y creo que me estoy arriesgando a darle mucho:
    Pros:
    -Las gráficas son las mejores que he visto en un juego de carros
    Contras:
    -A pesar de que te has gastado aproximadamente 40 dolares en este juego, hay un montón de contenido que hay que pagar para poder conseguir nuevas carreras, nuevos coches y nuevos desafíos, muchos juegos son así pero éste es un descaro al ser mas de la mitad del juego incompleto y si quieres esos nuevos desafíos que son necesarios para avanzar de nivel y obtener nuevos vehículos, tienes que pagar
    -el DLC (motos) a 40 dolares igualmente, un robo en toda regla, porque el pack completo hoy en día esta a 40 dolares, es decir, me estafaron comprandolo los primeros días que salió.
    -En estos momentos te lo dan en 7.5 dolares si tienes PS plus cuando a mi me costo 40 dolares y obvio para el online de este juego requieres el plus
    -No tiene para multijugador local ni pantalla dividida.
    -Muy pocas opciones de personalización y para muchas otras tienes que pagar
    -Mala inteligencia artificial, (se chocan a cada rato contra uno)
    -El online se demora mucho para encontrar partidas y no es entretenido    … Expand
  12. mildewman
    Jun 19, 2016
    0
    Im running most recent driveclub patch 1.27 and system software 3.50 , and the game freezes within 30 seconds of starting a race. A company that will charge real money for a completely broken game is simply justifying piracy.
  13. rolio
    Apr 23, 2016
    4
    todo son gráficos, la conducción es espantosa ni árcade ni simulación, un apartado visual que lo han reventado con el penoso control, te aburre al par de horas de jugarlo.
  14. Taka35
    Feb 23, 2016
    3
    Driveclub has a very low framerate (30 fps), and that is not good for a modern racing sim. In comparison, Forza 6 runs at a smooth 60fps. Driveclub also has limited circuit choice, atrocious handling, weak engine note, unforgivable loading times, undemanding structure, and highly irritating computer A.I.. Avoid Driveclub like the plague, it's one of the worst racing games I've ever played,Driveclub has a very low framerate (30 fps), and that is not good for a modern racing sim. In comparison, Forza 6 runs at a smooth 60fps. Driveclub also has limited circuit choice, atrocious handling, weak engine note, unforgivable loading times, undemanding structure, and highly irritating computer A.I.. Avoid Driveclub like the plague, it's one of the worst racing games I've ever played, which is a shame, because the game is very pretty to look at, but graphics obviously aren't everything.… Expand
  15. Creawen
    Nov 30, 2015
    1
    Got myself this week to buy Driveclub and i totally regret it even though i only payed 13€ for the game and season pass.

    The AI is a complete Mess. Drifting seems really unfinished since it barely works. This game simply doesnt know if its a simulation or a arcade Racer. Game just been a horrible experience for me even though i only payed 13€ euros for it. The graphic is pretty    Got myself this week to buy Driveclub and i totally regret it even though i only payed 13€ for the game and season pass.

    The AI is a complete Mess. Drifting seems really unfinished since it barely works. This game simply doesnt know if its a simulation or a arcade Racer.

    Game just been a horrible experience for me even though i only payed 13€ euros for it.

    The graphic is pretty nice though so one point for that. ;)    … Expand
  16. onekill
    Nov 7, 2015
    1
    They screwed up in one major detail. The game has really low fps. It hurts my brain, and it makes the game unplayable, because it makes me lose all sense of how fast the car is going. To sacrifice fps for flashy graphics is like the worst thing you can do as a dev, if you're not even going to leave the option to lower the graphics quality in.
  17. MalistiX
    Nov 1, 2015
    0
    There is no Difficulty level and the races are punishing hard in the season pass so this reallt sucks when all you can do is lose even after racing hundreds of times on the same tucking lap
  18. 00Liteyear
    Sep 30, 2015
    3
    Does extremely hard turning make a realistic game? I've never driven 130 mph, but I do know that I would die if I crashed into a wall, but instead it feels like bumper cars. The graphics are pretty, to say the least.
  19. Xeno-1X
    Sep 12, 2015
    0
    The game doesn't offer much except for okay graphics and effects and the worst car handling ever on a console. The idea was nice but the realisation is terrible. Don't waste money or time on this game.
  20. ieatdirt
    Sep 8, 2015
    1
    I was looking forward to this game but it was by far the WORST racer i have ever played. The game was supposed to come out almost two years ago and when it comes out it was unfinished. The game looks kinda good but the AI is horrible and the races are short with barely any cars, there is no damage to your car when it crashes. The game is a horrible racer and i recommend NOT buying it.I was looking forward to this game but it was by far the WORST racer i have ever played. The game was supposed to come out almost two years ago and when it comes out it was unfinished. The game looks kinda good but the AI is horrible and the races are short with barely any cars, there is no damage to your car when it crashes. The game is a horrible racer and i recommend NOT buying it. Forza is a great racer, you should buy it!… Expand
  21. adiafoster2015
    Jul 20, 2015
    0
    This game is terrible. They would have to pay me to play it again.

    If you don't believe me, ask yourself this... why would PS+ give a decent major game away for free?
  22. f_lombardi3
    Jul 11, 2015
    1
    Driveclub is the biggest piece of trash I've ever played honestly. The driving is ridiculous. just see what i said below.

    +Beautiful Scenery
    +Diverse amount of cars

    -Point System
    -Random bugs
    -This Game
  23. SHANone
    Jul 11, 2015
    2
    worst racing game i ever played.
    no customizing - only **** stickers, no damage( scratches on headlights and a body made out of crumpled paper can not be called damage), no physics, cpu drivers with no ai.
    there is no graphics, which everyone says- just look at the spectators around the track - is the level of the first Virtua Fighter. invisible walls, car resets after few seconds out    worst racing game i ever played.
    no customizing - only **** stickers, no damage( scratches on headlights and a body made out of crumpled paper can not be called damage), no physics, cpu drivers with no ai.
    there is no graphics, which everyone says- just look at the spectators around the track - is the level of the first Virtua Fighter.
    invisible walls, car resets after few seconds out of track, photo mode is worse than in the Gran Turismo 4 on the PS2.
    very poor sounds.
    vaunted rain pours only over your car within 50 meters- it is easy to see when leaving any tunnel in the raining race.
    if not complete absence of exclusive racing games on the PS4, this game does not deserve to 1 score.
    unfortunately I bought this game.
    fortunately I did not buy any supplements, so I has got off relatively cheaply.
    my heartfelt condolences to who bought the a seasonal pass.    … Expand
  24. Jecht_342
    Jul 7, 2015
    0
    This game starts by showing you the controls and then dropping you into a race on a pretty hard track. As someone who doesn't play a lot of racing games, I didn't even know what some of acronyms (DRS and KERS) so I had very little idea how to actually control the vehicle. It was a terrible enough beginning that I deleted this game.
    I would not recommend this to anyone who isn't a    This game starts by showing you the controls and then dropping you into a race on a pretty hard track. As someone who doesn't play a lot of racing games, I didn't even know what some of acronyms (DRS and KERS) so I had very little idea how to actually control the vehicle. It was a terrible enough beginning that I deleted this game.
    I would not recommend this to anyone who isn't a hardcore racing game fan. It's not going to bother to show you how to play.    … Expand
  25. Hell_d
    Jul 5, 2015
    3
    Experience was:
    - oh, it looks pretty, ok
    - ehm... sound? I barely can define sound of my engine and music, besides, sound of opponents engines is so loud. But ok, lets tweak it in settings.. what? Still? well, okay. - Menu, ooo-okay, so many races. 30mins later... - so many races and all the same. - opponents AI are just driving in perfect boring line, they hit me on their way    Experience was:
    - oh, it looks pretty, ok
    - ehm... sound? I barely can define sound of my engine and music, besides, sound of opponents engines is so loud. But ok, lets tweak it in settings.. what? Still? well, okay.
    - Menu, ooo-okay, so many races.

    30mins later...

    - so many races and all the same.
    - opponents AI are just driving in perfect boring line, they hit me on their way just ignoring me, and ME is getting penalty -points. O_o

    may be multiplayer will be more fun?

    - omg... what a mess. Because of short tracks, everyone is in rush to finish, that they push and hit each other just to push opponent from the road, absolutely no race feeling more like Flatout O_o..
    - Cars controls is pile of **** Just like whole game....

    Sorry developers, I know you worked hard on it, you invested energy and years of your life, but game you released is just another pile of crap, there is absolutely no reason for it to exist, absolutely not fun product.    … Expand
  26. NoelKreiss
    Jul 4, 2015
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's ridiculous , how can they call it a simulator? All cars have the same aceleration sound, and the damage on driveclub is unreal, i've expected more from this game but it's a ****… Expand
  27. GarethK
    Jul 4, 2015
    3
    Pretty disappointing experience on this one. I can't fault the graphics at all and the sfx are pretty good and immersing. But the control of the cars is shocking, usually you're either spinning, getting knocked about by the other cars or clipping unforgiving scenery. The learning curve is a painful experience getting into an overpowered Ferrari after roughly 4 races couple with rain. IPretty disappointing experience on this one. I can't fault the graphics at all and the sfx are pretty good and immersing. But the control of the cars is shocking, usually you're either spinning, getting knocked about by the other cars or clipping unforgiving scenery. The learning curve is a painful experience getting into an overpowered Ferrari after roughly 4 races couple with rain. I really don't understand the reward system. After winning a couple of races (somehow) I don't feel like I managed I achieved anything at all.

    I did enjoy designing my clubs badge though.    … Expand
  28. Arthainius
    Jul 1, 2015
    3
    Im giving this game a 3 strictly for graphics. The rest of it should be throw in in the garbage. Extremely bad car physics. You can get the the hang of it but it feels horrible. 3rd person you really get a since of how bad it is. The cars look like their not even sitting on the road rather floating off of it by 1 mm . That float look ruins it. Also there is very bad interpretation of whatIm giving this game a 3 strictly for graphics. The rest of it should be throw in in the garbage. Extremely bad car physics. You can get the the hang of it but it feels horrible. 3rd person you really get a since of how bad it is. The cars look like their not even sitting on the road rather floating off of it by 1 mm . That float look ruins it. Also there is very bad interpretation of what under steer and over steer are suppose to feel like. Its just bad .… Expand
  29. ps4sucks-pc-ftw
    Jun 14, 2015
    1
    Driveclub you say? All you do is drive and watch the poorly made physics and design of this game until it gives you cancer. Pretty, as usual but poor simulation to what it's supposed to be is a big no-no. Sony failed again to deliver greatness. All the obese gamers won't last long to finally experience something decent enough.
  30. wertherhunt
    Jun 12, 2015
    3
    Great graphics, great handling, but all this panned by agressive AI, lack of any kind of helpers (breaking marks, etc) and difficult settings. Many times I was hit by the AI in the last curve... something horrible to experience and when you do you lose seconds. Its not a kind of game you pick to have fun or to relax, you are always stresses thinking about the next time you will be checkedGreat graphics, great handling, but all this panned by agressive AI, lack of any kind of helpers (breaking marks, etc) and difficult settings. Many times I was hit by the AI in the last curve... something horrible to experience and when you do you lose seconds. Its not a kind of game you pick to have fun or to relax, you are always stresses thinking about the next time you will be checked by this dumb AI.… Expand
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#85 Best PS4 Game of 2014
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#18 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2014

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71

Mixed or average reviews - based on 85 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 46 out of 85
  2. Mixed: 38 out of 85
  3. Negative: 1 out of 85
  1. Brash Games
    Mar 4, 2016
    90
    Driveclub is a must-have for any PS4 racing fan. It’s ideal for anyone who enjoys a good arcade racer. It’s challenging, but teaches you how to overcome every single one. Because of this, Driveclub is far more rewarding than its peers. This coupled with fantastic graphical fidelity, impressive sound design, and adrenaline-inducing sense of speed makes Driveclub one of the best racing games available on current-gen systems.
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  2. Games Master UK
    Dec 21, 2014
    80
    When you're on the track Driveclub is stunning to behold, but it's held back by a lack of event types. [Christmas 2014, p.74]
  3. CD-Action
    Dec 13, 2014
    70
    The sense of speed offered by Driveclub reminded me of the brilliant first GRID and I was having a lot of fun until I realized that cars are indestructible. Whether you stroke a wooden fence or smash into another vehicle at 300 km/h your car drives exactly the same afterwards. [Dec 2014, p.66]
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