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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  1. Makaveli
    Oct 31, 2014
    4
    I don't know why but I have been having trouble playing this game since launch.. There is something very wrong with the server or something for this game.. Disconnects all the time etc..

    From what I have played the game is not a very good racing simulator that we were all promised. It's pretty to look at, but the cars do not feel right and the braking in this game is awful.. This    I don't know why but I have been having trouble playing this game since launch.. There is something very wrong with the server or something for this game.. Disconnects all the time etc..

    From what I have played the game is not a very good racing simulator that we were all promised. It's pretty to look at, but the cars do not feel right and the braking in this game is awful..

    This game was not ready to be released albeit it was delayed twice already.. This game promised so much and delivered so little.

    I do not see how anyone can give a perfect score or a high score to a game that doesn't work properly.. It's an unfinished project and we as consumers must put a stop to these kind of practices..

    Also... Sony needs to fix their damn network, it is a paid for service now, there is no excuse for PSN to be down every week.. Sony, you will not get a free pass with me this time, put some money into your network, the free games are great and all, but that does me no good when I want to play online.    … Expand
  2. deimoxx
    Oct 12, 2014
    4
    After a bit more time with the game and after properly comparing it with its competitors. I have adjusted my review. It should really be a bit lower given the fact the online is non existent but I did get to play a little before it broke. If you only have a PS4 then this is a passable racer if you own an xbox one then just get Forza Horizon 2.
  3. Phillipono
    Oct 9, 2014
    4
    Great graphics, everything else is horrible! Just like 50 cars 7 tracks and the multiplayer saves the game from me giving it a 0. Even the multiplayer is just a 6/10. Better off buying mordor or aliens:isolation. This game I would buy at $15 on sale.
  4. lardinis
    Oct 9, 2014
    4
    At the time they had to play the game pudiam at least do one thing at way, only preeocuparam in the graphics out there for my grade 4, rest my rich GT6 that even old man can still get a better gameplay, my only regret is the money spent
  5. ThiouZ
    Oct 28, 2014
    4
    A low score for Drive Club 40.
    First point this game is technically late.
    Second point driving vehicles is really too arcade.
    And finally the basic version is not available for subscribers.
  6. TSapper
    Nov 19, 2014
    4
    Driveclub had serious potential ... but ultimately not much more than potential as the game just doesn't measure up to all the grand marketing blurbs. After all the problems for the first 2+ weeks, this game is lucky I'm giving it a 4.
    If you have PS4 and XB1 as I do, do NOT buy this game. Get Forza Horizon 2. Maybe 'The Crew' will beat FH2.
  7. DragonArmy12
    Jan 28, 2015
    4
    I was thoroughly disappointed with this game. After waiting for it to come out for over 2 years and the release date being pushed back twice, it was a disappointment. The online features didn't live up to the hype, and the AI in single player had super cars touching which would make the player spin out too frequently.
  8. 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.
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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.
  12. FadeOutAgain
    May 9, 2015
    3
    I never write reviews with this bad of a score, I think this is the lowest I've ever scored a game. Let me begin with what's wrong with this game:

    1. 50 cars only, almost unanimously European. I like European cars but this showing is a joke. 2. Physics are awful, penalty system inconsistent (improved with 10gb update, but still bad) 3. NO CUSTOMIZATION OF VEHICLES 4. You can't change    I never write reviews with this bad of a score, I think this is the lowest I've ever scored a game. Let me begin with what's wrong with this game:

    1. 50 cars only, almost unanimously European. I like European cars but this showing is a joke.
    2. Physics are awful, penalty system inconsistent (improved with 10gb update, but still bad)
    3. NO CUSTOMIZATION OF VEHICLES
    4. You can't change the paint job of cars before a race, you have to actually save the color red as a custom paint job from the garage and then save it.
    5. AI is overly aggressive on one hand, yet aggression from your end is punished severely
    6. Cups and events are meaningless objectives you do to level up to unlock new cars. There's no sense of ownership over cars, and no sense of achievement for winning races (aka get stars for doing objectives).

    The good:
    1. Good graphics and textures (with 50 car roster that's expected)
    2. Aftermarket support (Good on them, but feels like they're polishing a turd at this point, and it's mostly including features like weather and bug fixes)
    3. Sounds great

    The reason I'm giving this such a low score is because it's just not fun. It's an exercise in frustration and this is a strong don't buy, don't rent, don't try. There seems to be some new car games coming out soon that I'd bet on rather than this.    … Expand
  13. Kolja
    Oct 18, 2014
    3
    This game is all about sliding around the track in glossy bumper cars. There no aspect of realism. The multiplayer races are horrendeous if you are into the skill and tactics side of racing. There is no incentive to drive clean. In fact the best way to get in front is to elbow your way by ramming into other cars and sides of the track. For me this game was a huge dissappoinment.
  14. Edgar2
    Oct 8, 2014
    3
    I am shocked that we waited through almost a full 12 month delay to get this game. Need For Speed Rivals is a better game and it came out in 2013. The car handling is bad, the graphics are only so-so and they don't have rain?!? They are going to have to patch rain/weather in later?!? Uh, that is a complete miss and something that is unacceptable. I am sorry I wasted money on this game.
  15. 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.
  16. Mad0ne
    Oct 10, 2014
    3
    Car selection is somewhat ok but it really lacks alot of cars that are out there.
    AI is like 90's racing game.. they are just there, hanging around and "making" game harder to play.
    AI is agressive, rams you out before finish or that catchup system where BMW just cant get more speed because RPM is red and it's so maxed.. oh hey there are couple of AI BMW's that can go that extra more    Car selection is somewhat ok but it really lacks alot of cars that are out there.
    AI is like 90's racing game.. they are just there, hanging around and "making" game harder to play.
    AI is agressive, rams you out before finish or that catchup system where BMW just cant get more speed because RPM is red and it's so maxed.. oh hey there are couple of AI BMW's that can go that extra more 30-50kmh and pass you like a standing brick.. then they slow down infront of you and just make entering corner pain or cause to have collision penalti while speed was actually perfect for that corner.. gg

    online is not working, extra car packs cannot be downloaded because of error. And when online works.. try to join club.. bang error and there goes the connection also.

    car handling at high speed is like trying to operate flying sausage... it seems like downforce is nowhere to be found.

    drifting is nothing more than correct angle, entering speed and bam.. here you go, be a pro!!

    there are no settings to get rid of driving aids.. if there is any at all - im not sure. but it feels like there is sometimes and when you lose it.. it's byebye, like what driving assist? traction control, abs? what.. disappeared.

    invisible walls in corners, getting corner penaltys all over the places where I even lose cutting corner, I get penalty also.. just for lulz. oh and then you get corner penalty in tunnels where you CANNOT cut corner.. bouncing wall inside give you penaly :D lol wth

    singleplayer is dull and boring, there are alot of tracks.. which is nice tho.

    graphically game is imo bad... it's ps4 and forza4 had same gfx. it's all jagged edges.. dont know if it's 1080p at all or this game totally lacks any anti aliasing.

    pointless game.. I have played 2 days and already find hard coming back to it. while I played forza4 and GT5 sooo sooooo long. I believe those games have just ruined me because I dont want to accept anything less than forza or GT.

    oh and g27 racing wheel? well too bad and fu! not going to happen because of reasons...    … Expand
  17. b12arr0
    Oct 9, 2014
    3
    This game was delayed and it still isn't that great. It still feels incomplete to me. No car customization, unrealistic driving simulation, even the car engine noise sounds wrong. The only thing this game has going for it is it's graphics. But graphics can't make up for a poor game. This was supposed to rival Forza. So disappointed. I give it a very generous 3.
  18. Munkey
    Mar 22, 2015
    3
    This game is a joke. Three modes of racing?! Multiplayer that disconects all the time and that poor selection of cars and customization. Tracks are generic without something special. Game looks nice but to buy this at full price you must be crazy. Graphics are a big positive but thats it. This game lacks any substance.
    Don't buy. Maybe if you're a race game freak then you could try it but    This game is a joke. Three modes of racing?! Multiplayer that disconects all the time and that poor selection of cars and customization. Tracks are generic without something special. Game looks nice but to buy this at full price you must be crazy. Graphics are a big positive but thats it. This game lacks any substance.
    Don't buy. Maybe if you're a race game freak then you could try it but for every one else it's a skip.
    It's a three out of ten.    … Expand
  19. AkimboTitan
    Oct 9, 2014
    3
    No customization, very few tracks, poor physics and god-awful servers contribute to this games piteous score of 3/10. 50 Cars would have been okay if they were all individual and unique, and didn't sound like a cross between a vacuum cleaner and an overheating computer. There is also no first person view, and the AI is crap. The only reason this isn't a 0, is because the graphics are trulyNo customization, very few tracks, poor physics and god-awful servers contribute to this games piteous score of 3/10. 50 Cars would have been okay if they were all individual and unique, and didn't sound like a cross between a vacuum cleaner and an overheating computer. There is also no first person view, and the AI is crap. The only reason this isn't a 0, is because the graphics are truly amazing!… Expand
  20. srd4484
    Oct 7, 2014
    3
    So this is the "Forza Killer" they were talking about? Half the game is missing and may or may not be available come December patch. Graphics are the only thing good about this game. Missing the loads of content that makes good gameplay. Servers stink and don't work. 50 cars ONLY! Eh...Not a fan.
  21. 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
  22. eldumloido
    Nov 14, 2014
    3
    They didn't release the ps+ version just to sell the broken game without allowing you to see it first. Ai is broken and you can't play online. The feeling of driving is somewhat ok but not amazing. Not a real competitor for gt or forza series, not even for codemasters games. -3 points for deceiving to make me buy this and not to allow me to try this first. Also there is a big advert on myThey didn't release the ps+ version just to sell the broken game without allowing you to see it first. Ai is broken and you can't play online. The feeling of driving is somewhat ok but not amazing. Not a real competitor for gt or forza series, not even for codemasters games. -3 points for deceiving to make me buy this and not to allow me to try this first. Also there is a big advert on my ps4 box about this being free if I pay + subscriptions, on ps3 you got real games, now you only get indie games you can buy for 3$ on pc.… Expand
  23. SonyOnly4
    Oct 7, 2014
    3
    Erm, So, Driveclub. The game looks rather dashing in all its HD splendour, but that is as deep as the satisfaction of playing the game goes unfortunately. It all becomes rather droll after you realise that the roster of cars is severely limited, there is neigh on any customization in sight and the gameplay is more akin to mario cart than an arcade racer based in reality. Look to theErm, So, Driveclub. The game looks rather dashing in all its HD splendour, but that is as deep as the satisfaction of playing the game goes unfortunately. It all becomes rather droll after you realise that the roster of cars is severely limited, there is neigh on any customization in sight and the gameplay is more akin to mario cart than an arcade racer based in reality. Look to the Horizon *wink for your arcade racing needs. If you are unfortunately a PS only gamer your best bet would be to see how the crew pans out and perhaps give that a go.… Expand
  24. SilasLang
    Oct 21, 2014
    3
    Seriously boring game. There is really no excuse for such a lackluster effort. They tried to make it so serious that they forgot to make it fun. The problem is, it's not even a sim.
  25. Xylog
    Dec 7, 2014
    3
    Might be good-looking, but gameplay is disappointing and frustrating. Difficulty curve becomes very steep. Hit a brick wall at Level 34 - can't progress. AI is unreasonable, IMHO, leaders difficult if not impossible to catch from the starting line, fly around corners perfectly. Other AI frequently overtakes at speed, even though you are at full throttle and in same or similar car. AIMight be good-looking, but gameplay is disappointing and frustrating. Difficulty curve becomes very steep. Hit a brick wall at Level 34 - can't progress. AI is unreasonable, IMHO, leaders difficult if not impossible to catch from the starting line, fly around corners perfectly. Other AI frequently overtakes at speed, even though you are at full throttle and in same or similar car. AI constantly crashes into you (Destruction Derby?). Annoying, frustrating, not much fun.… Expand
  26. BlackC
    Jan 21, 2015
    3
    nothing special about this game, it should have come as a Pre-loaded game free on the PS4 and on the X box one consoles instead, its really not worth the price.......
  27. 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
  28. 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
  29. 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
  30. 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
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#85 Best PS4 Game of 2014
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#11 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2014
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#18 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2014

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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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