Driveclub

 PlayStation 4
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Oct 7, 2014
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  1. YeahNah
    Oct 11, 2014
    7
    So I've played it for a bit more and now I understand what this game is. As a realistic driving game, it doesn't do a very good job because the way the cars handle is far from how they would handle in real life. As a fun racing game it does the job well for more casual racers.

    It does this because it is much easier to get into, learn how to throw the car around the track and have a fun    So I've played it for a bit more and now I understand what this game is. As a realistic driving game, it doesn't do a very good job because the way the cars handle is far from how they would handle in real life. As a fun racing game it does the job well for more casual racers.

    It does this because it is much easier to get into, learn how to throw the car around the track and have a fun racing experience that does not involve staring at a holographic racing line waiting for it to turn red. This is thanks to the short braking distances, so you don't have to spend half an hour learning the brake points of each track so you don't go blundering into a gravel pit if you brake 50m too close to a turn (which isn't even possible in DC, thanks to invisible walls). So in DriveClub you would learn a track and have fun with it in 4 minutes, while in say F1 2013 you'd have to spend up to an hour to learn the track and tweak your car before you can really set some lap times.

    So for a game to get casual gamers a taste of the thrill of racing, this game succeeds... initially.

    Unfortunately the single player mode is really poor for a racing game - you basically either do races, drift events and time trials and complete objectives to get 3 stars in each event. Compared to Codemasters racing games, this career mode is just rubbish. In TOCA you race multiple championships, each a different racing series - V8 supercars, street racing, open wheelers, rally, German touring cars (DTM) and classic cars to name a few. In Dirt 3 there are also different types of events - Rally stages in Finland, Norway, Kenya, Monaco, Michigan, rallycross, Trailblazer events with insanely fast and dangerous cars, Buggies, Trophy trucks and Gymkhana, and the tracks are challenging and extremely rewarding when you do a run without a mistake. In F1 there's a full season career mode where for each race you have practice sessions to learn the track, tweak your car and drive until your lap times are on par with the AI's. Then there are the qualifying sessions where you have to drive your best to get a good grid spot which could mean the difference between a race result of 15th or 1st. Then you have the actual race that could last from 20 minutes to 1.5 hours which is a test of endurance not to make a mistake and consistently drive fast, and there's pit stops so you have to manage your tyres. Then there's DriveClub's career mode, where you drive similar tracks in either a hot hatch, a sports car or a supercar, and there's three objectives to do. And you'd have finished it in 10 or so hours.

    For a racing game focussing on non-racing cars, its car list very small, which is made much worse because it is not diverse at all.

    For the few multiplayer races I did, every race I was spun out, and in the end I didn't have a good impression from it.

    Doing the face-off challenges are fun, but it kinda feels like i'm wasting time driving the same stretch of road repeatedly, while I could be doing so much more in other racing games I have.

    I'll give it a 7/10, because that's what it would probably feel like for the people this game is suited for. However I'm not going to play this game much because it made me realise I can have a better experience in other racing games that I already have.    … Expand
  2. lrg4you
    Oct 7, 2014
    6
    Well, players who seek for simulating racing-or even semi simulating racing - will not love this game at all, however the graphic is absolutely Amazing compared to any racing game I have played before, this game is aimed to be played by casual players , it is easy and will not need any skill at all, the drifting is really bad ( almost no drifting at all ) and the multiplayer mode is reallyWell, players who seek for simulating racing-or even semi simulating racing - will not love this game at all, however the graphic is absolutely Amazing compared to any racing game I have played before, this game is aimed to be played by casual players , it is easy and will not need any skill at all, the drifting is really bad ( almost no drifting at all ) and the multiplayer mode is really crap, for me I think Forza 2 is better than Driveclub in SO MANY ways "except for graphics" .… Expand
  3. odinana2005
    Oct 7, 2014
    6
    What can you say , that has not been said before, the last time I was very excited about a racing game, was probably GT3 , and maybe Forza horizon 4 , nonetheless , after playing for a few hours , I was a bit impressed , then reality set in , is just another average racing game , I came in expecting something similar to PGR , and was presented with just boring track design , carsWhat can you say , that has not been said before, the last time I was very excited about a racing game, was probably GT3 , and maybe Forza horizon 4 , nonetheless , after playing for a few hours , I was a bit impressed , then reality set in , is just another average racing game , I came in expecting something similar to PGR , and was presented with just boring track design , cars barely show damage , the game just looks plain , with no variety in colors , I do like the night stages , also The game feels to arcade , give me the option to make it simulated , like in the Forza series , overall , I did enjoyed it , but is nothing special , This game will be forgotten within weeks.

    After plying it for a few hours I came expecting something similar to PGR ,    … Expand
  4. LeviaSF
    Oct 7, 2014
    6
    The game isn't awful, but it's not great. It's one of the best looking games I've ever seen, but, sadly, there's really not much content. It is disappointing because, given the extra time they had to work with it, I thought it would be great. It feels like a tech demo for the PlayStation 4's power, but rarely evokes a higher feeling.
  5. Spaulding
    Oct 7, 2014
    6
    Very good graphics and decent gameplay, but where is the dynamic weather system? They had plenty of time with all the delays and then they still release it unfinished? Microsoft made two good racing games in that time and they finished their job. Kind of disappinting, i will wait for the patch before i spent my money.
  6. 1234marcos
    Oct 7, 2014
    7
    this is my most enjoyable racing game & I don't like racing games at all.The gfx are insanely good and photo realistic.& the fact that it's free is major thing.Try it out,u won't lose anything
  7. Sky-Line___
    Apr 24, 2015
    6
    I played DriveClub when it came out, and the online features were totally unfonctionnal, apparently a lot of patches corrected the problem, but anyway, the car handling is weird, I'm still waiting for a good race game on PS4, I hope Project CARS will be the good one.

    Damages : BAD Cars : OK Handling : MEDIOCRE Tracks : OK Online features : BAD Solo content : OK Multiplayer content    I played DriveClub when it came out, and the online features were totally unfonctionnal, apparently a lot of patches corrected the problem, but anyway, the car handling is weird, I'm still waiting for a good race game on PS4, I hope Project CARS will be the good one.

    Damages : BAD
    Cars : OK
    Handling : MEDIOCRE
    Tracks : OK
    Online features : BAD
    Solo content : OK
    Multiplayer content : MEDIOCRE
    Leaderboards : OK
    Graphics : OK
    Sound & Music : MEDIOCRE

    Worth the price : No => Don't give more than 20€ for DriveClub    … Expand
  8. timmyrw55
    Jun 29, 2015
    5
    Driveclub is one of the most painfully average and boring games I have played in a while. I love racing games, from the completely wacky games like Mario Kart to somewhat realistic games like Need for Speed. Driveclub does nothing different though. There are so many other games that do what Driveclub does much better. Pass on it.

    Pros +Graphics and animations are nice to look at. +If    Driveclub is one of the most painfully average and boring games I have played in a while. I love racing games, from the completely wacky games like Mario Kart to somewhat realistic games like Need for Speed. Driveclub does nothing different though. There are so many other games that do what Driveclub does much better. Pass on it.

    Pros
    +Graphics and animations are nice to look at.
    +If you like cars....there is plenty of cars.
    +Challenges that are displayed during the race are a nice touch.
    +Sometimes the races can be fun?.. I am really stretching here.
    +All camera options work well.

    Cons
    -The control seems slippery to me. It's harder to drift than other racing games.
    -Some track designs are so tight and its very easy to bump into other racers (WHICH YOU GET PENALIZED FOR). And having 12 cars on these tight tracks is a complete mess.
    -Seriously, getting penalized for HITTING OTHER RACERS?! I can see if this is in a NASCAR-like grand prix but no, STREET RACES. THAT'S. SO. DUMB.
    -It's just an normal racing game. We have so many of those already, why is Driveclub necessary?
    -I fell asleep playing this game. It's that boring.

    This game is for people who
    +like cars
    +just want to play a newer realistic racing game

    This game is not for people who
    -are like me and enjoy games like Need for Speed or any Kart Racers.
    -want have a silky-smooth drifting control
    -want a fresh, original perspective on racing games.

    Give the game a play if you are curious, it's free for PlayStation Plus currently. But honestly, just stick with the racing games you already enjoy playing.
    Final Score: 4.8/10 (rounded to a 5/10)    … Expand
  9. tvinfo4a
    Aug 22, 2018
    6
    Got PS4 recently for GTS and this game.
    DC such a dissapoinment. 30fps lame circuit races, junky handling, grey graphics... I don' get that hype around this game (particullary graphics deparment) - such garbage compared to Forza Horizon games (even first one). Feel sorry for PS4 only owners who have no many driving/racing games choice on this console.
  10. Markolius
    Nov 5, 2014
    5
    This game was my most disappointing purchase of the year. It just really didn't do it for me. I find the driving mechanics to be neither natural or fun, neither simulation or arcade. It just feels wonky and repetitive. It's beautiful to look at and sounds amazing. But that's about it. The lobby is awful for online multiplayer: slow, crashes, frozen while you wait...lastly, I think pointsThis game was my most disappointing purchase of the year. It just really didn't do it for me. I find the driving mechanics to be neither natural or fun, neither simulation or arcade. It just feels wonky and repetitive. It's beautiful to look at and sounds amazing. But that's about it. The lobby is awful for online multiplayer: slow, crashes, frozen while you wait...lastly, I think points have to be taken off for the massive release delays and the terrible launch. It took weeks to be able to really get online.… Expand
  11. Jetpil0t
    Oct 16, 2014
    5
    Very limited features for any driving game in 2014 and feels every part the mediocre free to play experience you might expect.

    The driving is a strange balance between sim and arcade and does neither well with an end result that is as confusing as much as it is uninteresting and unenjoyable. The visuals are great with steady framerate, but no more so than any other driving games    Very limited features for any driving game in 2014 and feels every part the mediocre free to play experience you might expect.

    The driving is a strange balance between sim and arcade and does neither well with an end result that is as confusing as much as it is uninteresting and unenjoyable.

    The visuals are great with steady framerate, but no more so than any other driving games released in the same year.

    Layered in social features, this game probably caters well to it's target demographic, but as a game in its own right, its lack of features, poor launch quality and wholly uninteresting core driving experience make this one of the most forgettable driving games in recent memory.    … Expand
  12. Cold-Fingers
    Oct 19, 2014
    6
    -- Wait for the free version --

    Driveclub has many problems. Even when the game is working properly it's both bland and solid. The in-game sound reminds me a lot of the original playstation. it's there, but it isn't great. music is fast paced electric genre. there doesn't seem to be many songs though. most engines don't have a personality and the off-track noises sound ripped out of    -- Wait for the free version --

    Driveclub has many problems. Even when the game is working properly it's both bland and solid.

    The in-game sound reminds me a lot of the original playstation. it's there, but it isn't great. music is fast paced electric genre. there doesn't seem to be many songs though. most engines don't have a personality and the off-track noises sound ripped out of ps1. it's quite awkward. that word really sums this game up. it's not bad or good. it's awkward.

    The handling isn't like any other racer i've played. it does what you don't expect it do it. it's pretty easy to drive yet you never really know if the wheels will lose grip or not.

    The AI is odd too. sometimes they all follow each other in a line. other times they will give you a ram. there's a little bit of 'catch up' if you fall behind. but you won't generally get 3 seconds ahead.

    The car list is the biggest problem with the game. (except for online still struggling to work a week after launch) it's ALL euro cars. yet there's no lamborghini. there's also no true american cars or japanese cars. but there's some hot hatches which are each very boring to race with. again, awkward is the key word.

    there's not many modes. there's drift (which is actually powersliding because you don't really drift. there's assists that you can't turn off which prevents you from drifting) then there's standard races. that's it. so single player is pretty vanilla. the tracks are okay. not professionally designed but some are pretty good. others are just there...

    The graphics are nice and the clubs are a decent feature. it's a very accessible game but there's not a lot to do. this game has awkwardness that just left me confused which has never happened to me before.    … Expand
  13. BigEfry
    Oct 21, 2014
    5
    This game is a broken mess. Lets compare it to Forza Horizon 2, which I also have. Not had any real complaints on Horizon 2 except maybe to many off road tracks. You get in your car and you pretty much spend the whole time driving and having fun, online and offline. Even between each race there a race to the start of another racer. There is very little down time waiting for things toThis game is a broken mess. Lets compare it to Forza Horizon 2, which I also have. Not had any real complaints on Horizon 2 except maybe to many off road tracks. You get in your car and you pretty much spend the whole time driving and having fun, online and offline. Even between each race there a race to the start of another racer. There is very little down time waiting for things to happen. Driveclub on the other hand where do I start. The online works about 50 percent of the time. Even if you do get in a match it takes probably 5 minutes before you even get to race. The darks are so dark that I can't even see the road. I have adjusted my tv everyway possible and it is still way to dark to play the game. Even during daylight times with some overcast. There is no brightness or gamma correction settings in the game. No possible way to adjust the picture except with your tv. Only game I have ever seen not have a brightness setting, what a joke! If playstation 4 is supposed to be so great then why is it I find my self always on my 360 and xbox one. This is my friendly advice don't buy Driveclub. If you have not bought a new system and are trying to decide and are a heavy online gamer I would recommend Xbox One. In my experience, Microsoft seems to have a better grip on running online game servers. Also, I am not a fan boy I have all the systems. To me it is about the games and so far xbox one has had the more enjoyably 1st party games.… Expand
  14. pjosephson
    Oct 12, 2014
    5
    I have been playing this all day on my new PS4. It is somewhat disappointing, especially since it was delayed a year. Now, let me say the graphics are amazing, truly next gen, and the leader board design is nice but, the game is well wonky in many other design aspects. It seems to try to fit different styles of game play into one game but, doing so it completely misses the mark atI have been playing this all day on my new PS4. It is somewhat disappointing, especially since it was delayed a year. Now, let me say the graphics are amazing, truly next gen, and the leader board design is nice but, the game is well wonky in many other design aspects. It seems to try to fit different styles of game play into one game but, doing so it completely misses the mark at each. At moments you feel like it is trying to act like a simulation at other times if feels it is applying an arcade aspect to the way the cars handle. Doing so makes the game feel unbalanced. The other basics you expect from a modern racing game are not here. For example, there is no real car customization of any type and the choice of cars is very limited (although they are very pretty.)… Expand
  15. JonnyBigBoss
    Oct 12, 2014
    5
    Driveclub suffers from various problems, the most notable of which is its severe lack of content. This is a game that simply doesn't compete with most of today's racing games. To make matters worse, the racing experience isn't very exciting. Games like Need for Speed, Forza Horizon 2, and GRID handle a lot better.

    Driveclub does have some good qualities, though. It looks fantastic, and    Driveclub suffers from various problems, the most notable of which is its severe lack of content. This is a game that simply doesn't compete with most of today's racing games. To make matters worse, the racing experience isn't very exciting. Games like Need for Speed, Forza Horizon 2, and GRID handle a lot better.

    Driveclub does have some good qualities, though. It looks fantastic, and the audio is great. It also has some great ideas such as the Faceoff and corner flag systems.

    Considering how little entertainment I got from the full game, I can't recommend it.    … Expand
  16. TiagoMayheM
    Oct 11, 2014
    5
    Forgettable game, good graphics but nothing more.. i just cant play online dont know why, the game its to much arcade and the sound its horrible. I can not recommend this game
  17. tchvu3
    Oct 12, 2014
    6
    The game is just barely fine, its more like disappointment.
    the "Next-Gen" social-racing game is completely offline (as for now), this is unacceptable, i dont know how can sony release a game in this condition.
    the graphics are "Good", but definitely not as AMAZING as you might think. but put all that aside, the game A.I is just so brutal, the game will punish you for A.I cars that    The game is just barely fine, its more like disappointment.
    the "Next-Gen" social-racing game is completely offline (as for now), this is unacceptable, i dont know how can sony release a game in this condition.
    the graphics are "Good", but definitely not as AMAZING as you might think.
    but put all that aside, the game A.I is just so brutal, the game will punish you for A.I cars that ramming into you!! how can i be punished for someone else mistakes?
    this is bad, while the driving mechanic is find, i really find the game frustrating at those points.
    an overall is 6/10.
    the game if just "Fine", nothing more.
    the servers are offline for almost a week now, very bad for 1st party next-gen game.    … Expand
  18. nicky69
    Oct 13, 2014
    5
    Drive Club is mediocre at best. The arcadey handling of the cars is disappointing, as is the lack of features and car customization. The graphics are stunning, however the backgrounds do stutter on the odd occasion. To say this game was delayed by nearly a year and this is the full versions, I have to say I'm very underwhelmed by it. And don't get me started about the online server issuesDrive Club is mediocre at best. The arcadey handling of the cars is disappointing, as is the lack of features and car customization. The graphics are stunning, however the backgrounds do stutter on the odd occasion. To say this game was delayed by nearly a year and this is the full versions, I have to say I'm very underwhelmed by it. And don't get me started about the online server issues Why didn't they beta test this game so they'd get an idea of how their servers cope with the traffic?.......The developers were claiming this game would be a Forza Killer, which is absolutely laughable now, because it clearly isn't. I'm afraid PS4 gamers will have to hope that Project Cars fills the void until Gran Turismo 7 comes out. Drive Club isn't that must have exclusive racer for the PS4 I'm afraid, and overall it's a pretty dull driving experience..… Expand
  19. HenriqueV
    Jan 12, 2015
    5
    Mediocre is what Driveclub is. We can't accept this as a good "next-gen" racing game, since it looks as limited as mobile games like Real Racing.

    -Single player modes are way too generic and simple. You just click in a specific event that usually are one or two races where you must end in the top 3 and made a specific time. -You can't even customize your cars (besides the livery).    Mediocre is what Driveclub is. We can't accept this as a good "next-gen" racing game, since it looks as limited as mobile games like Real Racing.

    -Single player modes are way too generic and simple. You just click in a specific event that usually are one or two races where you must end in the top 3 and made a specific time.

    -You can't even customize your cars (besides the livery). I'm not talking about complex customization, but very simple ones, like letting one specific car suit you driving style. The car's stats are really poor, since you can't even compare the stats between the cars available, actually you are stuck with very simple bars.

    -Game is far from a racing simulator, but its arcade style are also far from cool, thanks to the poor collision system. In 1997 games like San Francisco RUSH already had collision system better than the one you will find in this game. I mean, the cars are indestructible. Actually, sometimes you make turn faster when you are colliding you car in the wall than when you are trying to make a clean driving. There is a weird collision and off road penalty, it means that if there is a very violent collision against another car or if you leave the asphalt for too long, your car will get a speed penalty for some seconds, but the problem is: you never know when such a thing will happen, sometimes violent collisions don't result in any kind of penalty but sometimes they do.

    -The "club" aspect of the game are useless to be honest. You never understand why you need to join a club, since all you get are specific cars that are only unlocked if you reach specifics "club level" and there specific tournament that you can only get into if are part of a club. Bu why do I need a "club level", or cars and events that I can only play if I joined a club, since club events are exactly the same of those ones I can play without a club? Sometimes you are playing a online racing between 8 drives. The game will say 4 of them are from team Blue, and the other ones are from team Red. Thats one of the most pointless things I have ever seen in a racing game, because its obvious that I don't care if the guy I'm trying to overtake is 'Red" or "Blue". The clubs aspects for me only proves that some developers are getting wrong the future of games. Many of them are going "co-op" or "social" only for the sake of it. Lets think about FIFA series. Football is a collective game, but in videogames its essentially a individual thing. Racing is a very individual thing and just don't fit a club or team game.

    -The game lacks things that I consider very important in racing game. After that epic race that you won after defending yourself from a much faster driver, there is no replay at all. Not only that, but there is no stats: (we will never know who made the fastest lap or who was the one that reached the top speed. Also, your total time to complete the racing won't be recorded and used in the global ranking, so after the driving of your life you will never know how good you really was, since only single-player stats are used to compare the players around the world). After a multiplayer match all you get are points to increase your level and your club levels and fame, and other silly stats.

    -The game is beautiful, specially the cars. The environment feels lifeless and generic tough.

    -What really saves this games is its multiplayer modes, not because of the nonsensical club thing, but because its still funny to drive against players around the world, and at the end of the say its has a very big online community playing the game (not a surprise, considering its one of the few racing games available for ps4 players). But the servers are still not perfect, as write this review (january, 2015), its almost impossible to play more than 3 races in a row without losing contact with the lobby.

    Conclusion: after a decent amount of playing time with Driveclub, I was really shocked when I realized there is almost nothing this game offers that wouldn't expect to find in a mobile game like Real Racing 3 or Asphalt 8. Its way too simple and minimalist to what was supposed to be the first big racing game for PS4.    … Expand
  20. CanadianMuffin
    Oct 29, 2014
    6
    The game feels unfinished, the game lacks content, the AI is horrendous, and opponent racers will constantly crash into you, and the game has too little cars to drive. The game plays at a slower pace, and goes for a more realistic and arcade racing game, (Which in my opinion, I like) but as I stated, there are a tons of flaws. The game is gorgeous, and the driving feels quite nice, andThe game feels unfinished, the game lacks content, the AI is horrendous, and opponent racers will constantly crash into you, and the game has too little cars to drive. The game plays at a slower pace, and goes for a more realistic and arcade racing game, (Which in my opinion, I like) but as I stated, there are a tons of flaws. The game is gorgeous, and the driving feels quite nice, and that's the only really good thing I can say about the game. The game lacks game modes, and is too repetitive, 'Maps' look too similar to each other, and you can only change the color of your cars, and only specific cars can only be used in specific races. There will be no free-roam found (Which I don't find an issue, but others most likely will), the camera feels a lot like Sleeping Dogs, which gave me a head-ache.

    But the thing that bothers me most, is the $60-70 price tag. This game should only cos $30 and it can feel like a free-to-play game time to time.

    The game is fun but greatly disappointing. I would pass on this one till a price drop occurs.    … Expand
  21. Zentriefugal
    Oct 10, 2014
    5
    Was bitte ist denn das für ein Spiel? Habe Driveclub vorgestern gekauft um zu sehen, ob es der Bewertung hier gerecht wird. Ofmals sind es ja einfach die Fanboys der jeweils anderen Konsole die ein Spiel schlecht machen. Hier kann ich die Bewertung aber komplett nachvollziehen.
    Was bitte ist denn das für ein Spiel und warum gab s eine Release verschiebung von fast 11 Monaten?    Was bitte ist denn das für ein Spiel? Habe Driveclub vorgestern gekauft um zu sehen, ob es der Bewertung hier gerecht wird. Ofmals sind es ja einfach die Fanboys der jeweils anderen Konsole die ein Spiel schlecht machen. Hier kann ich die Bewertung aber komplett nachvollziehen.
    Was bitte ist denn das für ein Spiel und warum gab s eine Release verschiebung von fast 11 Monaten?

    Fahrphysik: Es fühlt sich zwar nicht schwammig an aber man hat auch zu keinem Zeitpunkt das Gefühl das Fahrzeug im Grenzbereich fahren zu können. Entweder man hat Grip oder man rutsch bereits unberechenbar und bekommt ausser einem gleichmässigen quitschen der Reifen kein Feedback vom Spiel (zumindest habe ich es so empfunden).
    Spielumfang: Der hat mich persönlich ja am meisten gestört. Das Spiel bietet zwar einige Community Features, die sind aber alles andere als eine Revolution. Irgendwie hat man das alles, genau so oder zumindest in ähnlicher Form, schonmal gesehen. Eine Revolution ist das nicht und da das Spiel angeblich wegen genau dieser Features verschoben wurde, frage ich mich warum? Der Rest des Umfangs ist eher beschränkt... ein paar Autos, ein paar Strecken. Sonst NICHTS... wirklich, dass war es schon.
    Grafik: Meiner persönlichen Meinung nach eher Mittelmaß. Für ein Racing Game eventuell nicht schlecht aber mich haut es nicht um.

    Alles in allem ist Driveclub für mich kein vollständiges Spiel das in vielen Punkten enttäuscht. Ok, es hat mehr als 2 Punkte verdiehnt aber die User Score von aktuell 5.9 halte ich für einen solchen Titel och etwas zu hoch gegriffen. Von mir gibt es daher nur 5 Punkte.    … Expand
  22. momama823
    Oct 11, 2014
    6
    DriveClub is a good game with a good AI and graphics in line with other games PS4 but unfortunately the online server will affect the quality as the game was presented as a driving game where the particularity of being interconnected between offline and online mode
  23. Xevon
    Oct 9, 2014
    6
    What is DriveClub? It's a semi-sim racing game with good physics, a nice balance between realism and accessability. It has nice graphics and runs well. That's about all I can say that sticks out. Unfortunately, I've had the game for 3 days and I haven't been able to get online even once as yet. The single player mode is short by driving game standards and horribly repetitive given thatWhat is DriveClub? It's a semi-sim racing game with good physics, a nice balance between realism and accessability. It has nice graphics and runs well. That's about all I can say that sticks out. Unfortunately, I've had the game for 3 days and I haven't been able to get online even once as yet. The single player mode is short by driving game standards and horribly repetitive given that there are only 3 event types: Race, Time Trial and Drift. While it has some nice tracks, there are only 2 types of those. There are Country Roads, and Circuit Tracks. No town or city tracks, no real world tracks, just boring proprietary country roads and circuit tracks. Driveclub also lacks the ability to customize or tune your vehicle, lacks splitscreen and lacks much of a reason to care once you've finished the Tour mode. Another issue is the AI, they have very little awareness of where the driver is on the track, and will quite happily drive straight through you if you're in their way. Amusingly, the game will penalize YOU for this as well. Driveclub's problem is that it lacks so many things fans of racing games would expect it to have, and while it's far from a bad game, it's not one I see myself playing in a months time… Expand
  24. Oqqy
    Oct 10, 2014
    5
    TL;DR: nice visuals, lacking gameplay and features.

    The visuals and sounds of Driveclub are very impressive with very detailed cars and tracks. Nevertheless nice looking tracks and cars seems to be the only part of the game that the development team was concerned about. Driving against the AI is not fun at all, since they don't know you exist and so the AI will ram you anywhere if    TL;DR: nice visuals, lacking gameplay and features.

    The visuals and sounds of Driveclub are very impressive with very detailed cars and tracks. Nevertheless nice looking tracks and cars seems to be the only part of the game that the development team was concerned about.

    Driving against the AI is not fun at all, since they don't know you exist and so the AI will ram you anywhere if you are driving on their programmed driving line. Also you will get punished for being hit by the AI with a deduction to fame or even with a temporary speed limit. Even if you manage to overtake them they will rubber-band to keep up with you.

    I rather play the time-trials because there I have a challenge that won't try to cheat. Playing time-trials against friends is challenging and is somewhat fun. Or at least much more than playing against AI.

    For a racing game it lacks many of the features that we expect. There is no way to replay your last race to see again if you did something impressive or had a significant crash. Sure you can use PS4 record but that will limit you to the camera angle you were in. Also there is no customization of driving assists or performance. You can only switch between automatic or manual transmission.

    Other recent racing games have included an instant replay system to reduce the frustration of driving for a long time just to lose that progress on the last turn of the race. Driveclub isn't meant to be a racing simulator so I don't understand why it wasn't included.

    Lastly the game allows you to select the weather of the race and the dynamic weather was also shown in the videos prior to launch. However for some reason this was not included and like the heists in GTA, will be added on a later patch.

    The social features are completely missing due to server problems but somehow I expect this nowadays and I have not taken this into account with the score.    … Expand
  25. OllyNorton
    Oct 10, 2014
    6
    This is a hard one to review, it just does a lot of things strangely. It's an arcade handling racer presented with sim like presentation and none of the accoutrements an arcade racer would have. That said it's stunning to look at and there is fun to be had in speeding around the pretty well designed tracks, but there is a lack of connection (for want of a better word) with what's going onThis is a hard one to review, it just does a lot of things strangely. It's an arcade handling racer presented with sim like presentation and none of the accoutrements an arcade racer would have. That said it's stunning to look at and there is fun to be had in speeding around the pretty well designed tracks, but there is a lack of connection (for want of a better word) with what's going on on screen. Im not sure whether it's the engine sounds or something to do with a lack of feeling the speed, but there is definitely something missing there.

    It's not a bad game by any means but it would be hard to recommend it wholeheartedly. There is a lot of fun here for those who like the sim approach but don't like to be bogged down with tuning menus, and for arcade racing fans who perhaps want something a little more real, but this list of people is perhaps a very short one and this game I feel probably slips between the cracks. Some will love it, most won't really care for it at all.    … Expand
  26. FrontLeader
    Oct 13, 2014
    5
    Disappointing graphics, boring gameplay... this is a game that looks and feels like it's ten years old. Why can't change the stock-colour of my car? Why can't I turn off the driving assists? This game has also a frustrating rubberband-AI that destroys any fun during a race. Bad appearance Sony!
  27. AdrianChan
    Oct 10, 2014
    5
    2014 has so many hyped games become a flop, Driveclub is one of them. The game's graphics is really good. It is one of the most realistic game (in term of graphics) I have ever played. However, the rest of them is really, well, disappointing. Soundtrack is a bare pass. Don't really impress me. Gameplay and controls feels weird and strange. AI ram you all the time when you played the2014 has so many hyped games become a flop, Driveclub is one of them. The game's graphics is really good. It is one of the most realistic game (in term of graphics) I have ever played. However, the rest of them is really, well, disappointing. Soundtrack is a bare pass. Don't really impress me. Gameplay and controls feels weird and strange. AI ram you all the time when you played the single-player. However, even though when they ram you all the time, the game don't really seems to feature a damage system. They just ram you, and not much things happened. The lack of customization and the pathetic amount of cars featured also disappointed me. However, what make the game become more disappointing is the lack of personalities. I don't really know what is unique about the game. I don't know what new things it has brought to the table. I can't see the passion behind this game. It just feel like another generic racing game with bad handling. This shouldn't be happened especially when Evolution has a lot of extra time as the game has delayed twice already, but the game still don't seems able to deliver what it has promised. And of course, if the only thing you care about is graphics, then buy this game.… Expand
  28. FreddyHudd
    Oct 12, 2014
    6
    Driveclub has many elements of a good driving game, but the in and out servers and the intrusion of restrictions to speed for taking a corner slightly too tightly or the overly aggressive AI bashing into you detract from the experience. In addition to this the mandatory drifting sections are more down to pot luck than any skill, this is amplified by the fact there are no real drift carsDriveclub has many elements of a good driving game, but the in and out servers and the intrusion of restrictions to speed for taking a corner slightly too tightly or the overly aggressive AI bashing into you detract from the experience. In addition to this the mandatory drifting sections are more down to pot luck than any skill, this is amplified by the fact there are no real drift cars included in the games roster. I don't imagine Ferrari's or Bentley's are many drifter's cars of choice, Although there are these issues there is some promise due to the solid race sections, minus the on occasion aggressive AI, car physics and stunning graphics, Driveclub is a fun game at times, but alterations need to be made and additions to the car roster are a must.… Expand
  29. Gamer_Guy
    Oct 8, 2014
    6
    Well other than the extremely poor server capacity this game is average at best. Car handling is trying to be simulation and it fails. This game has no forgiveness for spinning out and can become frustrating quickly, especially when the A.I ram you. Graphics wise this game isn't as good as i was expecting either. It has very noticeable aliasing and 30 fps doesn't feel smooth at allWell other than the extremely poor server capacity this game is average at best. Car handling is trying to be simulation and it fails. This game has no forgiveness for spinning out and can become frustrating quickly, especially when the A.I ram you. Graphics wise this game isn't as good as i was expecting either. It has very noticeable aliasing and 30 fps doesn't feel smooth at all compared to other racing games at this framerate.

    After being delayed over a year now i expected a much more polished game. Weather effects being delayed post launch is a sign that still after this long delay they still didn't have time to polish and finish the game.

    In summary, if your a car enthusiast and you want the best bang for your buck. Consider Forza horizon 2 or Project cars later this year.    … Expand
  30. Hi_Im_Game
    Oct 11, 2014
    6
    Come on now, it's 5 days after the game has released and I have yet to be able to log onto the multiplayer. I haven't even been able to make a club yet. This is ridiculous since this game is based around the social and multiplayer aspect of racing and driving cars.

    This game doesn't even look that good honestly, all the colors are faded and don't really pop. The cars look amazing, the    Come on now, it's 5 days after the game has released and I have yet to be able to log onto the multiplayer. I haven't even been able to make a club yet. This is ridiculous since this game is based around the social and multiplayer aspect of racing and driving cars.

    This game doesn't even look that good honestly, all the colors are faded and don't really pop. The cars look amazing, the night driving looks amazing, but everything else is just bland. The physics of the cars have a very arcade feel to it. Nothing special about this game, what a disappointment.

    This game gets a zero score until they fix the online servers because an incomplete game should always receive a zero. Otherwise, I would give this game a 6/10 for the single player experience.    … Expand
  31. SegoEde
    Nov 21, 2014
    5
    Amazingly mediocre racing game that no limits! Yeah we have neat graphics but that's all about it. Musics are just basic dubstepp without variety and gameplay... Well, it's just boring. Its called "arcade" but I say "it's way too realistic". Oh and your opponents are kinda agressive and you lose points if they collide with you. Very fun. Let's remember that onlineplay still doens't work soAmazingly mediocre racing game that no limits! Yeah we have neat graphics but that's all about it. Musics are just basic dubstepp without variety and gameplay... Well, it's just boring. Its called "arcade" but I say "it's way too realistic". Oh and your opponents are kinda agressive and you lose points if they collide with you. Very fun. Let's remember that onlineplay still doens't work so meh...

    In other words this game doesn't have soul, just a pure surface...    … Expand
  32. Doutzen
    Dec 7, 2014
    6
    Driveclub is a good, solid racing game. And that's all. There is nothing more to add, because this game doesn't write a history of the genre. For sure it's much less than creators promised, but still can offer you some fun. But only if it's being distributed for free. It is not worth your money.
  33. ToFewViews
    Nov 13, 2014
    7
    Driveclub is the first exclusive racing game the PS4 has released, and it follows after Grand Turismo 6's realism but tweaks it so its more enjoyable and approachable. The game looks beautiful from the scenery, tracks and the cars especially. You can tell the developers tried to create a truly immersive driving Sim. With Driveclub competing against Microsoft's exclusive Forza series it hasDriveclub is the first exclusive racing game the PS4 has released, and it follows after Grand Turismo 6's realism but tweaks it so its more enjoyable and approachable. The game looks beautiful from the scenery, tracks and the cars especially. You can tell the developers tried to create a truly immersive driving Sim. With Driveclub competing against Microsoft's exclusive Forza series it has some serious competition and sadly I still enjoy the Forza series over DriveClub. This game still has tons of upsides like Lots of cars to pick from, Tons of beautiful and original tracks and gives you the feeling your in the driver seat.
    Driveclub was a good game but not the one i expected, It suffered multiple delays and I feel as if they may of had issues they still needed to address. But if your looking for a Driving/Race Sim for your PS4 here you go.    … Expand
  34. Mattcha
    Nov 3, 2014
    5
    I really wish I din't waste my money on this game. I'm currently the only one of my group of friends on the PS4 and after completing the incredibly short career section I'm left with F all to do. Yeah it looks great, but it feels like there is far too much style over substance here. After the worst possible launch for evolution studios they are going to need to add a substantial amount toI really wish I din't waste my money on this game. I'm currently the only one of my group of friends on the PS4 and after completing the incredibly short career section I'm left with F all to do. Yeah it looks great, but it feels like there is far too much style over substance here. After the worst possible launch for evolution studios they are going to need to add a substantial amount to this game in the coming months if I'm ever going to buy one of their titles again!… Expand
  35. stefer
    Oct 16, 2014
    5
    Pretty graphics, good physics, shiny cars. Rough release, with online features not working most of the time, which accounts for 50% of the value of this game.

    Gameplay is great, if you don't account for the horrible AI. You'll see videos out there that will try to disprove this. They do, for when you're stopped, or going slow. If you're going fast, the AI gets really nasty. The    Pretty graphics, good physics, shiny cars. Rough release, with online features not working most of the time, which accounts for 50% of the value of this game.

    Gameplay is great, if you don't account for the horrible AI. You'll see videos out there that will try to disprove this. They do, for when you're stopped, or going slow. If you're going fast, the AI gets really nasty. The devs say it is because you should follow the "racing line", because any pro driver knows the exact spot on the track where he should be so he/she gets the best advantage out of the track. But in real life, other drivers would not ram you in the back, or the side, over and over and over again until your off track. And you, the player, gets penalized for that, either via a points cut off your total, OR your engine runs at a throttled speed for a few seconds. Yet you never see the AI players slow down for any penalty.

    Missing the weather effects, which are promised for a later update.

    Game was marketed as : "you don't have to finish first, you get points rewared for doing clean track sections etc." Yet most stars are won by finishing in the 3rd position or best, or with really good finishing time. And to get further in the game you need stars, lots of them.

    Overall it's entertaining to a point, but an update needs to fix a few things, especially the AI. But that last point probably won't happen from the remarks the company post about the critics against it.    … Expand
  36. kanlu
    Nov 12, 2014
    5
    El juego Gráficamente es muy bueno! las pistas son increíbles! ( no tiene muchas ) y es refrescante, pero en modalidad de juego online, es una PESADILLA. JAMAS vas a tener la oportunidad de jugar con tus amigos en tu propia sala tienes que entrar a la fuerza con 12 extraños y te garantizo que jamas vas a jugar bien ( si la senal del servidor no se cae ( yo tengo 28MB Internet y no esEl juego Gráficamente es muy bueno! las pistas son increíbles! ( no tiene muchas ) y es refrescante, pero en modalidad de juego online, es una PESADILLA. JAMAS vas a tener la oportunidad de jugar con tus amigos en tu propia sala tienes que entrar a la fuerza con 12 extraños y te garantizo que jamas vas a jugar bien ( si la senal del servidor no se cae ( yo tengo 28MB Internet y no es bueno ) es la tenacidad de los malos jugadores. ( carros chocones ) no puedes montar la pista, no puedes colocar el numero de vueltas, no puedes colocar la categoría de carro. el método del juego es entrar online ( SI PUEDES ) ( pésimo el servidor PÉSIMO ) en lo que te force el sistema ( ( ejemplo carros alemanes unicamente, ( una semana )) YO PERSONALMENTE Opino! NO LO COMPRES. Esperar a que mejoren todos los errores que cometieron, el juego NO ESTA TERMINADO. Ahorra tu dinero! en serio!… Expand
  37. captain9fingers
    Jan 2, 2015
    6
    Amazing Graphics, Amazing car handling, Amazing sound. The AI is dumb and crashes into you a lot. The career mode is really difficult and I can't progress. Effects like sunshine often blind you depending on the time of day and whilst this might be a realistic representation in real life I would wear sunglasses, hurtling towards a corner at 150 MPH not being able to see where you areAmazing Graphics, Amazing car handling, Amazing sound. The AI is dumb and crashes into you a lot. The career mode is really difficult and I can't progress. Effects like sunshine often blind you depending on the time of day and whilst this might be a realistic representation in real life I would wear sunglasses, hurtling towards a corner at 150 MPH not being able to see where you are going is annoying. Online is hit and miss and although it has been improved I still get kicked out of races before they start. It's a fun game when you set your own races.… Expand
  38. kdrachtidis
    Nov 26, 2015
    5
    It is not a racing simulator, it is not an arcade racing, it's more like a mix... but a bad mix! You might be drifting fully unnaturally and totally arcade-wise through some curves and become really excited! Fantastic graphics, sound and speed, more than happy! And then suddenly... slightly touching beside the tarmac and the car breaks as if it is a hardcore simulator! Unfair!
  39. Wrathofgod333
    Oct 8, 2014
    7
    Graphics: Just as everyone has said, the game looks gorgeous. Car models, roads, bridges, and lighting effects are beautifully rendered. It's intense racing at dusk and all of a sudden racing at night.

    Controls: This is where people will argue a bit about. It's aracade like. The drifting and driving mechanics are forgiving, if you like racing sims this won't be your cup of tea. If you    Graphics: Just as everyone has said, the game looks gorgeous. Car models, roads, bridges, and lighting effects are beautifully rendered. It's intense racing at dusk and all of a sudden racing at night.

    Controls: This is where people will argue a bit about. It's aracade like. The drifting and driving mechanics are forgiving, if you like racing sims this won't be your cup of tea. If you like casual racing like Need for Speed Shift then this might be up your alley.

    Sound: vehicles sound great and depending on whether your in the drivers perspective or not the sound changes. Tires screech wonderfully when drifting. However the music, which is pretty good (being a mix of techno and rock), is OFF as a default setting. Why?!

    Gameplay: The tours, single events and challenges are fun and addictive. Winning stars unlocks cars, it's almost like a FPS progression system (or maybe I just don't play enough racing games. However, one of the most intriguing things about Driveclub is the clubs and the social aspect. Unfortunately for the past two days ONLINE FEATURES HAVE BEEN OFF, meaning I haven't been able to enjoy the game as developers have been touting about for so long.

    Conclusion: great game for gamers looking to drop in and out of races. Racing through Norway, India, Chile, and other places is great fun. But cars feel limited at 50, and the possibility of more cars only through PAID DLC rubs me the wrong way. It's a beautiful racing game, but NOT A RACE SIM, that sounds great and has a "social" identity. But I can NOT forgive the servers being down and a huge aspect of the game not being accessible. I would have scored it an 8 depending on multiplayer but can't until I try it.    … Expand
  40. Stoner79
    Dec 6, 2014
    7
    Having got the game yesterday, I wasn't overly exited with my purchase but as a few mates have it I thought I'd give it a bash. I wasn't expecting any sim style game, but I was hoping for a better arcade game than GRID 2, and it is. The cars I've raced feel different on handling (using a controller), the single player is similar to other games but it's good with the friends leader-boardHaving got the game yesterday, I wasn't overly exited with my purchase but as a few mates have it I thought I'd give it a bash. I wasn't expecting any sim style game, but I was hoping for a better arcade game than GRID 2, and it is. The cars I've raced feel different on handling (using a controller), the single player is similar to other games but it's good with the friends leader-board for each event challenging you to go one better than your friends. If you join a club you can unlock additional cars and challenge other clubs with your good times. It has a very fast feel to it, so I'm not sure how it would be on a wheel with FFB....it might just be a bit too quick.

    Graphics are alright, nothing spectacular compared to PC racing games. Better than anything I've seen on the PS3 as you'd expect, but I was expecting a bit more.

    Audio is alright, again nothing spectacular but good enough.

    Multiplayer even worked when trying it which I didn't expect after all the server issues on release. It is slow to start a race though, and there is a bug if you join a friends session and then start a single player race (it doesn't join the MP session and stops your SP race).

    I probably wouldn't pay £40+ for the game, but a pre-owned one isn't bad value for money.    … Expand
  41. Mattyice
    Oct 10, 2014
    5
    I wasn't expecting Driveclub to be anything special, but I wasn't expecting this. A generic and boring racer that is nowhere near as good as Forza or Gran Turismo. There are a measly amount of cars and a couple of locations, but the driving mechanics, while responsive, make cars feel generally boring to drive. The competition aspect also is not very present in the game, even though it wasI wasn't expecting Driveclub to be anything special, but I wasn't expecting this. A generic and boring racer that is nowhere near as good as Forza or Gran Turismo. There are a measly amount of cars and a couple of locations, but the driving mechanics, while responsive, make cars feel generally boring to drive. The competition aspect also is not very present in the game, even though it was advertised all over during the game's 1 year delay. The graphics are ok for a racer (never really care), but the game is not worth the hype and delay that Sony placed on it, making Driveclub the definition of a "meh" racing game.… Expand
  42. oli440
    Nov 23, 2014
    7
    Driveclub is comprehensively the best looking racing game I've ever played. Evolution Studios should be praised for the mind blowing consistency across the cars and the tracks. It always appears photo realistic, and anyone who's in denial of this needs to have their eyes tested. This is an opinion of course, but I have reason to consider this more of a fact.

    HOWEVER, Driveclub, in    Driveclub is comprehensively the best looking racing game I've ever played. Evolution Studios should be praised for the mind blowing consistency across the cars and the tracks. It always appears photo realistic, and anyone who's in denial of this needs to have their eyes tested. This is an opinion of course, but I have reason to consider this more of a fact.

    HOWEVER, Driveclub, in essence is a conventional arcade racer, that attempts to divide itself from other racing titles (with mini challenges within races such as average speed face offs and drifting, not to mention clubs) but none of these features have ever ensured its individuality. Much like the studio's last title, Motorstorm, it's nothing particularly special, but it's by no means a bad game.

    If you have a PS4 and love cars, I do recommend picking this up just so you can drool over the beauty of the mostly European models, but this is no adequate substitute for Gran Turismo. You'll be much better off buying this game cheap. It has some promising DLC coming up, with both payed and free DLC packs released on a monthly basis until June 2015, but only buy the DLC if you think the game itself is good enough.

    You know what they say... never judge a book by its cover.    … Expand
  43. j-dog007
    Oct 14, 2014
    7
    After playing this game for a week now I can safely say that it is a great racing game. Despite the 1 year delay and the on going problems with the servers this game is great fun. It plays well, the graphics are good and when its working, the online is very well done. I won't lie and say that these server problems aren't a huge issue because they are. It is a shame that after all this timeAfter playing this game for a week now I can safely say that it is a great racing game. Despite the 1 year delay and the on going problems with the servers this game is great fun. It plays well, the graphics are good and when its working, the online is very well done. I won't lie and say that these server problems aren't a huge issue because they are. It is a shame that after all this time its still a broken game but once all the bugs are worked out this will be an amazing racing game.… Expand
  44. aqurban
    Oct 12, 2014
    7
    What makes this PS4 exclusive driver worth a try is its ability to adapt a solid scoring system into an entertaining plate for the hot and ready game content. Not a very large but fair roaster of vehicles, beautiful weather and environment effects, a subtle but generous social online feature that offers a fun collection of challenges for all club members often feels vague and left out, allWhat makes this PS4 exclusive driver worth a try is its ability to adapt a solid scoring system into an entertaining plate for the hot and ready game content. Not a very large but fair roaster of vehicles, beautiful weather and environment effects, a subtle but generous social online feature that offers a fun collection of challenges for all club members often feels vague and left out, all these seem to blend in well despite a few hiccups at launch.… Expand
  45. fusion_13
    Jun 2, 2015
    6
    I tried so hard to like driveclub, but i just couldn't. The graphics are stunning, great but limited variety of car selection, fun mechanics and enjoyable races, but having said that, there is barely anything to do, races becomes stale and boring after a while, customization is little to none, which is a huge disappointment, the focus of the social side brings the game down, the lack ofI tried so hard to like driveclub, but i just couldn't. The graphics are stunning, great but limited variety of car selection, fun mechanics and enjoyable races, but having said that, there is barely anything to do, races becomes stale and boring after a while, customization is little to none, which is a huge disappointment, the focus of the social side brings the game down, the lack of split screen multiplayer is disgusting which could have been EASILY implemented. There isn't really much else to say but the lack of quality exclusives is very worrying, bloodbourne isn't enough.… Expand
  46. amirreza1
    Oct 8, 2014
    6
    I dont know cant understand the different kind of experience you have in this game.Its not comparable with other racing games.You can compare it with Forza Motorsports. But Comparing this game with Need for Speed is so ridiculous.
  47. spillerwill512
    Oct 10, 2014
    7
    Seven, Seven is not a bad score... Just not a great score. The main negative points have been highlighted in most other reviews the overly aggressive AI competitors and server delays. Looking past this however I knew I wasn't purchasing an open world like Horizon, I knew I wasn't purchasing absolute customization and I knew I wasn't purchasing a simulation racer. Therefore marked down forSeven, Seven is not a bad score... Just not a great score. The main negative points have been highlighted in most other reviews the overly aggressive AI competitors and server delays. Looking past this however I knew I wasn't purchasing an open world like Horizon, I knew I wasn't purchasing absolute customization and I knew I wasn't purchasing a simulation racer. Therefore marked down for the AI and server issues which are fairly unexpected along also with the much hyped dynamic weather which seems to have vanished. Even with these flaws I have still enjoyed the single player experience and with much maligned servers up and running this probably would get an 8.

    Peace!    … Expand
  48. Arctic74
    Oct 12, 2014
    7
    In its current state this game is still good, a few tweaks to the AI and handling and i think it would be with an extra point at least.

    its a solid racer and no where near as bad as some would suggest, yes there are some teething troubles with the on-line side of things but i am sure this will be sorted out soon enough.
  49. Turbodowg
    Jul 7, 2015
    6
    I'm reviewing the free to play version of the game because I will not be upgrading to the full version. The graphics are quite nice, cars handle well and the tracks are well designed. The gameplay is the same as any racer, race round the track to win. But why didn't I upgrade to the full version? Well the game really didn't do anything special. The thrills just weren't there for me. II'm reviewing the free to play version of the game because I will not be upgrading to the full version. The graphics are quite nice, cars handle well and the tracks are well designed. The gameplay is the same as any racer, race round the track to win. But why didn't I upgrade to the full version? Well the game really didn't do anything special. The thrills just weren't there for me. I found the actual races a little dull. You mainly hold the same line round the track chasing a group of cars until you can squeeze past the car in front and take their position. It's all a little slow and doesn't have the buzz of playing arcade racers. I know this is a realistic sim racer but I enjoy the old school style Sega Rally's and Ridge Racer's more for the unrealistic race fun. It's a solid game for hard-core petrol heads but if you're a casual racer who prefers other genres I'd leave this alone. I appreciate that we were given a taster though in the free to play version.… Expand
  50. HeyCruelWorld
    Jan 11, 2015
    7
    I bought the PS4 mainly for this game. The game isn't as bad as people say it is, and it's not as good as it should be. Visuals are great, sound is a little disappointing mainly when you drift and all the cars do the same annoying noise. Gameplay isn't bad, but it isn't great too. Forza Horizon 2 is way better than this, but this is still a nice game to have if you own a PS4.
  51. ARAG0RN
    Oct 24, 2014
    7
    Despite terrible server access during the initial release period, this game does have redeemable qualities. It looks excellent and handles perfectly for casual gaming. It's no sim-racer, but that's not necessarily a bad thing in my view. It's exciting and FUN! I don't think it should have been heralded as Sony's answer to the Forza series, but it's ideal for grabbing a racing fix untilDespite terrible server access during the initial release period, this game does have redeemable qualities. It looks excellent and handles perfectly for casual gaming. It's no sim-racer, but that's not necessarily a bad thing in my view. It's exciting and FUN! I don't think it should have been heralded as Sony's answer to the Forza series, but it's ideal for grabbing a racing fix until something more impressive comes along.… Expand
  52. Fryto
    Dec 2, 2014
    6
    A game with highs and lows. Visually it looks absolutely stunning, but part of the beauty disappears because of the 30fps framerate: you don't get a smooth impression of the world passing by as you drive around which is a bit of a shame.

    The cars are nicely modeled and you're offered multiple third and first person views to choose from. The physics are pure arcade, but work pretty    A game with highs and lows. Visually it looks absolutely stunning, but part of the beauty disappears because of the 30fps framerate: you don't get a smooth impression of the world passing by as you drive around which is a bit of a shame.

    The cars are nicely modeled and you're offered multiple third and first person views to choose from.
    The physics are pure arcade, but work pretty well. The handling is direct and it doesn't feel floaty like many other arcade racers from the recent years.

    The offline career mode is a little underwhelming. The amount of events the tour mode comes with is simply not enough, and it's appalling that they keep 176 (!) events aside as paid DLC. You can get them for €20 with the season pass, but for a game going for the full retail price, they should have been included. Some of the DLC will be provided for free, but it doesn't make up for the stuff they make you pay extra for.

    Online, the game was a disaster on release but is gradually improving. Still a lot of bugs though with what should have been the core of this game.

    + Graphics
    + Handling
    + Fun factor of the tour events

    - Paid DLC for stuff that should have been included
    - Underwhelming amount of offline tour events
    - Online issues
    - Bugs with times and scores from friends list    … Expand
  53. robinzvak
    May 20, 2015
    7
    Amazing graphics look with good arcade drive model. Launch of this game is big fail, but after all updates game is a lot of better. Not for hardcore drivers, only for causals players.
  54. larrystanke
    Oct 22, 2014
    7
    Once again hyped game does not deliver and nothing is done or will be done. Now the game is really satisfyng to play, i mean the physics and driving just feels really good, the timelapse is great as well, just like visuals, details and sound. That is the standard that should be set for any modern racing game. And yet AI is ridiculously bad, so bad that everyone who played the game isOnce again hyped game does not deliver and nothing is done or will be done. Now the game is really satisfyng to play, i mean the physics and driving just feels really good, the timelapse is great as well, just like visuals, details and sound. That is the standard that should be set for any modern racing game. And yet AI is ridiculously bad, so bad that everyone who played the game is complaining about, starting with the same models of the cars controlled by AI will overtake you as if you were standing. Raming from behind for no reason whatsoever, overtaking and slowing down for no apparent reason.

    No aside from technical pros of the game, there isn't that much to do, the connection is still bad, loading times for online features are extraordinary. If you somehow lose the connection then your point wont be added to club points. The whole levelling system looks fun, and is addictive, but iv'e completed all the events and collected all the stars in just few days. And what now? Multiplayer? It does not work. Repeating the same tracks? Maybe that's all you can do.

    It's a shame that this what we get as PS4 exclusive. I think that the company which developed and created game set an unrealistic goals to release the game at a particular time, and they failed miserably. All I hope that we will get driveclub 2 in the future with all the stuff that supposed to be in the game.    … Expand
  55. yanfel7
    Nov 6, 2014
    7
    Отличные гонки. Ясно,что хуже Forza Horizon, но тоже вполне отлично играются. Графика отличная,машин и трасс много. И тяжелая,достаточно. Бесит,что штрафуют за всё
  56. Caracue
    Oct 17, 2014
    7
    Las prisas siempre son malas, un juego que graficamente es vistoso pero que no pasara a la historia una compra si te ENCANTAN los juegos de coches, pero no es un basico de lo consola, mejor esperemos una version gratis en psplus
  57. Dietryde
    Nov 1, 2014
    7
    7.0 max. It's not apparent until you spend about 100 hrs driving that you realize there is an addictive nature to the AI of this game. Its not kind to new players and reading critic reports tells me most of these people haven't really played any length here-in. It wasn't till the 3rd week of release that servers were stable. AI is very unforgiving unless you learn to play with aggression7.0 max. It's not apparent until you spend about 100 hrs driving that you realize there is an addictive nature to the AI of this game. Its not kind to new players and reading critic reports tells me most of these people haven't really played any length here-in. It wasn't till the 3rd week of release that servers were stable. AI is very unforgiving unless you learn to play with aggression and take risks. You don't have to drive clean but you do have to stay on the track. Good mix of cars without a huge selection of metal. No mods in garage makes it a little bland. But the online component of this game shines better than Forza 4 design. Goodbye Gran Turismo hello a sequel.with tighter specs. Exceptional first game design engine for PS4. I like exclusives.… Expand
  58. TheDXDan
    Feb 25, 2015
    5
    Feels like a rushed and poorly made game.
    This game has limited Cars,bad sound and bad multiplayer.
    This game is not good and a bad exclusive for ps4.
  59. josesueiro
    Apr 14, 2016
    7
    Driveclub is a racing game in which players compete in racing events around the world in a variety of different fashions. Players can compete in clubs with other players, earning a reputation as one of the best clubs, and leveling up to unlock better items. Another game mode is tour, essentially a campaign mode. Players can compete in standard races, as well as time trials, driftingDriveclub is a racing game in which players compete in racing events around the world in a variety of different fashions. Players can compete in clubs with other players, earning a reputation as one of the best clubs, and leveling up to unlock better items. Another game mode is tour, essentially a campaign mode. Players can compete in standard races, as well as time trials, drifting events, and championship tournaments, which may take place in Norway, Canada, Scotland, India, Japan, and Chile. Players may customize their car, their club, or their driver, and may complete optional challenges during events. A weather system and day-night cycle is also in place… Expand
  60. aaronb0209
    May 5, 2015
    7
    very good game. the racing is really fun. i have played through the entire tour mode, only race i didn't do yet is the legend trophy. not enough points. the ai are really frustrating at times. it's almost impossible to finish 1st in the races in the latter stages of the tour. should have been a better game but still an enjoyable one.
  61. Nel
    Jan 12, 2017
    5
    The game had hype surrounding it, but it fell on its own promises. The game has a free to play version of it, and it has basically been buggy since the release.
  62. AbstractCat
    Aug 21, 2015
    6
    Driveclub promises to bring to life the heart and soul of car culture. An authentic and immersive driving experience, Drivelub promises to let you feel the exhilaration of racing the most powerful and beautifully designed cars in the world. Share in high-speed solo racing, or join a racing Club to discover what Driveclub is all about. Created specifically with the next-generation gamer inDriveclub promises to bring to life the heart and soul of car culture. An authentic and immersive driving experience, Drivelub promises to let you feel the exhilaration of racing the most powerful and beautifully designed cars in the world. Share in high-speed solo racing, or join a racing Club to discover what Driveclub is all about. Created specifically with the next-generation gamer in mind, Driveclub connects you and your friends, allowing you to share your experiences, send and receive challenges, and keep up to speed with your team’s performance.… Expand
  63. ShadowLion
    Sep 20, 2016
    5
    "Forza Killer' is the most funny joke i heard, Drive Club has beautiful graphics, but Forza still better as in graphics as in gameplay. There's no comparision, is disrespectfull to Forza be compared to Drive Club.
  64. PedroRC19
    Oct 3, 2018
    6
    Joguei depois do update é concordo que é o jogo de corrida mais bonito até o momento e tem aquela chuva incrível mas esta MUITO longe de ser um "Forza Killer" como prometiam
  65. alexandrea
    Nov 25, 2021
    7
    It´s not bad at all but i don´t know, I guess i am not a big racing fan so that´s explaisn part of it
  66. chihiro_cz
    Sep 1, 2018
    5
    Just after few races this game loses its breath. Boredom, monotony and demand for self-motivation to continue with playing cannot be saved by extraordinarily believable graphics.

    Not even speaking about the rage caused by update which makes the BR-disc-distributed copy absolutely different new game, because the weather system included within update helps gameplay very slightly. The    Just after few races this game loses its breath. Boredom, monotony and demand for self-motivation to continue with playing cannot be saved by extraordinarily believable graphics.

    Not even speaking about the rage caused by update which makes the BR-disc-distributed copy absolutely different new game, because the weather system included within update helps gameplay very slightly.

    The graphics itself is amazing, though it hurts playability and design of some tracks due to visibility issues. As I'm aware of difficulties of driving a car in real life, being able to see nothing on the screen during dusk makes it hard to move in high velocities with help of what the game offers.

    The physics suited me, average mortal not playing with steering wheel, who demands some progress in single-player campaign, not repeating one track over and over to attain pure perfection. However some of the tasks like drifting and drags like borrowed from NFS franchise do not seem proper in this game. And they feel quite boring, because it requires me to repeat one track over and over to attain pure perfection working with physics that cannot decide whether it should be simulation or pure arcade.

    When you start to feel bored after 10-15 races, you start to realize that one does not need more than one car. After 30 races you start to realize that you should change the car just for making something less boring. I do not deem this well-tested game design.

    My last sentence hit the spot. This game is quite good in parts. Graphics, mechanics, content. But together, it feels like tremendous amount of gameplay testing would help the entire image.
    Unfortunately, the developers decided to solve this situation by flooding customers with DLCs, additional tracks, car stickers and even events. Like you only bought an engine with demo tracks (which do not use weather system at all) and fun needs to be purchased additionally.

    This could have been a good game. Every team in the studio did great job in fields they were responsible for. But after putting it all together, it feels like it only required some good decisions from the management.    … Expand
  67. Kvantaliani03
    Nov 20, 2021
    6
    rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrreeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
  68. Joep14
    Nov 8, 2018
    5
    This game is way too easy, I got all the high scores and best times on each track so a no for me you know.
  69. Ruzaky
    Jan 23, 2019
    6
    Good graphics. Racing after some time becoming to repetitive. Worth to pick up on big sales.
  70. BradMorgan
    Sep 10, 2019
    6
    Nice graphics and cool locations. I got bored after a while because it is nothing more than just unlocking cars and tracks. Nevertheless, a nice game.
  71. hansdelacroix
    Jun 4, 2020
    7
    The game is average at best. Physics are pretty good and it's overall balanced. The biggest issue lies with the games identity. It doesn't really have one. There's a lack of cars which is where the game. The game has a lengthy career mode but it just overall lacks with games progress which there's hardly any. If the game had added more cars it would have been more interesting to stayThe game is average at best. Physics are pretty good and it's overall balanced. The biggest issue lies with the games identity. It doesn't really have one. There's a lack of cars which is where the game. The game has a lengthy career mode but it just overall lacks with games progress which there's hardly any. If the game had added more cars it would have been more interesting to stay focused for longer. The game has a drift mode but it's not good to be honest. This racing game doesn't stick out too much. Graphically good and the physics are great but that's as much it'll do.… Expand
  72. Formula3
    Jan 30, 2023
    6
    Divertido de se jogar...
    Mas muito generico... circuitos fechados.. graficos sao bons mas perde nao ter mundo aberto.
  73. Captiosus
    Aug 24, 2015
    5
    This is based on the full retail product with the Season Pass:
    Originally I gave this game a 5 for being barebones and broken at launch. Once they got it fixed and added some updates, it went up to an 8, arguably an 8.5. To date, Driveclub STILL sets the example for how Season Passes SHOULD be done, with one year's seasons pass adding over 10 new tours, multiple livery packs, and a whole    This is based on the full retail product with the Season Pass:
    Originally I gave this game a 5 for being barebones and broken at launch. Once they got it fixed and added some updates, it went up to an 8, arguably an 8.5. To date, Driveclub STILL sets the example for how Season Passes SHOULD be done, with one year's seasons pass adding over 10 new tours, multiple livery packs, and a whole host of new cars.

    Yet I feel compelled to drop the game BACK down to a 5 because, over the last few updates, whatever they've done to the AI and physics has made the game completely not fun. I played this game a LOT without problems but after the last two updates and tour pack additions the AI is now extremely aggressive to the point where they'll purposely ram you, knocking you from a top three finish to a bottom three finish - and YOU get penalized for the contact even though the AI initiated it. Front Wheel Drive supercars now have the same physics as a plane which is to say good luck navigating corners.

    Whatever they did with the last few patches has taken a game that had become very good and reverted it back into a mess. I'm so very disappointed. It still looks great and still sets the benchmark for how to do DLC but be prepared to be angry at a whole lot of physics and AI cheese.    … Expand
  74. eggb
    Sep 15, 2015
    6
    I don't believe this, it's linear, the physics are terrible , no realistic damage , , poor sounds , brakes lock instantly halting the car, no car tuning options etc, only able to customize the drivers head !!!, the graphics are ok but where are the graphics I saw before release ?,I haven't found anything like those.
    Overall a very disappointing average racing game that I will not be going    I don't believe this, it's linear, the physics are terrible , no realistic damage , , poor sounds , brakes lock instantly halting the car, no car tuning options etc, only able to customize the drivers head !!!, the graphics are ok but where are the graphics I saw before release ?,I haven't found anything like those.
    Overall a very disappointing average racing game that I will not be going back to.    … Expand
  75. wade22fan
    Nov 16, 2015
    6
    Overall, Driveclub is a generally fun, above average racing game. There’s nothing groundbreaking or fresh, but it sticks to its guns and the classic racing formula. But, may flaws take away from the experience, such as shoddy A.I., lifeless locations, lack of game modes and bland music. However, I think this is a good start for what could eventually be a great racing franchise. Give it aOverall, Driveclub is a generally fun, above average racing game. There’s nothing groundbreaking or fresh, but it sticks to its guns and the classic racing formula. But, may flaws take away from the experience, such as shoddy A.I., lifeless locations, lack of game modes and bland music. However, I think this is a good start for what could eventually be a great racing franchise. Give it a rent before buying.… Expand
  76. carlingtat
    Jun 28, 2015
    7
    While Driveclub had its problems with the online servers at launch it still holds up as a good racing game. I had many hours of fun driving around the tracks. A nice variety of tracks, cars, acheivements and challenges can keep you going. However I think the lack of customization was a disappointment and the fact they seemed to split up the game into different DLC.
  77. grenouille
    Jul 9, 2015
    6
    Disclaimer: Review based on PS plus edition.

    After having played the ps plus edition of the game, the basic gameplay seems pretty lackluster to the point where the additional content of the full edition definitely does not seem worth the price. While the game looks pretty and works on a technical level (after months of getting the online patched), the cars are not fun to control and I    Disclaimer: Review based on PS plus edition.

    After having played the ps plus edition of the game, the basic gameplay seems pretty lackluster to the point where the additional content of the full edition definitely does not seem worth the price. While the game looks pretty and works on a technical level (after months of getting the online patched), the cars are not fun to control and I personally feel that this game's take on simulation is not fun in the least bit. I found making simple turns to be absolutely frustrating and I found the online mechanics included with the ps plus edition to be pointless leaderboard esque challenges that I could care less about.

    The ps plus edition is pretty barebones and gives access to 2 basic cars at the start plus one car only available in a specific starter race. If you don't care enough about racing games to buy one, this might be your best bet at the moment of scratching that itch on a ps4 for free.

    Overall it's a pretty-looking mediocre racing game , but it's free so why not check it out?    … Expand
  78. callumjsouth
    Nov 8, 2015
    5
    Driveclub follows what became a very worrying trend in 2014. Games constantly over promising and constantly under delivering. The true problem with this trend is that it immediately sets a game up for failure which is sad because most games which underperform still have many elements which are worth praising. Whether it be AAA titles such as Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare and Assassin'sDriveclub follows what became a very worrying trend in 2014. Games constantly over promising and constantly under delivering. The true problem with this trend is that it immediately sets a game up for failure which is sad because most games which underperform still have many elements which are worth praising. Whether it be AAA titles such as Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare and Assassin's Creed Unity or even other driving games such as Ubisoft's The Crew, 2014 was a rocky year which saw many fan expectations go up in flames mainly due to the unrelenting power of the HYPE train. 2014 saw many underperformers and Driveclub is certainly amongst them.

    Driveclub looked to be this amazing next generation online driving game that would push the boundaries of a virtual driving experience. The graphics looked close to reality and the gameplay smooth and enjoyable. However this wasn't to be. The graphics whilst good underdelivered and the gameplay feels clunky and not quite complete. The driving mechanics are poor and personally I believe they can't even compete with Forza 4, a last generation title. It is so easy to lose control of the car that drifting becomes a massive challenge and a rare sight when done properly. Don't mistake this for being an enjoyable challenge. This is poor development and the fact that Driveclub was delayed so that the game could be polished makes it even more of an embarrassment that it is more fun to drive on a last generation xbox exclusive title than on the system seller racer that Driveclub was supposed to be.

    I could criticise Driveclub all day, believe me. However as with most things these days, there are things that it gets right. The progression system is particularly satisfying and gives reason to keep playing. I have a fond memory of unlocking a Maserati at level 5. The sense of achievement you get with every unlock is one of the big things Driveclub does well. The tracks are also very good. The simple variety you get from just reversing the circuit is often more than enough to ensure Driveclub doesn't become tedious, however it far from makes up for poor driving mechanics in a DRIVING game. The driving really is poor and shockingly unrealistic. It feels like your driving a box on wheels.

    In conclusion Driveclub is a mediocre driving game. The satisfying progression system along with good track variety and good graphics, all encourage replay value. However the good graphics are not as good as we expected and are undermined by the gameplay anyway. The gameplay is clunky and in no way does it feel like your driving an ACTUAL car, you can easily tell it's a game is what I'm saying. Mainly though all of Driveclub's negatives emphasise one thing clearly. Even as a hardcore do or die driving game fan, you don't have to or even need to buy it. There are much better driving games about. Funnily enough a lot are on last gen. Go and pick up any Forza game and you'll be happier. If you want to stay on next gen though, just buy Project Cars or wait for the new Need for Speed because in a driving game, driving mechanics are everything.    … Expand
  79. nic7000
    Sep 25, 2015
    7
    Habe das Spiel jetzt seit 3 Tagen und bin ganz zufrieden. An Forza kommt es zwar nicht ran, aber für zwischendurch ist es in Ordnung. Die Autos fahren sich alle unterschiedlich und die Motorensounds sind recht realistisch. Mir gibt es allerdings zu wenig Modi und der Splitscreen fehlt auch. So schwer kann es doch nicht sein einen verdammten Splitscreen Modus zu programmieren?!Habe das Spiel jetzt seit 3 Tagen und bin ganz zufrieden. An Forza kommt es zwar nicht ran, aber für zwischendurch ist es in Ordnung. Die Autos fahren sich alle unterschiedlich und die Motorensounds sind recht realistisch. Mir gibt es allerdings zu wenig Modi und der Splitscreen fehlt auch. So schwer kann es doch nicht sein einen verdammten Splitscreen Modus zu programmieren?! Grafiktechnisch ist es kein Brüller aber hässlich ist es auch nicht.… Expand
  80. bulletchan
    Apr 11, 2016
    7
    When I first reviewed Driceclub I gave it a 3 due to the many flaws and bugs within the game. But after Evolution Studios continued to update the game I can happily say I now enjoy Driveclub this is one of the best racers I have played in years. The graphics is stunning and the detail Inside and outside is incredible you can truly see the great work evolution studio did in the graphics department.
  81. deanince
    May 17, 2015
    7
    A somewhat arcade style racing game, with uninspired track design and not enough cars out of the box. With free and paid for DLC, the car count has climbed to a reasonable level, but it's clear there was a plan to milk Driveclub from the start.

    To be fair, the game has got progressively better since its troublesome launch, and a few tracks have been added too (though as of yet not    A somewhat arcade style racing game, with uninspired track design and not enough cars out of the box. With free and paid for DLC, the car count has climbed to a reasonable level, but it's clear there was a plan to milk Driveclub from the start.

    To be fair, the game has got progressively better since its troublesome launch, and a few tracks have been added too (though as of yet not integrated into the rather short Tour mode). The promise of realism is largely broken – cars all feel the same to drive, and have ratings bars to replace actual critical stats such as acceleration, power and top speed. The online aspect was nowhere near as "social" as I'd hoped, and most challenges sent by friends were left unanswered as there was no real incentive to complete them.

    However, Driveclub does look amazing. Both the cars and the surroundings are gorgeous, and can be captured brilliantly with the game's photo mode. It's a shame the game wasn't as good as I'd hoped, because it looks like no other game I've seen. It's also a shame there are no licences tracks, as the developers would have done a fantastic job recreating them.

    However, the most disappointing thing of all is the lack of variation in cars. No Japanese models at all, no American cars until a few updates ago. The good thing is you can pick this game up for virtually nothing now, so it's worth a gamble. It gets a seven as it has improved remarkably since launch, but it's no GT or Forza.    … Expand
  82. DUoXsKiLLz
    May 9, 2016
    7
    Driveclub es el Call of Duty de los juegos de conducción, básicamente no es un juego multijugador de largo recorrido. Es un juego de carreras sencillo y para todos los públicos, eliges un evento, te inscribes y corres. También hay que mencionar el modo Tour, que consiste en una serie de pruebas con unos desafios que nos servirán para conseguir estrellas, la cuáles nos desbloquearán nuevosDriveclub es el Call of Duty de los juegos de conducción, básicamente no es un juego multijugador de largo recorrido. Es un juego de carreras sencillo y para todos los públicos, eliges un evento, te inscribes y corres. También hay que mencionar el modo Tour, que consiste en una serie de pruebas con unos desafios que nos servirán para conseguir estrellas, la cuáles nos desbloquearán nuevos eventos. Se habría agradecido un modo carrera y circuitos reales, pero el objetivo de Evolution Studios era un juego multijugador sencillo, accesible y social, y cumple con lo prometido.… Expand
  83. Kaprawiec
    Mar 2, 2016
    7
    Well it may be ok, but I want game in which when I hit other car driving 200 mph the cars should... just react like they should. See the example Burnout made years ago. I want to drive fast and feel it. Well... I really would love to see another Burnout instead of "Driveclub" "GTurismo" "Forza" tank-car "simulation"...
  84. Rickyrider35
    Sep 5, 2015
    6
    Like many people have said, the game lacks content, has a very unrealistic and arcady feel, and frankly, just isn't a game a simulator lover like me could appreciate. However the visuals are stunning, every car and every scenery is perfectly executed as they blend into gorgeous settings from all around the world. It's just a shame that every car is so forgettable due to the uninterestingLike many people have said, the game lacks content, has a very unrealistic and arcady feel, and frankly, just isn't a game a simulator lover like me could appreciate. However the visuals are stunning, every car and every scenery is perfectly executed as they blend into gorgeous settings from all around the world. It's just a shame that every car is so forgettable due to the uninteresting driving mechanics and limited car selection, capped at just 50 vehicles. Apparently the online is the main strong point of this game, but unfortunately having acquired the PS PLUS version, I am limited to an offline version, as well as being denied most of the few cars that are available in the original version.… Expand
  85. AT_17
    May 12, 2015
    7
    Driveclub is jaw-dropping to look at. It is fun, adrenaline-pumping and easy to get to grips with. The poor release unfortunately damages the score, but afterwards, Driveclub has improved significantly. Purchasing this game at a low price is absolutely worth it.
  86. cawoff
    May 8, 2015
    7
    this game is fun. this is a pure arcade game and with a lot of quality. I advice this game for lovers and nostalgic of PGR. Nice graphics and gameplay with sublime cars.
  87. alarre1
    Feb 21, 2015
    5
    I was excited to play this game since it got comparisons to Project Gotham Racing, but after playing it, the excitement went away. I found this game to be really boring and I honestly wasn't too impressed with the graphics. I just finished Grid 2 on PC, and I felt that the gameplay was smoother (60 fps vs 30 fps) and the graphics were better.

    I recommend renting this game before    I was excited to play this game since it got comparisons to Project Gotham Racing, but after playing it, the excitement went away. I found this game to be really boring and I honestly wasn't too impressed with the graphics. I just finished Grid 2 on PC, and I felt that the gameplay was smoother (60 fps vs 30 fps) and the graphics were better.

    I recommend renting this game before buying if you're on the fence about it. I bought this due to a lot of positive user reviews, but sadly a 30 fps racing game with no soul just doesn't do it for me. Graphics aren't everything!    … Expand
  88. Hypedriver
    Apr 15, 2015
    7
    Definitely not a bad racing game by any stretch of the imagination, especially considering the relatively low amount of racing games on the PS4 alongside it, such as The Crew, Ride and NFS: Rivals. Honestly I wasn't expecting much from it based on things I heard about it in the past, but once I played it, I put that outlook behind me, What I found was a very solid racing game as a whole.Definitely not a bad racing game by any stretch of the imagination, especially considering the relatively low amount of racing games on the PS4 alongside it, such as The Crew, Ride and NFS: Rivals. Honestly I wasn't expecting much from it based on things I heard about it in the past, but once I played it, I put that outlook behind me, What I found was a very solid racing game as a whole. The driving is tight and challenging, encouraging lift-off to aid going around corners, the detail and textures, particularly in vehicles and particle effects are stunningly photorealistic, particularly the rain effects (the best I've seen in a game so far), and personally I loved playing in the first person camera. It felt dynamic, like every little input you made had an effect.
    On the negative side though, my one major complaint regards the Tour mode. I've played a lot of racing game careers, and Driveclub, I thought had one of the most shallow career modes I have ever experienced. The progress you make in career is tangential to the leveling system, the latter which measures "Fame" (think PGR's Kudos but in Driveclub) in all game modes, which you earn to unlock cars and liveries mainly. Because of that I felt that there was no reason to play the Career, but just continue racing and drifting again and again. I mean, what are the career stars materially earning me?
    Other complaints, the driving can get TOO challenging in extreme conditions, the soundtrack could be more inspired, the damage, while incorporating detailed scratches is generally weak and the events are too strict, deducting Fame for veering off-road and hitting the track or other cars.
    Overall thought, if you're looking for a pure social racing experience, I'd recommend getting it at a lower price, maybe €30 or so. Don't expect much from the game though, the single-player experience is shallow at best, play multiplayer for the best Driveclub experience.    … Expand
  89. VMPhil
    Apr 8, 2015
    7
    I was hesitant to buy this game at full price after looking over the car list and event modes. I figured I would wait for something a little more engaging and opted to buy Need For Speed at a bargan rate. After The Crew put a sour taste in my mouth I was ready to try Drive Club but not at full price.

    I bought it on Amazon for $30 bucks and I rather enjoyed it. It did more right than    I was hesitant to buy this game at full price after looking over the car list and event modes. I figured I would wait for something a little more engaging and opted to buy Need For Speed at a bargan rate. After The Crew put a sour taste in my mouth I was ready to try Drive Club but not at full price.

    I bought it on Amazon for $30 bucks and I rather enjoyed it. It did more right than wrong unlike The Crew. It has nice graphics, decent physics engine, good online interface and a nice variety of race modes. However limiting the vehicle roster to only European Marquees was a little disappointing (I knew this going in) but the vehicles are represented very well in their rendering. Also the online club, modes and challenges are excellent.

    This game has 1 major problem though, Mobile Racing games. Yes, Your cell phone probably has access to a better racing game. I refer more specifically to Real Racing 3. While the graphics won't match up for obvious reasons the physics model is just as good and offers a better variety of cars and more of them (50 vs 109) with time shunted multi-player. Also it offers real racing damage that degrades the cars performance offer incentive to drive better and not crash about. Also you can mod and tune (in a limited fashion) almost every vehicle.

    I am glad I was not an early adopter and missed its tumultuous release. However it is an enjoyable and beautiful game to play if you want something that isnt too serious simulation like. I recommend it but, again, not for more than 30 bucks.    … Expand
  90. DangerGecko
    Nov 6, 2015
    6
    Driveclub missed the mark on the one, essential thing that it needed to do right: the cars. The cars feel too slick and at many points l felt as if the cars lacked any sort of weight. They all lacked handling that is necessary in modern racing games. The weather effects look beautiful on the PS4, but it's hard to admire it when you are getting frustrated at the AI drivers who seem tooDriveclub missed the mark on the one, essential thing that it needed to do right: the cars. The cars feel too slick and at many points l felt as if the cars lacked any sort of weight. They all lacked handling that is necessary in modern racing games. The weather effects look beautiful on the PS4, but it's hard to admire it when you are getting frustrated at the AI drivers who seem too aggressive most of the time. Driveclub's graphics are amazing as well as the sound design, but ultimately, the whole package feels a bit disjointed as to what it wants to be. Does it want to be an arcade racer, or something more akin to a racing simulator?… Expand
  91. callum504
    Jun 7, 2015
    5
    Driveclub follows what became a very worrying trend in 2014. Games constantly over promising and constantly under delivering. The true problem with this trend is that it immediately sets a game up for failure which is sad because most games which underperform still have many elements which are worth praising. Whether it be AAA titles such as Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare and Assassin'sDriveclub follows what became a very worrying trend in 2014. Games constantly over promising and constantly under delivering. The true problem with this trend is that it immediately sets a game up for failure which is sad because most games which underperform still have many elements which are worth praising. Whether it be AAA titles such as Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare and Assassin's Creed Unity or even other driving games such as Ubisoft's The Crew, 2014 was a rocky year which saw many fan expectations go up in flames mainly due to the unrelenting power of the HYPE train. 2014 saw many underperformers and Driveclub is certainly amongst them.

    Driveclub looked to be this amazing next generation online driving game that would push the boundaries of a virtual driving experience. The graphics looked close to reality and the gameplay smooth and enjoyable. However this wasn't to be. The graphics whilst good underdelivered and the gameplay feels clunky and not quite complete. The driving mechanics are poor and personally I believe they can't even compete with Forza 4, a last generation title. It is so easy to lose control of the car that drifting becomes a massive challenge and a rare sight when done properly. Don't mistake this for being an enjoyable challenge. This is poor development and the fact that Driveclub was delayed so that the game could be polished makes it even more of an embarrassment that it is more fun to drive on a last generation xbox exclusive title than on the system seller racer that Driveclub was supposed to be. 

    I could criticise Driveclub all day, believe me. However as with most things these days, there are things that it gets right. The progression system is particularly satisfying and gives reason to keep playing. I have a fond memory of unlocking a Maserati at level 5. The sense of achievement you get with every unlock is one of the big things Driveclub does well. The tracks are also very good. The simple variety you get from just reversing the circuit is often more than enough to ensure Driveclub doesn't become tedious, however it far from makes up for poor driving mechanics in a DRIVING game. The driving really is poor and shockingly unrealistic. It feels like your driving a box on wheels. 

    In conclusion Driveclub is a mediocre driving game. The satisfying progression system along with good track variety and good graphics, all encourage replay value. However the good graphics are not as good as we expected and are undermined by the gameplay anyway. The gameplay is clunky and in no way does it feel like your driving an ACTUAL car, you can easily tell it's a game is what I'm saying. Mainly though all of Driveclub's negatives emphasise one thing clearly. Even as a hardcore do or die driving game fan, you don't have to or even need to buy it. There are much better driving games about. Funnily enough a lot are on last gen. Go and pick up any Forza game and you'll be happier. If you want to stay on next gen though, just buy Project Cars or wait for the new Need for Speed because in a driving game, driving mechanics are everything.     … Expand
  92. JCH
    Oct 20, 2015
    7
    Gorgeous graphics, varied locations, a great soundtrack and a decent selection of cars are the highlights. Unfortunately Driveclub does have some serious rubberbanding issues that can leave you feeling a bit cheated. Car damage and customization is also lacking. 7/10
  93. kwstas
    Dec 30, 2015
    7
    this is an interesting racing game . you can race the most amazing cars ever created with godlike graphics nice places and everything but i swaer to you this the most defficult racing game EVER PERIOD
  94. Pesisboring
    Dec 22, 2015
    5
    Great graphichs. Driving physics are unnatural, which makes the game realy hard. Split screen would make the game much better, as its not very much to do unless you download the motorcycle dlc
  95. JyroJyro
    Sep 19, 2017
    7
    Driveclub is a game of mixed talents. Firstly, it is important to realise that this is not a simulator, rather an arcade racer with some excellent gameplay references to the decade old PGR series. The graphics are also awesome - with rain effects being the best that I have ever seen in a racing game. It is the lack of variation with the game modes that is most disappointing about this gameDriveclub is a game of mixed talents. Firstly, it is important to realise that this is not a simulator, rather an arcade racer with some excellent gameplay references to the decade old PGR series. The graphics are also awesome - with rain effects being the best that I have ever seen in a racing game. It is the lack of variation with the game modes that is most disappointing about this game though, and for that reason it just falls short of being gratifying in any distinctively new/unique way.… Expand
  96. XxJoseManuelxX
    Aug 16, 2016
    7
    Driveclub is a racing video game developed by Evolution Studios and published by Sony Computer Entertainment.

    + Excellent Graphics
    + Sense of Speed
    - Launch Problems
  97. GODonyaONFiRE
    Jul 12, 2020
    7
    V gonkax voobche ne shariu, no v igru vi uzhe poigraete. Chisto pokatushki na sanockax po tipu Ferrari, Lamba, Bumer, Meren. Koroche normas
  98. arshia781
    Apr 18, 2023
    7
    It's an interesting game, all kinds of races that can exist in a car ride are available in this game, in addition to the ability to select stages selectively and choose the time and weather conditions, this game also has Tour, basically available from the very beginning. but the other modes must be purchased separately, the online competitions of this game were also attractive (currently,It's an interesting game, all kinds of races that can exist in a car ride are available in this game, in addition to the ability to select stages selectively and choose the time and weather conditions, this game also has Tour, basically available from the very beginning. but the other modes must be purchased separately, the online competitions of this game were also attractive (currently, this game is no longer serviced for the online part) two types of challenge competitions in which players must break the challenge designer's record and competitions There was online multiplayer, but I am most interested in the main menu songs of this game, the main menu songs have a really relaxing feeling and convey the feeling that you want to go outside after listening to these songs. And go to the street and walk alone in a rainy weather and look at great views.… Expand
  99. marick333
    Aug 24, 2023
    5
    Servers are closed, so you can't play so many DLCs. Gameplay and graphics are amazing—one of the best graphics for the PS4, but I can't play the full game in 2023.

Awards & Rankings

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#85 Best PS4 Game of 2014
11
#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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