Driveclub

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

Mixed or average reviews- based on 1799 Ratings

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  1. Gamer44
    Jan 12, 2015
    10
    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 graphicsWhen 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.

    The car detail is just as impressive and I keep getting drawn back to stunning visuals in this game having played forza horizon 2 I can say with pride that Driveclub simply beats Forza Horizon 2 in the graphics and visuals department. there may not be as many cars but hey you won't mind the lack of cars because you will enjoy the driving mechanics of the game and yes the controls is amazing.

    The game finally feels complete and polished and I'm looking forward to playing Driveclub for many hours this is truly one amazing racing experience    … Expand
  2. Rubber_Ducky
    Oct 7, 2014
    8
    If you like plain and simple racing then this is for you. There is no fuss or messing around, just get straight in and race solo or create your own club with friends and challenge each other or the world. The gameplay and A.I are solid, the handling is a good mix of sim/arcade and the graphics are the best in town. I can't wait to download the weather system update, it already looks incredible.
  3. crack-king
    Oct 7, 2014
    10
    Wow, what a handling! It reminds me of good old PGR times and the handling feels just right! The same goes for the graphics and the sound. Especially the sound is amazingly good!

    Only letdown: No private lobbies :( But they will add them with a patch
  4. cjdello
    Oct 7, 2014
    10
    Great arcade racer reminiscent of PGR that achieves everything it sets out to do while looking beautiful at the same time. One of few racing games that gives you a real sense of speed while playing.
  5. Callmebobby
    Oct 7, 2014
    9
    Don't listen to the negative user reviews like from that **** adrenilinmatt. Just xbox fan boy trolls trying to get their worthless 2 cents in. Game is great, graphics are fantastic and it's just an overall well done racing game.
  6. brainmatter28
    Oct 7, 2014
    10
    Driveclub is perhaps the most fun I've had in a racing game in years. The fast-paced racing that amplifies as you upgrade from vehicle to vehicle will get even the most lifeless person's adrenaline pumping. The graphics are absolutely breathtaking alongside the topnotch sound quality inducing an hyperactive sense of immersion that can not be felt by merely watching gameplay alone butDriveclub is perhaps the most fun I've had in a racing game in years. The fast-paced racing that amplifies as you upgrade from vehicle to vehicle will get even the most lifeless person's adrenaline pumping. The graphics are absolutely breathtaking alongside the topnotch sound quality inducing an hyperactive sense of immersion that can not be felt by merely watching gameplay alone but actually playing yourself. It provides the realistic graphics of a sim and combines it with the addictive and enjoyable gameplay of a solid arcade racer. The multiplayer is the driving focus of the game but theere is tons of fun to be had in the tour and challenge modes. Since the game is so socially driven, you are never actually feeling alone even away from your club thanks to neat time and performance challenges set by other players that pop up at certain points during the games tour mode. Just give the free PS+ version a shot and you will see what I am talking about, and then buy this awesome game. 10/10… Expand
  7. xDeniz
    Oct 7, 2014
    10
    Free for PSN+ users? Awesome, I can play with all of my friends without asking them to buy it. I will spend a lot of hours without spending any extra money.
  8. kashirin546
    Oct 7, 2014
    10
    Driveclub is a beautiful racing simulator that values the art and science of the race over the drama and theatrics that often make racing so appealing. While the game lacks in certain areas, namely in their complete lack of real collision dynamics, the overall racing experience is one of sublime enjoyment.
  9. Plain_Sight_Doc
    Oct 7, 2014
    8
    This game just released. From the first few hours I've had with it I am really impressed with the graphics and the more I play, the more I need to beat my friends times on the leaderboards. There are a lot of little details that come together to make this game shine. The cars feel like they have weight behind them and the handling models for each car is different but suitable to the car.This game just released. From the first few hours I've had with it I am really impressed with the graphics and the more I play, the more I need to beat my friends times on the leaderboards. There are a lot of little details that come together to make this game shine. The cars feel like they have weight behind them and the handling models for each car is different but suitable to the car. The cockpit view is stellar and all of the social aspects that integrate leaderboards and challenges is quite nice for competitive players. This game brings me back to PGR which was a great game in its own right.

    Driveclub seems to capture what some more sterile racing games haven't, the social aspect. The graphics are incredible. There are some flaws though. There are only 51 cars which isn't many. The car selection is great though from street cars to supers. There are no official tracks from the real world but locals are quite vibrant, detailed and interesting enough. I give this game an 8/10 because it was really hyped up and was delayed. It really should have been available at launch but this game rivals Forza. Forza is more realistic but this game is more fun.    … Expand
  10. wheelzr
    Oct 7, 2014
    9
    The graphics alone make this game worthy of a purchase. Absolute eye candy. The lighting effects are on a new level I've never seen in games before. The sound is also better quality than I've heard on previous generation consoles.

    The different views for the cars are another major highlight. There's 6 of them .Each one has a proper use. The in car views are hands down best views I've    The graphics alone make this game worthy of a purchase. Absolute eye candy. The lighting effects are on a new level I've never seen in games before. The sound is also better quality than I've heard on previous generation consoles.

    The different views for the cars are another major highlight. There's 6 of them .Each one has a proper use. The in car views are hands down best views I've ever used.

    While there are no real world tracks, the tracks they've made are among the best layouts I've played. There's also a few that get too twisty for their own good.....the AI is not afraid to run you over.

    This game should have instant replay. That's a major detraction. I also wish there was a way to assign paint to a single car instead of 4 paints to apply to all cars.    … Expand
  11. f50liv_manawi
    Oct 7, 2014
    10
    This is one of the best racing games Ive ever played. Excellent visuals, rigid driving model, tons of fun in multiplayer, innovative social features. What else do you need? It's all here.
  12. simon7109
    Oct 7, 2014
    10
    Best racing game so far.
    It is beautiful. The day/night cycle is just excelent, at night the shadows when your lights illuminates other cars, when the sun rises or sets. It is the best looking racing game in history. The landscape is feels so real, almost like you are really there. The races are exciting, the AI is agressive and really makes your work hard. There is no easy race in the    Best racing game so far.
    It is beautiful. The day/night cycle is just excelent, at night the shadows when your lights illuminates other cars, when the sun rises or sets. It is the best looking racing game in history. The landscape is feels so real, almost like you are really there. The races are exciting, the AI is agressive and really makes your work hard. There is no easy race in the game, every race is a challange. You can't just overtake everyone in the first corner, you need to fight for every place. It is like you are playing against other players. Mentioning other players, the game is fully social. You can challange other players and you can beat other players records at any time in a race. They appear randomly so even if you can't finnish first, you can beat someone so your race is not useless.
    I gave the game 10 points just because of the Xbox fanboys who gave 0's, the game is a very strong 9/10.    … Expand
  13. akbizzy
    Oct 7, 2014
    10
    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
  14. Lortsamler
    Oct 7, 2014
    10
    The best graphic i have ever seen in a racing game,the cars feels good,and handles well. The carsound is incredible. If you only like simulators,this is not the game for you,but if you like arcade,this game is as close to perfect,that you can get :)
  15. hypeknot
    Oct 7, 2014
    10
    I've never really been a driving game fan, but this game makes me wonder if i've been missing something all these years. Visually it's breathtaking, I honestly have never seen any game, driving or not, that looks this good. Quite amazing. The gameplay is very rewarding and moreish, I picked it up and intended to play it for 10 minutes or so (it's my brother's game) and that was 3 hoursI've never really been a driving game fan, but this game makes me wonder if i've been missing something all these years. Visually it's breathtaking, I honestly have never seen any game, driving or not, that looks this good. Quite amazing. The gameplay is very rewarding and moreish, I picked it up and intended to play it for 10 minutes or so (it's my brother's game) and that was 3 hours ago, I have just stopped to take a break. If I was to criticize it at all I would say that the online game mode needs some extra features, but i'm sure that will come in time.… Expand
  16. strongtaavi
    Oct 7, 2014
    9
    Graphics of the game is what makes it appealing mostly. The driving is actually pretty responsive and the handling for each car is different which makes the game actually fun when unlocking new cars. Wish it was open world but its track offer different styles of play whether you want to speed up on straight aways or test your turning skills.
  17. Titto530
    Oct 7, 2014
    8
    If your a fan of old classic drift racers like Ridge Racer (when it was good) Metropolis Street Racer and Project Gotham Racing then get ready for a blast from the past with DriveClub! A common misconception it that DC is a sim, probably because of it's beautiful realistic visuals when in fact it's a drift style arcade racer with bonus points given for racing without running into otherIf your a fan of old classic drift racers like Ridge Racer (when it was good) Metropolis Street Racer and Project Gotham Racing then get ready for a blast from the past with DriveClub! A common misconception it that DC is a sim, probably because of it's beautiful realistic visuals when in fact it's a drift style arcade racer with bonus points given for racing without running into other racers, hitting walls, cornering well (Think PGR Kudos system). If you arn't into drift type racing games you'll want to pick cars with low drift capabilities. That's just means that they will grip the road better and you won't have to slide into turns so much (think Ridge Racers Drift cars vs Grip cars) As of this writing the games online feature wasn't available but unless they really drop the ball with online I don't see why did wouldn't add to the replayability in spades. Any fanboys who want to rip on this game is kind of funny because if this was called PGR 5 (exclusive) for Xbox one they would be universally praising it as a great alternative for people who don't care for Forza Horizons 2 ( another great game) Open world racing. It's a shame that the weather and photo mode will be patched in later but at least it's free, this is a solid new IP who's extra year of development was well spent. Solid 8/10… Expand
  18. llDylanCRll
    Oct 7, 2014
    10
    Conducción Excelente, un gran trabajo por parte de Sony, probablemente uno de los mejores juegos de autos que he podido probar,con las actualizaciones sera aún mejor
  19. therealnillian
    Oct 7, 2014
    10
    Excellent game, game of the year! The graphics are simply stunning and i like all the social aspect of the game aswell. This game is a must buy for any ps4 owner
  20. bryank75
    Oct 7, 2014
    10
    A stunning game without parallel, if FH2 was on PS4 itb would get steamrolled by this superior racer. Its a shame this game has been targeted by xbox fools who have nothing better to do because they baught a piece of **** This has been the most coordinated and sustained attack on a videogame I have ever seen and is a testament to how microsoft has poisoned the gaming industry.
  21. Kllaj500
    Oct 7, 2014
    10
    Great game, its addicting and will have you playimg tryimg to beat records. The graphics are gorgeous, the tracks are great. This game is worth it. If you are a fan of cars you get to race todayas most exotic cars, this is the game for you.
  22. Drlove2k3
    Oct 7, 2014
    10
    Just bought a PS4 last week, and Driveclub today, if you're a racing fan make sure to get this, it wont disappoint!
    I'm enjoying it very much, and the graphical detail in this game is absolutely unbelievable, this has to be the best looking game ever made.
    I would be very angry if I didn't own a PS4 and only a Xboxone of PC and I weren't able to try this out.
  23. velvetmeds
    Oct 7, 2014
    10
    Pefect sound design, graphics, car handling, social/online features with great replay value... It is the spiritual successor of PGR, the IP that sadly MS ditched in favor of the much inferior Forza. Now that gap is filled by Drivclub.
  24. MercenaryofHate
    Sep 19, 2017
    8
    From the beginning to the end Driveclub is about one thing and one thing only racing. Sure there are challenges and speed trials but these are just side objectives so you can earn more fame and money. Driveclub is a true to it's name racer no powerups, open world areas or cops to get in the way. Driveclub is a professional racing game but not a racing simulator. Driveclub is a goodFrom the beginning to the end Driveclub is about one thing and one thing only racing. Sure there are challenges and speed trials but these are just side objectives so you can earn more fame and money. Driveclub is a true to it's name racer no powerups, open world areas or cops to get in the way. Driveclub is a professional racing game but not a racing simulator. Driveclub is a good experience either way if you love cars and the thrill of racing like I do. Driveclub isn't perfect though it has it's fair share of issues such as aggressive AI (sometimes) and confusing tracks, but the graphics and sound effects are perfect and well implemented. Driveclub is a good game for racing fans chances are if you enjoy games like the Crew this game will feel more complex but familial. If you are into action packed highway battles then turn away! This game is not for you! I guess I am the rare breed of gamer who can respect Need For Speed's action packed gameplay as well as Driveclubs realistic gameplay and races. The music in the main menu are exhilarating and get me in the mood to race. Driveclub also has a good leveling system while based on how you drive you earn fame that will go to you leveling up and unlocking more vehicles and challenges. Driveclub is a cup of tea that's not for everyone the hardcore racing fans might be turned of by lacking features and easier gameplay compared to the bigger titles out there. While as the arcade racing fans might be turned of by a lack of excitement and nitrous. Casual gamer may simply find the game to boring to play. I say it is a good game to pick up and play because it is as close to a racer you will get without having to buy a simulator and the complex and expensive equipment needed to play with said game. Driveclub can get difficult at times but the game can be learned by almost anyone if just a few games. That does not mean necessarily that Driveclub is a bad game but it is a unique experience.… Expand
  25. Rustaman
    Jul 9, 2017
    10
    Unfortunately the release version of the game was far from ideal, but after months of hard work the game changed in all aspects! Graphically, the game is at the highest and yet still unattainable for racing games!
  26. Ryknow
    Nov 8, 2017
    10
    I bought this game in 2017, I am delighted with everything, I'm disappointed by the fact that the team of creators was dissolved .... The graphics that was created for years ahead, an amazing fleet of vehicles, unmatched weather effects, one and the most powerful races I played in, he won my heart, when I play it, I enjoy this fight in full. thanks to the creator and low bow
  27. hushthemyth101
    Feb 27, 2018
    10
    This game still looks and drives better than all the other racers!! Make sure to get the season pass to get all DLC!!!
  28. Stokholm551
    Jun 10, 2019
    8
    It's one of the best driving games I have played in a long time. It's very well balanced, it's not too "Arcady" bit just the right amount. I would compare the driving style with Forza. The reason why it only get an 8 on the ratings is because they charge extra for a lot of the cars in the game. Speaking of cars I think the game in general just need some more cars.
  29. Cruise
    Jan 5, 2020
    10
    Favourite racer of the decade, Visually stunning
    Challenging with multitasking shoved in through the player stat challenges. Every track is a boss fight, every vehicle your stead to be tamed.
  30. DzmitryBoston
    Oct 17, 2021
    8
    Such a beautiful gave even considering the release date. I just wish I started it earlier, most likely I missed tons of features.
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#85 Best PS4 Game of 2014
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#18 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2014

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Mixed or average reviews - based on 85 Critic Reviews

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  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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