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. Positive: 944 out of 1799
  2. Mixed: 337 out of 1799
  3. Negative: 518 out of 1799
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  1. 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
  2. Xaphan_Red
    Oct 16, 2015
    8
    After an inauspicious start, this game has steadily improved both in content and playability. The start-up problems have not been forgotten but have been left behind as new tracks, cars, effects and online difficulties have been patched, augmented and tweeked. The handling has developed over time, with the cars being more responsive, and varying with the delightful weather changes thatAfter an inauspicious start, this game has steadily improved both in content and playability. The start-up problems have not been forgotten but have been left behind as new tracks, cars, effects and online difficulties have been patched, augmented and tweeked. The handling has developed over time, with the cars being more responsive, and varying with the delightful weather changes that come about . The amount of cars available is crazy, and although this game may not be to the car development fans likes, there are enough cars and varied performances to keep any racing fan interested.
    The online racing is fast and frantic, with different types of event for variety, and although any racing game will attract the hoonatic who likes to crash, some penalties for their actions tend to nullify their worst excesses. Saying this more balance to these penalties could be developed to make the ardent racers experience better and for them to feel less aggrieved when one of these hoonatics hits them into a corner and the less respectful racer comes off best. The club aspect is also a good feature allowing like minded friends to work together with a shared goal, not often seen in any game other than co-op shootem-ups. overall a good game which has developed well.    … Expand
  3. 00Liteyear
    Sep 30, 2015
    3
    Does extremely hard turning make a realistic game? I've never driven 130 mph, but I do know that I would die if I crashed into a wall, but instead it feels like bumper cars. The graphics are pretty, to say the least.
  4. SwitSwat
    Sep 29, 2015
    9
    I did not start playing this game until much after many of the problems it had were resolved. So I can't comment much on its previous issues. As of now, the game plays very well. It may not be as realistic as Gran Turismo in terms of driving mechanics, but that's what makes the game fairly accessible. If you buy the full game and the season pass, there is a ton of content to be enjoyed.I did not start playing this game until much after many of the problems it had were resolved. So I can't comment much on its previous issues. As of now, the game plays very well. It may not be as realistic as Gran Turismo in terms of driving mechanics, but that's what makes the game fairly accessible. If you buy the full game and the season pass, there is a ton of content to be enjoyed. Lots of new events, cars, and tracks which expand on the already pretty lengthy tour event of the main game. So far, I have had no problems with multiplayer, and there have been no lag spikes for me. The game itself is beautiful in terms of the PS4's capabilities. This has probably been one of my favorite racing games in recent memory. 9/10… Expand
  5. JamesH23
    Sep 26, 2015
    10
    Perhaps the best looking next-gen game by far. DRIVECLUB is a fantastic game but only if you're a racing fan. The handling and mechanisms are so satisfying to drive with and the visuals provide a almost real experience. The game also features an extensive and gorgeous photo mode and a huge variety of mainstream and quirky cars for different play styles. I often find myself distracted byPerhaps the best looking next-gen game by far. DRIVECLUB is a fantastic game but only if you're a racing fan. The handling and mechanisms are so satisfying to drive with and the visuals provide a almost real experience. The game also features an extensive and gorgeous photo mode and a huge variety of mainstream and quirky cars for different play styles. I often find myself distracted by the gorgeous rain or lighting but have an absolute blast. The frame rate is 100% smooth and I had not experienced A SINGLE BUG. Witch is fantastic, Evolution Studios are still supporting this game really well a year on with fairly priced DLC and free content updates every month. The attention to detail, the location variety and the amount of event settings you can mess with is amazing. An absolutely brilliant game sadly let down in reviews by its launch server issues last year. The game has come MILES since then and is a really, really solid game.… Expand
  6. 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
  7. PauloBessa
    Sep 19, 2015
    10
    I waited the updates and the price drop and got the game with the season pass all for 20 bucks, it's a must buy! I really good and solid game! Tons to do, so much events, massive multiplayer support, excellent servers and more. Really nice graphics, the weather changing is gorgeous and is so cool to level up your club and send challenges to your friends or another clubs.

    Conclusion: It    I waited the updates and the price drop and got the game with the season pass all for 20 bucks, it's a must buy! I really good and solid game! Tons to do, so much events, massive multiplayer support, excellent servers and more. Really nice graphics, the weather changing is gorgeous and is so cool to level up your club and send challenges to your friends or another clubs.

    Conclusion: It seems that the game was broken at release, and it's why the Game received so low rated reviews and they deserved that, but NOW this game is a 10/10 without question!    … Expand
  8. AlemaoBohrer
    Sep 16, 2015
    10
    Driveclub became the must awesome racing game ever !!!!!!!!!!! in the begining the game suffer because the excessive pressure for the part of Sony ... but now ... your score is 10 !!!
  9. hobieone
    Sep 16, 2015
    10
    this is one game if players played at its releases or shortly after. they need to try it again. this game as I'm[roved over the year and is hands down one of the best racing games on the market despite its rocky start. the devs really came thru and corrected all the bugs and glitches and have improved the game. and they are still adding cars and new track and the new sprint mode. thisthis is one game if players played at its releases or shortly after. they need to try it again. this game as I'm[roved over the year and is hands down one of the best racing games on the market despite its rocky start. the devs really came thru and corrected all the bugs and glitches and have improved the game. and they are still adding cars and new track and the new sprint mode. this is one game where if it were re reviewed it would get top ratings… Expand
  10. Sombra
    Sep 15, 2015
    10
    Jogo perfeito , clima dinâmico nunca visto em um jogo de corrida ,boa condução ,qualidade dos carros é sensacional e as corrida tem uma boa dificuldade.
    Driveclub depois do lançamento é um novo jogo , nenhum jogo chega perto do realismo desse jogo!!!
  11. 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
  12. Xeno-1X
    Sep 12, 2015
    0
    The game doesn't offer much except for okay graphics and effects and the worst car handling ever on a console. The idea was nice but the realisation is terrible. Don't waste money or time on this game.
  13. ieatdirt
    Sep 8, 2015
    1
    I was looking forward to this game but it was by far the WORST racer i have ever played. The game was supposed to come out almost two years ago and when it comes out it was unfinished. The game looks kinda good but the AI is horrible and the races are short with barely any cars, there is no damage to your car when it crashes. The game is a horrible racer and i recommend NOT buying it.I was looking forward to this game but it was by far the WORST racer i have ever played. The game was supposed to come out almost two years ago and when it comes out it was unfinished. The game looks kinda good but the AI is horrible and the races are short with barely any cars, there is no damage to your car when it crashes. The game is a horrible racer and i recommend NOT buying it. Forza is a great racer, you should buy it!… Expand
  14. 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
  15. gmf_tarkin
    Sep 3, 2015
    9
    + Beautiful graphics
    + Quite good choice of cars, very polished car graphics
    + Interior view for all cars + Many tracks with very nice scenery + Dynamic weather system and day to night transition + Arcade but advanced driving system, you can feel the road on a game pad + Good career mode, to advance you have to meet goals during the race - No car customization (tuning) - Can be    + Beautiful graphics
    + Quite good choice of cars, very polished car graphics
    + Interior view for all cars
    + Many tracks with very nice scenery
    + Dynamic weather system and day to night transition
    + Arcade but advanced driving system, you can feel the road on a game pad
    + Good career mode, to advance you have to meet goals during the race

    - No car customization (tuning)
    - Can be too difficult, no flashbacks
    - No damage system (only visuals)    … Expand
  16. hulmej
    Aug 29, 2015
    8
    This game is very good. It has very good graphics, a nice variety of cars and races and I like the club system as well. I think Forza however is better at the looks of it.
  17. Krzyhu666
    Aug 28, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Tak powinny wyglądać gry wyśćigowe.Grafika powala na ziemie,szczególnie warunki pogodowe są Mega.Krople deszczu na szybie to pierwsza klasa.Prawdziwa gra NEXTGEN.… Expand
  18. fead
    Aug 25, 2015
    10
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  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. Anomander_Rake
    Aug 20, 2015
    10
    This game is a blast. its a mix of arcade and simulation. had the game since day one and despite server issues i loved it and still do, since its miles better than few weeks after release.

    Game play is awesome fun, each car has its own cons and pros. it is playable with the controller but steering wheel is highly recommended to get the best out of it. I have dedicated, probably close to    This game is a blast. its a mix of arcade and simulation. had the game since day one and despite server issues i loved it and still do, since its miles better than few weeks after release.

    Game play is awesome fun, each car has its own cons and pros. it is playable with the controller but steering wheel is highly recommended to get the best out of it. I have dedicated, probably close to 250 hours to this game and i will say hands down its best fun i had with a racer since Hot Pursuit 2010 (not including simulators).

    Great selection of cars out of the box, plus loads of DLC cars, personally i will wait until all DLC is bundled together at the right price.

    Graphics are stunning, especially during rain races and its not just eye candy, rain really affects game play in a big way.

    Online play can be chaotic in a way that that people will slam full speed into sharp corners or use you as a brake which could make you end up last BUT unlike other games this one rewards you non the less, you gain points for you and your club. if im running last and no chance of catch up i drift and complete challenges. Still online is mad fun either way, even if you end up last you can still overtake those who play like retards and have proper racing with good players.

    Do not let user score of 5.9 scare you away. You see when the game came out it was reviewed by many Xbox owners who do not even own PS4 or the game or ever played it. but this is modern gaming for you. i usually do not decide on a buy by the review unless its lower than 5/10.    … Expand
  22. Velvet_Brusch
    Aug 10, 2015
    10
    The servers now works perfectly, the product itself an amazing and addictive racing game. Many things to do and tons of cars! People people give it a try, you won't regret it :)
  23. emanuelfer
    Jul 30, 2015
    9
    A nivel tecnico y garfico el juego es tremendo , se lo mata por su conocido problema al principio con el online , estoy seguro que de no haber pasado eso , este game tendria mejores calificaciones !
  24. adiafoster2015
    Jul 20, 2015
    0
    This game is terrible. They would have to pay me to play it again.

    If you don't believe me, ask yourself this... why would PS+ give a decent major game away for free?
  25. Alphaedus
    Jul 17, 2015
    8
    Gonna be straight-up.
    I personally am quite fond of this game. It's not complicated, not Need for Speed and not The Crew. And I love that.
    The controls are awesome, I like how the drift physics work. Races are rewarding, I often feel accomplished after successfully wielding a Ferrari F430 through the crazy streets of India. Graphics are really, really crisp. The mere fact that this is    Gonna be straight-up.
    I personally am quite fond of this game. It's not complicated, not Need for Speed and not The Crew. And I love that.
    The controls are awesome, I like how the drift physics work. Races are rewarding, I often feel accomplished after successfully wielding a Ferrari F430 through the crazy streets of India. Graphics are really, really crisp.
    The mere fact that this is the first racing game I've liked after Need for Speed Hot Pursuit (The latest one, of course) is surprising, even for me.
    The club system needs work though, there isn't incentive enough for players to actively participate in club activities. Give out new cars, or something like that as rewards.
    Content-rich updates and free DLCs could strengthen the game even more.

    Thank you.    … Expand
  26. TheDahaka
    Jul 15, 2015
    9
    Hands down the best circuit racer money can buy. The game has come a long way since it's shakey launch and has so much content it's almost overwhelming. I enjoy the driving physics and have never had any issues with AI that others speak of and I think most people complain, because the game is actually challenging and doesnt give you many easy victories. You will have to learn and improveHands down the best circuit racer money can buy. The game has come a long way since it's shakey launch and has so much content it's almost overwhelming. I enjoy the driving physics and have never had any issues with AI that others speak of and I think most people complain, because the game is actually challenging and doesnt give you many easy victories. You will have to learn and improve in this game and with it's sense of speed and best in the business visuals it's an absolute joy. Ignore the haters and try it for yourself, you will wonder what the hate is even about.

    Half the haters have never played the game in the first place and only echo what they've read from others who have likely done the same thing.    … Expand
  27. f_lombardi3
    Jul 11, 2015
    1
    Driveclub is the biggest piece of trash I've ever played honestly. The driving is ridiculous. just see what i said below.

    +Beautiful Scenery
    +Diverse amount of cars

    -Point System
    -Random bugs
    -This Game
  28. SHANone
    Jul 11, 2015
    2
    worst racing game i ever played.
    no customizing - only **** stickers, no damage( scratches on headlights and a body made out of crumpled paper can not be called damage), no physics, cpu drivers with no ai.
    there is no graphics, which everyone says- just look at the spectators around the track - is the level of the first Virtua Fighter. invisible walls, car resets after few seconds out    worst racing game i ever played.
    no customizing - only **** stickers, no damage( scratches on headlights and a body made out of crumpled paper can not be called damage), no physics, cpu drivers with no ai.
    there is no graphics, which everyone says- just look at the spectators around the track - is the level of the first Virtua Fighter.
    invisible walls, car resets after few seconds out of track, photo mode is worse than in the Gran Turismo 4 on the PS2.
    very poor sounds.
    vaunted rain pours only over your car within 50 meters- it is easy to see when leaving any tunnel in the raining race.
    if not complete absence of exclusive racing games on the PS4, this game does not deserve to 1 score.
    unfortunately I bought this game.
    fortunately I did not buy any supplements, so I has got off relatively cheaply.
    my heartfelt condolences to who bought the a seasonal pass.    … Expand
  29. 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
  30. Jecht_342
    Jul 7, 2015
    0
    This game starts by showing you the controls and then dropping you into a race on a pretty hard track. As someone who doesn't play a lot of racing games, I didn't even know what some of acronyms (DRS and KERS) so I had very little idea how to actually control the vehicle. It was a terrible enough beginning that I deleted this game.
    I would not recommend this to anyone who isn't a    This game starts by showing you the controls and then dropping you into a race on a pretty hard track. As someone who doesn't play a lot of racing games, I didn't even know what some of acronyms (DRS and KERS) so I had very little idea how to actually control the vehicle. It was a terrible enough beginning that I deleted this game.
    I would not recommend this to anyone who isn't a hardcore racing game fan. It's not going to bother to show you how to play.    … Expand
  31. 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
  32. Nickller
    Jul 6, 2015
    10
    Driveclub... Where do I begin?

    I preodered Driveclub back in 2014. I was so excited to play this game, when it finally came out. I was not disapointed. I have not not had any Issue with the AI, its worth to note that I have played on the highest difficulty since the begining, and on that level the AI is both challenging and fair. Back when the game came out I would probably have given    Driveclub... Where do I begin?

    I preodered Driveclub back in 2014. I was so excited to play this game, when it finally came out. I was not disapointed. I have not not had any Issue with the AI, its worth to note that I have played on the highest difficulty since the begining, and on that level the AI is both challenging and fair. Back when the game came out I would probably have given the game a 7/10. It was fun, but needed something extra. I bought the season pass, craving for more. The season pass is so worth the money. You just get so many new tours and lots of sweet new cars to play with. Evolution studios, is also really dedicated, to listen to feedback, espcially on their facebook fansite. They do frequent updates to keep us informed on the new stuff they are working on and responds to peoples feedback. This dedication is what have helped making this game a 10/10 from me. The love for the game they have made really do shine through with everything in the game. Time trials is so addicting, as I always want to beat my friends best times and try to beat the global leaderboard. Multiplayer is also alot of fun, and there still keep coming new multiplayer modes, which is great. Driving online with your club is fun espcially if you are in a party with your team and talk together while trying to win against the other team or if its just free for all fun. Sure there is some **** races once in a while, but that is not something you can prevent, because some people are just **** drivers. Not the developers fault, The controls of the game is responsive, the weather effects are amazing! And overall this game is just a great arcade racer with loads of hours of fun. I still play it till this day, for the multiplayer, time trials, the continued added new content (cars, tours). I can not reccomend this enough if you like arcade racers. But you have to dedicade your time into perfecting your driving. If you do so, you will have a great time with this game. If you are on edge, to buy this game, download the PS Plus version, and feel free to add my on PS4, my psn is : Sinink . We can do some multiplayer then, or just challenge eachother. Anyway. 10/10 overall from me.    … Expand
  33. Hell_d
    Jul 5, 2015
    3
    Experience was:
    - oh, it looks pretty, ok
    - ehm... sound? I barely can define sound of my engine and music, besides, sound of opponents engines is so loud. But ok, lets tweak it in settings.. what? Still? well, okay. - Menu, ooo-okay, so many races. 30mins later... - so many races and all the same. - opponents AI are just driving in perfect boring line, they hit me on their way    Experience was:
    - oh, it looks pretty, ok
    - ehm... sound? I barely can define sound of my engine and music, besides, sound of opponents engines is so loud. But ok, lets tweak it in settings.. what? Still? well, okay.
    - Menu, ooo-okay, so many races.

    30mins later...

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

    may be multiplayer will be more fun?

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

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

    I did enjoy designing my clubs badge though.    … Expand
  36. LordZenan
    Jul 3, 2015
    8
    After hearing so many average and negative reviews for Driveclub, I wasn't expecting much a few days ago when I booted up the Play Station Plus Edition for the first time. However, the game does stand on it's own two feet as a solid racer. I think the problem was that Evolution Studios was untruthful with the premise for this game. It most certainly is an arcade racer, however, prior toAfter hearing so many average and negative reviews for Driveclub, I wasn't expecting much a few days ago when I booted up the Play Station Plus Edition for the first time. However, the game does stand on it's own two feet as a solid racer. I think the problem was that Evolution Studios was untruthful with the premise for this game. It most certainly is an arcade racer, however, prior to release we were led to believe it would be a simulator comparable to that for Forza Motorsport, Gran Turismo or the recently released Project Cars and so many people felt cheated and disappointed with the end result. The game is stunning to look at, the choice of cars is adequate although there is a serious lack of American muscle cars and the online and club services work well enough at this stage. All in all it is worth a look at a discount if you're a fan of socially driven arcade racing games.… Expand
  37. Subcutaneous
    Jul 2, 2015
    9
    Great racing game. Yeah it took a while to get to this state, but when I tried out the PS plus version I ended up buying it. And I usually don't like racing games that much. Graphics are awesome, and the game plays great. Driveclub probably deserved the horrible reviews when it released, but now they have to come from trolls or those that suck at driving games.
  38. ioxs
    Jul 1, 2015
    10
    It's no midnight club dub edition remix with high costumization or gear nuts car tweak a ton. It's an arcade racer that is supposed to be played with your friends and the graphics are stunning. Project cars was just released and this game looks better in my opinion, just lacks all the bmw cars but who cares... BMW's aren't even that great. You get Ferrari's and lambo's instead. This is aIt's no midnight club dub edition remix with high costumization or gear nuts car tweak a ton. It's an arcade racer that is supposed to be played with your friends and the graphics are stunning. Project cars was just released and this game looks better in my opinion, just lacks all the bmw cars but who cares... BMW's aren't even that great. You get Ferrari's and lambo's instead. This is a European based game, so no U.S. Tracks was a bit disappointing, nonetheless.... It's a lot of fun, and worth it along with the other racing sims --GT6/Forza/Assesto Corsa/Project Cars/PGR simply because it's a straight out of the box experience instead of having to upgrade your car to win races and all that nonsense. Just hit play.… Expand
  39. Arthainius
    Jul 1, 2015
    3
    Im giving this game a 3 strictly for graphics. The rest of it should be throw in in the garbage. Extremely bad car physics. You can get the the hang of it but it feels horrible. 3rd person you really get a since of how bad it is. The cars look like their not even sitting on the road rather floating off of it by 1 mm . That float look ruins it. Also there is very bad interpretation of whatIm giving this game a 3 strictly for graphics. The rest of it should be throw in in the garbage. Extremely bad car physics. You can get the the hang of it but it feels horrible. 3rd person you really get a since of how bad it is. The cars look like their not even sitting on the road rather floating off of it by 1 mm . That float look ruins it. Also there is very bad interpretation of what under steer and over steer are suppose to feel like. Its just bad .… Expand
  40. 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
  41. Neilus
    Jun 29, 2015
    9
    Now that its fixed, great racing game!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  42. 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.
  43. IvanSF
    Jun 25, 2015
    9
    Great game! It has a formidable level of graphic quality, difficult to compare even among the top PC. Realistic direction and set to an arcade game. Now, with the arrival of the Plus version, everyone may experience the game.
  44. ps4sucks-pc-ftw
    Jun 14, 2015
    1
    Driveclub you say? All you do is drive and watch the poorly made physics and design of this game until it gives you cancer. Pretty, as usual but poor simulation to what it's supposed to be is a big no-no. Sony failed again to deliver greatness. All the obese gamers won't last long to finally experience something decent enough.
  45. wertherhunt
    Jun 12, 2015
    3
    Great graphics, great handling, but all this panned by agressive AI, lack of any kind of helpers (breaking marks, etc) and difficult settings. Many times I was hit by the AI in the last curve... something horrible to experience and when you do you lose seconds. Its not a kind of game you pick to have fun or to relax, you are always stresses thinking about the next time you will be checkedGreat graphics, great handling, but all this panned by agressive AI, lack of any kind of helpers (breaking marks, etc) and difficult settings. Many times I was hit by the AI in the last curve... something horrible to experience and when you do you lose seconds. Its not a kind of game you pick to have fun or to relax, you are always stresses thinking about the next time you will be checked by this dumb AI.… Expand
  46. 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
  47. HyperDiamoandz
    Jun 7, 2015
    10
    A Different game from that launched. Im a racing fan and have played every driving game ever made since pole position on the C64. Whatever this was at launch I now regard this as one of the best driving games ever made. Yes there is no tuning and very little in the way of frills. And I love that. pick track pick car then race. Im am tired of career modes and upgrading. screw that IA Different game from that launched. Im a racing fan and have played every driving game ever made since pole position on the C64. Whatever this was at launch I now regard this as one of the best driving games ever made. Yes there is no tuning and very little in the way of frills. And I love that. pick track pick car then race. Im am tired of career modes and upgrading. screw that I just want to race. with a pad it can be a tad forgiving/arcadey (but it is still not an arcade racer. the faster cars especially can be a pig to handle. Also get a t300 wheel with it. With a wheel this game is the absolute DB.....… Expand
  48. 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
  49. justwoe
    May 28, 2015
    10
    Picked this up in May/June 2015 so I missed any problems they had at launch. Seems like there's tons of content, lots of gorgeous cars, tracks, nice progression system, multiplayer, interesting time trial mode which slams real player ghosts at you (when you beat one you get the next up in rank instantly)... just lots of things done very well. Looks like a hugely underrated game. Thumbs upPicked this up in May/June 2015 so I missed any problems they had at launch. Seems like there's tons of content, lots of gorgeous cars, tracks, nice progression system, multiplayer, interesting time trial mode which slams real player ghosts at you (when you beat one you get the next up in rank instantly)... just lots of things done very well. Looks like a hugely underrated game. Thumbs up to the developers!… Expand
  50. moahdriven
    May 23, 2015
    10
    My favorite racing game ever was NFS HP2 for PS3. While that was very arcade like, I loved the sense of speed and racing it gave. With that in mind, lets jump into this review.

    Driveclub is that exceptional balance between Arcade and Sim racer; while the physics and controls may not be true to life as some hardcore SIM racers, it is definitely NOT an arcade racer, and they did an    My favorite racing game ever was NFS HP2 for PS3. While that was very arcade like, I loved the sense of speed and racing it gave. With that in mind, lets jump into this review.

    Driveclub is that exceptional balance between Arcade and Sim racer; while the physics and controls may not be true to life as some hardcore SIM racers, it is definitely NOT an arcade racer, and they did an incredible job with the physics. You can't just drift mindlessly through turns or correct oversteer in a second. You will spin out trying to floor that SRT Viper out of a tight corner, going 150+ down straightaways on an uneven road environment, not a racetrack, will take some finesse to maintain stability, and your drifts lose momentum very quickly instead of rocketing you at 10000mph through turns. There is definitely a difference in the physics between different cars. And while some are more obvious than others (the F Type R is definitely more tail happy in this game than an AMG GTS, and both are less stable compared to the AWD Huracan), you need to realize that most 500+hp rear wheel drive cars have similar physics when being pushed to the limit, as due most FWD hot hatches, and most AWD supercars. But I will say there is a detectable difference in the feel and physics throughout the cars in this game. And if you're in a race where the weather is dynamic be prepared; you may start out hugging the road in dry conditions only to be sliding around carelessly as rain and snow begin to fall a lap or two later.

    The car selection is spectacular. Yea many cars can now be found in added DLCs, especially the American cars everyone was so desperate for (myself included), like the stingray, Viper, Camaro, Charger; yea those can now be had with a DLC, suck it up, you can find this game cheap anyway so it was worth it for me. I've added that, the lambo pack, and some others b/c I want my McLaren 650s and Jag CX75 concept. But the car selection is phenomenal even without the DLC's, and some cars and packs are free to download. I was worried about a lack of recent cars since it was released last year buuuuut not the case. Lambo Huracan, McLaren 650s, AMG GTS, and some amazing hyper cars like the Lykan Hypersport, Koenigsegg One:One, and the La Ferrari, JUST TO NAME A FEW. The car selection is phenomenal. Customization goes as far as paint and livery which is pretty extensive, don't care for all the modding and crap in a game like this. How do you throw a bigger wing on the One:One anyhow?

    The graphics, sound, and level of detail in the cars and environments is mother effing mindblowing. The cockpit views are incredible. I typically go with 3rd person views in racers b/c I like to admire the cars beauty as I race, but I find myself trying to master the narrowed vision from the cockpit views or just driving casually in Time Trial modes to enjoy the fanatical level of detail and move the camera around in the cockpit. Even the driver oriented details like flipping the paddle shifters (the hand begins to float in preparation for a shift as the tach climbs, and the feet actively move to hit the gas and brake pedals). Seriously, the detail blew me away. I love getting a sense of what it feels like to be in the cabin of some of these exotics, and this game delivers and delivers and delivers. And while there may not be an extensive list of real world racetracks, there is a beautiful selection of real world locations and tracks which offers an enormous variety of racing conditions, from insane mountain passes to flat out straightaway race tracks.

    There's also an extensive single player mode in the form of the Driveclub Tour which is littered with progressive events and subevents for you to progress and increase your level, earning new cars and livery in the process. It offers a lot of fun and challenges. You've also got your quick race, time trial, and drift events you can just jump right into with a car (that you've unlocked) and track of your choice. The menu is beautifully done and easy to navigate, and they've added to the settings to allow you to tweak the smallest things like having a visible tach for the cockpit view to increasing the volume of engine noise vs. environmental sound during races. Turn engine sounds to +3db and get goosebumps from the sound of these machines. Like the interior car views but prefer the exterior engine and car sounds? Settings allow for that as well. Replays can be saved and photo mode is a thing.

    This game was definitely released in a hurry before it was complete and polished, but the fact that it's all been ironed out should allow this game the credit and reviews it deserves. It is a fantastic racer for absolutely anyone. Don't whine about how you were expecting Grand Turismo. You want to race a Daihatsu around Silverstone at 15mph? You do that. I prefer to fly in a Huayra through the treacherous North Sea hugging highways of Norway with some stormy weather and rain.    … Expand
  51. 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.
  52. 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
  53. 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.
  54. Awman
    May 9, 2015
    10
    Despite its chaotic development, this is the most underrated game ever (especially sicne last update with weather etc.)
    The game is incridibely beautiful (much more than any other racing game, pcars look old gen compare to it), it's fun, car selection is good, weather is STUNNING!
    Hope they'll make a second driveclub (with maybe also some cities tracks). My favorite racing game so    Despite its chaotic development, this is the most underrated game ever (especially sicne last update with weather etc.)
    The game is incridibely beautiful (much more than any other racing game, pcars look old gen compare to it), it's fun, car selection is good, weather is STUNNING!

    Hope they'll make a second driveclub (with maybe also some cities tracks).

    My favorite racing game so far (and i've played racing games on every cosnoles since the first atari)    … Expand
  55. FadeOutAgain
    May 9, 2015
    3
    I never write reviews with this bad of a score, I think this is the lowest I've ever scored a game. Let me begin with what's wrong with this game:

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

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

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

    The reason I'm giving this such a low score is because it's just not fun. It's an exercise in frustration and this is a strong don't buy, don't rent, don't try. There seems to be some new car games coming out soon that I'd bet on rather than this.    … Expand
  56. 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.
  57. 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.
  58. AnimeUnknown
    May 5, 2015
    2
    TLDR: Very pretty but ultimately unsatisfying. The tracks and cars are beautiful but after limited progression in single player you will find that it get quite competitive and a second or two delay on the track will mean you have to repeat. Seeing as this is the case it's a pity that the AI doesn't seem to care where you are on the track. They will follow the best line and if you are inTLDR: Very pretty but ultimately unsatisfying. The tracks and cars are beautiful but after limited progression in single player you will find that it get quite competitive and a second or two delay on the track will mean you have to repeat. Seeing as this is the case it's a pity that the AI doesn't seem to care where you are on the track. They will follow the best line and if you are in the way they will make minimal effort to deviate. Two problems with this: (1) I am not a computer and 95% of the time I'll deviate from the best path (2) if you're trying to catch them they NEVER make a mistake. This results in the competitive levels just being frustrating, requiring many, many repetitions waiting for you to get lucky. This game looks pretty and is good for a few races, but don't expect longevity as it will just be frustrating.… Expand
  59. griffey546
    Apr 30, 2015
    2
    3 steps on how to make Driveclub:

    Step 1: Start out by making driving mechanics.
    Step 2: Add some impressive graphics.
    Step 3: Wait no those graphics are good enough, lets work on the graphics and just use the Watch_Dogs driving mechanics...
  60. 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
  61. 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
  62. Yubaba
    Apr 14, 2015
    9
    Very good game with lot's of content. The graphics are amazing and the weather system in this title is probably the best to be found in a game. There are plenty of tracks and cars (not hundreds like in Gran Turismo though) and many ways to play in Tour mode. For newcomers I think the content is more than enough and for old fans of racing games there is a Season Pass at the price of 25Very good game with lot's of content. The graphics are amazing and the weather system in this title is probably the best to be found in a game. There are plenty of tracks and cars (not hundreds like in Gran Turismo though) and many ways to play in Tour mode. For newcomers I think the content is more than enough and for old fans of racing games there is a Season Pass at the price of 25 dollars that triples the game's content. It will be kinda hard for people who have not tried racing games before, as the AI is aggressive and the game does not forgive bad drivers. One very important feature that is missing is the local coop which is really a shame for such a game. Highly recommended regardless.… Expand
  63. 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
  64. LazeeDave
    Apr 8, 2015
    9
    Pros: Fantastic visuals, best looking racing game so far. The lighting is incredible and environments are spectacular, great driving (Simcade style, all the cars handle differently and how you would expect. It's easy enough to jump in and there's enough depth to keep going), amazing audio (Actual recordings of the cars in real life, please take note Polyphony Digital). Season pass adds aPros: Fantastic visuals, best looking racing game so far. The lighting is incredible and environments are spectacular, great driving (Simcade style, all the cars handle differently and how you would expect. It's easy enough to jump in and there's enough depth to keep going), amazing audio (Actual recordings of the cars in real life, please take note Polyphony Digital). Season pass adds a lot (Cars, tracks, single player races) and is definitely worth the money unlike a lot of other season passes.

    Multiplayer runs okay, could be better but it's pretty much the same to a lot of other racing games.

    Cons: Lacking cars(Although they add a free car every month plus a bunch of DLC) lacking music, only 30 fps (Which surprisingly isn't horrible) Aliasing can be pretty in your face sometimes but it's not too bad, could do with some more race tracks though. AI can be pretty goofy. More paint and visual customisation would be nice.

    In the end, overall fun game just missing a few things.    … Expand
  65. JuniorRemualdo
    Apr 7, 2015
    0
    Jogo não inova em nada, estilo jogo de celular com estrelinhas para desbloquear, apenas tem som e gráfico bonito do resto, servidores após meses do lançamento ainda apresenta problemas.

    Fiasco de 2014!
  66. OBEDFER11
    Apr 6, 2015
    10
    Very good game, a game that is underrated, great graphics with fantastic physics. I have it and its very entertaining very challenging game. A game with very good cars, and places to race.
  67. RudigerX
    Apr 3, 2015
    8
    I bought this game second hand cheap and I am glad I did. It was a steal. I updated the game and fired it up with low expectations because of the average reviews but it is a tonne of fun. The customisation is lacking but if you can let that slide there is a lot of fun to be had here. I have barely touched on the multiplayer aspects of the game but it is a lot of fun trying to beat theI bought this game second hand cheap and I am glad I did. It was a steal. I updated the game and fired it up with low expectations because of the average reviews but it is a tonne of fun. The customisation is lacking but if you can let that slide there is a lot of fun to be had here. I have barely touched on the multiplayer aspects of the game but it is a lot of fun trying to beat the goals set by others. The game looks great especially as day turns to night and with that the adrenaline goes up. This game is the sort I will play when I need a bit of a breather from more intensive games like Bloodborne.… Expand
  68. Techu40
    Mar 30, 2015
    10
    in game ratings.

    Competitive rating - 10/10 evoStudios delivered a good challenging game that sucks your attention into the screen, trying to beat your friends scores or tour mode. Graphics - 10/10 the detail that has Ben put into the tracks and cars ( in and out ) are at top level of details. Handling model - 10/10 each car feel very grippy but also very slippy depends on the    in game ratings.

    Competitive rating - 10/10 evoStudios delivered a good challenging game that sucks your attention into the screen, trying to beat your friends scores or tour mode.

    Graphics - 10/10 the detail that has Ben put into the tracks and cars ( in and out ) are at top level of details.

    Handling model - 10/10 each car feel very grippy but also very slippy depends on the acceleration, most hyper cars and performance needs to be tamed to be controlled!

    Features 8/10 photo mode and replay has Ben added, weather and race setups.

    Selection of cars 8/10 without the season pass the car selection contains 50 European cars, with season pass you get varity of different cars such as Lamborghinis and corvettes and much more, season pass gets the car list up to almost 100 cars!

    FreeRoam/mess about - na ) If you're more like a person who like to drive around in the open, tune cars and customize, then do not pick up driveclub!

    The difficulty in this game can not be changed in tour mode so it put your skill to a test which does a really good job, it's either to hard or to easy, and if it is? Practice!
    Driveclub is by far the best driving game I have played, each car feels alive a real, enjoyable to race in them at the same time,
    As a competitive based game, no other game have done it better, as nfs, GT, forza Etc felt to easy for me,    … Expand
  69. AGMonda
    Mar 24, 2015
    8
    If you want a score that reflects how the game stands today and not how it was when it was released, then add +2 points to the user score.

    Great arcade racing game that rewards you the more you play it.

    Solid 8/10 now
    I would have given it a 6/10 when the game 1st came out.
  70. Munkey
    Mar 22, 2015
    3
    This game is a joke. Three modes of racing?! Multiplayer that disconects all the time and that poor selection of cars and customization. Tracks are generic without something special. Game looks nice but to buy this at full price you must be crazy. Graphics are a big positive but thats it. This game lacks any substance.
    Don't buy. Maybe if you're a race game freak then you could try it but    This game is a joke. Three modes of racing?! Multiplayer that disconects all the time and that poor selection of cars and customization. Tracks are generic without something special. Game looks nice but to buy this at full price you must be crazy. Graphics are a big positive but thats it. This game lacks any substance.
    Don't buy. Maybe if you're a race game freak then you could try it but for every one else it's a skip.
    It's a three out of ten.    … Expand
  71. e227451
    Mar 19, 2015
    9
    this review is for ghost chasers.

    having crappy rural internet, i was unable to experience the online tragedy that many negative reviewers describe here. purely a solo experience for me. and because i played the game solo from the beginning, i was able to appreciate something that seems to have gone underrated or unaddressed, viz. the high caliber of self competition available to    this review is for ghost chasers.

    having crappy rural internet, i was unable to experience the online tragedy that many negative reviewers describe here. purely a solo experience for me. and because i played the game solo from the beginning, i was able to appreciate something that seems to have gone underrated or unaddressed, viz. the high caliber of self competition available to time-trial enthusiasts.

    racing games are all very different. i have long since lost trust in the idea that what i am controlling feels like the real thing. but driveclub feels good. feels like im throwing a giant piece of metal along the asphalt at some ludicrous speed. then i get better at it, and am satisfied. the game facilitates this.

    many are slamming the difficulty, but this bar is set by the player. i have never had more fun playing a racing game when i am trying to break some ridiculously low threshold on my lap / track times in driveculb. and the time i spend in this game is NOT in the tour modes, because getting gold stars just doesn't do that much for me. finding the right racing line does. not for hours at a time, but as a relaxation tool (usually listening to some new music while i play - ingame music is, ahhh, repetitive).

    if you currently own, and are whiny about, this game, i recommend turning off the minimap, setting the event crowd size to none (removes turn warning flags), changing the gear type to manual, and seeing how well you can do against yourself. you just might find some combo of track and car that satisfies in a big way, however subtly.

    so, ahm, yeah. rant done. go chase some ghosts ;p    … Expand
  72. KevinHeryanto
    Mar 13, 2015
    9
    all the bugs has been fixed.
    multiplayer working flawlessly now.
    and the game is improving every day.
    also its a very fun game now, i love it so much.
    Also (again) the season pass is worth every cents.
    9.4/10
  73. kraster
    Mar 12, 2015
    10
    Driveclub is a different game now to what it was for the first few months so the reviews do not really represent the whole experience as it exists now. There are many more tracks and cars, online play is stable (with a few hiccups here and there), challenges work, the weather system has been implemented and the gameplay has been tweaked in response to people's requests. e.g.Corner andDriveclub is a different game now to what it was for the first few months so the reviews do not really represent the whole experience as it exists now. There are many more tracks and cars, online play is stable (with a few hiccups here and there), challenges work, the weather system has been implemented and the gameplay has been tweaked in response to people's requests. e.g.Corner and collision penalties are not as severe as they were at launch.
    All in all it is a great package with benchmark setting visuals, amazing sound, a tight driving model, varied tracks and locations and a wide range of cars which handle very differently.
    It's an awesome game.    … Expand
  74. frankgames
    Mar 11, 2015
    8
    This game is way better than I expected. I don’t usually play/like racing games but this is a decent one. The only thing that I really disappoint me in this game is that the dynamic weather is not available in the tour or the free DLC tours. That makes me wonder if I should get the season pass, because the weather is stunning when you race, but the cost of the season pass is half the priceThis game is way better than I expected. I don’t usually play/like racing games but this is a decent one. The only thing that I really disappoint me in this game is that the dynamic weather is not available in the tour or the free DLC tours. That makes me wonder if I should get the season pass, because the weather is stunning when you race, but the cost of the season pass is half the price of the game.
    Strengths:
    - The graphics
    - Easy to pick up but hard to master
    - The variety of tracks
    - Free cars and DLC
    - A good progression system

    Weaknesses:
    - DLC (too pricey)
    - No dynamic weather in the tours without paying
    - The clubs, I feel that I barely did anything for my club, and yet I got so many new cars because of the other club members. (I have 2 million points, and my club 30 millions, only 3 members…)    … Expand
  75. thanasis987
    Mar 9, 2015
    10
    This game is excellent.Despite the problems that the game faced at its launch,Evolution Studios managed to improve the game by means of updates and this game is for now the best racing game exclusively on ps4.The most important add to this games is the dynamic weather and the servers are also on a good situation.I hope that Evolution Studios will continue hard work and i'm sure thatThis game is excellent.Despite the problems that the game faced at its launch,Evolution Studios managed to improve the game by means of updates and this game is for now the best racing game exclusively on ps4.The most important add to this games is the dynamic weather and the servers are also on a good situation.I hope that Evolution Studios will continue hard work and i'm sure that Evolution Studios and Sony will launch the Ps+ Plus edition.… Expand
  76. lcxu2
    Mar 3, 2015
    0
    If all you want in a game is pretty surrounds - this might be for you . horrible ai and driving - not fun to play at all .
  77. 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.
  78. Joeydivision
    Feb 24, 2015
    9
    This game is not the broken game that we saw on release. It's come a long way, and it is fantastic. If you're into racing games, I highly recommend it. There are a ton of tracks, and a decent amount of customization for your cars, some of which are based on your club.

    There is a good car selection, and the game offers additional challenges within the races adding to the immersion.
  79. blackztt
    Feb 22, 2015
    2
    the game create expectations nonexistent at the end of the game, multiplayer is a failure is since launching the game came with problems, graphics can be perfect, but the scenery in the background is of cardboard that creates a false view of the players, do not recommend to buy this game, a real loss of money.
  80. sirgalahad0665
    Feb 22, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. If ur pro racer choice this game, this game has beautiful roads for racing and have fun with ur friends,its not openworld,best thing in this game graphic!!!when u choice raining road and put the game on stormy mode u can see highest graphical efects!!its not for rokie guys,and also has photo mode to make urselfe interest… Expand
  81. 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
  82. gmf22
    Feb 21, 2015
    0
    One of the most boring and bad racing game i've ever played, i bought and already sell it, and the costumization is terrible, also there isn't too much options of tracks
  83. Tgooding01
    Feb 20, 2015
    8
    Driveclub launched badly, no denying that. The problem is that this has stuck and has affected how people see this game now. I held off for a a couple of months to let the patches come into effect and now this has been done there is nothing wrong with this game at all. My only gripe is that its hard :)
  84. anthplays
    Feb 20, 2015
    9
    Driveclub is a beautiful racer, the best I've played in years. Ive enjoyed every race I've completed, and will continue to enjoy them more. The server issues when the game first released did damage the experience, but only very slightly. The original single player tour was large enough to keep your mind from them. And now, problems solved, its a fantastic game.
  85. endisni
    Feb 18, 2015
    9
    Well, having waited for the price to come down to £20 bar, I have to say this is a really fun game. The graphics are amazing, sound and music are thrilling and the handling is spot on. This is my favourite racing game and even though it is hard, it feels rewarding.
    Recommended if you are looking for a racing game that is semi serious. This is not a simulation, nor is it an arcade game,    Well, having waited for the price to come down to £20 bar, I have to say this is a really fun game. The graphics are amazing, sound and music are thrilling and the handling is spot on. This is my favourite racing game and even though it is hard, it feels rewarding.
    Recommended if you are looking for a racing game that is semi serious. This is not a simulation, nor is it an arcade game, it lies somewhere in the middle; Which is exactly what I was hoping for. There are so many things to consider, such as how the night, rain etc. affect the view up ahead and whether someone will bash into your bumper. These all add to the tension, just as you can bump someone off the road too.
    Brilliant.    … Expand
  86. bannjaxx
    Feb 7, 2015
    8
    Gorgeous looking, diverse locations, utter joy to play. The range of cars is good and they have a pleasing heft. Best racing game on PS4 way more fun than last Gran Turismo. Reminded me heavily of the old TOCA series: emphasis on speed, fun and close racing. Do not understand the low scores - best £20 I've spent this year 8/10.
  87. Fabrizzio1000
    Feb 4, 2015
    0
    I don't know why but I have been having trouble playing this game since launch.. There is something very wrong with the server or something for this game.. Disconnects all the time etc..
  88. SpacedSkunk
    Jan 31, 2015
    9
    Being someone who's got this game after a few patches and a recent content update I can tell you it's one of the best games on the PS4 right now and one of the best console racers I've played.

    Let's take a step back from all of the reviews here and get this clear - Driveclub IS an arcade racer, that is immediately apparent on your first drive so if you're expecting a sim then wait for    Being someone who's got this game after a few patches and a recent content update I can tell you it's one of the best games on the PS4 right now and one of the best console racers I've played.

    Let's take a step back from all of the reviews here and get this clear - Driveclub IS an arcade racer, that is immediately apparent on your first drive so if you're expecting a sim then wait for Project Cars or GT. If you want a casual racer that looks beautiful, has been built around an online experience and you aren't bothered that this game isn't trying to be a serious racer then you'll enjoy yourself - very much so.

    Driving physics are relatively simple, cars brake quickly and turn very responsively. You can easily handle when it goes into a slide and you're rarely see yourself arse wrong way on the track. They don't feel heavy, it's like a mix between Ridge Racer and GRID.

    The graphics, especially weather visuals are amazing - in this sense Driveclub is in a league of it's own and I think this has distorted peoples views on what this game was trying to be, despite is achieving a stunning realistic look it is still trying to be arcade at the core.

    There are two points that lose the perfect 10 from me though and it has been mentioned a few times; the online racing is dirty and there is no motivation to try and take the corners properly. To give you a normal scenario, someone can just use you as a brake and usually come out of top to your frustration and it's something I sincerely hope is patched.

    The online experience isn't bad now from a technical point; I've been kicked out of my session a few times but not often, but this for it's still shaky stability loses it a point. I'm impressed by how easy it is to use though and this does give it massive scope to improve.    … Expand
  89. lambor
    Jan 30, 2015
    9
    DriveClub is a traditional arcade racing game with excellent graphics that is a joy to play. It is frequently getting expanded with extra cars & tracks, much of this for free and the online features are working great now. The only negatives I have are the lack of local multi-player and losing style points when the ai rams me.
    Note: if you want handling to change based on damage,tyre    DriveClub is a traditional arcade racing game with excellent graphics that is a joy to play. It is frequently getting expanded with extra cars & tracks, much of this for free and the online features are working great now. The only negatives I have are the lack of local multi-player and losing style points when the ai rams me.
    Note: if you want handling to change based on damage,tyre wear etc, go buy a simulator. This is a standard drive from point to point or do laps of a circuit with fun handling and a nice sense of speed. It is very much like the excellent but sadly departed PGR.    … Expand
  90. dk5588
    Jan 29, 2015
    1
    Sick graphics, bad gameplay. don't waste your cash money.

    Apparantly my review has to be at least 150 characters long so i'm just gonna type until i
  91. woqini
    Jan 29, 2015
    10
    Just bought this game, and i have absolutely no idea, why there are so many negative reviews out there. I have played Gran Turismo since it first appeared on PS1 and i like Driveclub a lot more than the latest GT games.

    Graphics are true nextgen and lightyears ahead of Gran Turismo. If tweaking and tuning every little detail on your car is your passion, then GT is for you. I don't    Just bought this game, and i have absolutely no idea, why there are so many negative reviews out there. I have played Gran Turismo since it first appeared on PS1 and i like Driveclub a lot more than the latest GT games.

    Graphics are true nextgen and lightyears ahead of Gran Turismo. If tweaking and tuning every little detail on your car is your passion, then GT is for you. I don't really care about that in my racing games, so Driveclub is a solid 10 for me.    … Expand
  92. DragonArmy12
    Jan 28, 2015
    4
    I was thoroughly disappointed with this game. After waiting for it to come out for over 2 years and the release date being pushed back twice, it was a disappointment. The online features didn't live up to the hype, and the AI in single player had super cars touching which would make the player spin out too frequently.
  93. swords45
    Jan 28, 2015
    10
    I bought it when it was on sale and now I am really suprise the game I played is totally diffrent from the game I heard on the internet. This game is the best racing game I played, lots of cars, lots of tracks, amazing graphics , definitely professional. And the most social game I have ever seen on a console.
  94. heisenberguk
    Jan 24, 2015
    8
    Now the updates are flying in the game is getting really good, when they're all in it'll be an excellent game instead of the great game it is now. I've been having a blast with it
  95. Beckman1986
    Jan 23, 2015
    10
    I held off from getting Drive Club because I heard about the issues, I have only recently bought it (20/01/2015) and I have to say its the best driving game I have played in a long time.Due to the issues there is a ton of free content and I have to sat that anyone that has a PS4 needs to by this even if its just to look at the graphics and weather effects. The driving isn't the best in theI held off from getting Drive Club because I heard about the issues, I have only recently bought it (20/01/2015) and I have to say its the best driving game I have played in a long time.Due to the issues there is a ton of free content and I have to sat that anyone that has a PS4 needs to by this even if its just to look at the graphics and weather effects. The driving isn't the best in the world but when you mix good driving with amazing graphics you get a great game.… Expand
  96. BlackC
    Jan 21, 2015
    3
    nothing special about this game, it should have come as a Pre-loaded game free on the PS4 and on the X box one consoles instead, its really not worth the price.......
  97. EDVERSiTY
    Jan 19, 2015
    8
    The game is fun and is challenging, and will have you hooked. Though, sometimes, the game can be a bit too controlling, too challenging to the point where it feels impossible (though it has a great accomplishment factor), and somewhat unfinished. You don't have the freedom to switch your traction off or to switch your stability control off, and I will get to that in a second. Some hot lapThe game is fun and is challenging, and will have you hooked. Though, sometimes, the game can be a bit too controlling, too challenging to the point where it feels impossible (though it has a great accomplishment factor), and somewhat unfinished. You don't have the freedom to switch your traction off or to switch your stability control off, and I will get to that in a second. Some hot lap events will ask for a bit too much out of you in terms of lap times, and the same thing goes for the drifting events, which I will also get to in a second as well. Simply touching the wall will nearly completely drain your speed. I like to call it "velcro." The drifting -- though I'm pretty decent at it -- is beyond awful. In regards to the assists mentioned earlier, how is Evolution Studios going to have drift events with drift mechanics more broken than a shattered iPhone, not to mention that the stability and traction controls are locked on? Come on. Anyhow, the assists are just nitpicks, though do make life a bit more difficult during drift events. The game, again, is fun and addicting. I play it on a daily basis, and I love it. By the way, there are plenty of cars missing; you don't get the SRT Viper GTS, the Bugatti Veyron (neither the standard or Super Sport version), the Nissan GTR (or any Skyline at all), 370Z, the Ferrari LaFerrari, Enzo, F50, nor is there a single Lamborghini at all. At least there are brand-new cars like the McLaren P1, the Mercedes-AMG GTS, the Ferrari F12berlinetta, and a few others like the BMW M4 and the BMW M5 F10 update, but -- aside from some more cars -- that's about it. I personally enjoy it despite its flaws.… Expand
  98. Aelurio
    Jan 18, 2015
    10
    The game is spectacular, a pleasure for true gamers. After the update then I became more beautiful still. The races in the rain makes it look real.
    Has many who complain about the launch of mistakes, but this game deserves a second chance to those who only played at launch, after the updates, he turned another game.
  99. joaopontesvaz
    Jan 15, 2015
    8
    Graphics: 8.5 Sound: 8.0 Gameplay: 7.5 Fun/Story: 7

    A good game that suffers of the excessive hype. The servers problems of the launch (specially in a community based game) aren´t still solved and the inexistent replays or photo mode in release date, are unforgivable. Despite that i think this game can be now considered a solid racing game after some patches. Weather effects like snow    Graphics: 8.5 Sound: 8.0 Gameplay: 7.5 Fun/Story: 7

    A good game that suffers of the excessive hype. The servers problems of the launch (specially in a community based game) aren´t still solved and the inexistent replays or photo mode in release date, are unforgivable. Despite that i think this game can be now considered a solid racing game after some patches. Weather effects like snow and especially rain are very realistic.    … Expand
  100. 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
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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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