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. 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
  2. Mattcha
    Nov 3, 2014
    5
    I really wish I din't waste my money on this game. I'm currently the only one of my group of friends on the PS4 and after completing the incredibly short career section I'm left with F all to do. Yeah it looks great, but it feels like there is far too much style over substance here. After the worst possible launch for evolution studios they are going to need to add a substantial amount toI really wish I din't waste my money on this game. I'm currently the only one of my group of friends on the PS4 and after completing the incredibly short career section I'm left with F all to do. Yeah it looks great, but it feels like there is far too much style over substance here. After the worst possible launch for evolution studios they are going to need to add a substantial amount to this game in the coming months if I'm ever going to buy one of their titles again!… Expand
  3. SegoEde
    Nov 21, 2014
    5
    Amazingly mediocre racing game that no limits! Yeah we have neat graphics but that's all about it. Musics are just basic dubstepp without variety and gameplay... Well, it's just boring. Its called "arcade" but I say "it's way too realistic". Oh and your opponents are kinda agressive and you lose points if they collide with you. Very fun. Let's remember that onlineplay still doens't work soAmazingly mediocre racing game that no limits! Yeah we have neat graphics but that's all about it. Musics are just basic dubstepp without variety and gameplay... Well, it's just boring. Its called "arcade" but I say "it's way too realistic". Oh and your opponents are kinda agressive and you lose points if they collide with you. Very fun. Let's remember that onlineplay still doens't work so meh...

    In other words this game doesn't have soul, just a pure surface...    … Expand
  4. 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
  5. Oqqy
    Oct 10, 2014
    5
    TL;DR: nice visuals, lacking gameplay and features.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    The social features are completely missing due to server problems but somehow I expect this nowadays and I have not taken this into account with the score.    … Expand
  6. TiagoMayheM
    Oct 11, 2014
    5
    Forgettable game, good graphics but nothing more.. i just cant play online dont know why, the game its to much arcade and the sound its horrible. I can not recommend this game
  7. stefer
    Oct 16, 2014
    5
    Pretty graphics, good physics, shiny cars. Rough release, with online features not working most of the time, which accounts for 50% of the value of this game.

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

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

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

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

    Overall it's entertaining to a point, but an update needs to fix a few things, especially the AI. But that last point probably won't happen from the remarks the company post about the critics against it.    … Expand
  8. Jetpil0t
    Oct 16, 2014
    5
    Very limited features for any driving game in 2014 and feels every part the mediocre free to play experience you might expect.

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

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

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

    Layered in social features, this game probably caters well to it's target demographic, but as a game in its own right, its lack of features, poor launch quality and wholly uninteresting core driving experience make this one of the most forgettable driving games in recent memory.    … Expand
  9. BigEfry
    Oct 21, 2014
    5
    This game is a broken mess. Lets compare it to Forza Horizon 2, which I also have. Not had any real complaints on Horizon 2 except maybe to many off road tracks. You get in your car and you pretty much spend the whole time driving and having fun, online and offline. Even between each race there a race to the start of another racer. There is very little down time waiting for things toThis game is a broken mess. Lets compare it to Forza Horizon 2, which I also have. Not had any real complaints on Horizon 2 except maybe to many off road tracks. You get in your car and you pretty much spend the whole time driving and having fun, online and offline. Even between each race there a race to the start of another racer. There is very little down time waiting for things to happen. Driveclub on the other hand where do I start. The online works about 50 percent of the time. Even if you do get in a match it takes probably 5 minutes before you even get to race. The darks are so dark that I can't even see the road. I have adjusted my tv everyway possible and it is still way to dark to play the game. Even during daylight times with some overcast. There is no brightness or gamma correction settings in the game. No possible way to adjust the picture except with your tv. Only game I have ever seen not have a brightness setting, what a joke! If playstation 4 is supposed to be so great then why is it I find my self always on my 360 and xbox one. This is my friendly advice don't buy Driveclub. If you have not bought a new system and are trying to decide and are a heavy online gamer I would recommend Xbox One. In my experience, Microsoft seems to have a better grip on running online game servers. Also, I am not a fan boy I have all the systems. To me it is about the games and so far xbox one has had the more enjoyably 1st party games.… Expand
  10. kanlu
    Nov 12, 2014
    5
    El juego Gráficamente es muy bueno! las pistas son increíbles! ( no tiene muchas ) y es refrescante, pero en modalidad de juego online, es una PESADILLA. JAMAS vas a tener la oportunidad de jugar con tus amigos en tu propia sala tienes que entrar a la fuerza con 12 extraños y te garantizo que jamas vas a jugar bien ( si la senal del servidor no se cae ( yo tengo 28MB Internet y no esEl juego Gráficamente es muy bueno! las pistas son increíbles! ( no tiene muchas ) y es refrescante, pero en modalidad de juego online, es una PESADILLA. JAMAS vas a tener la oportunidad de jugar con tus amigos en tu propia sala tienes que entrar a la fuerza con 12 extraños y te garantizo que jamas vas a jugar bien ( si la senal del servidor no se cae ( yo tengo 28MB Internet y no es bueno ) es la tenacidad de los malos jugadores. ( carros chocones ) no puedes montar la pista, no puedes colocar el numero de vueltas, no puedes colocar la categoría de carro. el método del juego es entrar online ( SI PUEDES ) ( pésimo el servidor PÉSIMO ) en lo que te force el sistema ( ( ejemplo carros alemanes unicamente, ( una semana )) YO PERSONALMENTE Opino! NO LO COMPRES. Esperar a que mejoren todos los errores que cometieron, el juego NO ESTA TERMINADO. Ahorra tu dinero! en serio!… Expand
  11. 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
  12. 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.
  13. 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
  14. Nel
    Jan 12, 2017
    5
    The game had hype surrounding it, but it fell on its own promises. The game has a free to play version of it, and it has basically been buggy since the release.
  15. kdrachtidis
    Nov 26, 2015
    5
    It is not a racing simulator, it is not an arcade racing, it's more like a mix... but a bad mix! You might be drifting fully unnaturally and totally arcade-wise through some curves and become really excited! Fantastic graphics, sound and speed, more than happy! And then suddenly... slightly touching beside the tarmac and the car breaks as if it is a hardcore simulator! Unfair!
  16. Pesisboring
    Dec 22, 2015
    5
    Great graphichs. Driving physics are unnatural, which makes the game realy hard. Split screen would make the game much better, as its not very much to do unless you download the motorcycle dlc
  17. ShadowLion
    Sep 20, 2016
    5
    "Forza Killer' is the most funny joke i heard, Drive Club has beautiful graphics, but Forza still better as in graphics as in gameplay. There's no comparision, is disrespectfull to Forza be compared to Drive Club.
  18. chihiro_cz
    Sep 1, 2018
    5
    Just after few races this game loses its breath. Boredom, monotony and demand for self-motivation to continue with playing cannot be saved by extraordinarily believable graphics.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    This could have been a good game. Every team in the studio did great job in fields they were responsible for. But after putting it all together, it feels like it only required some good decisions from the management.    … Expand
  19. Joep14
    Nov 8, 2018
    5
    This game is way too easy, I got all the high scores and best times on each track so a no for me you know.
  20. marick333
    Aug 24, 2023
    5
    Servers are closed, so you can't play so many DLCs. Gameplay and graphics are amazing—one of the best graphics for the PS4, but I can't play the full game in 2023.
  21. Makaveli
    Oct 31, 2014
    4
    I don't know why but I have been having trouble playing this game since launch.. There is something very wrong with the server or something for this game.. Disconnects all the time etc..

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

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

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

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

    Also... Sony needs to fix their damn network, it is a paid for service now, there is no excuse for PSN to be down every week.. Sony, you will not get a free pass with me this time, put some money into your network, the free games are great and all, but that does me no good when I want to play online.    … Expand
  22. deimoxx
    Oct 12, 2014
    4
    After a bit more time with the game and after properly comparing it with its competitors. I have adjusted my review. It should really be a bit lower given the fact the online is non existent but I did get to play a little before it broke. If you only have a PS4 then this is a passable racer if you own an xbox one then just get Forza Horizon 2.
  23. Phillipono
    Oct 9, 2014
    4
    Great graphics, everything else is horrible! Just like 50 cars 7 tracks and the multiplayer saves the game from me giving it a 0. Even the multiplayer is just a 6/10. Better off buying mordor or aliens:isolation. This game I would buy at $15 on sale.
  24. lardinis
    Oct 9, 2014
    4
    At the time they had to play the game pudiam at least do one thing at way, only preeocuparam in the graphics out there for my grade 4, rest my rich GT6 that even old man can still get a better gameplay, my only regret is the money spent
  25. ThiouZ
    Oct 28, 2014
    4
    A low score for Drive Club 40.
    First point this game is technically late.
    Second point driving vehicles is really too arcade.
    And finally the basic version is not available for subscribers.
  26. TSapper
    Nov 19, 2014
    4
    Driveclub had serious potential ... but ultimately not much more than potential as the game just doesn't measure up to all the grand marketing blurbs. After all the problems for the first 2+ weeks, this game is lucky I'm giving it a 4.
    If you have PS4 and XB1 as I do, do NOT buy this game. Get Forza Horizon 2. Maybe 'The Crew' will beat FH2.
  27. 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.
  28. rolio
    Apr 23, 2016
    4
    todo son gráficos, la conducción es espantosa ni árcade ni simulación, un apartado visual que lo han reventado con el penoso control, te aburre al par de horas de jugarlo.
  29. HTGamer
    Apr 30, 2018
    4
    Driveclub is a PS4 launch game that tried to bring something new to the online racing genre but ended up being a huge disappointment.

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

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

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

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

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

    Driveclub is a game with many pros and cons, but I think it's a failed experiment.    … Expand
  30. estebambuco
    Mar 4, 2017
    4
    El juego es de un 4 y creo que me estoy arriesgando a darle mucho:
    Pros:
    -Las gráficas son las mejores que he visto en un juego de carros Contras: -A pesar de que te has gastado aproximadamente 40 dolares en este juego, hay un montón de contenido que hay que pagar para poder conseguir nuevas carreras, nuevos coches y nuevos desafíos, muchos juegos son así pero éste es un descaro al ser    El juego es de un 4 y creo que me estoy arriesgando a darle mucho:
    Pros:
    -Las gráficas son las mejores que he visto en un juego de carros
    Contras:
    -A pesar de que te has gastado aproximadamente 40 dolares en este juego, hay un montón de contenido que hay que pagar para poder conseguir nuevas carreras, nuevos coches y nuevos desafíos, muchos juegos son así pero éste es un descaro al ser mas de la mitad del juego incompleto y si quieres esos nuevos desafíos que son necesarios para avanzar de nivel y obtener nuevos vehículos, tienes que pagar
    -el DLC (motos) a 40 dolares igualmente, un robo en toda regla, porque el pack completo hoy en día esta a 40 dolares, es decir, me estafaron comprandolo los primeros días que salió.
    -En estos momentos te lo dan en 7.5 dolares si tienes PS plus cuando a mi me costo 40 dolares y obvio para el online de este juego requieres el plus
    -No tiene para multijugador local ni pantalla dividida.
    -Muy pocas opciones de personalización y para muchas otras tienes que pagar
    -Mala inteligencia artificial, (se chocan a cada rato contra uno)
    -El online se demora mucho para encontrar partidas y no es entretenido    … Expand
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Awards & Rankings

85
#85 Best PS4 Game of 2014
11
#11 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2014
18
#18 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2014

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Metascore
71

Mixed or average reviews - based on 85 Critic Reviews

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