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. momama823
    Oct 11, 2014
    6
    DriveClub is a good game with a good AI and graphics in line with other games PS4 but unfortunately the online server will affect the quality as the game was presented as a driving game where the particularity of being interconnected between offline and online mode
  2. 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
  3. bosconian87
    Dec 14, 2014
    8
    My first experience of Driveclub was only three weeks ago, and after the initial stories of a game woefully unfinished, disgruntled gamers trading it back early and warnings that it really was not very good at all, I couldn't help but wander what I had let myself in for?

    Well, thankfully, these fears were all unfounded, and I will come back to them I promise. Driveclub is the latest    My first experience of Driveclub was only three weeks ago, and after the initial stories of a game woefully unfinished, disgruntled gamers trading it back early and warnings that it really was not very good at all, I couldn't help but wander what I had let myself in for?

    Well, thankfully, these fears were all unfounded, and I will come back to them I promise. Driveclub is the latest title from Evolution, the people who gave us the wonderful chaos of Motorstorm and the sequel, Apocalypse. Both of those titles still stand out not only to myself, but anyone who wanted something different from their racers.

    Starting off, I have to go to the presentation. Menus are clean and fast, you really don't get lost anywhere, and this is a major plus. Perhaps in some of the more complex gameplay options they can be a little limiting, but for the most part they're designed so that you can go back to the most important part (the racing!!) as soon as.

    Graphically, the game is probably the best-looking racer out there (certainly it is the best looking racer I've ever seen) - at any point in the game there are endless racers hammering it around the track, complex textures on cars and the track, with sublime lighting - and it doesn't ever jitter ONCE. If you wanted one graphical reference title for our PS4, something to make your friends jealous, make it this one.

    The sound is disappointing though, and perhaps made all the more disappointing by the wonderful graphics. The engines sound meaty, and the sound effects are good, but there isn't anything that involves you. If you doubt my opinion in any way, go and play Need For Speed Shift on either the PS3 or XBOX 360, and drive the Ford Escort Cosworth - THAT is WHAT a racing game should sound like!! The music is okay, but its not there really for incident, and is just as part of the presentation, to fill in a necessary space, and immediately forgettable.

    So onto the gameplay then - Driveclub's car feel is odd, and the somewhat chunky handling that merges just a little arcade with a good portion of sim (similar to Need for Speed Pro Street) really does take a while to get the hang of, but once you're there, then the really annoying nature of some of the tracks (designed to really involve might I add!!) changes to compulsion to master them, to beautiful effect. Its to the games benefit that it plays differently from say Codemaster's GRID series, and in kind of a way the game feels influenced from say Sega and Namco's later racers, in that they concentrated on the one pure thing, and avoided the gimmicks. There is no upgrading cars as such, the main meat of the game is purely on the racing, and later the social ascent of the racing. In a way, Evolution should be congratulated - this game cannot compare to the Gran Turismo's and the Forza's of this world and if you did, you'd be missing the point entirely. This is a racer not only built for veterans, but for newcomers after a change too.

    Of the modes in the game then, it has to be said that the campaign mode is woefully short, so thankfully the online modes (now fully working by the way may I add) compensate, and also prove remarkably involving, but with one major stumbling block - to actually play an online race you require a PSN+ subscription, which I think quite honestly is a bit of a con. This game for the most part costs £50 on average, and the campaign's short length eventually forces you to try the game online for some racing, and then you have to pay - what gives? Still, provided you pay, the online stuff is now solid and really unmissable.

    For my gripes though, I have to give massive kudos to Evolution for their constant updates on the game (the weather patch, released last week, really makes for some stunning racing through harsh weather!!), and releasing a lot of the early game packs for free as an apology for all the early issues is a good deed.

    Overall, Driveclub is by no means the the ultimate driving game, and if you look at the separate components, then you're going to question whether this is worth playing. However, if you look past the flaws, and play it for what it is, and enjoy it the way its meant to be enjoyed, then you are going to have a lot of fun.

    A different and slightly flawed racer, but all the better because it is different.    … Expand
  4. Xevon
    Oct 9, 2014
    6
    What is DriveClub? It's a semi-sim racing game with good physics, a nice balance between realism and accessability. It has nice graphics and runs well. That's about all I can say that sticks out. Unfortunately, I've had the game for 3 days and I haven't been able to get online even once as yet. The single player mode is short by driving game standards and horribly repetitive given thatWhat is DriveClub? It's a semi-sim racing game with good physics, a nice balance between realism and accessability. It has nice graphics and runs well. That's about all I can say that sticks out. Unfortunately, I've had the game for 3 days and I haven't been able to get online even once as yet. The single player mode is short by driving game standards and horribly repetitive given that there are only 3 event types: Race, Time Trial and Drift. While it has some nice tracks, there are only 2 types of those. There are Country Roads, and Circuit Tracks. No town or city tracks, no real world tracks, just boring proprietary country roads and circuit tracks. Driveclub also lacks the ability to customize or tune your vehicle, lacks splitscreen and lacks much of a reason to care once you've finished the Tour mode. Another issue is the AI, they have very little awareness of where the driver is on the track, and will quite happily drive straight through you if you're in their way. Amusingly, the game will penalize YOU for this as well. Driveclub's problem is that it lacks so many things fans of racing games would expect it to have, and while it's far from a bad game, it's not one I see myself playing in a months time… Expand
  5. asher6465
    Oct 16, 2014
    0
    Ever since launch day I have not been able to connect to the online servers. There's content that's locked behind the online service and it's been down since the game came out more than a week ago. I have no idea what Sony's doing but the fact that they delayed this game for a year and it's broken is unacceptable. I've never written a review like this before but this is beyond ridiculous.
  6. splintermgs
    Nov 3, 2014
    0
    W o r s t D r i v i n g E v e r...I have played many racers (considering I enjoyed Motorstorm), simply disappointing at so many levels. Where do I begin, single player unexpectedly tough when its supposed to be accessible (AI cars ram you, have perfect drive lines, zooms past you in same model car given no performance upgrades). No option to change difficulty setting and too bad theW o r s t D r i v i n g E v e r...I have played many racers (considering I enjoyed Motorstorm), simply disappointing at so many levels. Where do I begin, single player unexpectedly tough when its supposed to be accessible (AI cars ram you, have perfect drive lines, zooms past you in same model car given no performance upgrades). No option to change difficulty setting and too bad the great visuals do not match the gameplay.

    For an example of a polished, well made racing game, have a look at the recent Forza Horizon 2.    … Expand
  7. 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
  8. OllyNorton
    Oct 10, 2014
    6
    This is a hard one to review, it just does a lot of things strangely. It's an arcade handling racer presented with sim like presentation and none of the accoutrements an arcade racer would have. That said it's stunning to look at and there is fun to be had in speeding around the pretty well designed tracks, but there is a lack of connection (for want of a better word) with what's going onThis is a hard one to review, it just does a lot of things strangely. It's an arcade handling racer presented with sim like presentation and none of the accoutrements an arcade racer would have. That said it's stunning to look at and there is fun to be had in speeding around the pretty well designed tracks, but there is a lack of connection (for want of a better word) with what's going on on screen. Im not sure whether it's the engine sounds or something to do with a lack of feeling the speed, but there is definitely something missing there.

    It's not a bad game by any means but it would be hard to recommend it wholeheartedly. There is a lot of fun here for those who like the sim approach but don't like to be bogged down with tuning menus, and for arcade racing fans who perhaps want something a little more real, but this list of people is perhaps a very short one and this game I feel probably slips between the cracks. Some will love it, most won't really care for it at all.    … Expand
  9. Markus_monty
    Oct 28, 2014
    2
    Its no wonder they've not released the free playstation plus version, trying to hold off as along as possible to catch the unwary buyers to keen for some decent racing on ps4. xbox one dominates here with forza series and will continue to do so for a long time to come.
  10. FrontLeader
    Oct 13, 2014
    5
    Disappointing graphics, boring gameplay... this is a game that looks and feels like it's ten years old. Why can't change the stock-colour of my car? Why can't I turn off the driving assists? This game has also a frustrating rubberband-AI that destroys any fun during a race. Bad appearance Sony!
  11. mikerus74
    Oct 28, 2014
    1
    First time running the game, I could not quite understand what it was.
    Primitive cardboard backgrounds, lack of weather effects, constantly screeching tires.
    Cars bounce off invisible walls like a ball.
    Lack of normal music as such.
    No replays after the races end.
    Internet connection in the game does not work.
  12. 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.
  13. 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
  14. Koltiwa
    Oct 12, 2014
    0
    Game looks amazing but the UI is awful, and probably the worst I've seen in a racing game. Constantly trying to push you off the track is not fun game play.
  15. 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
  16. stuoo
    Oct 12, 2014
    0
    Driveclub is the biggest disappointment I have experienced in my gaming history. Forget the massive near year long delay. Forget the fact that this socially connected next gen game is purely offline. It is the terrible handling physics and unforgiving ramming AI that is missing the I. Lots of the advertised modes/features are missing. Evolution has not used the extra time to create theDriveclub is the biggest disappointment I have experienced in my gaming history. Forget the massive near year long delay. Forget the fact that this socially connected next gen game is purely offline. It is the terrible handling physics and unforgiving ramming AI that is missing the I. Lots of the advertised modes/features are missing. Evolution has not used the extra time to create the game that they promised.… Expand
  17. AngeAlexiel
    Oct 10, 2014
    1
    poor in content weither its solo or multiplayer, servers not working since launch , 25 tracks, with reverse, less than 60 cars, and a club where you can be only 6, when u compared to forza 4 since the club system has been created by this game , its a ridiculous munber, in all forza its 100 players for a club , graphically, nice, but compared to frza horizon 2 or the crew its not as goodpoor in content weither its solo or multiplayer, servers not working since launch , 25 tracks, with reverse, less than 60 cars, and a club where you can be only 6, when u compared to forza 4 since the club system has been created by this game , its a ridiculous munber, in all forza its 100 players for a club , graphically, nice, but compared to frza horizon 2 or the crew its not as good and prety , aliased , but nice scenery , the only good point of this game is it's driving, wich is strange , but its like MSR on dreamcast or PGR on xbox, same type of driving, but no liveries, no custom liveries, no parts to equip, no bonus/ malus like forza horizon because you cant turn on / off assist like ABS ect... really poor content, only 55 races in solo with 3 stars ( each have a challenge on the track who have to complete ) , and no rain , invisible wall all around, its like and old ps3 project wich started 6 years ago , and finally is coming to life on ps4, its content and feature, specailly on multiplayers are from an old age where u compete on multiplayer with ghost in your club of 6 ppl max. , i still do get why Evo who made a great franchise like motorstorm did this game, did sony wanted so badly an equivalent to forza motorsotport or forza horizon ?? the game unfortunatly, when u compared to froza H2 wich is an open wolrd, graphicly prettier , and with so much sontent, 210 cars on the disc, 700 races and 170 cahmpionships... + all the extras you can find in an horizon game... i hope the server will be online soon , cos i unforgivable to see a forst party titles habing no servers running 3 days after release, i hope we ll et the season pass for free as a compensation for allthis, nbecause if they do nothing, i will be really bad buzz for them. this year again, on first party exclusives for this holyday , less game o ps4 and mediocre games... the only one i loved on PS4 as an exclusive was infamous second son... since that nothing, and no major update to the ps4 to ass new feature like friend notification, DLNA? plex aplplication like on One or 360.. i wonder what sony do... really... i will stll buy multiplaftorm games on ps4 , ( last gen it was always 360 ) cos better versions most of the time, but in term of exclusive, MS is on the right track even on 360 wich is 9 year old... PS3 will get only one foirst party boxed title this year , LBP 3 wich is coming to ps4 too.. these are the 2 exclusive will have on sony console this hollyday , it's slim, and quality wise, it's not really up to the standarts.
    hope evo will stop driveclub , and announce a new motorstorm , cos they were very good at it.    … Expand
  18. AdrianChan
    Oct 10, 2014
    5
    2014 has so many hyped games become a flop, Driveclub is one of them. The game's graphics is really good. It is one of the most realistic game (in term of graphics) I have ever played. However, the rest of them is really, well, disappointing. Soundtrack is a bare pass. Don't really impress me. Gameplay and controls feels weird and strange. AI ram you all the time when you played the2014 has so many hyped games become a flop, Driveclub is one of them. The game's graphics is really good. It is one of the most realistic game (in term of graphics) I have ever played. However, the rest of them is really, well, disappointing. Soundtrack is a bare pass. Don't really impress me. Gameplay and controls feels weird and strange. AI ram you all the time when you played the single-player. However, even though when they ram you all the time, the game don't really seems to feature a damage system. They just ram you, and not much things happened. The lack of customization and the pathetic amount of cars featured also disappointed me. However, what make the game become more disappointing is the lack of personalities. I don't really know what is unique about the game. I don't know what new things it has brought to the table. I can't see the passion behind this game. It just feel like another generic racing game with bad handling. This shouldn't be happened especially when Evolution has a lot of extra time as the game has delayed twice already, but the game still don't seems able to deliver what it has promised. And of course, if the only thing you care about is graphics, then buy this game.… Expand
  19. FreddyHudd
    Oct 12, 2014
    6
    Driveclub has many elements of a good driving game, but the in and out servers and the intrusion of restrictions to speed for taking a corner slightly too tightly or the overly aggressive AI bashing into you detract from the experience. In addition to this the mandatory drifting sections are more down to pot luck than any skill, this is amplified by the fact there are no real drift carsDriveclub has many elements of a good driving game, but the in and out servers and the intrusion of restrictions to speed for taking a corner slightly too tightly or the overly aggressive AI bashing into you detract from the experience. In addition to this the mandatory drifting sections are more down to pot luck than any skill, this is amplified by the fact there are no real drift cars included in the games roster. I don't imagine Ferrari's or Bentley's are many drifter's cars of choice, Although there are these issues there is some promise due to the solid race sections, minus the on occasion aggressive AI, car physics and stunning graphics, Driveclub is a fun game at times, but alterations need to be made and additions to the car roster are a must.… Expand
  20. HappyPizzaMonk
    Nov 4, 2014
    0
    Driveclub is a horrible excuse for a racer. The gameplay is poor and the online barely works. If this was an Xbox One game it would be completely outshine by all the other good racers on the console
  21. salvoxplod
    Oct 15, 2014
    2
    Grafica nella media, ben lontana dalla next gen promessa da evolution studios e sony, gameplay all'età della pietra, sembra di giocare con un ridge racer su playstation 2. Driveclub era stato annunciato come gioco votato al social, cooperazione e competizione, buoni propositi, peccato che le modalità online del gioco (50% del prodotto) siano inutilizzabili a causa di problemi ai server. CiGrafica nella media, ben lontana dalla next gen promessa da evolution studios e sony, gameplay all'età della pietra, sembra di giocare con un ridge racer su playstation 2. Driveclub era stato annunciato come gioco votato al social, cooperazione e competizione, buoni propositi, peccato che le modalità online del gioco (50% del prodotto) siano inutilizzabili a causa di problemi ai server. Ci sono pochissime auto, 0 americane, 0 giapponesi e quelle poche che ci sono non sono ben caratterizzate, lo stesso rombo del motore e tutto il reparto sonoro in generale sono vergognosi, la colonna sonora è fatta da 4-5 tracce di bassa qualità. € 40 per la versione upgrade e € 70 in negozio sono un furto.… Expand
  22. SooHooSama
    Oct 13, 2014
    1
    Awful driving physics. Awful AI. Awful vehicle selection. Zero car tuning. Awful car customization options. Bland choice of racing locations. Terrible single player "campaign". No weather as originally promised. Online? What online? This game might be comparable but would probably be even considered inferior to the Ford Racing series of decades past. Not even a $10 value in myAwful driving physics. Awful AI. Awful vehicle selection. Zero car tuning. Awful car customization options. Bland choice of racing locations. Terrible single player "campaign". No weather as originally promised. Online? What online? This game might be comparable but would probably be even considered inferior to the Ford Racing series of decades past. Not even a $10 value in my opinion. Instead of being delayed a year, this game should have just been scrapped. I feel like I've been scammed and the retailer I purchased my copy from won't give refunds for this shell of a game.… Expand
  23. kid_icorus
    Oct 17, 2014
    1
    Poor excuse for a game. SCEA and all from the development team behind this should be thoroughly embarrassed. A full year of delay introduced into the development for them to achieve absolutely nothing and still release a poorly developed waste of consumer money. £49.99 for a game you can't access all the features of nor unlock all the on disc content because a poor online infrastructurePoor excuse for a game. SCEA and all from the development team behind this should be thoroughly embarrassed. A full year of delay introduced into the development for them to achieve absolutely nothing and still release a poorly developed waste of consumer money. £49.99 for a game you can't access all the features of nor unlock all the on disc content because a poor online infrastructure can't cope with large numbers of users. Another developer on the list of embarrassments to the industry.… Expand
  24. inflamesbjj
    Nov 3, 2014
    0
    Poco contenido, juego retrasado un año, servers malos, conducción pobre y poco desafiante. Basura total de juego, fracaso y fiasco total. A mas de un mes todavía no sale la versión plus.
  25. Gamitron
    Nov 13, 2014
    10
    Cars are great and the physic is really accurate. Light, tracks and cars are next gen.
    Races are not easy due to weather's conditions.
    Online must be fixed and we need more tracks but it's a great game.
  26. ferrethead81
    Jan 3, 2015
    10
    At first I thought the game was great. Then it got really really hard. Then I thought it was crap, but persevered. Then I got really good suddenly (must drive manual with a loud surround system)......

    ....then it became awesome

    .......then it became an obsession.
  27. Gamer_Guy
    Oct 8, 2014
    6
    Well other than the extremely poor server capacity this game is average at best. Car handling is trying to be simulation and it fails. This game has no forgiveness for spinning out and can become frustrating quickly, especially when the A.I ram you. Graphics wise this game isn't as good as i was expecting either. It has very noticeable aliasing and 30 fps doesn't feel smooth at allWell other than the extremely poor server capacity this game is average at best. Car handling is trying to be simulation and it fails. This game has no forgiveness for spinning out and can become frustrating quickly, especially when the A.I ram you. Graphics wise this game isn't as good as i was expecting either. It has very noticeable aliasing and 30 fps doesn't feel smooth at all compared to other racing games at this framerate.

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

    In summary, if your a car enthusiast and you want the best bang for your buck. Consider Forza horizon 2 or Project cars later this year.    … Expand
  28. Atermi
    Oct 27, 2014
    1
    The publishers are filthy liars and shouldn't been taken seriously ever.
    They don't even try to stick to their promise and simply spit on every PSN+ subscriber, trying their best to show their disrespect.
    They base their promise violation as "fixing servers", but (even without talking about how much time and possibilities they had pre-launch) they could at least give out a    The publishers are filthy liars and shouldn't been taken seriously ever.
    They don't even try to stick to their promise and simply spit on every PSN+ subscriber, trying their best to show their disrespect.

    They base their promise violation as "fixing servers", but (even without talking about how much time and possibilities they had pre-launch) they could at least give out a single-player version so everyone who paid for PS+ could enjoy the single-player game.

    No, they just pretend that everyone will necessarily play multiplayer and base their denial on this.
    True reason: they wait until more and more people buy their game by impulse, being tired from waiting.

    I despise you, **** liars. Everyone else who waits the PS+ version must feel the same instead of buying the game (eating the bait).    … Expand
  29. Hi_Im_Game
    Oct 11, 2014
    6
    Come on now, it's 5 days after the game has released and I have yet to be able to log onto the multiplayer. I haven't even been able to make a club yet. This is ridiculous since this game is based around the social and multiplayer aspect of racing and driving cars.

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

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

    This game gets a zero score until they fix the online servers because an incomplete game should always receive a zero. Otherwise, I would give this game a 6/10 for the single player experience.    … Expand
  30. pilot410
    Oct 8, 2014
    1
    Why did I even buy this game I'm already sick of playing it yeah graphics are nice but that's not enough! Let's just say I will be trading it back to gamestop this weekend.
  31. Randomize34
    Oct 8, 2014
    0
    What did they do with the almost extra year. Only 60 cars, No American Or Japanese cars. Only Euro ones. No weather effects still and patch is not out yet for the weather. Invisible walls i keep hitting, AI that drives you off the road, and then your penalized for it.

    Avoid at all costs.
  32. badrus82
    Oct 12, 2014
    1
    There is a simple car gam with only 50 cars, incompleted and his technical specifications are less then sony promissed. No weather system implemented jet, physics are to bad and the game is boring...
  33. gothmog
    Oct 15, 2014
    0
    I would give it a higher rating as the driving itself could be fun, but the game is just broken right now, and Sony is not honoring refunds for this game.
  34. NeilBailey
    Oct 16, 2014
    0
    The game is beyond disappointing. I have an XB1 and a PS4, and Forza was amazing. All the trailers I saw for DriveClub made it look much, much better than Forza. I assumed that with the extra time since their original launch day release (the game was originally supposed to launch the same day as the PS4 - they delayed it by almost a year!), they would make it just that much better.The game is beyond disappointing. I have an XB1 and a PS4, and Forza was amazing. All the trailers I saw for DriveClub made it look much, much better than Forza. I assumed that with the extra time since their original launch day release (the game was originally supposed to launch the same day as the PS4 - they delayed it by almost a year!), they would make it just that much better.

    No.

    DriveClub would have been the very best racing game ever released in 2001. The graphics are waaaay past disappointing - they are literally laughable (or would be if I hadn't wasted 60 dollars on this digital garbage). anyone who tells you how good they are, spend 5 minutes with Forza 5. The sound? Good God - terrible. Everything sounds like it was recorded in a tin can. Its just...bad.

    But wait, there's more.

    You can't upgrade your car. At ALL. I mean...not even the tires. Nothing! Literally...NOTHING. You cant even change the freaking color!!!!!

    You can't explore the cars - there is no open view where you can check out the interior, look around the various exterior parts, etc. Nope. None of that nonsense for this gem!

    Ever since Grid was released in - frig, I don't even know when, racing games have had voice overs where someone (usually with a British accent) tells you about your car, or the next race you're about to participate in, or....SOMETHING. Nope. No voice over in DriveClub; you spend most of your time is silence.

    The game, honestly, feels unfinished. It feels like they pushed it out simply because they had a date, they had already missed one date and they had to get SOMETHING out the door. There is one part, where you are driving through a tunnel, the roof of the tunnel is these giant block images that repeat over and over - it looks like a texture out of the original Doom or Wolfenstein. Seriously, I was astonished.

    But wait, there's more!

    I waited 11 months for THIS game. I have had THIS game's release date on my calendar. When it came out, did I spend the majority of my time playing it?

    No, I spent literally HOURS waiting on hold for a SONY representative (I bought the digital download - otherwise I would have returned this crap to Gamestop) trying to make up reasons for why I deserve a refund (they very specifically told me that they were not giving refunds for THIS particular game). I told them first that the game was simply disappointing. I tried to say my kids had purchased it without permission (sorry, kids :( ). I tried everything, just to get RID of it. No luck.

    After that entirely disappointing experience, I spent 5 hours playing Forza - the only game, in my opinion, worth a damn on the XB1. SONY had an opportunity here to steal a segment of the gaming market in which they have been getting their arses kicked for a decade. They absolutely needed to hit a homerun on this game. It was a launch day game (not). The trailers looked amazing (I have no idea where they got the graphics for those trailers, cause they ain't in the game). They had an extra YEAR to work on it.

    Instead, not only did they not hit a homerun, they struck out looking. Disappointing. Once again, a PS4 exclusive sucks (play Killzone, anyone...God awful). The PS4 is a much better system by every comparison imaginable, but...if this is the commitment they have to gaming excellence, and if their refusal to issue refunds for games that they HAVE to know is horrible is an indication of their commitment to customer service.... XB1 might just be the way to go after all.

    Thanks SONY. For nothing.    … Expand
  35. Xylog
    Dec 7, 2014
    3
    Might be good-looking, but gameplay is disappointing and frustrating. Difficulty curve becomes very steep. Hit a brick wall at Level 34 - can't progress. AI is unreasonable, IMHO, leaders difficult if not impossible to catch from the starting line, fly around corners perfectly. Other AI frequently overtakes at speed, even though you are at full throttle and in same or similar car. AIMight be good-looking, but gameplay is disappointing and frustrating. Difficulty curve becomes very steep. Hit a brick wall at Level 34 - can't progress. AI is unreasonable, IMHO, leaders difficult if not impossible to catch from the starting line, fly around corners perfectly. Other AI frequently overtakes at speed, even though you are at full throttle and in same or similar car. AI constantly crashes into you (Destruction Derby?). Annoying, frustrating, not much fun.… Expand
  36. PotatoSkull
    Oct 12, 2014
    0
    This is an unfinished game that have been delayed for a year. This is a fiasco and I just dont understand why the gaming media is not covering it in the same veins of another gaming corporate fiascos of our recent past.

    It is impossible to connect since launch and the single player is a mess because of bully AI. People should know the truth, I will never spend a single penny in any    This is an unfinished game that have been delayed for a year. This is a fiasco and I just dont understand why the gaming media is not covering it in the same veins of another gaming corporate fiascos of our recent past.

    It is impossible to connect since launch and the single player is a mess because of bully AI. People should know the truth, I will never spend a single penny in any other product made by Evolution Studios and this fiasco have made me question if PS+ is really worth my money. Do yourself a favor and skip this game, it is broken, unfinished and is the most soulless driving game I've ever experienced.    … Expand
  37. Ghostryu
    Oct 8, 2014
    8
    I will start by saying I own both a Xbox One and a PS4 because I want the best of both worlds. I love Forza and played the Demo of Forza Horizon 2 and was blown away by the graphics. I am not a huge open world racing fan so despite how amazing it looked and played it just didn't really interest me. I have played iRacing for years and am looking forward to project cars.

    This game had me    I will start by saying I own both a Xbox One and a PS4 because I want the best of both worlds. I love Forza and played the Demo of Forza Horizon 2 and was blown away by the graphics. I am not a huge open world racing fan so despite how amazing it looked and played it just didn't really interest me. I have played iRacing for years and am looking forward to project cars.

    This game had me sick in the stomach when I loaded it up. Nothing felt quite right it seemed old in the way it looked and handled and coming from Forza alone it seemed like a bridge too far. But I gave it some more time. Changed the TV I was playing on and adjusted some settings and all of a sudden I was blown away. I don't think I have seen the kind of lighting and shadow effects used on a console racer before, that this game offers. The tracks are beautiful and the handling is akin to PGR which was one of my all time favourite racing games. The car list seems bleak in comparison to so many of today's racers but somehow as you dig deeper it doesn't feel like 50 cars is a limitation. Because you have to drive the cars as they are it becomes a game of skill as all things are equal, which was a huge positive back in the PGR games and never ever seemed like a hindrance then.

    Since PGR so many racing games have become bloated and somehow confused the driving experience with so many mechanical possibilities you get lost in doing cars up rather than enjoying driving them. This game takes you back to driving. Driving cars that are for most of us an unobtainable wish. Driving them on tracks that leave you breathless. I am glad I gave the game a chance because in a genre that is flooded with games that are all about upgrades and modifications this is all about driving. It isn't a simulation and it isn't an arcade racer. It is somewhere in between that allows you to enjoy yourself and if you really want to you can challenge yourself almost endlessly across the different locations.

    I have one gripe about the game thus far and that is the sound quality. It is beyond an annoyance. It is almost akin to watching a movie that is ever so slightly out of sync with the audio and you find yourself watching the lips of the actors instead of watching the movie. The sound is mundane and should be rectified it has no place alongside the calibre of visuals this game offers and is an insult to both the game and to the consumers who purchase the game.

    I have not played the game online as at the time of writing the servers were down which is pretty poor for release. This has not had an impact on my view of the game as I enjoy racing games for the challenge of driving against the clock rather than people.

    I hope this helps people who are looking for an honest opinion about the game and what to expect. It isn't a masterpiece by any means and can be very clinical and almost cold and lonely at times but for me I have found that giving it the time has paid off and I can look past the flaws and enjoy the game for what it is.

    Does it deserve a 10/10 not by any means that would be utterly ridiculous considering the type of game and the fact that it doesn't really bring anything new. Is it a 4 or 5/10 not by a mile as if it is measured against racing games rather than games in general it does what it is meant to well enough. I think in reality a score of 7/10 would be the most accurate but my personal opinion based on my love for racing games pushes that to an 8/10 personally.

    Giving a game like this is a 0/10 is simply unfair and childish. Regardless of whether you like a game or not at least judge it on its merits.    … Expand
  38. Emsaf
    Oct 10, 2014
    0
    Evolution Studios, you cheat me and others! This game ****
    I donnt talk about not working multiplayer, i mean physics, modes and other ...
    Looks like Driveclub was developed for ios or Android.

    Shame on you, Sony!
  39. 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
  40. glypheye
    Oct 7, 2014
    9
    Driveclub may not have to longevity appeal of a racer such as...say....NFS Shift 2...in that it just doesn't have the depth of sophistication in terms of tweak-able elements.....but it looks so jaw-droppingly gorgeous and sounds so wonderful that, at least in the beginning, its keeping me smiling. I can see the game pulling maybe 30 hour of attention out me.....and that's plenty for me toDriveclub may not have to longevity appeal of a racer such as...say....NFS Shift 2...in that it just doesn't have the depth of sophistication in terms of tweak-able elements.....but it looks so jaw-droppingly gorgeous and sounds so wonderful that, at least in the beginning, its keeping me smiling. I can see the game pulling maybe 30 hour of attention out me.....and that's plenty for me to value the price of admission… Expand
  41. JusticeWay
    Oct 9, 2014
    0
    parody forza, not a murderer as they say in the trailer. Content is very small, even in the full version of the game and dared to even the season pass to sell at the start as an addition to the full game. Do not expect this from an exclusive SONY.
  42. arepine
    Oct 8, 2014
    0
    This game was totally not worth the money, the racing was just bland. It was nothing to be excited about, the driving in this game did not work more than half the time. Don't waste your money on this game, couldn't even play online!
  43. imthedude
    Oct 9, 2014
    0
    driveclub i got 1 tip for you, call up forza and ask them how they did it.
    you guys need to go back to school with this **** all this delay and **** for this? you can't even change the colour of your car. and the server is been down since launch... i hope everyone who worked on this game step on a lego. specially the sound guy. how the fuk am i spoused to change gear when i can't hear the    driveclub i got 1 tip for you, call up forza and ask them how they did it.
    you guys need to go back to school with this **** all this delay and **** for this? you can't even change the colour of your car. and the server is been down since launch... i hope everyone who worked on this game step on a lego. specially the sound guy. how the fuk am i spoused to change gear when i can't hear the engine? just awful    … Expand
  44. cigi_68
    Oct 9, 2014
    1
    This game is a total letdown and the result of Sony pushing for 1080P at all cost. WTF... they have postponed this game 1 year and a lot is still missing with tracks, cars and no customization.

    Game looks nice - but that is the result of using all resources for graphics. Maybe they should have tried to improve the AI - which is the worst liniar **** I have ever tried. It makes the game    This game is a total letdown and the result of Sony pushing for 1080P at all cost. WTF... they have postponed this game 1 year and a lot is still missing with tracks, cars and no customization.

    Game looks nice - but that is the result of using all resources for graphics. Maybe they should have tried to improve the AI - which is the worst liniar **** I have ever tried. It makes the game totally unplayable. SONY YOU HAVE TOTALLE LOST YOUR MOJO - maybe you should not just go for 1080P - but also for good gameplay.    … Expand
  45. movieman2
    Oct 9, 2014
    0
    I am so mad at this game, this game was totally not worth the wait. The graphics are the only good part. Everything else just feels half assed for no reason
  46. SilasLang
    Oct 21, 2014
    3
    Seriously boring game. There is really no excuse for such a lackluster effort. They tried to make it so serious that they forgot to make it fun. The problem is, it's not even a sim.
  47. abarber12
    Oct 14, 2014
    0
    This game brings nothing new to the table. The gameplay isn't quite an arcade racer, but its also not a sim racer either. Over all the game is maybe a 5 but gets a 0 for being completely broken when it released. If you design a game around the online multiplayer, half the cars have to be unlocked by playing online, that feature has to work AT LAUNCH. I just wish I hadn't purchased the gameThis game brings nothing new to the table. The gameplay isn't quite an arcade racer, but its also not a sim racer either. Over all the game is maybe a 5 but gets a 0 for being completely broken when it released. If you design a game around the online multiplayer, half the cars have to be unlocked by playing online, that feature has to work AT LAUNCH. I just wish I hadn't purchased the game from the online market place so I could return it.… Expand
  48. xjan8
    Oct 27, 2014
    0
    So many bad review's both from users and crtitics can't be wrong. And actually they are not. This game is garbage. nothing but the graphics that even isn't so amazing as expected. But i want a racing game not a beautiful panorama. Rejected.
  49. dalegribble
    Oct 28, 2014
    0
    This is by far the worst driving game i have ever played. So much was promised when this game was going to come out. I love racing games more than any genre but this game left a really bad taste in my mouth
  50. bablfish
    Oct 15, 2014
    1
    Don´t get fooled by the guerilla-marketing &$§holes giving this pile of mess 10 points.
    All of these so called reviews preach down exactly the same tv-commerical-esque slogans and allmost all of these positive reviews are dated even before the game was on sale... truly not helping anyone who wants to know the truth about this ... hmm okay ...for the lack of a better word let´s call it a    Don´t get fooled by the guerilla-marketing &$§holes giving this pile of mess 10 points.
    All of these so called reviews preach down exactly the same tv-commerical-esque slogans and allmost all of these positive reviews are dated even before the game was on sale... truly not helping anyone who wants to know the truth about this ... hmm okay ...for the lack of a better word let´s call it a game for now...

    The only thing that "game" has going for it are the graphics... it´s really nice to look at ( but lacks the polish seen in the pre-release trailers & gameplay-videos ) . . .and thats it - there is nothing more - it´s a one-trick-pony.
    If you just wanna show off the power of the system this one is for you, but if you care the slightest bit about stuff like playability run away from this game as fast as your feet can carry you.

    This product feels like a slap in the face of anyone who was tricked into buying this unfinished corpse of a racing game.
    The AI in single-mode is just not there - it´s like the AI doesn´t even know that you are on the track - bumping into you all the time and for the daethstab you get punished for that. . .. Shouldn´t been driving there Su§%&r...
    The handling is for idiots and more resembles mario kart, then any other racing game.
    Due to the fact that the servers are unreachable i cannot comment on the multiplayer, but i don´t think that this part would get the wagon out of the swamp.

    Last Point: The weathersystem is not there - It´s a point that was shown so many times that it´s just not funny to leave it out of the product in a "we´ll patch it in later"-fashion.

    Stay away from that game and wait for project cars or the crew.    … Expand
  51. Blueskymotion
    Dec 26, 2014
    10
    Driveclub deserve way more then just 5.5 points (that's why I give it 10 points otherwise I would give 8.5 - 9)... the Server issues the game had at the beginning was for sure a disaster but the game itself delivers outstanding racing experience and it gets better from month to month. I just bought a steering wheel and I honestly can't stop racing. Driveclub's new weather system addsDriveclub deserve way more then just 5.5 points (that's why I give it 10 points otherwise I would give 8.5 - 9)... the Server issues the game had at the beginning was for sure a disaster but the game itself delivers outstanding racing experience and it gets better from month to month. I just bought a steering wheel and I honestly can't stop racing. Driveclub's new weather system adds extremely well done realism into the the experience and any other game out looks outdated compared to it. But Driveclub has a lot to catch up on the social aspect of racing - I am not getting into it but expect the game to improve and grow...… Expand
  52. 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
  53. Doutzen
    Dec 7, 2014
    6
    Driveclub is a good, solid racing game. And that's all. There is nothing more to add, because this game doesn't write a history of the genre. For sure it's much less than creators promised, but still can offer you some fun. But only if it's being distributed for free. It is not worth your money.
  54. 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..
  55. 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
  56. ToFewViews
    Nov 13, 2014
    7
    Driveclub is the first exclusive racing game the PS4 has released, and it follows after Grand Turismo 6's realism but tweaks it so its more enjoyable and approachable. The game looks beautiful from the scenery, tracks and the cars especially. You can tell the developers tried to create a truly immersive driving Sim. With Driveclub competing against Microsoft's exclusive Forza series it hasDriveclub is the first exclusive racing game the PS4 has released, and it follows after Grand Turismo 6's realism but tweaks it so its more enjoyable and approachable. The game looks beautiful from the scenery, tracks and the cars especially. You can tell the developers tried to create a truly immersive driving Sim. With Driveclub competing against Microsoft's exclusive Forza series it has some serious competition and sadly I still enjoy the Forza series over DriveClub. This game still has tons of upsides like Lots of cars to pick from, Tons of beautiful and original tracks and gives you the feeling your in the driver seat.
    Driveclub was a good game but not the one i expected, It suffered multiple delays and I feel as if they may of had issues they still needed to address. But if your looking for a Driving/Race Sim for your PS4 here you go.    … Expand
  57. 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
  58. 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
  59. 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
  60. captain9fingers
    Jan 2, 2015
    6
    Amazing Graphics, Amazing car handling, Amazing sound. The AI is dumb and crashes into you a lot. The career mode is really difficult and I can't progress. Effects like sunshine often blind you depending on the time of day and whilst this might be a realistic representation in real life I would wear sunglasses, hurtling towards a corner at 150 MPH not being able to see where you areAmazing Graphics, Amazing car handling, Amazing sound. The AI is dumb and crashes into you a lot. The career mode is really difficult and I can't progress. Effects like sunshine often blind you depending on the time of day and whilst this might be a realistic representation in real life I would wear sunglasses, hurtling towards a corner at 150 MPH not being able to see where you are going is annoying. Online is hit and miss and although it has been improved I still get kicked out of races before they start. It's a fun game when you set your own races.… Expand
  61. 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.
  62. 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
  63. mildewman
    Jun 19, 2016
    0
    Im running most recent driveclub patch 1.27 and system software 3.50 , and the game freezes within 30 seconds of starting a race. A company that will charge real money for a completely broken game is simply justifying piracy.
  64. 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.
  65. 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
  66. 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
  67. 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
  68. 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!
  69. onekill
    Nov 7, 2015
    1
    They screwed up in one major detail. The game has really low fps. It hurts my brain, and it makes the game unplayable, because it makes me lose all sense of how fast the car is going. To sacrifice fps for flashy graphics is like the worst thing you can do as a dev, if you're not even going to leave the option to lower the graphics quality in.
  70. MRPCTV764
    Sep 20, 2020
    0
    DriveClub was one playstation exclusive that KILLED the MotorStorm Franchise and the company Evolution Studios was Shut Down By Sony.
  71. Mulletino
    Oct 7, 2014
    8
    Not everyone wants to drive through an open world just to get to the start of a race, or adjust every nut and bolt on every car ever made, especially those with limited gaming time. For those, Arcade Racers (like Sega Rally and Daytona) are champions and massively fun.

    I see Drive Club as the successor to those, you pick a race, you're taken to the start, you race, you finish. In    Not everyone wants to drive through an open world just to get to the start of a race, or adjust every nut and bolt on every car ever made, especially those with limited gaming time. For those, Arcade Racers (like Sega Rally and Daytona) are champions and massively fun.

    I see Drive Club as the successor to those, you pick a race, you're taken to the start, you race, you finish. In between there are challenges like drift/speed etc to add that competitive social edge. Job Done but with a mighty purty mouth to boot.

    The handling is spot on and you feel like you're on the road, not gliding or pivoting, also Motion Control works amazingly well. It's so nice to see this feature being used again as for me, it negates the need to use a wheel.

    The PS+ version limits you to the India Tracks only and a handful of cars, but it delivers 100% of the fun.

    Give it a go, even if only to decide if you need to spend money to see the rest.    … Expand
  72. 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.
  73. Wrathofgod333
    Oct 8, 2014
    7
    Graphics: Just as everyone has said, the game looks gorgeous. Car models, roads, bridges, and lighting effects are beautifully rendered. It's intense racing at dusk and all of a sudden racing at night.

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

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

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

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

    Conclusion: great game for gamers looking to drop in and out of races. Racing through Norway, India, Chile, and other places is great fun. But cars feel limited at 50, and the possibility of more cars only through PAID DLC rubs me the wrong way. It's a beautiful racing game, but NOT A RACE SIM, that sounds great and has a "social" identity. But I can NOT forgive the servers being down and a huge aspect of the game not being accessible. I would have scored it an 8 depending on multiplayer but can't until I try it.    … Expand
  74. Lozsta
    Oct 16, 2014
    0
    http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2013-09-02-driveclub-ps-plus-edition-is-the-full-game-minus-a-few-cars-and-tracks

    The link above describes why this game will get nothing above a zero from me. Those stupid enough to pay have been cursed by server issues (lets be honest a demo or non closed BETA would have stress tested this, stupid Devs), and are agog at the lack of content (those I    http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2013-09-02-driveclub-ps-plus-edition-is-the-full-game-minus-a-few-cars-and-tracks

    The link above describes why this game will get nothing above a zero from me. Those stupid enough to pay have been cursed by server issues (lets be honest a demo or non closed BETA would have stress tested this, stupid Devs), and are agog at the lack of content (those I know stupid enough to part with cash have advised this).

    But the fact that the PS+ version is no where to be seen, still even after a 12 month delay, then they renege on the pre PS4 launch promise.

    Utter disaster.    … Expand
  75. eldumloido
    Nov 14, 2014
    3
    They didn't release the ps+ version just to sell the broken game without allowing you to see it first. Ai is broken and you can't play online. The feeling of driving is somewhat ok but not amazing. Not a real competitor for gt or forza series, not even for codemasters games. -3 points for deceiving to make me buy this and not to allow me to try this first. Also there is a big advert on myThey didn't release the ps+ version just to sell the broken game without allowing you to see it first. Ai is broken and you can't play online. The feeling of driving is somewhat ok but not amazing. Not a real competitor for gt or forza series, not even for codemasters games. -3 points for deceiving to make me buy this and not to allow me to try this first. Also there is a big advert on my ps4 box about this being free if I pay + subscriptions, on ps3 you got real games, now you only get indie games you can buy for 3$ on pc.… Expand
  76. tutesh
    Oct 7, 2014
    10
    Really one of the best graphics i have ever seen and also gameplay is very well. Drive dynamics feel like beyond arcade but not simulation. Just need more cars and events...
  77. GABRIEL1030
    Oct 21, 2014
    8
    AVOID THIS GAME IS SCAM

    Driveclub is a weak game, incomplete, with not servers. A shame for 60 bucks !

    Presentation 4/10
    Graphics 7/10
    Music 5/10
    Gameplay 7/10
    Online 0/10
  78. BobSaget
    Dec 5, 2014
    0
    Driveclub has become a big steaming pile of broken promises and a disgrace to the gaming community.

    I was looking forward to the PS Plus edition, which was promised to be available on the PS4 launch. After the announcement, slowly but surely, Sony announced what the PS Plus edition would actually be. While it was meant as "the full version minus a few cars and tracks", would end up more    Driveclub has become a big steaming pile of broken promises and a disgrace to the gaming community.

    I was looking forward to the PS Plus edition, which was promised to be available on the PS4 launch. After the announcement, slowly but surely, Sony announced what the PS Plus edition would actually be. While it was meant as "the full version minus a few cars and tracks", would end up more as a free demo with a better sounding label - PS Plus edition - slapped on. Broken promise number one.
    Then, development wasn't really going that well and Evolution Studios decided that the game wasn't ready on PS4 release. Broken promise number 2.

    But the real disaster struck when the game was released. No online functionality, which sucks for the people that actually bought this abomination, and no PS Plus edition. In the **** that resulted, Evolution Studios promised to fix the servers first, and release a PS Plus edition later. We're now 2 months further, servers are semi-fixed and there's already DLC out. And the PS Plus edition? They've decided to just keep quiet about that, maybe us stupid gamers will just forget about it. Broken promise number 3.    … Expand
  79. djjinx1
    Oct 7, 2014
    10
    DC is a very competent racer, lacking in a way in variety, but if you love track racers, PGR et al, you will LOVE Driveclub. Must applaude Evo for the Free DLC tracks as well BRAVO!!
  80. Stoner79
    Dec 6, 2014
    7
    Having got the game yesterday, I wasn't overly exited with my purchase but as a few mates have it I thought I'd give it a bash. I wasn't expecting any sim style game, but I was hoping for a better arcade game than GRID 2, and it is. The cars I've raced feel different on handling (using a controller), the single player is similar to other games but it's good with the friends leader-boardHaving got the game yesterday, I wasn't overly exited with my purchase but as a few mates have it I thought I'd give it a bash. I wasn't expecting any sim style game, but I was hoping for a better arcade game than GRID 2, and it is. The cars I've raced feel different on handling (using a controller), the single player is similar to other games but it's good with the friends leader-board for each event challenging you to go one better than your friends. If you join a club you can unlock additional cars and challenge other clubs with your good times. It has a very fast feel to it, so I'm not sure how it would be on a wheel with FFB....it might just be a bit too quick.

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

    Audio is alright, again nothing spectacular but good enough.

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

    I probably wouldn't pay £40+ for the game, but a pre-owned one isn't bad value for money.    … Expand
  81. 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 .
  82. Mattyice
    Oct 10, 2014
    5
    I wasn't expecting Driveclub to be anything special, but I wasn't expecting this. A generic and boring racer that is nowhere near as good as Forza or Gran Turismo. There are a measly amount of cars and a couple of locations, but the driving mechanics, while responsive, make cars feel generally boring to drive. The competition aspect also is not very present in the game, even though it wasI wasn't expecting Driveclub to be anything special, but I wasn't expecting this. A generic and boring racer that is nowhere near as good as Forza or Gran Turismo. There are a measly amount of cars and a couple of locations, but the driving mechanics, while responsive, make cars feel generally boring to drive. The competition aspect also is not very present in the game, even though it was advertised all over during the game's 1 year delay. The graphics are ok for a racer (never really care), but the game is not worth the hype and delay that Sony placed on it, making Driveclub the definition of a "meh" racing game.… Expand
  83. partyintheback
    Oct 17, 2014
    1
    Disappointment is a hard pill to swallow when you spend $59.99 + tax for a video game. I, like most people, want to feel that my purchase was a worthy one. This is why I can't defend this game. Driveclub has been plagued with issues since its release. Despite receiving nearly a yearlong delay when it was originally meant to be a Playstation 4 launch title, this game has had server issuesDisappointment is a hard pill to swallow when you spend $59.99 + tax for a video game. I, like most people, want to feel that my purchase was a worthy one. This is why I can't defend this game. Driveclub has been plagued with issues since its release. Despite receiving nearly a yearlong delay when it was originally meant to be a Playstation 4 launch title, this game has had server issues since its launch, a measly selection of vehicles, all of them being European, and not much in the way of depth in the driving since its handling and physics are as basic as it gets. I would recommend waiting for the next Gran Turismo game if you want a great racing game.… Expand
  84. Sal210
    Oct 7, 2014
    10
    I am very impressed with the game. The blending of some arcade elements with sim elements make it one of the most unique games I've played in a long time. Don't listen to the trolls. This game is worth it.
  85. Eye_of_Apollo
    Oct 7, 2014
    9
    This game is an easy 9/10. If you are looking for an openworld..you didn't do you research on this game. If you got it free on PS+..why would you give it a negative review when it was free? IMO, This game looks amazing and feels amazing. If you like 3rd person view/behind the car. You will hate it. It goes for the real feel of a Cockpit. Go into that view game is hell of alot easier andThis game is an easy 9/10. If you are looking for an openworld..you didn't do you research on this game. If you got it free on PS+..why would you give it a negative review when it was free? IMO, This game looks amazing and feels amazing. If you like 3rd person view/behind the car. You will hate it. It goes for the real feel of a Cockpit. Go into that view game is hell of alot easier and more fun. The Graphics are great. The amount of cars are nice because you actually get to use all of them, unlike Forza and GT. Overall The game is great and it just feels soooo right!… Expand
  86. Felix207
    Oct 8, 2014
    8
    7-8 out of 10 feels right. It's an action game with cars - as soon as I dropped my expectations of something in the league of Gran Turismo or Forza I started having fun. It's fast and fluid, and the gorgeous graphics with their dynamically changing lighting are awesome. The handling takes some getting used to, but then it just clicks and works well. Sounds are great, too.

    There are    7-8 out of 10 feels right. It's an action game with cars - as soon as I dropped my expectations of something in the league of Gran Turismo or Forza I started having fun. It's fast and fluid, and the gorgeous graphics with their dynamically changing lighting are awesome. The handling takes some getting used to, but then it just clicks and works well. Sounds are great, too.

    There are things missing, though. No replay, no photomode (both to be patched in later), no showroom for your cars, limited car selection, tracks feeling a bit same-ish. Very little in terms of personality.

    Concerning the pro reviews: Seems like some reviewers are staying on the surface - GiantBomb e.g. complained about there only being one colour for the cars (the "factory" setting). That is not the case, but the paint options are buried in the menus - you need to actively look for them.

    So, with more cars coming, more features coming and maybe a new setting or two, there is potential for more than a 7 or 8 - if you like arcade racers. Right now, it's a bit short on features.    … Expand
  87. endresults
    Oct 11, 2014
    8
    Even in its current form Driveclub is a good driving game. Load times aren't mentioned much, but they are FAST in Driveclub. This surprised me, given the focus on graphics which tends to make loading times skyrocket. Graphics are great of course, but it's a double-edged sword. You can look, but you don't get to take screenshots or watch replays in-game; you have to use the slower PS4 shareEven in its current form Driveclub is a good driving game. Load times aren't mentioned much, but they are FAST in Driveclub. This surprised me, given the focus on graphics which tends to make loading times skyrocket. Graphics are great of course, but it's a double-edged sword. You can look, but you don't get to take screenshots or watch replays in-game; you have to use the slower PS4 share stuff for that, which is not how things should be.

    The AI is stupid in a human way. It will hold the line like their car will explode if they stray from it, but they will also harass you if you're in their line and will aggressively pass you up if you're not at speed. You may lose magical fame points this way, but fame points are unimportant on a per-race basis unless you're in a drift challenge. I know i'm taking a turn too slow when the AI wrecks me with prejudice from behind. Getting 1st in events is actually a challenge, which is refreshing. Predictably, once you learn the tracks the aggressive AI is less of an issue since you're (hopefully) not holding them back anymore.

    The online is broken right now. I paid $50, so it irritates me, but not much. The leaderboards don't matter and the only real drawback for me is I can't unlock the club cars just yet. I'm still sold on the potential of the game based on what I've seen so far, and dinking around with the singleplayer events is entertaining enough to keep me interested for now.    … Expand
  88. Bonyview
    Oct 13, 2014
    10
    I've spent two days playing it now and honestly i'm loving it. This is exactly the sort of racing game i've been wanting for ages. Seems most racers these days are obsessed with open-world environments which just leave me cold. And then there's the menu - simple and exactly what you want - no waiting for 'innovative' media rich menus to load up which only serve as an extra delay in gettingI've spent two days playing it now and honestly i'm loving it. This is exactly the sort of racing game i've been wanting for ages. Seems most racers these days are obsessed with open-world environments which just leave me cold. And then there's the menu - simple and exactly what you want - no waiting for 'innovative' media rich menus to load up which only serve as an extra delay in getting you where you want to be - in a race. How else could those gorgeous tracks load up in just 12 seconds?
    The AI can be a bit brutish at times - but then it's more predictable than playing against randoms who ricochet around the track, and recovering from a nasty 'shunt' can feel really quite good. Anyway, it's something which can easily be tweaked if necessary, along with the connecivity issues which will inevitably be ironed out.
    Gorgeous visuals, easily accessible handling with room to improve your driving technique as you progress, a thrilling sense of speed, oodles of content (52 tour events, over 160 single events (time trials, race and drift plus more on the way), but above all fun to play.
    I could have scored it 8 for now, but i know the fixes are coming and taking into consideration the upcoming photo mode, replays and incredible looking weather system, i know it's going to be closer to perfection at that point.
    I also predict that many will want to upgrade to the full version once they have had a chance to try the plus version for themselves.    … Expand
  89. jlinplayer
    Oct 13, 2014
    10
    It is such a great game!

    The graphics look stunning on the playstation 4 console, and both the cars and the landscapes looks amazing. The cars feels much better to drive, compared to any other driving game i have tried (and have tried almost everyone) ---

    Really worth trying if you even consider buying this great game !
  90. 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
  91. vicbrusal
    Nov 18, 2014
    8
    Driveclub may suffer from severe and constant connection problems, but apart from that, Driveclub is a great racing game that mixes Simulation and Arcade types very well, being suitable for both casual and hardcore players. Even though it doesn't bring anything new to racing games, it's really fun to play and the graphics are great. It has everything to be the best new-gen racing game of 2014.
  92. oli440
    Nov 23, 2014
    7
    Driveclub is comprehensively the best looking racing game I've ever played. Evolution Studios should be praised for the mind blowing consistency across the cars and the tracks. It always appears photo realistic, and anyone who's in denial of this needs to have their eyes tested. This is an opinion of course, but I have reason to consider this more of a fact.

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

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

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

    You know what they say... never judge a book by its cover.    … Expand
  93. 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
  94. 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
  95. Sun3030
    Oct 8, 2014
    10
    This game is perfect! I'm a multiplat gamer and owner and I've played a couple other car/race next gen games on both the PS4 and the X1CB to include Forza Horizon 2. Dive Club blows them all away ...Drive Club makes the PS'forza killer! Lol love this game it's awesome everything about it is so well done.
  96. j-dog007
    Oct 14, 2014
    7
    After playing this game for a week now I can safely say that it is a great racing game. Despite the 1 year delay and the on going problems with the servers this game is great fun. It plays well, the graphics are good and when its working, the online is very well done. I won't lie and say that these server problems aren't a huge issue because they are. It is a shame that after all this timeAfter playing this game for a week now I can safely say that it is a great racing game. Despite the 1 year delay and the on going problems with the servers this game is great fun. It plays well, the graphics are good and when its working, the online is very well done. I won't lie and say that these server problems aren't a huge issue because they are. It is a shame that after all this time its still a broken game but once all the bugs are worked out this will be an amazing racing game.… Expand
  97. manwithnomortga
    Oct 8, 2014
    10
    Nothing wrong with this game.
    It does exactly what it says on the tin good fun arcade driving with the best graphics i have seen.
    Also do not forget the numerous updates you are going to get whether on the free or paid for version.
  98. Yurinka
    Oct 7, 2014
    9
    Best looking driving game ever, makes a great usage of social features with potential to provide challenges for a long period of time. It may feel a bit short of content, but in a couple of months or so it will receive a couple of things that will be very well appreciated, plus free cars and tracks for the coming months. It's a good idea to have the PS Plus version to increase theBest looking driving game ever, makes a great usage of social features with potential to provide challenges for a long period of time. It may feel a bit short of content, but in a couple of months or so it will receive a couple of things that will be very well appreciated, plus free cars and tracks for the coming months. It's a good idea to have the PS Plus version to increase the community and provide extra fun.… Expand
  99. subsided
    Oct 7, 2014
    10
    This game is awesome, don't listen to the sad sack Xbox Fanboys that give this game 0 (they're just jealous they haven't even got a game in the last 6 months and won't be getting any games for the first 6 months of 2015). This game is easily the best looking racing game ever made and is a delight to look at and play. The gameplay is highly refined and the scenery is gorgeous and while theThis game is awesome, don't listen to the sad sack Xbox Fanboys that give this game 0 (they're just jealous they haven't even got a game in the last 6 months and won't be getting any games for the first 6 months of 2015). This game is easily the best looking racing game ever made and is a delight to look at and play. The gameplay is highly refined and the scenery is gorgeous and while the car list isn't ridiculously massive it's still more than enough. Overall I'd call this the perfect racer, and a must buy if you own PS4(who doesn't?) and like racing games… Expand
  100. VanillaSky96
    Oct 7, 2014
    9
    Driveclub has been shown off ever since the debut announcement of the PlayStation 4, but does it live up to what was promised? Well as many complaints go they're along the lines of no customization (which was never promised of shown off so that was the fault of those who thought that), there's no weather that was promised (that will be in a future update that will be coming something nextDriveclub has been shown off ever since the debut announcement of the PlayStation 4, but does it live up to what was promised? Well as many complaints go they're along the lines of no customization (which was never promised of shown off so that was the fault of those who thought that), there's no weather that was promised (that will be in a future update that will be coming something next month), and how it's not FH2 (really? apples to oranges people. That's like saying Star Wars Rogue Squadron is identical to Battlefront 2). Anyways getting back on track (pun intended), this game offers everything that was promised and shown so if you're looking for something that wasn't shown, you best look elsewhere for a racing game.

    The driving and handling feels like somewhere between a sim and an arcade racer which is great for those that want a semi realistic yet fast paced racing game. The graphics are stunning and probably are the best on any next-gen console. However, some maps don't particularly look "stunning" during certain times of day where they might look ravishing at another time of day. This game really is all about the little details though. When I was driving in a race when the other cars went past some leaves on the ground they actually flew upwards and back. The headlights and taillights also are very impressive as they capture so much detail. The cars are arguably the best looking feature of this game but the environments are also gorgeous, especially around sunset. The AI in the offline mode is also very fascinating. In the Forza entries that I've played (Forza 3 & 4) the AI was very weak and the other drivers never seemed to be trying all too hard or they were psychotic at times. Here with Driveclub, the AI is very consistent yet unpredictable. Many times in a race I would find myself having cars trying to get ahead of me but not in a programmed way, almost as if it were another player playing as them making human-like decisions.

    The soundtrack is lackluster since it's not diverse and it is solely performed by the electronic artist "Hybrid" who have created some of breakbeats best albums. The soundtrack isn't bad by any means but if you're looking for a multitude of genres and artists, you're not in luck here. The presentation to the game is good, not great, but good. I wish to see more models for your characters and I hope they'll add more American and Japanese cars as future DLC. The only major problem I have with this game is that the controls aren't explained very well. They're self informative but I wish they would've added some sort of training or practice mode that would you become better at the game instead of using trial and error to learn new techniques to better your driving. I also wish the courses were more diverse blending city and countryside versus it being all countryside. I hope to see in future DLC a United States or United Kingdom location to race in offering cities and countryside. Other than that, those are my only problems with the game that actually make me not enjoy the game as much. The hype level wasn't high so it wasn't disappointing for me as I knew what I was getting into days beforehand. This game is meant for more of a casual racer and those who just want to have some fun while racing.

    For those of you who are worried about no split-screen, worry not because the developer said they would add that feature if enough people asked for it, so just keep your voice heard. The menus are slick and easy to control and the interference and loading times are quick and responsive. Many of the complaints here that give it 0 stars are reviews that I wouldn't trust since they seem to not be putting any thought into their reviews so I'd take theirs with a grain of salt. Despite that it not being for everyone, I would recommend testing out the free version if you're even slightly interested and judge for yourself, because who's opinion matters more on what you think of something, yours or everyone else's? I hope you enjoy it as much as I do if you try it out in the free version. I give Driveclub a strong 8 to light 9. Y'all just know this is my opinion, right?    … Expand
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#85 Best PS4 Game of 2014
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#11 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2014
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#18 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2014

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Mixed or average reviews - based on 85 Critic Reviews

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