User Rating: 8.2 | DRIV3R XBOX
When i saw GameSpot's review for this game, my jaw hit the floor. I had been waiting for this game for a while, and they trashed it. But, I decided to buy it anyway and I'm glad i did. On a positive note, this game looks great. The cars models are excellent, and the bikes look outstanding. The cities also look very nice. But above all else, this game sports custom soundtracks. This is an option that I personally believe should be in every single xbox game, and is an option that is over looked way to often. The controls of the game are fine for the most part. The driving sequences of the game are definately this games strength (besides the beautiful cutscenes), and it performs them pretty well. The ability to make your own movies and view the replays is also a great plus. Sure, this game has it's problems. The character models could use a lot of work, a lot, but it doesn't take away from the game enough to make you not play it. My biggest complaint, and it's a huge complaint, is the enemy AI. What the hell was Atari thinking with the enemy AI in this game. When you shoot at someone, they run, or atleast take cover...they don't stand there and shoot, reload, shoot, reload, shoot, until they are dead, without ever moving or taking any sort of cover. This part of the game is absolutely ridiculous. But hey, it makes the game pretty easy, which for some will be a plus :) All in all, this game is a pretty solid effort. I personally have found it very enjoyable, and am glad i bought it.