Driver 2.
Publisher: Infogrames
Developer: Reflections Interactive
Platform: PlayStation
Ship Date: November/December 2000
Genre: Driving / Racing
The Franchise.
Developed by Infogrames' Reflections studio, Driver became an instant global sensation on its way to becoming the best-selling PlayStation release of 1999. In addition to selling more than a million units globally in its first month of release, Driver went on to claim scores of critic's awards and firmly establish itself as a cornerstone.
The Game .
Busting up a mob crime ring was all in a day's work for Tanner. But now he's facing off against two of the world's most ruthless crime lords, and he's in for the fight of his life. Along with new side-kick Tobias Jones, Tanner must take down vicious Brazilian kingpin, Alvaro Vasquez, as well as a U.S.based baddie, Solomon Caine.
Driver 2 Game Features Include:
Four New Cities - Realistic recreations of Chicago, Las Vegas, Havana (Cuba), and Rio de Janiero (Brazil).
More Realistic Streets - All cities now feature curved roads including life-like on-and-off freeway ramps and twisting mountain roads, allowing for a more realistic and challenging driving experience.
Greater Interactivity - Players can get out of the car to perform tasks on foot including setting detonator timers, unlocking doors, and flipping shutter switches.
Commandeer a New Ride - When walking around the environment, Tanner can commandeer buses, fire trucks, muscle cars, and more.
Enhanced Storyline and cut scenes - Driver 2 will feature graphically enhanced cut scenes with full character lip-syncing, improved model detail, and a gripping storyline.
40 New Missions - Wide variance in mission objectives and strategies including getting out of the car to perform tasks inside buildings, changing vehicles to elude the bad guys, and more
Multiplay - Driver 2 will feature a two-player split screen mode with its own unique driving area and games (Undercover mission mode not available in multiplay due to massive size and freedom in cities).
Life-like Pedestrians - Greater range of pedestrian actions including sun bathing on beach, sitting or standing and chatting, walking in and out of buildings, and much more.
New Driving Games - In addition to some old favorites, players can look forward to new driving games including classic racing, and a slalom-style beat the clock.
Adrenaline Pumping Soundtrack - Complete soundtrack assembled in conjunction with Polygram/Universal.