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Driver: Parallel Lines PlayStation 2
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69 out of 100

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8.4 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 33 Ratings

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  • Summary: Driver: Parallel Lines is the next installment of Atari's legendary franchise action driving game. As the only game that offers an open, fast-paced driving action-movie experience, Driver: Parallel Lines features an unfolding storyline of double crossing and revenge. Set in a photorealistic interpretation of New York City, players take on the role of a notorious 18 year old who, free from conscience and rules, is the most sought after driver-for-hire in town. Get down and dirty in cars of all kinds. Modify and juice up cars before engaging in Hollywood-style car chases. Features over 40 diverse missions, online multiplayer options, realistic driving physics, and a brand new story with an unforeseen twist. [Atari]… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 41
  2. Mixed: 26 out of 41
  3. Negative: 0 out of 41
  1. AceGamez
    90
    It's a compelling tale, which is more than backed up by some fly graphics, cool soundtracks and smooth gameplay.
  2. Jolt Online Gaming UK
    73
    Parallel Lines at least shows that the studio is on the right track.
  3. IGN
    72
    The improved out-of-car experience, better gun handling, added driving-and-shooting mechanic, and the slew of changes all culminate in this being a much better outing that "Driver 3."

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 6
  3. Negative: 1 out of 6
  1. JonnyC.
    9
    Basicaly if you liked GTA San Andreas you'll like this. Its basically the same principle apart from the control system which is immense in Driver. The new shooting system is better than Driv3r and with 80+ cars with more cars on each road(varies with parts of New York) it has a more realistic feel.… Expand
    • 1 of 1 users said yes
  2. TheNewSpielberg
    6
    This game is alright. Sure, it was doomed being a sequel to one of the worst games of all time and it didn't look much better in the trailers but hey, its still a fun game. The graphics and textures are still lame. The cutscenes actually look really good, but it shows that Atari spent more money developing the cutscenes than improving the game. The game is set in 1970s NYC, and has an awesome soundtrack and a realistic representation of the city. There aren't as many weapons to choose from unlike the typical GTA game, but the grenade launcher is a LOT of fun. One unique aspect of the games story is that one portion is set in the 70s and the final portion of the game is set in the 2000s, so the vehicles are a mixture of vintage and new, which is fine by me. The AI is still insanely dumb, which makes for some very easy missions. All in all, a slightly better version of Driv3r.… Expand
    • 0 of 1 users said yes
  3. [Anonymous]
    1
    Most of the Missions are the same and to many timed missions. cant swim on the game, its not what I expected to be. Driver 3 is Better.
    • 0 of 3 users said yes

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