Driver® Parallel Lines

Brings back memories from the PS2 days.

Driver: Parallel Lines feels like two games in one package, with two different eras and two distinct story lines. One of the standout features I really liked about this game.

Highly recommended to get it on sale.

Cool game. Very open and the theme is amazing. It reminds you of Driv3r so well but it just upgrades it to playing in 2 different timelines.

I came back to this game trying to look at it through an adults perspective rather than the 8 years old boy who used to play the heck out of it on the PS2, what i found? Amazing soundtrack, Story, personality and design that stood the test of time, the driving is great, dare i say the best this saga has ever seen, the shooting not so much but gladly the game focuses more on the driving aspect for the majority of the game, pick it up on sale and revive your glory days.

In case you have never played the game, give it a try, it´s totally worth it alone for the amazing New York recreation that they did both for 1976 as for 2006, the city is detailed, the car customization great and you will truly feel like a Ryan Gosling-sorta type wheelman, vehicles and speed are your primary weapon, you can also do tricks to lure enemies into traps or collitions, just go and grab it!

Its a decently fun game I would recommend getting it while it is on sale. You can also use a controller you just have to go into the settings and activate it because controllers are not automatically recognized. The music is also good. 7/10

just a fun game to play if you see it on sale. its not perfect my any means but the driving and open world is quite fun. unfortunately any missions that have you on foot aren't any good because the shooting and walking controls are lack luster at best. It has a lot of good and some Really bad. But hell the soundtrack and the vibe alone is worth it.

This game must have the single best wanted system in any game, ever. Its just that good

Yeah, fun a** game if it wouldn't glitch and crash all the time unexpectedly when going from sequence to sequence. And any time you try to go back to the main menu, majority of the time it just closes the game instead, Super frustrating.

yes

I spent some time looking for this game years ago, but it had been removed from sale—almost as if the publishers decided it was destined to be forgotten.

Now that I’m finally playing it, I can immediately tell it has a GTA: San Andreas rip-off vibe, but it pulls it off well. There are some original mechanics, the police AI is smart enough to care about traffic rules, and I love the idea of a heat level that’s separate for the player character and the car we’re driving.

The weak point is the story and how quests are displayed on the map. After just two hours of playing, it felt like I had been playing for seven or more. So yeah, the gameplay is a bit dull.

The biggest plus? The amazing soundtrack. Seriously, someone did a fckn fantastic job choosing the tracks!

I recommend buying it if you played this as a kid or if it’s on sale (70% off or more)—whether to compare it with GTA or just to enjoy one of the best game soundtracks.

Nostalgia pur

is an absolute gem that continues to impress, even years after its original release. As a fan of classic driving games, I was beyond excited to revisit this thrilling open-world action game, and I can confidently say it exceeded all expectations!

From the very start, the game captures your attention with its engaging story, set in the vibrant city of New York, across two different time periods—1978 and 2006. The narrative is captivating, full of twists and turns, and keeps you hooked throughout your journey. The dual timeline is a unique feature that adds layers to the plot, making it an unforgettable experience.

The driving mechanics are smooth, precise, and incredibly satisfying. Whether you're zooming through crowded streets, engaging in high-speed chases, or executing jaw-dropping stunts, Driver® Parallel Lines delivers an exciting ride every time. The variety of vehicles is impressive, and the open-world environment allows for endless exploration and fun.

What really stands out about this game is the level of detail in both the world-building and the soundtrack. The city feels alive, with pedestrians bustling about, cars whizzing by, and every corner offering something new to discover. The soundtrack, which perfectly complements the '70s vibe, brings a sense of nostalgia and energy that keeps you immersed in the game.

Despite being a bit older, Driver® Parallel Lines still holds up remarkably well, offering a fun, action-packed experience that never gets old. The combination of exciting driving, engaging missions, and memorable characters makes it a standout title that any fan of the genre will enjoy.

Whether you're a long-time fan or new to the series, this game is a must-play. The timeless appeal of Driver® Parallel Lines proves that great gameplay never goes out of style!

I really love the Drivers game and I hope that one day I can buy Driver 3 on steam!

10/10 !

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Great game and crucial for my childhood, loved the era change.

man i gotta recommend highly this is one of the Ps2 era open world games ive played besides GTA was expecting this to be as mid as driver 3 but boy was i wrong

great driving alright shooting fantastic 70s setting and great story

shame where driver is now

Soild 8.5/10

Driver: Parallel Lines is that one lost Ubisoft gem I've managed to find. The story is chef's kiss, the cars and soundtrack are amazing, the combat feels nostalgic, the closest I would compare this game to is to Gangstar Rio City Of Saints on mobile. If Ubisoft really wanted to make bank, they should've continue with the series, or even a remaster for Driver: San Francisco. I've heard that Driver 76 was good too. Why was this series abandoned?

Great game! 🩷👍
Buy this game before it gets delisted and goes for a huge price.

Had this on my list for a while, I played Driv3r when I was a kid on the OG Xbox (it was trash, as everyone knows) and I quite like Driver 2 and I LOVE Driver San Francisco. This game has always been kinda skipped over in most people's memories of Driver as a franchise because to be honest it's just Driver 3 but it's actually competent. Glad to have gotten it on sale for £2 and it was a blast, even if I'm a little embarrassed I didn't know you could warp to mission till halfway through the game.

This is a great PC port too even on modern machines, although AA would kill my FPS for some reason so I had to disable it. Also installed a OST restoration mod because the Steam release axed a lot of songs. Only bugs I had was the game crashing when I returned to main menu and during the era change, but the game autoaved beforehand.

But, the game itself, it's solid. The cutscenes are pretty nice looking even now if compressed to crap and a little robotic in movement. The driving is arcadey and feels amazing but the bikes suck, like genuinely just bad. The on-foot shooting is meh but it's satisfying enough to work for the few time it's required and doing a 180 to shoot bad guys when you're in a car like you're in a 80s movie car chase never got old.

TK is a fun protagonist if a little corny, more character then Tanner had in Driver 1-3 but TK is just a goofy guy in over his head. The story is really thin and forgettable which for a game that focuses on it as a revenge story isn't exactly great but the cutscenes looked nice enough for me to be somewhat interested

3.5/5 A good way to spend £2 and a weekend for me, a little sad to know this is the only Driver game Ubisoft still sell though...

Didn't age well. Wonder why Driver San Francisco is not on Steam, that game was a blast.

I heard many good regarding Driver games and series. I didn't play it previously, just heard. I also seen many positive steam reviews regarding that franchise entry and decided to give it a shot. I will tell you one : I think it's pure nostalgia as in game where driving is one of the most important aspect... it feels like a soap. 78 era is terrible in that regard, 2006 is bit better. I cannot recommend it even if I finished it. I was curious if it will get better overtime, but... not a much of change. Not enough to recommend it for anyone to play,

After playing this game and beating it for the second time, here's my review. This is a GTA clone focused on New York City from the 70s to 2000s which is today when the game was released. I think the best mechanic well-known for this game is the change of eras that you don't see in other games, which are open-world games that follow the GTA formula. The missions range from simple to time-consuming depending on the ones you're doing. Some can even end in just under 1 minute. The first era is more of a tutorial since it gives you instructions on how the game mechanics work. The story is pretty generic so I won't talk about it so I'll give a short version. You're pretty much a guy that does jobs with dangerous people in New York City. When you get to the 2000s era the pacing for me feels like it goes way too quickly. The music is pretty good depending on your taste. From the 70s era to the 2000s era. You can upgrade vehicles which are fun to do if you have the money or you can do it for free by getting stars which is annoying to get and I'll talk about that now. The collectibles are stars you have to get in the game to get rewards in the game that are useful like free weapons, and parts for cars. The annoying part is getting the stars since their at places that can be hard to reach unless you have the patience to get them. Ubisoft when it comes to collecting stuff in games like this is never fun so you'll get angry trying to get them. When you get them you don't have to do the side jobs since they're pretty much useless on my end since I don't know If you get a reward for doing them. For guns, they range from a pistol that always has ammo to a minigun. For upgrading your cars it's pretty generic upgrading like for paint jobs, parts, and other stuff. it's worth it when you get it on sale. Trying to get the game on HD is pretty easy If you look up a guide on how to do that I was able to do it without a problem. I did get a few crashes when I played the game but nothing game-breaking so that's good. This is a pretty underrated game so it's worth getting. I give this game a 7 out of 10. I hope my review makes you think twice about getting the game. Have a good day.

I bought this game with low hopes thinking it wouldn't be like the other Driver installments, but it was one of the best games I played in a while, not to mention the music is hella good -- albeit I wished it was easier to select songs instead of having to flip through a good chunk of them.

It's a good Driver game. If you've played Driver 1, 2 and Driv3r you should play this one imo. Better than I expected.

I can't say nothing bad about this game, a throwback to simpler games, an absolute classic of pure fun while driving, crashing, shooting and lots of explosions.
Yeah it has some annoying and janky stuff, but it's part of the mix, a really good fun mix.

On sale for 2 bucks, it's an absolute steal.

Great game

😊Nostalgic, and starts up perfectly with Windows 10.

😠Controller in-game is a glitch to set up (might need to go 3rd-party).

Keeps bugging on pc but played it on steam deck, good game but i have ptsd on the cops in 78 and bishop

The only reason why i did end up playing this game was because of Driver 76.

Fun to drive around. Very oldschool. Story missions all suck, but other than that, it's cool.

What a nostalgia

Still a great game!!! brings back a lot of memories, wish they could remake or remaster this great game.

unfortunately controllers not supported

Not a bad game if you're looking for a casual fun game to play on a rainy or snowy weekend, when you're stuck in the house with nothing better to do. The game is short though, can probably be completed in less than 4 hours. The game interfaces just fine with modern XBOX controllers. For $3, the game is worth having in your library.

Baby driver before Baby was a baby

First half of the game is A-tier. Second Half of the game is a slog.

Ubisoft ahh car design

It gets stuck in the menu and doesn't work. Don't buy it

V good

Nostalgia from when i was 10

Decent 2000's open world game

Great game , have been wanting to replay this one for a while , game runs very well never had any crashes and also xbox one/series x controller works with this game despite no controller support listed. 8/10

REally stupid game, the races are completely rigged with bad directions so you have to memorize the bs roads instead of it just telling you the proper path.

Amazing game, best story I have ever seen!

great history, a lot of action, as " DRIVER" games

fun to play even in 2024

Turn off the Anti-Aliasing

it's great but the game continue to kick me out after i play for a while

Must said, I have a lot of memories in this game, I remember I played this game more than GTA SA back in the day, I was in love with the main character (The Kid) And as you can see, it is on my every Profile Picture! I am in love with his personality.
Anyways this one hour (At the time of writing this) was all good, no performance issue I am running on a GTX 1650 Max Q, So nothing fancy here. You can also connect your controller (There is a setting you need to enable it first) And you can play with no problem with a controller.
The graphics are slick! They're HD!
Everything else from the gameplay to the mechanics are just as good as they were, I wish Ubisoft remaster or remake this masterpiece, Amen.
And for this discounted price which is $1.99 I would say it is worth it!
Give it a try!

its pretty fun

This is actually a really fun game that reminds me of what games aren't these days

- No DLCs
- Cheat cods
- Cool unlockable items
- 4 GB storage space
- No weird bugs

Great old-school GTA-like experience with the unique division between two time periods. It contains memorable licensed music.

played for 4 hours stright and almost finished the game. good nostalgia trip, my main complaint in the shooting and aiming REALLY sucks in this game, but the driving makes up for it, also killer soundtrack for the 1978 erra.