Driver

aka: Driver: You are the Wheelman
Moby ID: 45139
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This game has the player taking the role of Tanner, a cop going undercover as the wheelman for a crime syndicate in order to break open a big case. On the way, they'll have to eliminate competition, drive getaway cars, scare some people silly, evade plenty of police and steal one of their cars, dodge bad guys and smash through a few windows.

Multiple vehicles are available to use during the main story missions and there are also mini games like Checkpoint, Pursuit, Survival and Getaway. Unlike the other versions, the GBC version is top down and the city of San Francisco is missing.

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  • Rockett Music
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Critics

Average score: 77% (based on 13 ratings)

Players

Average score: 3.5 out of 5 (based on 8 ratings with 1 reviews)

Driver epitomizes the successful console port, and then some.

The Good
Probably the best thing about Driver for GBC is that it features all the action and adrenaline that the PlayStation version did. You'll be sweatin' bullets and maneuvering through thick packs of traffic through all 15 missions, in Miami, LA & NYC! Not only that, but there are several mini-games which you can play when you're bored with the missions or just beat them all, and they do improve your skill to make you a better Driver overall.

The Bad
In some instances, the control was too finicky. However, part of this is a facet of realism, because the cars handle much like a real car would. Also, some missions were extremely frustrating and made me go blind with rage and wanting to throw the GBC across the room, but the feeling you get when you beat them is as rewarding as being accepted for a job.

The Bottom Line
Driver has all the fun and excitement the PS1 version had, albeit with fewer missions and less detailed levels. This is also the perfect game for your pocket crime fix (it's better than GTA2 for Game Boy.) In short, fans of the console version will love this game to death, and basic fans of the driving genre will also get plenty of enjoyment out of this Game Pak.

Game Boy Color · by pocketgamer2000 (20) · 2003

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Game added by LepricahnsGold.

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Game added February 15, 2010. Last modified February 22, 2023.