Driver 2: Back on the Streets vs Driver: San Francisco

Driver 2: Back on the Streets expands the original’s high‑octane driving with an open‑world setting across four iconic cities. Players control undercover cop Tanner and partner Jones as they hunt the double‑crossing money‑man Pink Lenny and confront rival mob bosses. The sequel adds on‑foot exploration, allowing you to leave your car and investigate environments directly. Missions blend story‑driven objectives with free‑roaming freedom, letting you chase suspects through Chicago, Havana, Las Vegas, and Rio de Janeiro.

Driver: San Francisco puts you behind the wheel of a massive open‑world recreation of the Bay Area, letting you chase criminals, evade police, and explore iconic locations at breakneck speeds. The game’s signature “Shift” mechanic lets you instantly jump between any vehicle you see, creating seamless, cinematic pursuits that keep the action nonstop. Beyond the single‑player story, the title offers competitive multiplayer modes, ranging from classic death‑matches to team‑based races, all built around the same time‑bending gameplay. With a blend of realistic driving physics and arcade‑style thrills, it delivers a unique experience for both racing enthusiasts and action gamers alike.

• Innovative on‑foot mechanics for a driving series
• Diverse city environments with distinct atmospheres
• Split‑screen multiplayer adds replay value
• Engaging undercover cop storyline

• Innovative time‑shift mechanic keeps gameplay fresh
• Huge, detailed open‑world recreation of San Francisco
• Robust multiplayer with several modes
• Wide selection of licensed vehicles

• Graphics are dated by modern standards
• Occasional control stiffness when exiting vehicles
• Limited AI sophistication during traffic chases

• Occasional frame‑rate drops on older consoles
• Multiplayer matchmaking can be slow
• Story pacing feels uneven at times