Driveclub Reviews
Driveclub deserves a second chance, but will it get it? We hope so. It might not be a crowd-pleaser like Forza Horizon 2, but it's a frequently fantastic racer that's only getting better with time.
There are too many dings on the chassis, from the constant inability to activate promised features and occasionally glitchy effects of current and standard modes.
Driveclub delivers driving fun on gorgeous and expansive maps, offers a variety of ways to race and a bevy of cars to choose from. It won't satisfy your need for a Gran Turismo-esque experience, but it will certainly bring enjoyment to your racing lives.
It’s not its appearance that lets Driveclub down, it’s the racing and all bits in between. The handling of the cars feels solid but the racing aspect is overshadowed by the frustrating A.I. opponents. Its main draw is supposed to be playing the game while online – but this is far too annoying as you get flooded with notifications. Ultimately there are games out there that have done a much better job with asynchronous multiplayer like Need For Speed’s Autolog system. When you sit down and play Driveclub you can see that it had potential, but it still feels like its missing too many components. In the end Driveclub is an incredible looking driving game, but it’s not a good racing game.
DriveClub is a beautiful disappointment. Beautiful because of the tracks and locations, and a disappointment for pretty much everything else. It's not worth the retail fee, and if you're a Playstation Plus member you will eventually be able to download it for free, but of course it will be missing a few features that are included in the full paid version. My advice would be just to wait for the free version if you're desperate for a racing sim on the PS4. It's not an awful game but feel free to skip this one as you're not missing much.
It won't blow your socks off mechanically, but people looking to just pick a car and drive in an exotic location without any complications will find fun here, it's just a huge shame that Driveclub could have done with more work before being released in its the current state.
Reagan sums it up best: "Driveclub, despite it's 12 month delay, feels like it has still managed to release too early."
So, at the end of the day, #DRIVECLUB is a technically proficient racer with a social side that can be fun. But overall it lacks some things that make racing games great, especially ones that insist on arcade style progression. Hardcore racing fans will be pleased by the bevy of cars available and may enjoy creating a club with their friends, but players like me won't be converted due to the lack of customization and/or arcade style gameplay. Despite all its flaws, #DRIVECLUB still manages to deliver a solid racing experience on the PS4, it just wasn't the one I was looking for.
Too casual for the hardcore, too hard for the casual. Driveclub might have a hard time finding its right audience, but its undeniably a gorgeous racer with expertly integrated social options.
Whether you should take the plunge on DriveClub right now depends on how hard up you are for a serious racing option on PS4.
It speaks to the strength of the challenge and club systems that DriveClub remains wholly enjoyable despite such an omission. A few less serious forms of racing would do a lot to improve to the experience and catapult it into the same realm as the greatest of arcade racers, but what's on offer represents a commendable attempt at changing the way we think about how competition is served in a racing game.
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If you're considering buying Driveclub without giving the free PlayStation Plus Version a try, you're likely making a big mistake.
A beautiful driving game, but one that just doesn't have much to do, online or off.
The entire time I spent playing Driveclub was time I wish I spent elsewhere.
'Driveclub' features all the thrills of high-speed octane driving one can have without having to fear a speeding ticket, however, this isn't a driving simulator of the 'Gran Tursimo' variety. Graphically amazing and technically flawless, 'Driveclub' has more pros than cons. The one real caveat is that it's still just a racing game that isn't particularly fun or hilarious. For those kicks, I heartily suggest 'Mario Kart 8'. 'Driveclub,' meanwhile, is part of the new social racer genre, but its gameplay left me cold. Recommended for racing aficionados, worth a look for everyone else.
در نهایت Driveclub عنوانی جاه طلب با مجموعه ای از عناصری است که همگی در کنار هم با هدف ایجاد یک تحول بزرگ بوجود آمده اند اما این عناصر بدلیل عدم شکل گیری هویت و چارچوبی منحصربفرد نتوانسته اند در کنار هم مجموعه ای قوی را ایجاد کنند و این موضوع باعث شده است که تجربه کلی گیم پلی پس از مدتی حالت منفعل ، تکراری و نه چندان جذاب را به خود گیرد . نکته ناُمیدکننده بازی در نهایت به هدف اصلی آن یعنی ساختمان و چارچوب ایده باشگاه ها بر می گردد که فرسنگ ها از آن چیزی که انتظار می رفت ساده تر و پیش پا آفتاده تر طراحی شده است.Driveclub قرار بود ویژگی های انقلابی را در بخش چند نفره و آنلاین داشته باشد اما با تجربه آن متوجه می شویم این بازی از آن رویاها و اهداف اولیه خود ضعیفتر عمل کرده است . در پایان با تجربه کلی بازی یک سوال نهایی در ذهن بوجود می آید و آن هم اینکه در همایش معرفی Driveclub گفته شد که استودیو Evolution بیش از 9 سال در آرزوی سخت افزاری بود که بتواند ویژگی های تعاملی و اجتماعی Driveclub را پوشش دهد اما با با تجربه بازی این سوال مطرح می شود که براستی این بازی شامل چه ویژگی انقلابی در بخش آنلاین و شبکه اجتماعی بود که کنسول نسل هفتمی PS3 توانایی ارائه آن را نداشت ؟
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If everything was working, DRIVECLUB would easily get an 8/10 as a game that doesn't raise the bar, but is more than competent and very enjoyable, but in it's current state, where the experience you get is based on something you draw out of a hat, then it is a bit of a let down and that is after giving it nearly a month before trying to write this review.
The penalties for my aggressive style of racing seem like they would take all of the fun out of Driveclub for me, given that's usually the only way I can win in this genre, but that is not the case. I enjoy Driveclub a great deal and am looking forward to future updates and getting back online to race against other players. I enjoy the different tracks, beautiful locations and slick-looking cars, and unlocking new rides is always a rush and the thrill of victory is addictive and rewarding.
Driveclub isn't exactly a triumph but it's a polished, very entertaining game that delivers an adrenaline-filled good time. The fun factor remains high throughout, the amazing detail - in both the background and the cars themselves - is a definite accomplishment of note, and the social features are extremely attractive. The solo content doesn't quite cut it, though, and the AI is occasionally too aggressive.