Driver is a cinematic PS1 driving game that pioneered the open world genre. Drive like a movie wheelman through authentic American cities with polished car physics. Immersive and rich campaign. A foundational classic of open world driving games on PS1.
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Racing1 player12+
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European release of the pioneering action driving game where undercover cop Tanner runs stunt missions for the mafia in four American cities. Created by Reflections Interactive and GT Interactive, released in 1999 in Europe. Forty missions inspired by 1970s chase movies, free-roam Take a Ride mode, director mode and Miami, San Francisco, Los Angeles and New York. European multilingual editions.
Open-world driving with the flavor of a 1970s cop-movie chase, stringing together skids and getaways across carefully recreated cities. Its huge success makes it very common today, and its interest lies in its place as a pioneer of the car-stunt game rather than scarcity. A piece of the genre's history, affordable for anyone wanting to revisit its origin.
A questionable morality
Officially planted undercover in the underworld on the side of the law, you spend most of your time driving for the mob: chases, muscular getaways, the appointed wheelman for every dirty job. The cover conveniently excuses each skid, so you shake off the police with the clear conscience of a good guy merely doing his job behind the wheel.
Is Driver still worth playing in 2026?
Driver is a cinematic PS1 driving game and precursor of the open-world genre. Drive like a movie chauffeur across authentic American cities (Miami, San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York) with careful car physics and marking cinematic staging. Reflections' immersive campaign and Undercover mode create a unique atmosphere. A classic to bring out today.
