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Driveclub's Online Issues, Average Gameplay a Forgettable Experience (PS4 Review)

04:57 PM - October 26, 2014 by RaychelSnr

My first online gaming experience was playing a remote user in NFL 2K1 on my Dreamcast. In the years since, I’ve watched online gameplay go from a novelty, to alternate play modes, to the core feature of both games and consoles. Usually, it works by creating immersive, innovative and unique experiences.

But other times it doesn’t. When a game puts all of its eggs into the online basket, there’s room for a huge debacle, leaving gamers with nothing but a shell of a $60 game (see SimCity, 2013).

Driveclub isn’t quite as bad as EA’s City Builder, but inconsistent online functionality have plagued the first “serious” racing game on PS4 and left some users feeling cheated. Unfortunately, looking at just the single player options won’t inspire additional confidence.

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# 1 ps3veron @ 10/26/14 05:28 PM

Such a disappointment especially after all the delays and hype!

# 2 JMD @ 10/26/14 08:18 PM

I disagree with this review, here's a different take on the game. I am a big fan of racing games and I am really enjoying Driveclub. I'm enjoying it without even venturing into the online part of the game. The thing I like about this game is the single event mode. This mode allows me to customize the game to my liking. I can pick my car, track, choose how many A.I. I want to race against, set the laps , difficulty , and time of day. I am having some very enjoyable races.

The courses are well done and each car handles differnt from the next. The driving model (handling) I feel is very well done. Come barreling into a turn and you will hit the rail or wall, as you should. I really like how this game does not have a racing line. This forces you to learn the tracks and know your breaking points.

I've done some of the Tour mode. I currently have 132 of the possible 225 stars. I'm at level 37, club level 11 , and most if that was accomplished in the single event mode.

Also what some think are faults with the game I think are pluses. I like that I don't have to spend time tuning, changing parts, painting and so on, it's all about the driving.

The Devs have said that a replay and photo mode are on the way, and the weather effects will also be added to the game.

You will get no argument from me that the launch of this game has been nothing short of a disaster, (as far as online racing is concerned) but if you love racing games as much as I do you will see the greatness this game has to offer. I'm hoping the Devs will patch the game to allow custom private races online, if that ever happens this game would be near perfect.

Driveclub reminds me of a game I wore out on my Xbox 360, that being PGR 3. Set up a race, pick a car, and have some fun. For me it was $50.00 well spent , and I'll event be getting the season pass as well.

# 3 TheCloser @ 10/26/14 08:47 PM

Honestly, this is a poor review written by someone who doesnt understand the point of the game. One can argue that the launch of the game was poor, the servers were unstable, but to call the gameplay average shows a serious lack of understanding.

A quote from the review "Overall, the driving isn’t terrible, but it will take you time to get used to it. And I definitely wouldn’t put it above any other sim-style games out there". Please forgive me if I'm confused but this website is Operation Sports not Operation Sim. It's not meant to be a sim at all. It's meant to emulate PGR which it does perfectly. It's a racing game and the core of the game is excellent. The racing is good, the visuals are good, the tracks are varied, the sound is on point and the controls are tuned to perfection. Some of your concerns are valid but a game that is meant to evolve is one that is never stagnant. The only issues with online at this point pertains to the leader boards and challenges. This review has some blatantly false critiques, misses the point, and is average at best.

# 4 TheCloser @ 10/26/14 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by TheCloser


	Honestly, this is a poor review written by someone who doesnt understand the point of the game. One can argue that the launch of the game was poor, the servers were unstable, but to call the gameplay average shows a serious lack of understanding. A quote from the review "Overall, the driving isn’t terrible, but it will take you time to get used to it. And I definitely wouldn’t put it above any other sim-style games out there". Please forgive me if I'm confused but this website is Operation Sports not Operation Sim. It's not meant to be a sim at all. It's meant to emulate PGR which it does perfectly. It's a racing game and the core of the game is excellent. The racing is good, the visuals are good, the tracks are varied, the sound is on point and the controls are tuned to perfection. Some of your concerns are valid but a game that is meant to evolve is one that is never stagnant. The only issues with online at this point pertains to the leader boards and challenges. This review has some blatantly false critiques, misses the point, and is average at best.

This review is a 5/10, would not read again.

# 5 wimp14 @ 10/26/14 11:56 PM

Looks like I will pass on this game.

# 6 BaylorBearBryant @ 10/26/14 11:59 PM

Rented this. Played it for about an hour. Just couldn't get into the career mode. Kind of boring to be honest. Probably the best racing game for PS4, but as a moderate fan of the genre, I'll go with other sports games for now. Let me know if Project Cars is all it's hyped to be. I hope it is.

# 7 DKHardee @ 10/27/14 10:28 AM

I bought it. Liked it, though it wasn't anything special. 3 of my friends who I had intended to have a club with bought it and all 3 traded it back in. So.... after two days, i did too.

# 8 JKSportsGamer1984 @ 10/27/14 01:52 PM

If this game had realistic damage that affected your performance then it would be so much better. I get that they weren't going for an all out simulation, but I don't like the fact that I can crash into a wall head on going 100 miles an hour and not have any affect at all on my cars handling smh. I hope this game gets a lot of post release support & partches because it does have potential.

# 9 Blublub @ 10/27/14 07:15 PM

Good review and i think 5/10 is even a bit generous. Pre-ordered and three weeks later are the online servers only occasionally available. First game ever on the PS4 I contemplated asking for a refund. Single player is amazingly shallow - can't believe that there's not even a replay mode. I have no desire to ever launch this again.

# 10 JMD @ 10/27/14 07:35 PM

Sometime I have to wonder if some of you people even read the other posts or do any research on a game at all. REPLAY MODE IS COMING SOON.

# 11 OnlookerDelay @ 10/28/14 12:02 AM

Reading this review has just reaffirmed my decision to hold off on this game until I get a chance to try out the PS+ Extended trial version. What's weird is I was planning on buying a PS4 when the DriveClub released because there really wasn't any other title for the PS4 that I just had to have. When The Golf Club proved to be so much better on the PS4 than the XB1, I broke down and bought a PS4 for it. Now that DriveClub has released and I've read all the negative reaction to it, I have no desire to even try it until they get is plethora of issues worked out. Hell, it might be at least another six weeks before they can't risk bringing the servers to their knees againg with the release of the "free" PS+ version.

I appreciate the candor in the review.

# 12 CrackinBacks @ 10/28/14 02:50 AM

I played it for about 30 mins on my son's PS4, and well, that was about all I could stand. The game was truely overhyped, which I think is why it was such a let down. Game looks great, but graphics can only take a game so far. Glad my kid was able to try a used copy out first and was able to get his money back. For those other gamers who were greatly disappointed, don't worry, the Crew will be here in December, and you still have Project Cars to look forward to. I'm just glad I have good racing game in Horizon 2 to go back to playing.

# 13 AUChase @ 11/03/14 07:00 PM

This game is A LOT of fun to me.

It takes me back to the PS1 Need For Speed days. Just about the racing and cars. The CPU AI is a lot of fun to race. I think it's a solid start and foundation even without MP right now.

I haven't even used many of the higher end cars. I won't move on from a race/event until I get every achievement either.

I'm glad I don't make my purchases based on reviews.

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