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ok my opionion is that game is shit,,, i have lags every 5 seconds for no reason i have equivalent pc ,,, and when i try kill cop outside of car by riding my car over him he is still standing and my car is total wreckage,, maybe police start hiring terminators or something
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Leftos
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Location: Patras, Greece
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| Posted: Sun, 24th Jun 2007 19:29 Post subject: |
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Maybe I'm not in the right mood. Maybe I'm prejudiced. But this game didn't do it for me. For some reason GTA had me from the first moment I started playing. This game feels a bit too...
I really don't know how to put it. I really don't.
But it's that some games have that X-factor that keeps you coming back to finish the damn thing, and with some games you lose interest before you even start them.
And D: PL stands at the second, for me.
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| Posted: Sun, 24th Jun 2007 20:09 Post subject: |
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Finished it in about 7 hours, but I didn't play many of the side missions since you barely need any money.
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| Posted: Sun, 24th Jun 2007 20:17 Post subject: |
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Altho we've nearly all come to the conclusion that this isn't really a pearl in the sea of newer video games, I gotta say - I love the cinematics, and the OST...
The cutscenes are not only beautiful - and some of the best CGI I've seen in a video game - they're also well-designed/-directed and tell the story in an awesome way...
But ye, the game really isn't that catchy imo...
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| Posted: Sun, 24th Jun 2007 22:29 Post subject: |
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Did anyone notice the games storyline was quiet familiar to the movie Blow?
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tiedie
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| Posted: Sun, 24th Jun 2007 23:07 Post subject: |
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the games way better when you get to 2006. (been there 10mins)
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| Posted: Sun, 24th Jun 2007 23:42 Post subject: |
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is there any multiplayer?
I hate you.
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LeoNatan
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| Posted: Sun, 24th Jun 2007 23:43 Post subject: |
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Rzooq
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Location: "Mexico of Europe"
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| Posted: Sun, 24th Jun 2007 23:58 Post subject: |
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Anyone knows how to play/extract music files?
They are in .xa format or sth, googled but found only some rubbish...
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| Posted: Mon, 25th Jun 2007 01:24 Post subject: |
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Pros: Stylish setting, great 70's soundtrack, excellent voice-overs/cut-scenes/story. lots of cursing (porn innuendo was also a plus  )
Cons: Your car handles like complete shit, AI cheats, missions are repetitive and generic.
It had some real potential story wise but it simply isn't worth the frustration of dealing with cheating AI, piss poor vehicle handling and generic missions.
6/10.
I can never be free, because the shackles I wear can't be touched or be seen.
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| Posted: Mon, 25th Jun 2007 04:24 Post subject: |
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| Immunity wrote: |
Cons: Your car handles like complete shit, AI cheats, missions are repetitive and generic.
It had some real potential story wise but it simply isn't worth the frustration of dealing with cheating AI, piss poor vehicle handling and generic missions.
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lol guess u never played any of the previous gta and their clones, handling in all of them shity and AI cheats all the time [cops or enemies always faster than u even if u have better vehicle]
personaly i found handling pretty cool, i can make long slides in to the turn by taping handbrake not holding it
generic missions? i found them pretty various
overall games is 10x better lookin than x1 version, sure as hell better than d3 and runs at 60 fps maxed out, so far best lookin gta style game ever made for pc
p.s. driver came out earlier than gta btw, so who's clone is under the question
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| Posted: Mon, 25th Jun 2007 04:33 Post subject: |
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agreed. dunno why people are calling Driver a GTA clone. the original came out before gta 3, so if anything, gta is a driver clone. sure you couldnt get outta the car in driver....BUT ITS CALLED DRIVER! and the first 2 gtas dont count since they are radically different from driver or gta 3.
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| Posted: Mon, 25th Jun 2007 05:51 Post subject: |
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just got to the part where:
 Spoiler: | you get out of jail and everything has advanced 28 years |
and i must say, this game is definitely better than driv3r, very fun
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| Posted: Mon, 25th Jun 2007 06:00 Post subject: |
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lol thats not much of a spoiler mike. its written all over the box that thats the plot of the game. getting locked up for a crime u didnt commit then getting out in 2006 to get revenge.
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| Posted: Mon, 25th Jun 2007 06:09 Post subject: |
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| |IcedFreon| wrote: | | lol thats not much of a spoiler mike. its written all over the box that thats the plot of the game. getting locked up for a crime u didnt commit then getting out in 2006 to get revenge. |
hehehe
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| Posted: Mon, 25th Jun 2007 09:59 Post subject: |
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Mini-review:
STORY
You play as TK or "The Kid", a young wheelman who pretty much will do any job for some scratch. Unlike previous games where you played as an undercover policeman, this time, you are out for yourself right from the get go. The story starts out in 1978 New York and after being framed by several of the bad guys who employed you, TK gets to spend 28 years in the pen. Once you emerge it is 2006 and the City is completely updated. The story then becomes a tale of revenge as you go after the entire crew that left you holding the bag 28 years ago. The story is decently thought out and very Hollywood like in it's progression.
CONTROLS
As was the case with Driv3r the controls are broken down into two categories. Driving vehicles and On Foot. The car, bike and heavy machinery handling is absolutely superb. Each vehicles handles in its own unique way in terms of weight, speed, handling etc. etc. The way you can powerslide and burn out at will is fantastic and depending on the car you choose you can perform some very cool tricks. On Foot controls are also dramatically improved from Driv3r's clumsy attempt. Aiming and shooting has been significantly improved but the lack of a jump button is a little bit of a let down. Although to be honest, Tanner's fairy hop from D3 is something I'm glad not experiencing again. Swimming has also been removed along with boats in general. falling in the water won't kill you though, you'll simply respawn back on shore and be soaking wet. The weapon variety is still nice and they all handle pretty well. Controls on foot still need some tweaking in my view but it certainly is much better than Driv3r was.
GAMEPLAY
Gameplay is no longer split into the good old categories of Take-A-Ride, missions and mini games. Rather, it is now much more GTA-like in terms of going to get jobs by stepping into markers strewn throughout the city. along with the missions there are also Taxi missions, Hitman missions, Car Stealing missions etc. etc. Very GTA like but again, I like the formula so for me its a win win. There are also a slew of secret vehicles that are unlocked along the way and now you can customize these rides as well. Customizations include engine and handling upgrades, body kits, paints(limited), bulletproofing capabilities, tints and nitrous. The mods are not too in depth but still a very welcome feature that will provide a deeper level of enjoyment. The environment is very large and includes NYC, The Bronx, Queens, Long Island and even New Jersey. Additionally there are two eras as was described earlier so the game world is doubled in terms of fun. And although the missions are relatively simple in concept, chase this guy, steal that car, go here and then there, it certainly follows the trend of Reflections trial and error style of gameplay. Mostly it is simply a case of getting everything memorized (Turning points, enemy positions) rather than skillful gaming. Also it is important to note that the difficulty has been toned down from previous Driver games. No more ripping your hair out.
GRAPHICS
The graphics in DPL are very good overall. Framerate has been improved and there is much less pop up than ever before. The scenery is still very nice and believable and the cars are really beautiful. Characters are crafted right down to the smallest of details. Explosions and car wreckage are downgraded somewhat from Driv3r but are still very cool to watch. TK's flapping mullet though....hello?
CAMERA
The camera options are pretty simple but get the job done. Driving angles only have two options which sucks a little if your driving big trucks and busses and on foot has just the one angle. The camera can get a bit clunky at times but generally it is acceptable.
FMV's, MUSIC and SFX
The FMV's are beautifully rendered and executed. The voices are good and the two eras are nicely represented both in terms of overall lighting as well as clothing and fashion. The music is pretty cool, there aren't any radio stations or anything like that but the selections are ideal for this type of game. SFX are also good and believable. Crashing sounds, explosions, falling in water etc. are all nicely implemented.
List of the songs:
1978 Era Soundtrack:
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- "Bump and Boogie" by The Wrecking Crew.
- "Bump Meat" by Sir Mack Rice.
- "Bustin' Loose" by Chuck Brown and The Soul Searchers.
- "Cracklin' Bread" by Dave Hamilton.
- "Cross the Track" by Maceo and The Macks.
- "Dizzy Dizzy" by Can.
- "Expansions" by Lonnie Liston Smith.
- "Express Yourself" by Charles Wright.
- "Free Your Mind" by The Politicians Feat. McKinley Jackson.
- "Gang Bang" by Oscar Brown Jr.
- "Gettin' Uptown (To Get Down) by United 8.
- "Ghost Rider" by Suicide.
- "I Got Some" by Billy (Sugar Billy) Garner.
- "I'll Bet You" by Funkadelic.
- "I'm Tired" by Savoy Brown.
- "Loose and Juicy" by The Pazant Brothers and The Beaufort Express.
- "Love The Life You Live" by Black heat.
- "Low Rider" by WAR.
- "Neighborhood Threat" by Iggy Pop.
- "One Way or Another" by Blondie.
- "Outa-Space" by Billy Preston.
- "Papa Was A Rolling Stone" by The Temptations.
- "Peaches" by The Stranglers.
- "People Say" by The Meters.
- "Pick Up The Pieces" by Average White Band.
- "Red Hot Mama" by Parliment.
- "Running Away" by Roy Ayers.
- "Shifting Gears" by Johnny 'Hammond' Smith.
- "Sleep Talk" by King Errisson.
- "Smash It Up Parts 1+2" by The Damned.
- "Street Lady" by Mizell.
- "Subway Joe" by Joe Bataan.
- "Suffragette City" by David Bowie.
- "The Vulture" by Labi Siffre.
- "Trouble Man" by Marvin Gaye.
2006 Era Soundtrack:
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- "A Different Age" by The Dead 60's.
- "Adjusting Ourselves" by Warren Suicide.
- "Against The Wall" by Tom Gandey 'Cagedbaby.
- "All Mapped Out" by The Departure.
- "Boom!" by The Roots.
- "Can't Get Enough" by The Infadels.
- "Cool Boots" by Automato.
- "Hey Scenesters" by The Cribs.
- "I Changed My Mind" by Lyrics Born.
- "Intro (Reprise)" by ILS.
- "My Favourite Mutiny" by The Coup, Black Thought, Talib Kweli.
- "New Health Rock" by TV On The Radio.
- "Nowhere Again" by The Secret Machines.
- "O.F.G" by zZz.
- "Oh My God" by The Kaiser Chiefs.
- "Racing Towards The Sun" by Queen Adreena.
- "That You Might" by Home Video.
- "The Cookie" by Dr. Rubberfunk - Feat. Mr. Guder + The Quincy Sparks.
- "The Mask" by Dangerdoom Feat. Ghostface.
- "Tito's Way" by The Juan Maclean and Nacy Whang.
- "Too Cold" by Roots Manuva.
- "Tribulations" by LCD Soundsystem.
- "Volume" by Libretto and Lifesaves.
- "Way Out" by London Funk Allstars.
- "White Noise" by The Vacation.
- "Worth It" by Narco.
REPLAY VALUE
Replay value in my opinion is extremely high. Once you've beaten the story portion of the game you'll be able to switch eras at will and continue finding all of the hidden stars and completing all of the sidejobs. There are races galore and the city in general can provide hours upon hours of fun. For me, I've always spent countless days exploring for glitches, jumps and other hard to get to areas so I am completely content with the replay value here.
OVERALL
All in all I rate Driver: Parallel Lines a 8/10. I love the improvements over driv3r while returning the focus to more behind the wheel action. I really enjoy the GTA-like mission setup in the game and couldn't care less about all of the fanboys crying out there. (Those suckers don't make a penny off of these projects anyway) The on foot portion is dramatically improved and the unlockables offer much reason to play long and hard. Replay value is good since there is much to explore and many hard to get areas to try and get into. Rent it if you are fickle or on welfare and buy it if you are a true Driver fan. This one will not disappoint.
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| Posted: Mon, 25th Jun 2007 10:00 Post subject: |
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No matter what u say - it will always be a GTA clone - the CONCEPT of which it is a clone, is from GTA 1 - and:
| Quote: | | ...the first 2 gtas dont count since they are radically different from driver or gta 3... |
Sorry to dissapoint here, but the only "radical" difference is the shift from 2d to 3d, the concept remains...
All hail the everlasting king - GTA!
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whited
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| Posted: Mon, 25th Jun 2007 10:51 Post subject: |
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| _G1zm0 wrote: | No matter what u say - it will always be a GTA clone - the CONCEPT of which it is a clone, is from GTA 1 - and:
| Quote: | | ...the first 2 gtas dont count since they are radically different from driver or gta 3... |
Sorry to dissapoint here, but the only "radical" difference is the shift from 2d to 3d, the concept remains...
All hail the everlasting king - GTA! |
And all games CONCEPT as of TETRIS - controlling something with buttons and wasting time for entertainment purposes
All hail the everlasting king - TETRIS
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Leftos
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| Posted: Mon, 25th Jun 2007 11:12 Post subject: |
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Wasn't it Pong?
Oh. No. Pong only used a joystick, no buttons.
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| Posted: Mon, 25th Jun 2007 11:31 Post subject: |
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nice mini review dekgol10.
and thanks for the playlist.
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| Posted: Mon, 25th Jun 2007 12:02 Post subject: |
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[quote="_G1zm0"]No matter what u say - it will always be a GTA clone - the CONCEPT of which it is a clone, is from GTA 1 - and:
| Quote: | | ...the first 2 gtas dont count since they are radically different from driver or gta 3... |
Sorry to dissapoint here, but the only "radical" difference is the shift from 2d to 3d, the concept remains...
All hail the everlasting king - GTA
so yeah
