Here at this Retro Gaming Players Club, we wouldn't be who we are if we didn't give you the ability to play "Driver 2" online. Released on the Sony PlayStation, this retro classic from its publisher is ready the second you press start — no downloads, no setup.
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| Action | Keyboard | Controller |
|---|---|---|
| D-Pad Up | ↑ | D-Pad up |
| D-Pad Down | ↓ | D-Pad down |
| D-Pad Left | ← | D-Pad left |
| D-Pad Right | → | D-Pad right |
| ✕ Cross | X | Bottom face |
| ○ Circle | Z | Right face |
| □ Square | S | Left face |
| △ Triangle | A | Top face |
| L1 | Q | Left shoulder |
| R1 | E | Right shoulder |
| L2 | Tab | Left trigger |
| R2 | R | Right trigger |
| Start | Enter | Start |
| Select | V | Select |
| Left Stick Up | T | Analog up |
| Left Stick Down | G | Analog down |
| Left Stick Left | F | Analog left |
| Left Stick Right | H | Analog right |
| L3 (stick press) | — | Stick press |
| Right Stick Up | I | Right stick |
| Right Stick Down | K | Right stick |
| Right Stick Left | J | Right stick |
| Right Stick Right | L | Right stick |
| R3 (stick press) | — | Stick press |
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It was developed by Reflections Interactive and published by Infogrames for PlayStation. A port to the Game Boy Advance, titled Driver 2 Advance, was released in 2002, developed by Sennari Interactive and released under Infogrames' Atari range of products.
The Story Behind Driver 2
After Tanner brings Lenny back to Chicago, it is revealed that Caine and Vasquez have been affiliated previously, and they reconcile in Rio. Furthermore, it is revealed that Lenny has made a deal with Vasquez, Caine's greatest rival. The man's tattoos indicate that he worked for Alvaro Vasquez, the leader of a Brazilian criminal organization.
The same handheld version won the award for "Best Driving Game on Game Boy Advance" at GameSpots Best and Worst of 2002 Awards, and was nominated for the "Best Graphics on Game Boy Advance" award, which went to Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3. Tanner later apprehends Charles Jericho, one of Caine's men, before traveling to Las Vegas with Jones to negotiate a truce with Caine. Driver 2 (also known as Driver 2: Back on the Streets and as Driver 2: The Wheelman Is Back in North America) is a 2000 action driving video game and the second installment of the Driver series.
How Driver 2 Plays
They are based on real life cars like Chevys, Fords, GMC and more. The story missions are played separately from the 'Take a Ride' mode where the player can explore the cities in their own time. The cities are Chicago, Havana, Las Vegas, and Rio de Janeiro.
Driver 2 expands on Drivers structure, as well as adding the ability of the character John Tanner to step out of his car to explore on foot and commandeer other vehicles in the game's environments. A wide variety of cars can be found throughout the game. Driver 2 includes four cities, which are notably larger than the original game.
Why Players Still Load It Up
Tanner and Jericho shoot down the helicopter before Tanner reveals himself to Jericho and goes after Lenny alone, arresting him after his helicopter eventually crashes. The same console version was also the 10th best-selling game of 2001 in the U.S., selling a total of 865,709 units. However, Grand Theft Auto III by Rockstar North, which is the closest competitor of the game, ultimately sold a total of 1.96 million units, edging out the game by approximately 1.1 million units.
The same console version was the 12th best-selling game of 2001 in the UK. David Chen of NextGen said that the same console version "should please both newcomers and fans of the first, but it's not nearly as revolutionary or well executed." Air Hendrix of GamePro said of the PlayStation version in its January 2001 issue, "All told, Driver 2 definitely isn't a bad game, but its flaws prevent it from living up to its predecessor's huge Fun Factor. His body is later examined at a morgue by police officers John Tanner and Tobias Jones.
Driver 2 — Frequently Asked Questions
Can I play Driver 2 online for free?
Yes — Driver 2 runs directly in your browser on this page. There is nothing to download or install; the game boots in the player above.
Do I need a controller to play Driver 2?
A gamepad is optional. The keyboard mapping shown on this page works immediately, and plugging in a USB or Bluetooth controller switches the player over on its own.
Who developed Driver 2?
Driver 2 was developed by its developer and published by its publisher.
Where can I buy the original Driver 2?
Scroll to "Other Places You Can Get This Game" beneath the write-up — it lists trusted stores selling official copies.
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