Driver 2: Back on the Streets vs Driver: Parallel Lines

Driver 2: Back on the Streets expands the original’s high‑octane driving with an open‑world setting across four iconic cities. Players control undercover cop Tanner and partner Jones as they hunt the double‑crossing money‑man Pink Lenny and confront rival mob bosses. The sequel adds on‑foot exploration, allowing you to leave your car and investigate environments directly. Missions blend story‑driven objectives with free‑roaming freedom, letting you chase suspects through Chicago, Havana, Las Vegas, and Rio de Janeiro.

Set in a single sprawling city, Driver: Parallel Lines lets you experience the gritty streets of New York in two eras – 1978 and 2006. You play as 18‑year‑old T.K., a countryside kid turned wheelman, navigating the criminal underworld while mastering high‑speed chases and on‑foot gunplay. The game returns to the series’ classic driving focus, offering open‑world exploration, vehicle combat, and a story that weaves heists, betrayals, and a final showdown that lands T.K. in Sing‑Sing prison. It blends racing thrills with shooter elements for a uniquely cinematic experience.

• Innovative on‑foot mechanics for a driving series
• Diverse city environments with distinct atmospheres
• Split‑screen multiplayer adds replay value
• Engaging undercover cop storyline

• Rich dual‑era setting
• Strong focus on driving mechanics
• Varied vehicle roster
• Engaging crime‑filled storyline

• Graphics are dated by modern standards
• Occasional control stiffness when exiting vehicles
• Limited AI sophistication during traffic chases

• On‑foot sections feel dated
• Occasional AI traffic glitches
• Limited multiplayer options