Driver: Parallel Lines vs Driver: Renegade

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.

Tanner returns in Driver: Renegade, a gritty action‑racing adventure set between the original Driver and Driver 2. After quitting the NYPD, he teams up with Senator Ballard to clean up New York City his own way, delivering nonstop 3D car chases on the handheld console. The game blends sandbox freedom with a story‑driven campaign, letting players barrel through traffic, evade police, and take down rival gangs across iconic NYC streets, all rendered in stereoscopic 3D for the 3DS screen.

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

• Engaging storyline set between two classic titles
• Stunning 3D visuals on a handheld
• Large, detailed recreation of New York City
• Varied mission types keep gameplay fresh

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

• Limited to single‑player experience
• Controls can feel cramped on the 3DS hardware
• No online multiplayer or leaderboards