Gaming Target - Game Boy: Driven

Written by Daniel Ekman on October 22, 2001

First Impressions: Will Sly do better on the small screenЧand we mean small screen?

Another movie-to-game conversion will soon be upon us. The question that undoubtedly arises is: do we really want it? In the case of Driven that answer might be a hesitating Уyes, we think so.Ф The title is obviously based on the film Driven and players will, as in the movie, join the championship season of Jimmy Bly and Joe Tanto of Team Spirit. They will have to fight against rivals Beau Brandenburg and Max Manley in a world filled with fast cars, lots of money, and very beautiful women.

The game promises several different modes of play from Arcade, Test, Story Championship and Multiplayer, available right off the bat. The Story Championship is just what it sounds like, and here is where the unlocking of cool new cars and tracks takes place. The multiplayer aspect of the game sounds promising at this point, supporting four players and taking advantage of the single cart option.

Variations within the game allow you to choose from six teams, 12 drivers, each with their own strengths and weaknesses, and race on over eight unique tracks, from sunny California to the countryside of England and the city of New York. As the game sports an isometric view very similar to old NES classic RC Pro-Am's, an old favourite of mine, the racing action should be fast and furious with a heavy emphasis on trial and error. Unless Crawfish Interactive decides to either change the camera view or slow down the action it'll most likely be imperative to learn the ins and outs of every track. If you're anything like me that shouldn't be a bother.

Driven also boasts some features that we don't yet know the full meaning of. For example, according to the developer you'll be able to enter the Уzone.Ф Attained through flawless driving, the zone is a place where vehicle and driver become one. Probably this will mean an increase of speed until you mess up and exit the zone.