Beyond the main campaign, the [SLES-01816] version included various mini-games that extended its lifespan:
Even decades later, Driver is remembered not just as a racing game, but as a technical marvel that captured the raw, screeching energy of a classic movie car chase within the limitations of the original PlayStation hardware. Driver__[SLES-01816]
At its core, Driver is a love letter to the high-octane Hollywood car chases of the 1960s and 70s, specifically referencing films like Bullitt and The Driver . Players take on the role of John Tanner, an undercover police officer posing as a getaway driver for hire, known as "the wheelman". Beyond the main campaign, the [SLES-01816] version included
: Unlike the linear tracks common in 1999, Driver featured recreations of four iconic American cities—Miami, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and New York—which players could explore with a degree of freedom rarely seen at the time. : Unlike the linear tracks common in 1999,