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racing video game
Driver: Parallel Lines
By Ubisoft Reflections, released 1 Jan 2006
- Microsoft Windows
- Wii
What it is
Driver: Parallel Lines is a racing game developed by Ubisoft Reflections. Its story follows a New York wheelman who is framed, spends 28 years in prison, and returns seeking revenge. The action spans two periods: New York in the 1970s and the modern day. Players can choose from 80 cars and motorcycles, including classic and modern vehicles, then customize them with body work, engine upgrades, suspension tuning, paint, and accessories such as bulletproof glass and tinted windows. The game also combines driving with shooting, smashing, and stealing through the city's underworld, using short- and long-range weapons. It is listed for Microsoft Windows and Wii, with Steam features specifying Windows. Steam lists single-player and Family Sharing. The game was released in 2006, while the Steam release date is Feb 13, 2009.
What players like, and what they don't
- 80 cars and motorcycles to choose from
- Set across two periods in New York
- Vehicle upgrades, paint, and accessories
- Combines driving with weapons and combat
- Steam platform listing is Windows only
- Single-player only
Who it suits
It suits players looking for a single-player driving game with a revenge story, two New York time periods, and extensive vehicle customization.
Driver: Parallel Lines pairs a revenge plot with driving and combat across two eras of New York. Its vehicle selection and customization are central draws for players who want to build and tune their rides.
