Driveclub
Best Racing Games on PS4
Despite a rocky start, Driveclub soon corrected its course to be one of the most solid racing experiences on PlayStation 4. What makes Driveclub so unique is just how damn good it feels despite being a more light-hearted racing sim. There’s a real sense of momentum conveyed by the game’s excellent physics modelling and handling. The incremental Fame system gave the act of racing a greater purpose meaning that every single challenge and activity you took part in built towards a common goal.
Then there’s the updates brought to the game after launch. The Driveclub Bikes update switched the dynamic from four wheels to two and the final track pack gave off some serious Project Gotham Racing vibes. The game also served as one of the flagship launch titles for PSVR, showing users just how realistic sitting inside its cars could feel. It’s a shame that the game had such a troubled development because the state it ended its life cycle in was so much better than the one it started in. The shutting of Evolution as a studio also adds another layer of tragedy to the game but also allowed it the time and space to be recognized as one of racing’s greats.
