Driver: Parallel Lines
About the Game
Driver: Parallel Lines is the fourth game in the Driver series , following the story of TK. In 1978, TK (who was then an 18-year-old driver-for-hire who had just graduated from high school) was sentenced to 28 years in prison for a crime he did not commit, and is released from prison in 2006. Now, with his driving skills, he seeks revenge against the police department for having to serve time for something someone else should've gone to prison for! Unlike Driv3r , Driver: Parallel Lines mostly takes place behind the wheel, returning back to the formula that made the first game a classic.
Story & Setting
The game takes place in both 1978 (before TK went to prison) and in 2006.
Gameplay & Core Systems
Until then, you can punch the cops with your fists and steal their weapons when they're dead, so that you can use them for future on-foot combat.
Standout Features
- The game still has a GTA -style open-ended design, though, and you can still exit your vehicle for some on-foot action.
- However, there's no reason to exit your vehicle unless it's damaged and you can no longer drive it, as almost all of the game's missions involve cop car chases.
- If that's the case, then you can either go to the repair shop to repair your vehicle, or just steal someone else's vehicle!
Modes & Ways to Play
The 2006 setting has a much more modern soundtrack than the 1978 setting, which has a mostly disco soundtrack.
Presentation & Atmosphere
Obviously, the 2006 setting has the architecture, technology, and cars of today.
Display support includes Progressive Scan (480p). Audio support includes Custom Soundtracks, Dolby Digital, and Dolby Digital 5.1.
More game data: releases, identifiers & technical details
Regional release records and identifiers for Driver: Parallel Lines | Xbox.
Release and technical facts
| Fact | Value | Release / platform | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published by | Atari, Inc. | United States | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Reflections Interactive Limited | United States | MobyGames |
| Cutscenes by | Ark VFX Ltd. | United States | MobyGames |
| Published by | Atari, Inc. | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Reflections Interactive Limited | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Gem Distribution Ltd. | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Atari UK Ltd. | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Cutscenes by | Ark VFX Ltd. | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Marketed by | Atari Europe S.A.S.U. | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Published by | Atari, Inc. | France | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Reflections Interactive Limited | France | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Atari France S.A.S. | France | MobyGames |
| Cutscenes by | Ark VFX Ltd. | France | MobyGames |
| Marketed by | Atari Europe S.A.S.U. | France | MobyGames |
| Media Type | DVD-ROM | Xbox | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | Progressive Scan (480p) | Xbox | MobyGames |
| Sound Capabilities | Custom Soundtracks | Xbox | MobyGames |
| Sound Capabilities | Dolby Digital | Xbox | MobyGames |
| Sound Capabilities | Dolby Digital 5.1 | Xbox | MobyGames |
| Number of Offline Players | 1 Player | Xbox | MobyGames |
| Miscellaneous Attributes | Memory Unit | Xbox | MobyGames |
| Original game disc count | 1 | North America | MobyGames |
| Genre | Racing | North America | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | North America | PriceCharting |
| ESRB rating | Mature | North America | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | North America | PriceCharting |
| Publisher | Atari | North America | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Genre | Racing | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Publisher | Atari | PAL | PriceCharting |
Regional releases
| Release date | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2006-03-14 | United States | MobyGames |
| 2006-03-17 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| 2006-03-23 | France | MobyGames |
| 2006-03-17 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| 2006-03-14 | North America | PriceCharting |
| March 14, 2006 | North America | PriceCharting |
| March 17, 2006 | PAL | PriceCharting |
Catalog identifiers by release
| Identifier | Code | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPC-A | 742725266872 | United States | MobyGames |
| ASIN | B000CSUKZA | United States | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 50566404 | United States | MobyGames |
| EAN-13 | 3546430121528 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| EAN-13 | 3546430121535 | France | MobyGames |
| upc | 742725266872 | North America | PriceCharting |
| asin | B000CSUKZA | North America | PriceCharting |
| epid | 50566404 | North America | PriceCharting |
| upc | 3546430121528 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| ean | 3546430121528 | PAL | PriceCharting |
Data by MobyGames.com · Catalog data: PriceCharting
