DRIVER '76 PLAYSTATION PORTABLE PSP

Driver '76 is the fifth game in the Driver series and the first since Ubisoft acquired the license from Atari. The game is a prequel to Driver: Parallel Lines, taking place two years before the events of the game, and features two supporting characters from Parallel Lines: Ray (controlled by the player) and Slink. Ray has set his sights on the daughter of a Triad boss and tries to impress her by taking on difficult jobs. This gets him into a lot of trouble with the other gangs, and the story, divided into six chapters, is presented in comic book format.

There are 27 missions, set in New York City, from New Jersey to Coney Island, with several distinctive neighborhoods, and over 40 customizable vehicles, from dirt bikes to sports cars and big trucks, and a few surprises such as the Ecto-1 from Ghostbusters - all with different handling. Players have complete freedom of movement, but the mission structure is linear. Tasks include time-limited races, escort missions, and escape missions. Ray can also travel on foot and wreak havoc with a number of firearms, as well as lock-on targeting.

During the main game, characters can take on side jobs to earn extra money, such as closed-course or open-road racing, driving a tow truck, taxi, or ambulance, and the money can be spent in the garage to upgrade vehicles.

Multiplayer is supported for up to 2 players via Wi-Fi with Street Racing, Carnage, Circuit Racing, Pink Slip Racing, and Swap Meet. Players can also exchange items via Wi-Fi or download new paint jobs. In addition to the main game, there are also a few mini-games.