John Tanner
An undercover police driver and the playable protagonist investigating an international criminal network.
Documented for this version
Which controls does this version use?
Actions
D-pad | Steer and navigate |
|---|---|
A | Accelerate |
B | Brake or reverse |
How it plays
How does Driver 2 Advance play?
The game presents cities from a top-down perspective. Tanner drives through traffic, follows suspects, escapes pursuers, performs timed deliveries, and completes investigation objectives. Certain missions allow him to leave his current vehicle and enter another one, an important feature inherited from Driver 2.
Progression is organized around story missions in multiple international locations, with free-driving and other shorter modes providing additional play. Success depends on learning routes, controlling speed, avoiding police attention, and choosing suitable vehicles for each objective.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play Driver 2 Advance?
Learn the layout of each city before attempting difficult missions. Use wider roads when escaping and avoid unnecessary collisions, since losing speed can make a pursuit much harder.
When a mission permits vehicle changes, look for a faster or more durable vehicle before committing to the objective. Brake early for tight turns, and restart quickly after a failed attempt rather than repeating a poor route.
Meet the cast
Who are the key characters?
Tobias Jones
Tanner’s police partner, who assists with the investigation.
Alvaro Vasquez
A major criminal figure connected to the story’s international conspiracy.
Solomon Caine
A criminal power broker involved in the investigation.
Pink Lenny
A criminal associate encountered during Tanner’s case.
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
- 1
Use the map and landmarks to memorize routes between objectives.
- 2
Avoid traffic when a mission has a strict time limit.
- 3
Try different vehicles when the assigned car is too slow or fragile.
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