Ubisoft releases new Driver game for smartphones

A screenshot of Driver: Speedboat Paradise running on an Android device

French video game developer Ubisoft has taken everyone aback by releasing a fresh Driver game, the only catch being that the new title named ‘Driver: Speedboat Paradise’ is exclusively for mobile devices.

Driver: Speedboat Paradise, as the name suggests, is a high octane speedboat racing game and features characters like fan favourite John Tanner lock horns with the notorious criminal Mike Lazarus in a series of races.

Driver: Speedboat Paradise’s features include:

• Experience the Pure Thrill of Arcade Racing – Take control of the most powerful speedboats and blast through high-speed races. Collect nitro for a boost, take ramps to fly through the air and perform impressive stunts throughout realistic wave systems as a result of 3D graphics and HD textures and effects.
• Race in Exotic Locations All Over the World – Enjoy substantial content with Classic, Time Trial, Duel, Escape, Endurance and Drag racing modes, in locations such as the Bahamas and Cancún. Weather conditions and time of day create one-of-a-kind racing environments for each location.
• Ride in Style – Collect parts to customize your ride with unique colors, decals and neon lights, and upgrade with over 20 speedboats to choose from.
• Become a Speedboat-Racing Celebrity – Progress up the ladder and upgrade your lifestyle with clothes, houses and furniture. Earn sponsorships, negotiate costs and build a fan base!
• Show Your Friends Who’s Best – Join weekly tournaments against your friends to show off your style and earn unique rewards.
• While a new Driver game, albeit a smartphone one, is a welcome addition many fans like myself would love to see Tanner’s story progress with a sequel to Driver: San Fransico. Here’s hoping Ubisoft makes an announcement regarding just that in the near future.