While the gamplay and sounds are still definatly 'Driver', some missing elements really ruined the whole 'Driver' feel.
But there are i few things missing from the game that i though really took the 'Driver' element away, much like the fact that there is no more 'Film Director' mode, this is what made driverso much fun, this is one of the crowning elements of the 'Driver' series that has set it apart from others such as 'GTA' and 'The Getaway'. And it would give you something extra to do after completing the game. The other thing i find is missing is the 'un-realistic' crashing reactions, You know, when the car flie 20-30ft in the air, but i think this would have only made its return if the 'Film Director' mode did.
Overall i think that this is definatly The best in the series, while not making such an impact, and being so revolutionary, as the first 2, it still packs quite a bit fun into, what seemed to be, a series going downhill. While the absence of 'Film director' and Jumping cars, takes it down from being all 'Driver', in my books, its still a fair game. And that the next one should be packed with missions much like 'The Kidnap', in stages and a Helluva lot of fun.