Test Drive Unlimted
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You know what I have the most fun doing in TDU?
Driving offroad.
Seriously, when they say the whole island is mapped, they're not kidding. Just move off the road and cut cross-country. There are thousands of acres of forest and grass. It becomes a bit of a challenge to try and drive up a mountain and down again to the other side and avoid all the trees in the process.
I did this one race where I positioned the finish line very close as-the-crow-flies but about three miles away on tarmac. So the stupid computer followed tarmac, but I went off-road and just cut across the hill. What should've taken at least a couple of minutes took me thirty seconds.
And another cool "game" is getting three badges and seeing how long you can outrun the cops for.
And another is attempting to see how take you can take the entire main coast road (the longest straight on the island) flat-out in the Gallardo without crashing. You hit top on this stretch.
Hmmm... if all these exploits make it seem like a crap game, you're mistaken. I'm having bags of fun, and I can't wait to get my hand on the full game. The concept in itself, if it's well-implemented, should be revolutionary.
Driving offroad.
Seriously, when they say the whole island is mapped, they're not kidding. Just move off the road and cut cross-country. There are thousands of acres of forest and grass. It becomes a bit of a challenge to try and drive up a mountain and down again to the other side and avoid all the trees in the process.
I did this one race where I positioned the finish line very close as-the-crow-flies but about three miles away on tarmac. So the stupid computer followed tarmac, but I went off-road and just cut across the hill. What should've taken at least a couple of minutes took me thirty seconds.
And another cool "game" is getting three badges and seeing how long you can outrun the cops for.
And another is attempting to see how take you can take the entire main coast road (the longest straight on the island) flat-out in the Gallardo without crashing. You hit top on this stretch.
Hmmm... if all these exploits make it seem like a crap game, you're mistaken. I'm having bags of fun, and I can't wait to get my hand on the full game. The concept in itself, if it's well-implemented, should be revolutionary.
Just found my own answer: www.play.com/Games/PC/4-/1011997/Test_Drive_Unlimited/Product.html
Apparantly a demo is to be released soon so says the forums on Ataris Test Drive site.
Could be a laugh especially if it has TVRs, we could have some awesome online ding dongs...
Apparantly a demo is to be released soon so says the forums on Ataris Test Drive site.
Could be a laugh especially if it has TVRs, we could have some awesome online ding dongs...
On the one hand Test Drive Unlimited is the world's first M.O.O.R. (Massively Open Online Racing) game, giving players an unprecedented online experience, but on the other hand Test Drive Unlimited is without doubt the ultimate automotive experience for car and bike enthusiasts alike whether they play through the game on or offline.
Sounds brilliant
, even though it's unlikely the handling/physics are great, as long as they're not stupid or irritating it doesn't matter 
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Sounds brilliant
, even though it's unlikely the handling/physics are great, as long as they're not stupid or irritating it doesn't matter .AARONM3 said:
I couldn't really get into it and I thought the handling was pap.
Shame as I was really looking forward to it- I might buy it just as some of my happiest times where playing Test Drive 2: The Duel, back in the day!
Shame as I was really looking forward to it- I might buy it just as some of my happiest times where playing Test Drive 2: The Duel, back in the day!
The full game is getting good reviews, they are saying not to base opinions of the game on the demo, meant to be much improved. However, they are saying the handling is better, but still a bit off
Definately going to be a rental for me
Edited by :J: on Sunday 20th August 12:32
ATARI ANNOUNCES SECOND TEST DRIVE UNLIMITED DEMO
- Road Test Racing Reinvented with New Demo Coming to Xbox Live Marketplace -
LYON, FRANCE – 23 August 2006 – Atari today announced the forthcoming launch of a new Test Drive Unlimited playable demo for the Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, via Xbox Live® Marketplace. Developed by Eden Games, Test Drive Unlimited has already excited gamers with its massive array of single player challenges and diverse online multiplayer delights. The new demo will be released Thursday August 24th 2006 featuring stunning new vehicles, new challenges, longer play time and a host of other enhancements to give gamers a tantalising taste of racing reinvented. Test Drive Unlimited is scheduled for release across Europe September 8th 2006.
The first Test Drive Unlimited playable demo, released during E3 2006 as part of Microsoft’s initiative to bring gamers closer to the event, was downloaded close to 200,000 times from Xbox Live Marketplace in one short week, bringing the demo in third place overall amongst all downloads during the period. Feedback from the global gaming community proved vital in giving Eden Games a clear direction to improve the quality of the final game and deliver the incredible experience Test Drive Unlimited now offers.
With the new demo allowing up to one hour of play in a 60km² area of the graphically polished and geographically accurate Hawaiian island of Oahu, players will have time to discover a stunning new house, three delicious new super cars – the Ferrari F430, Ford Mustang GT and AC Cobra – and one brutally powerful motorbike, the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R. Players can choose to accept one of the four new offline challenges, take on either of the two new online challenges with up to eight players racing simultaneously, launch instant challenges against anyone they encounter on the road, or just burn gallons of virtual gasoline tearing around the lush tropical roads in free ride. Other enhancements include tighter handling, snappy gear changes, customizable speed blur effects, optional in-car camera vibrations, improved lag allowing eight player online races, fully operational vsync, an incredible level of overall graphical polish, and much more.
“We know Xbox Live gamers in Europe are eagerly anticipating their next taste of Test Drive Unlimited,” said Richard Teversham, Platform & Marketing E&D EMEA, Microsoft. “Test Drive Unlimited gives gamers and their friends an innovative combination of driving skills, connected gaming where ever you are, and unbeatable graphics that harness the power of Xbox 360. This exclusive game is a great addition to the Xbox 360 portfolio.”
-more-
While the new demo gives a good flavour of what to expect from Test Drive Unlimited, it barely scratches the surface of the final game which offers over 1000 miles of roads, 90 of the world’s most exclusive super cars and bikes, and unlimited online challenges. Test Drive Unlimited is racing reinvented.
Test Drive Unlimited is scheduled for release across Europe September 8th 2006 and the new demo is available via Xbox Live Marketplace from August 24th 2006. For more information visit www.testdriveunlimited.com.
- Road Test Racing Reinvented with New Demo Coming to Xbox Live Marketplace -
LYON, FRANCE – 23 August 2006 – Atari today announced the forthcoming launch of a new Test Drive Unlimited playable demo for the Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, via Xbox Live® Marketplace. Developed by Eden Games, Test Drive Unlimited has already excited gamers with its massive array of single player challenges and diverse online multiplayer delights. The new demo will be released Thursday August 24th 2006 featuring stunning new vehicles, new challenges, longer play time and a host of other enhancements to give gamers a tantalising taste of racing reinvented. Test Drive Unlimited is scheduled for release across Europe September 8th 2006.
The first Test Drive Unlimited playable demo, released during E3 2006 as part of Microsoft’s initiative to bring gamers closer to the event, was downloaded close to 200,000 times from Xbox Live Marketplace in one short week, bringing the demo in third place overall amongst all downloads during the period. Feedback from the global gaming community proved vital in giving Eden Games a clear direction to improve the quality of the final game and deliver the incredible experience Test Drive Unlimited now offers.
With the new demo allowing up to one hour of play in a 60km² area of the graphically polished and geographically accurate Hawaiian island of Oahu, players will have time to discover a stunning new house, three delicious new super cars – the Ferrari F430, Ford Mustang GT and AC Cobra – and one brutally powerful motorbike, the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R. Players can choose to accept one of the four new offline challenges, take on either of the two new online challenges with up to eight players racing simultaneously, launch instant challenges against anyone they encounter on the road, or just burn gallons of virtual gasoline tearing around the lush tropical roads in free ride. Other enhancements include tighter handling, snappy gear changes, customizable speed blur effects, optional in-car camera vibrations, improved lag allowing eight player online races, fully operational vsync, an incredible level of overall graphical polish, and much more.
“We know Xbox Live gamers in Europe are eagerly anticipating their next taste of Test Drive Unlimited,” said Richard Teversham, Platform & Marketing E&D EMEA, Microsoft. “Test Drive Unlimited gives gamers and their friends an innovative combination of driving skills, connected gaming where ever you are, and unbeatable graphics that harness the power of Xbox 360. This exclusive game is a great addition to the Xbox 360 portfolio.”
-more-
While the new demo gives a good flavour of what to expect from Test Drive Unlimited, it barely scratches the surface of the final game which offers over 1000 miles of roads, 90 of the world’s most exclusive super cars and bikes, and unlimited online challenges. Test Drive Unlimited is racing reinvented.
Test Drive Unlimited is scheduled for release across Europe September 8th 2006 and the new demo is available via Xbox Live Marketplace from August 24th 2006. For more information visit www.testdriveunlimited.com.
Let me get this straight...
production cars, massive maps, loads of driving around aimlessly if you so wish... on PC?
Err, where do I sign?
Im assuming if they go to so much trouble to give you so much space, the cars themselves may actually drive relatively realistically? or is this a game that will sell out to the masses like GT4's awful physics engine?
production cars, massive maps, loads of driving around aimlessly if you so wish... on PC?
Err, where do I sign?
Im assuming if they go to so much trouble to give you so much space, the cars themselves may actually drive relatively realistically? or is this a game that will sell out to the masses like GT4's awful physics engine?
TJW said:
Xbox 360 isnt it?
Originally posted by a Vmax nutter: www.play.com/Games/PC/4-/1011997/Test_Drive_Unlimited/Product.html
Edited by BCA on Thursday 24th August 03:08
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