Preview: Test Drive Unlimited

Reviewed by Pistol Kitten
May 20, 2006

Release Date: September 12, 2006 Developer: Eden Games Publisher: Atari Website: Click Here Platform(s): XBOX 360, PS2, PSP, PC ESRB Rating: E for Everyone

Screenshot from Test Drive Unlimited. Courtesy Atari. Click image to enlarge

Okay, so you've heard of MMORPGs, but what about MOORs?—Massively Open Online Racing, a new way to play. The original Test Drive was one of my first racing games, and now with Test Drive Unlimited, Atari puts a new spin on the old racing genre.

Test Drive Unlimited has 125+ licensed vehicles, and we're not just talking about cars, ether! Cars and motorcycles race side-by-side and both are totally customizable! The parts in the game are actual parts taken from the manufacturer's catalogues. The racing environments are huge, too. Players aren't stuck on one preset track anymore. Instead, one can go on-road or off-road, whatever it takes to be the winner! The game also has an online community where players can talk, form clubs, and trade rare parts.

Test Drive Unlimited will offer gamers more freedom then ever before. All of the customizable features make for a one-of-a-kind racing experience every time you play. No more dealing with fixed AI! There will always be a new opponent and challenges waiting.