Test Drive Unlimited

10 Review to this product

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  Ben Prinster
  August 31st, 2010 on 12:36 pm

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  When I bought this game shortly after the release I was looking foward to a great game acoording to the reviews. And the reviews were right!!! I LOVE this game!! It is one of the first games on xbox 360 to really show some light on the “uncharted” areas of this beautiful console.
  
  If your like me, I love freedom and space in video games. This game gives you a LOT of space. It takes at least 30 minutes to drive along one side of the awesome island following the speed limit. The cars are amazing! There are manufactuers from Ford to Audi to Ferrari. I could write 30 pages of features about this game. But I dont have that much time.
  
  The only downside to this game is it gets very annoying to drive everywhere.
  
  But other than that it is a very sweet game. For your sake please purchase this game!!!!

  A Very Happy Gamer
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  Stephen Baer
  September 1st, 2010 on 7:19 pm

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  Let me begin by saying that I TOTALLY LOVE TEST DRIVE UNLIMITED!!!

  TDU is the best and possibly the largest driving experience on Xbox 360. In terms of sheer ambition and potential – it’s number one. This is a true next generation game,

  In TDU, the only time you’re out of your car is in when you’re featuring in a cut scene. You don’t walk or run anywhere. You drive. It’s Grant Theft Auto without the theft. It’s World of Warcraft without the Warcraft (or nerds). And it’s Hawaii 5-0 with extra juice. There’s over 1000 miles of roads in this game, and if you want to be ranked up there with the best in the world, you’ll eventually cover every one of them.

  As you may have gathered, this game is not your typical driving game. In TDU, you raise money to spend on cars, clothes, houses and motorbikes. Your goal – the hallowed rank of Champion. Getting there from lowly Rookie status doesn’t just rely on accumulating cash, rather it’s tied elegantly to your Xbox 360 achievements. Win enough challenges, buy enough cars/bikes/accomodation, do enough missions, and travel enough miles, and you gradually unlock those precious points. And as long as you’re connect to Xbox Live – all the while you’re doing this, you’re immersed in a virtual Oahu along with countless other racers.

  Typically, successful games fall into two types. First, an outstanding execution of a single concept. They don’t pretend to be all things to everyone. They ensure that they are maximum fun, and gain praise by being the best, or most rewarding in their field. The other type of successful game is the Big Idea. This type of game may not have the specific, focused excellence of the first type of game, but they do a lot of things, very well. Classic examples: Grand Theft Auto III onwards, World of Warcraft, and now – Test Drive Unlimited.

  I’ve been to Hawaii twice…. Once on vacation with a bunch of friends several years ago and once this past weekend. In short, the second time around was in TDU and it was even better than real life…

  Test Drive Unlimited manages to deliver a fun racing game that combines a worthwhile single-player experience with an even better online multiplayer mode. While the cars don’t control realistically and motorcycles feel slightly awkward, the wonderful terrain and the entertaining racing challenges make this an Xbox 360 game racing enthusiasts will definitely enjoy. It is easily one of the most creative introductions to what could be the start of a racing MMO, the online multiplayer aspect simply replaces AI with real players in the massive gaming world. You can challenge other gamers or compete in a ranked match. You can even host your own unique multiplayer challenge edited and created by you. In short, this is the reason you’ll start dreaming about burning rubber.
  
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  Lisa Bonk
  September 2nd, 2010 on 10:48 am

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  The number of cars is totally crazy! The handling of each car is different and it makes the game different with each new car. I love it!
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  Matt
  September 2nd, 2010 on 9:20 pm

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  I have had this game for about 5 or 6 months now, and it has to be one of the best games I’ve ever played, and the best driving game. Great graphics, and tons of places to go. Hundreds of miles to drive all over Oahu, Hawaii. One negative thing is you can only play one person at a time, unless you’re online. Online is ok, but not to great. Not really good at all without a mic. A very wide selection of cars/bikes, with more being added each month available for free download and microsoft points via xbox live marketplace. Can tune almost every car, with the exception of the ones you win by completing all the challenges in a certain type. (i.e. racing, timed, speed). But very fun to do, and takes a while to finish so you’ll be playing for a while, depending on how long you play each day. Another thing I don’t like is that to finish the game depends about maybe 15-25% online. You have to win I think it’s 5, 10 , and 20 races against another players which will take a long time. I havne’t even found anyone to go in a headsup match with me yet. Just unranked matches, that don’t count. You also have to join or create a club, which isn’t hard at all, but there are a few more things you’ll need to do online to finish the game 100%. All in all a GREAT game that you will play a long time. Here’s the list of cars and bikes in game, and available for download via xbox live marketplace. I made this list myself, and there shouldn’t be any missing, unless a new download has been added to marketplace in the last few weeks, as I haven’t checked back yet. Enjoy, and buy the game!

  CARS

  AC 289
  
  Alfa GT 3.2 V6 24V
  
  Alfa Romeo 8c Competizione
  
  Ascari KZ1
  
  Aston Martin D89 Coupe
  
  Aston Martin D89 Volante
  
  Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato
  
  Aston Martin DB7 Zagato
  
  Aston Martin V8 Vantage
  
  Aston Martin Vanquish S
  
  Audi A3 3.2 Quattro DSG
  
  Audi A6 4.2 Quattro
  
  Audi S4 Cabriolet
  
  Audi TT Quattro Sport
  
  Cadillac XLR-V
  
  Caterham CSR 260
  
  Chevrolet Camaro Z-28
  
  Chevrolet Corvette C6 Coupe
  
  Chevrolet Corvette Coupe Z06
  
  Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 69
  
  Chevrolet SSR
  
  Chrysler 300C SRT-8
  
  Chrysler Firepower Concept Car
  
  Chrysler ME Four-Twelve
  
  Dodge Viper SRT 10
  
  Enzo Ferrari
  
  Farboud Supercharged GTS Prototype 2005
  
  Ferrari 280 GTO
  
  Ferrari 575M Maranello
  
  Ferrari F430
  
  Ferrari F430 Spider
  
  Ford GT
  
  Ford Mustang GT Convertible
  
  Ford Mustang GT Coupe
  
  Ford Mustang GTR Concept
  
  Ford Shelby Cobra Concept
  
  Ford Shelby GR-1 Concept
  
  Jaguar Type E Coupe
  
  Jaguar XJ220
  
  Jaguar XK Convertible
  
  Jaguar XK Coupe
  
  Jaguar XKR Coupe
  
  Koenigsegg CC85
  
  Lamborghini Gallardo SE
  
  Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder
  
  Lamborghini Miura P40GSV
  
  Lamborghini Murcielago Coupe
  
  Lotus Elise R
  
  Lotus Espirit V8
  
  Lotus Sport Exige 240 R
  
  Maserati 3500 GT
  
  Maserati GranSport
  
  Maserati MC12
  
  Maserati Spyder 90th Anniversary
  
  Maserati Spyder Cambiocorsa
  
  McLaren F1
  
  McLaren F1 GTR
  
  Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing
  
  Mercedes-Benz CLK 55 AMG
  
  Mercedes-Benz CLK DTM AMG
  
  Mercedes-Benz CLS 55 AMG
  
  Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG
  
  Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG
  
  Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren
  
  Nissan 350Z Coupe
  
  Nissan 350Z Nizmo S-Tune
  
  Noble M12 GTO-3R
  
  Noble M14
  
  Pagani Zonda C125
  
  Pontiac Firebird
  
  Pontiac GTO
  
  Saleen S7 Twin-Turbo
  
  Saturn Sky
  
  Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe
  
  Shelby GT500
  
  Spyker C8 Laviolette
  
  TVR Sagaris
  
  TVR Tuscan S
  
  Volkswagen Gold R32
  
  Volkswagen W12 Coupe
  
  Volkswagen W12 Roadster
  
  Wiesmann Roadster MF3

  BIKES

  Ducati 999 R
  
  Ducati Monster S4R
  
  Ducati SuperSport 1000 DS
  
  Kawasaki Z1000
  
  Kawasaki Ninja ZK-10R
  
  MV Agusta F4 Brutale 9105
  
  MV Agusta F4 Tamburini
  
  Triumph Speed Triple

  FREE DOWNLOADABLE CARS

  Audi RS4 Quattro Saloon
  
  Cadillac CTS-V
  
  Chevrolet Corvette C1 1957
  
  Dodge Challenger RT
  
  Lexus GS 450h
  
  Lexus LS 350
  
  Lexus LS 460 L
  
  Nissan Skyline GTR R34
  
  Saturn Curve

  DOWNLOADABLE CARS FOR MICROSOFT POINTS

  Alfa Brera
  
  Audi S6
  
  Cadillac Cien
  
  Cadillac CTS-V
  
  Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible 1971
  
  Chrysler Crossfire SRT6 Roadster
  
  Corvette C6 Convertible
  
  Dino 246 GT
  
  Dodge Viper SRT-10 Coupe
  
  Edonis
  
  Ferrari 250 GTO 1962
  
  Ferrari 612 Scaglietti
  
  Ferrari Challenge Stradale
  
  Ferrari F40
  
  Koenigsegg CCR
  
  Lamborghini Countach 25th
  
  Lamborghini Murcielago Roadster
  
  McLaren F1 GT
  
  Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR
  
  Noble M4000
  
  RUF RGT
  
  RUF RK Spyder
  
  RUF RT 12
  
  RUF Rturbo
  
  TVR T440R
  
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  Jonathan Chambers
  September 3rd, 2010 on 11:26 am

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  I am a big racing game fan- especially of Need For Speed games, of which I have all- but I recently got my 360 I decided to buy Test Drive and so far have been very impressed. This game really lives up to its name.

  The best feature of the game is the graphics, which are by far some of the prettiest I’ve seen on the 360, the game is the equivalent to or better than PGR3 in terms of visuals. Another excellent feature of the game is that you can roam around the ENTIRE island of Oahu, which is humongous; it could easily take you an hour to circle the entire island. This definitely beats out any other free roam game in terms of map size, and of course the world detail is nearly perfect.

  The game has a very large selection of automobiles–bikes and cars–which can be purchased at dealerships throghout the island. The cars are absolutely gorgeous visually, and the bikes just as much so. I really like the nice touch of being able to ‘shop’ for your vehicle- being able to walk into dealerships choose the options on your auto, and of course ‘test drive’ it before you purchase. The physics model for most of the cars is okay, more so with traction control off.

  There is one negative thing about this game. The car selection though humongous, does not include either BMW or Porsche (although Ruf cars will soon be available for download), which are must haves to ANY racing game. The game also leaves out all the Japanese brands, save for Nissan and Kawasaki; where is Honda, Yamaha, Mazda etc.?

  Overall, in my book this game beats PGR3 hands down, and quite possible could be the best driving game of all time.
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  J. Buswell
  September 3rd, 2010 on 7:57 pm

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  This is an awesome game. The only gripe I have with it is that you have to visit all the car dealers to unlock the bikes. Thats a major pain. Online play is fair. If you get this game, get a wheel too!

  Some of the cars handle really well, and are pretty realistic. Some of the high powered cars are unrealistic, for example, a little more gas than necessary and you’re spinning out, a little over sensitive!

  Some of the challenges are stupid. Still don’t understand why game companies don’t give you an unlock option for those of us who aren’t kids and don’t have umpteen hours to spend playing
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  Brennen Vega
  September 3rd, 2010 on 10:39 pm

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  It’s an amazing game with impressive graphics, great play and the features such as creating clubs, racing friends with online play and the interactive extras make this most definitely the best game of the year! Atari has outdone themselves again and this is certain to be their best game ever. The appeal is the ability to make transactions at “dealerships”, find, race and invite friends to join you in either races or building clubs (online feature) and even selling your properties. This includes houses and cars! I can’t wait to get home from work every day to get on the 360 and do some damage!!
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  B. E Jackson
  September 4th, 2010 on 4:36 am

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  I can’t believe how GREAT the graphics look! I’m the kind of guy that doesn’t care much about graphics but Test Drive Unlimited is a game that made me completely change my mind. The amount of detail and energy that went into making this game… wow! I simply love the way everything looks.

  As for the actual racing… yeah, it’s pretty fun. But I have to agree with the person who said the racing feels slow. If for example the speedometer says you’re going 60 mph, it feels more like 35. Oh well. That’s not much of a problem. I can’t imagine a more enjoyable racing experience.
  
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  David P. Castellani
  September 5th, 2010 on 4:54 pm

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  Welcome to the world of M.O.O.R. (Massively Open Online Racing). The emergence of a new genre takes the cake, eats it and burns pavement at insane speeds through blurring and beautiful landscapes that are not only massive but somehow surprisingly well-done. And here we are, standing amazed on the island of Oahu wondering if something this massive, lush and wonderful can hold up in the area of gameplay and endurance. The quick answer: Yes. The guys at Atari have done their homework despite their generic title and have bum-rushed the scene of MOOR by inventing the genre and re-iventing an old one. If you have never experienced the european lifestyle, here’s your chance in a virtual world that takes your breath and makes your heart race simultaneously while you dodge traffic and rush through crudely realistic and seamless landscapes. Your mission is insanely expansive and diverse ranging from timed races, speed traps, trials, knock-out, staged quests involving transporting models and hitchikers, delivering packages and delivering vehicles and more. It’s the racing game that ‘keeps on giving’ for those of you, like me, who thought PGR grew rapidly tiresome after just a few races. Test drive keeps the wheels spinning on some big tires by offering a refreshing arcade/simulation type racing style that makes PGR seem like Rad Racer for the NES. The frame-rates are blistering fast and car models are dead on with their real-life counterparts down to the stick shift. The car models dynamicaly reflect the dynamically lit backdrops that are astonishing and endless. From sunrise to sunset, to artificially lit tunnels to natural shade from valleys, trees, hills and oceans — it’s all here and surprisingly realistic when you realize how massive this world really is. The attention to detail is absurd as you never drive past an area that is remotely identical to another.

  Cars: Although this game doesn’t house every car out there that car fanatics would like to see,it certainly has chosen most of the ones we care about — leaning more towards euro-fashion fantastico w/ Ferraris, AshtonMArtin, Audis, Mercedez, Alfa Romeo, Lamborghini (can you say murcielago — one of the best cars in the game), Volkswagen (GTI), Jaguar, Maserati. They have also done a superb job covering the classics (mercedez, jaguar), muscle-cars, a few japanese models from Nissan (nizmo 350z anyone?) and many more.

  Test Drive adds a lot of refreshing elements of an RPG w/ the ability to advance skill level as you progress along with earning cash for each event. Earning cash and buying cars actually has a sense of thrill and achievement unlike PGR where sports cars become easily available. When
  
  you get your hands on one of Ferraris in this game, there is almost a real sense of excitement tapped w/ realistic controls, handling and speed to fit w/ the type of car. To add icing to the cake, Test Drive doesn’t stop there as you have the ability to customize your character, buy clothes for your character (can be bought using coupons earned from hitchhiking and transport events) and even houses for your character and cars to reside in.

  Probably the most thrilling part of this game is unlocking the bike shops (Ducati, MV Augusta, Kawaski)and blazing past traffic in your Ninja through the beautiful landscapes of the Oahu island. It is the most freedom I felt in a video game in a long time. Further to boot, re-race events with your new found bike or new ones that are specific for motorcycles. Popping wheelies at 130 mph + is also quite amusing or during a race to taunt your opponents.

  And for something massive, fun and glorious — can you beat the price tag?
  
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  TL1967
  September 6th, 2010 on 11:40 pm

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  Move over “Need for Speed” there’s a new racing game in town that blows the doors off you and the rest of the competition. From the first time I played this game, I was like WOW, can they make it anymore realistic. The graphics are awesome, especially on a HDTV. You feel like you’re in Hawaii in just seconds. I also love the soundtrack, the car selection and ease of playing this game. I promise you, play this game for 5 minutes and you’ll be as hooked as I am.