Test Drive Unlimited details

[DigitalSpace]

Atari released the following document recently on Test Drive Unlimited due for the Xbox 360 in June. The document has some small screenshots and some information. The features noted in it sound incredible. The Test Drive franchise just might be able to get out of Need For Speed's shadow with this one.

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(Credit to Kotaku)

[s1lence]

Yeah, I've heard its supposed to be like a MMORPG on wheels. Should be pretty interesting to say the least if it works like they are planning it to.

[njiska]

Yeah, I've heard its supposed to be like a MMORPG on wheels. Should be pretty interesting to say the least if it works like they are planning it to.

Test Drive has been terrible since it's glory days on the Amiga. Looks likes things are gonna change.

The MMO aspect makes it all the better.

[Oobgarm]

If they took that gameplay model, and made a really broad base of vehicles available(i.e. Gran Turismo), it would be the best driving game, bar none.

[THATinkjar]

Despite seeing what I thought was a more recent thread about Test Drive Unlimited, I can't for the life of me find it again. So I'll just post here.

I thought that it might be worth pointing the following out... Eurogamer are reporting that Unlimited will retail in the States for $39.99, but that this lower price point won't make it to Europe. Why? Because of the - and I quote - "lower install base".

Damn you, Atari! I wasn't keen on the demo, and I'm certainly not keen on the price, either. Especially since they're also placing great emphasis on downloadable content, which I am sure will be duly overpriced.

Dang.

[slip81]

I'm downloading the demo as I write this. I've been excited about this game since I heard about and I really hope it doesn't suck be cause this is one of the main reasons I want a 360 so much.

If it really is going to be $39.99 I'll probably piuck it up on day of release, that's not a bad price for any game that doesn't totally suck.

[Muscelli]

looks like its going to be great! I like the vehicle selection as well, pagani, lotus, lambo, all those good ones.. Plus they are looking to catch that lifestyle as well.

[slip81]

Well it's supposed to be out today. Anyone pick it up yet? I'm gonna try and snag a copy while on break, but unfortuneately won't be able to play untill 10:30 tonight.

The demo was pretty fun, and it's only $40, so even if it's not stellar, it won't be a waste of money.

I'm pretty sure you can have online car clubs, so if enough people get it maybe we can get one up and running.

[Oobgarm]

I put it on my Gamefly list so it'll be the next game I get. I found the demo to be a bit underwhelming, but I figured I'd give the final retail version a shot.

I had more fun running into oncoming traffic than racing.

[s1lence]

I'm going to pick it up tomorrow most likely, 40 bucks is hard to pass up.

[slip81]

I got it, and I'm enjoyng it. Definately worth the $40 if you're a race fan, though I would have to say that at $60 I wouldn't have bought it, just because $60 is too much, and I'm still mad at Dead Risinig after letting me down.

The only thing I'm mad at so far is that it costs $350,000.00 to start your own club, and there is no car cusomization, which is lame. Now if someone could meld the MMO openended aspect of this game, with something as deep as Midnight Club 3, then you'd have a $60 game.

[Iron Draggon]

But will the PC version be compatible with the 360 version? If it is, then it will be cool to outrun all you XBOX'ers, but if it isn't, then it will be lame... it's bad enough that we PC'ers have to wait an extra couple of months for our version...

[meancode]

I doubt seriously there will be PC-Xbox 360 compatability. We would have heard it already, and we would have heard it from Microsoft, likely back at E3.

Now I have a question about car clubs. Matt told me that Pete Dorr had one, but I looked and it doesn't show that in the game.

So, has anyone setup a car club yet? I would but I don't have that kind of extra cash, I am saving up to buy a Group A car at the moment.

[Emuaust]

Muwahahahahaah
This game came into my store this morning, I will be busy for the
next few hours!!!

[Half Japanese]

Gameznflix shipped out my copy yesterday so I should have it tomorrow (along with my new receiver!!!!!). The demo was sort of weak, but I'll give it a rental to see how the full game is.

If anyone's interesting in beating my ass, my gamertag is Half Japanese.

[meancode]

I really wish they never released the demo. I am sure it will hurt sales.

The lighting model was almost non existent in the demo, and that ruined a lot. It also didn't have the fun challenges. But mostly, it was the absolute shit lighting that made everything so flat and blah.

[googlefest1]

i hope this kick starts some good sales for atari

[meancode]

So no one with a car club? I guess I will set one up then.

[Princess-Isabela]

I bought it yesterday and the game absolutely rocks!
its one of the most beautiful racers to date, the graphics looks stunning.
today I was playing couple of hours straight and already visited all car manufacturers on the island and unlocked bikes.
gameplay is solid, soundtrack(at least couple of tracks - are pretty cool) its just a great game, I'm really enjoying it.
if you're looking for a new 360 game - this is it, and if you're in states its only $40, totally worth it.

[THATinkjar]

The lighting model was almost non existent in the demo, and that ruined a lot. It also didn't have the fun challenges. But mostly, it was the absolute shit lighting that made everything so flat and blah.

I don't suppose they improved the controls in the full release as well, meancode? The stiff steering really put me off.