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Test Drive 6

When compared to previous 'Test Drive' games, this sixth outing provides very little that is completely new, but don't let that put you off checking this game out as its an absolute blast to play. The points system encourages you to re-race tracks over and over again without getting bored (ALA Gran Turismo) and the combination of racing on traffic filled roads while eluding chasing cops, means that every race is NEVER the same. The physics of the cars as they race are believable and realistic, yet the spectacular death defying jumps and recovers are total arcade fantasy. It was also nice to see that there were noticeable differences in characteristics between each car, especially when they get upgraded. All in all Test Drive 6 will provide you with many hours of pleasure and you will find yourself popping this one back into the console over and over again.

I have not played Test Drive 1 through 5; however, after playing Test Drive 6, I don’t think I missed anything. It is not; however, your typical car racing game. The cop chases, ticketing, and betting components of this game add elements of thrills as you step on the accelerator for that need for speed. There are lots of cool cars to choose from, and each has its own feel. Graphically the cars look realistic and I’ve seen better scenery, but the music; however, was well thought out.

Un jeu qui se voit malheureusement mettre des bâtons dans les roues par des graphismes plus que perfectibles. On trouve également ça et là quelques incohérences fâcheuses qui privent ce titre du réalisme qu’il aurait mérité et qui surtout lui aurait été nécessaire.

In the end, TD6 should be treated as a light snack. With Gran Turismo 2 on the horizon, it's daft to invest in any other racing game in the near future. TD6's mock-serious approach to arcade-style racing should warrant nothing more than a rental; to humor its illusion of depth would mean a sizable investment of time for a truly shallow return.