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Test Drive 6

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Hacker (84 out of 100) (84%)

Kad smo tek pokrenuli igru, izgledalo je da će dobiti preporuku mjeseca i da je Test Drive napokon prestigao Need For Speed, ali ipak - nekoliko je zamjerki izašlo na vidjelo. Prvo, multiplayer je loš, a tu su i sitne greške kao što je prolaženje auta kroz stupove za rasvjetu, nekoliko smrzavanja igre i resetiranja, općenito, neki mlak osjećaj nedovršenosti, što je lako moguće jer svi žure izbaciti igre prije Božića. No, to ne znači da je igra loša. Zanimljive staze, dobar AI i jako dobra grafika (ako imate brzo računalo) će pružiti dosta zabave svakom ljubitelju ovakvih utrka.

Jan 2000 · Windows

PC Gameworld (79 out of 100) (79%)

Buy this one if you find it cheap, but don't drop a sizable amount of cash on it that you could spend on something that will give you longer lasting enjoyment.

1999 · Windows

Fragland.net (77 out of 100) (77%)

Overall I would say that this game is good for a graphically very nice arcade racer (see the shots), but it doesn't even touch the toes of The Need for Speed on any part of racing games (gameplay, graphics, features, extra's, ...).

Sep 18th, 2002 · Windows · read review

Absolute Games (AG.ru) (75 out of 100) (75%)

Безумно сложно вступать на хрупкую почву размышлений на тему “А хороша ли эта игра и стОит ли в нее гамиться?”. Но регламент и требования масс, ничего не поделаешь. Понимаете, TD6 насквозь вторичен, условен и, разумеется, не несет в себе никаких новаторских идей (вы ошиблись жанром, если всерьез хотели их). Но для него характерно какое-то необъяснимое ощущение веселья, пронизывающего игровой процесс.

Dec 18th, 1999 · Windows · read review

PC Games (Germany) (71 out of 100) (71%)

Einst war die Test Drive-Serie eine Legende, doch seit einigen Jahren setzen die Entwickler auf Masse statt auf Klasse: Viele Autos und viele Strecken sollen von der kaum vorhandenen Technik ablenken. Mit einer riesigen Anzahl aufregender Fahrzeuge und etlichen neugestalteten Strecken könnte Test Drive 6 jede Probefahrt bei Ihrem Autohändler überflüssig machen. Leider scheitert dies an einem allzu schlichten Fahrmodell, das kaum Unterschiede zwischen den einzelnen Wagentypen und nicht einmal ein Gefühl für die eigene Geschwindigkeit vermittelt.

Mar 7th, 2001 · Windows · read review

PC Joker (70 out of 100) (70%)

Wer den Vorgänger kennt, dem dürfte gleich nach dem ersten Start das deutlich verbesserte Handling auffallen. Mittlerweile jagt man seinen Boliden ohne Probleme über die abwechslungsreichen Strecken - allerdings stets solo, gesellige Raser werden neuerdings nicht mehr bedient. Zudem geht der Serienproduktion in puncto Optik und Akustik so langsam der Lack ab... Bleiben als Pluspunkte die nach wie vor üppigen Einstellmöglichkeiten sowie Modi für jeden Geschmack: Meisterschaft, Einzelrennen, Zeitfahren oder Cop-Modus. Zudem lassen sich von den Preisgeldern neue Autos und Upgrades kaufen. Da wieder viele der gut 20 Strecken und 40 Fahrzeuge erst freizuspielen sind, hat man also schon ein Weilchen Spaß am Gas.

Jan 2000 · Windows

Gameplay (Benelux) (69 out of 100) (69%)

De zoveelste telg in deze arcade racer reeks borduurt weer verder op het voorgaande. Saai!

Jun 29th, 2000 · Windows

Imperium Gier (6.3 out of 10) (63%)

Mimo iż Test Drive 6 swoje lata już ma, to nadal potrafi zadziwić grafiką i wykonaniem. Samochody wyglądają ładnie i choć nie są superszczegółowe, to jednak na pierwszy rzut oka wiemy, z jakim modelem mamy do czynienia. Nie zapomniano także o takich detalach, jak światła odbijające się w mokrej nawierzchni, czy też dym z opon pojawiający się podczas zerwana przyczepności lub ostrego hamowania. Pewne zastrzeżenia można mieć do animacji i wykrywania kolizji, bo w pewnych momentach mogą występować pewne przekłamania. Nie zdarzają się co prawda często, ale od czasu do czasu nasz pojazd potrafi przeniknąć przez jakiś obiekt.

Jan 18th, 2002 · Windows · read review

Game.EXE (3 out of 5) (60%)

Посредственные гонки с отличной музыкой. Нет оригинальности, есть подражание NFS: HS. Нет Игры, есть Fear Factory.

Jan 2000 · Windows

PC Action (Germany) (59 out of 100) (59%)

Was auf der Konsole ein Kracher ist, muss nicht zwangsläufig auch auf dem PC so sei- dies trifft leider auch auf Test Drive 6 zu. Es ist zwar grundsätzlich kein schlechtes Spiel, kann aber schon grafisch mit der Konkurrenz nicht mithalten. Auch mit dem zu undifferenziertem Fahrverhalten landet Test Drive keinesfalls auf der Überholspur.

Jul 2000 · Windows

GameSpot (Belgium/Netherlands) (54 out of 100) (54%)

Ach, waar is de tijd dat Test Drive stond voor kwaliteit en uren racefun? De neerwaartse spiraal dient omgebogen te worden jongens, want dit kan echt niet meer.

Jul 3rd, 2000 · Windows · read review

Adrenaline Vault, The (AVault) ( ) (50%)

Once again, Test Drive 6 has failed to escape from the many problems that have kept this long-running series from reaching its potential. Interface and gameplay limitations are the main culprits here, with the absence of multiplayer competition, the jerkiness of the animation, and the weak support for input devices particularly glaring deficiencies. This has not been the best year for conventional car racing releases, so there are not many better just-released alternatives available this holiday season; but unless you are desperate I would wait until next year.

Dec 23rd, 1999 · Windows · read review

GameStar (Germany) (48 out of 100) (48%)

Test Driver wirkt von Jahr zu Jahr unaufregender: das Fahrverhalten abenteuerlich, die Autos resistent gegen jegliche Schäden, der neue Karrieremodus schlecht designt. Blöderweise setzt Need for Speed 4 das gleiche Konzept auf einem grafisch und spielerisch weitaus höherem Niveau um. Die Test-Drive-Serie offenbart mittlerweile eine Seelenverwandtschaft zu Lada und Trabant. Auch die kauft man höchstens aus Mitleid oder Sammlerleidenschaft.

Jan 2000 · Windows

GameSpot (4.7 out of 10) (47%)

However, in the end, Test Drive 6 is just a mess. Its multiple flaws, poor graphics, and boring gameplay take away all the fun. While the high-speed racing can be entertaining for a while, particularly with some of the faster cars, you'll almost always run into a problem with gameplay that spoils your enjoyment.

Dec 7th, 1999 · Windows · read review

PC Player (Germany) (45 out of 100) (45%)

Einst war Test Drive innovativ und erregend, inzwischen aber fährt man in provinziellen Niederungen. Über vierzig Autos und 24 Rennstrecken enthält das Spiel? Na großartig. Überlegt man aber, dass Test-Drive-Spiele in jährlichen Abständen erscheinen, hat man für keine Strecke mehr als ein paar Tage Zeit gehabt. So zumindest wirkt's auf mich.

Jan 2000 · Windows

Computer Gaming World (CGW) ( ) (40%)

Like comic/actor Adam Sandler, Infogrames’ TEST DRIVE series continues to thrive despite critical scorn and obvious flaws. With a development cycle seemingly a year or more behind its chief rivals — and some of the worst control coding of any action racing game — it nevertheless keeps on motoring along. TEST DRIVE 6 is the latest from the studios of long-time developer Pitbull Syndicate. and it once again relies upon the proven formula at real-life sports cars in highly improbable situations. Is it a test drive? Not on your life. This has long been one of PC gaming’s premier examples of floating-above-the-ground arcade-ism, and that hasn’t changed.

Apr 2000 · Windows

PC Accelerator (3 out of 10) (30%)

Cool soundtrack aside, the rest of the presentation of the game feels flat, behind the times, and unrefined. Sadly, TD6 doesn't come close to being as good as NFS3, let alone the fourth iteration. It doesn't even make up its NFS shortcomings by excelling with a good multiplayer option. There isn't one.

Mar 2000 · Windows

Cincinnati Enquirer (1 out of 4) (25%)

Test Drive 6 attempts to overcome its inadequacies with a high-powered sound track from some of today’s hot bands, including Fear Factory. Unfortunately, while the music is good, it doesn’t fit with the action and would be better off sold as a separate CD. It’s a shame that a series like Test Drive would take such a fall. When originally released, the first few Test Drive’s were top-notch entertainment. Unfortunately, like countless money-driven sequels, it just didn’t know when to stop. Sadly, one will be challenged to remember the highlights of the series after playing this painful, and hopefully, final version.

2000 · Windows · read review

JeuxVideoPC.com (5 out of 20) (25%)

La série Test Drive a tenu plus d'un joueur en haleine pendant de longues soirées entre amis ou en solo. Mais avec le temps, de meilleurs jeux sont venus qui ont relégué ces titres au fond de l'armoire... Cela vaut-il encore la peine de les ressortir ?

Jan 17th, 2007 · Windows · read review

incite PC Gaming ( ) (20%)

If you want to play this kind of racing game, run out right now and get Need for Speed: High Stakes.

Feb 2000 · Windows

Player Reviews

Pretty bad, but mindless fun when you feel the need

The Good
Well, it looks quite good. And it is sort of fun to play, in a "nothing-to-do-for-half-an-hour-so-I-may-as-well" way. Especially when you watch a computer car soar by you only to smash head-on into a police car - laugh out loud funny at times.

The Bad
It really is pretty bad - the car's handling is completely unrealistic, the AI is non-existent, the tracks look good but many are a real pain to drive and are completely unrealistic, it's unplayable with your expensive force-feedback steering wheel (so stick to keyboard).... That's just off the top of my head.

The Bottom Line
Please don't pay for this game. Find a friend who foolishly bought it and borrow from them. It is kinda fun, but only if you are really bored one day. There are so many better driving games out there you really don't need this.

by Steve Hall (329) on Apr 6th, 2002 · Windows

This one sucks too!

The Good
I didn't spend my money on it.

The Bad
Everything: -The game is too slow, its go, wait, go, wait, go, wait, go, wait -The AI sucks -Your car still seems to be like a boat -The AI cars are still stupid -You still can't drive anywhere, only on the track, unlike TD3.

I could go on...

The Bottom Line
The previous games, like The Duel: Test Drive II and Test Drive III: The Passion are much better. However, TD3 is programmed badly and does not run properly on fast PCs even if slowed down.

by Brolin Empey (841) on Jan 2nd, 2001 · Windows

Brilliant fun

The Good
Technically and gameplay wise, it was the best Test Drive on the PC. It also stole the racing crown from the Need for Speed series, which has been flailing for the last few years.

The Bad
Some of the tracks weren't accurate...

The Bottom Line
Brilliant racing game, underhyped, undermarketed, but the best.

by bob pitbull (5) on Oct 27th, 2003 · Windows

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Contributors to this Entry

Critic reviews added by Plok, jean-louis, jaXen, Klaster_1, Xoleras, Patrick Bregger, Tim Janssen, COBRA-COBRETTI, Virgil, Cantillon, Cavalary, Wizo, Longwalker, Alsy, Emmanuel de Chezelles, Foxhack.