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[OG_Original Gamer]

http://screenshots.teamxbox.com/gallery/1160/Test-Drive-Unlimited/p1

Love this shot.

 

[araganekyassuru]

hasn't test drive always looked good but played like shit?

 

[Gek54]

Will the framerate benefit too?

 

[RidgeCityFM]

i see angular divider lines on the pavement. WTF. this is 360.

 

[Shogmaster]

There's a TomTom like GPS display on the left bottom corner. That's fucking great.

Certainly looks like Eden studios making good use of their extra dev time.

 

[jooey]

hasn't test drive always looked good but played like shit?

why, yes!

 

[RidgeCityFM]

le mans 24 was actually great.

 

[Shogmaster]

le mans 24 was actually great.

I don't think Melbourne House is doing any more Test Drive games (a shame).

 

[sangreal]

http://media.teamxbox.com/games/ss/1160/full-res/1138667553.jpg

nice trees

 

[Bebpo]

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[RidgeCityFM]

http://media.teamxbox.com/games/ss/1160/full-res/1138667553.jpg

nice trees

wtf? that whole shot is sooooooooo viewtiful joe. :lol when enlarged anyway... btw no reason for that mark ecko truck in the previosly posted shot. wtf.

 

[sangreal]

btw no reason for that mark ecko truck in the previosly posted shot. wtf.

the game lets you dress up your driver in licensed clothing from various designers including mark ecko

dlc is planned w/ the latest lineups from the designers

(no joke)

 

[GDGF]

That looks pretty damn nice.

 

[Shompola]

Eden Studiois was also behind the fantastic V-Rally series.. So I am confident that T-Test Unlimited should atleast not suck.

 

[xsarien]

hasn't test drive always looked good but played like shit?

The original and the sequel weren't too bad. But it was just a steady slide down into the deepest layers of suck since then.

 

[Shinobi]

The first two Test Drive games were fucking classics. Test Drive 3 was also a fine game. Since then the name has been sullied by a load of shit.

Le Mans wasn't really a Test Drive game...it simply used the brand name. And the original TD Le Mans game on PC and PSX fucking sucked. The Melbourne House version for DC though (later ported to PS2 and PC without the Test Drive moniker) was a masterpiece though.

This game is probably the first attempt at making a REAL Test Drive game since TD3 way back in 1990...open roads, cars with realistic controls, and cops to deal with when you drive to fast. I'm really hoping this game delivers on it's promise.

 

[hadareud]

Eden Studiois was also behind the fantastic V-Rally series.. So I am confident that T-Test Unlimited should atleast not suck.

an d NFS 2. The only good NFS game ever.

 

[rod]

wow i see aa

 

[Borys]

TD for 360 always looked great.

 

[MadFuzzy]

It couldn't be much worse than it was at TGS last year frankly.

 

[Cold-Steel]

Test Drive has always been shit.

It doesn't matter though, because the game sells.

Spoiler

Quality is No Barrier™ - GAF

 

[Kseutron]

hasn't test drive always looked good but played like shit?

never heard of those people ? Graphic Hoes !

 

[Chittagong]

Test Drive Unlimited has always looked great in screenshots and absolute laughable shit in real life. I'll never forget the joke that was Tokyo Game Show. I'll be damned if they manage to turn it around. Similar screenshots like these were distributed back then already and the game looked nothing like it.

 

[Project Midway]

Test Drive has always been shit.

I guess you have always been a Nintendork/console-only -player. Test Drive was great on C64 and Amiga/PC.

 

[Blimblim]

Test Drive Unlimited has always looked great in screenshots and absolute laughable shit in real life. I'll never forget the joke that was Tokyo Game Show. I'll be damned if they manage to turn it around. Similar screenshots like these were distributed back then already and the game looked nothing like it.

TDU already looked quite a bit better at X05. I discussed the matters of the TGS build with the devs there and they were like "We have no idea what happened, this build should not have been shown to the public", or something like that.
Considering how GRAW looks now compared to the X05 build, I hope TDU has made the same type of progress.

 

[Hyoushi]

i see angular divider lines on the pavement. WTF. this is 360.

Did you also look at the draw distance and background in those shots? 360 does not equal unlimited polycounts.

 

[GitarooMan]

Test Drive has always been shit.

Test Drive 2: The Duel for Apple IIgs was awesomeness.

 

[phonte]

umm, i guess i'm not seeing what's leaving the rest of you in awe. rr6 looks a lot better.

btw, there was a movie of this making the rounds not too long ago, and the game looked like absolute crap in motion.

 

[gofreak]

It looks very nice

Spoiler

but where's the ansiotropic filtering? /rant

 

[DaCocoBrova]

You all screamed at me a few months back when I gave this game props.

 

[Cpl_Cain]

Looks awesome. The concept of the game is interesting to me, so let's hope the execute well.

 

[DarienA]

You all screamed at me a few months back when I gave this game props.

For looks or play?

 

[IJoel]

The game looks pretty damn good. That said, it's all due to lighting. Simply put, most released next gen titles lack 'realistic' lighting, for lack of a better term. If it runs smooth, I'll definitely give it a try (and no, 30 fps is enough for me for a game of this type/scope.)

 

[jedimike]

You all screamed at me a few months back when I gave this game props.

I've got a lot of faith invested in this game. I know it is a very ambitous project and I hope they can deliver the goods. Plus I have some driving experience on Oahu, so I want to see the 1000 miles of road to compare against my memories.

some new screens... (I would post a few but I'm on 56k at the moment)

http://www.worthplaying.com/article.php?sid=31510&mode=thread&order=0

PRODUCT FEATURES

Test Drive Unlimited is redefining the racing genre online. The seamless online connection offers unlimited new challenges, opponents and competitions as well as monthly additions of vehicles, aftermarket parts, clothes and apparel;

More than 125 licensed vehicles from exclusive manufacturers including Lamborghini, Ducati, Aston Martin, Mercedes, Saleen, Shelby, and Jaguar;

Realistic cars and bikes: Amazing render quality and unrivalled interior details including full car functions such as radio, electric windows, horn, wipers and more;

Personalisation: Upgrade each car or bike with options from the actual manufacturers’ catalogue. Players create characters, buy new homes and garages, and tune and upgrade vehicles with aftermarket parts;

Create challenges or races from more than 50 game rules and settings. Upload your created challenges online to become part of the player community;

A gathering of communities: Players can create or join a club to talk, chat, trade, race or organize club-based competitions and tournaments;

Simplified match making and division based rankings make this game the most comprehensive and accessible online racing experience.

 

[Zep]

I've got a lot of faith invested in this game. I know it is a very ambitous project and I hope they can deliver the goods. Plus I have some driving experience on Oahu, so I want to see the 1000 miles of road to compare against my memories.

some new screens... (I would post a few but I'm on 56k at the moment)

http://www.worthplaying.com/article.php?sid=31510&mode=thread&order=0

Thats what I always liked about the Test Drive Series. You could always do the little shit like putting the wipers or your headlights on.

 

[Fishie flop oog]

http://media.teamxbox.com/games/ss/1160/full-res/1138667553.jpg

nice trees

Correction: Crappy render

 

[RidgeCityFM]

Did you also look at the draw distance and background in those shots? 360 does not equal unlimited polycounts.

PGR3 laughs at this comment.

 

[Shinobi]

I guess you have always been a Nintendork/console-only -player. Test Drive was great on C64 and Amiga/PC.

To be fair, half the board only started gaming in the PSX era.

 

[DaCocoBrova]

Good to see them modelling the drivers...

The angularity kills the overall polish in that pic. I notice that a lot in RR6. The wheel hubs and stright lines around corners are all angular.

 

[Cpl_Cain]

game has a really killer motion blur effect

 

[Vandalizm]

Yeah, I can say the game does look better now than it did at TGS. Footage I've seen recently looks really good... y'all should see it soon enough

(full disclosure: working on PR for the game)

 

[Ranger X]

There's one thing i REALLY LIKE here. No over-use or stupid use of bloom lighting. Thank god.

 

[Tiger]

http://screenshots.teamxbox.com/gallery/1160/Test-Drive-Unlimited/p1

Love this shot.

I love that shot too. Awesome stuff. I just hope it plays well and moves smoothly when it's done.