Test Drive: Eve of Destruction

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Atari
  • Release Date: Sep 7, 2004
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  • Summary: (Also known as "Driven To Destruction") Test Drive: Eve of Destruction blends the best elements of racing and demolition and is packed with 25 different events, including Demo Derby, where the last car standing wins; Gauntlet, where the player climbs behind the wheel of a hearse and tries to(Also known as "Driven To Destruction") Test Drive: Eve of Destruction blends the best elements of racing and demolition and is packed with 25 different events, including Demo Derby, where the last car standing wins; Gauntlet, where the player climbs behind the wheel of a hearse and tries to finish a set number of laps while the rest of the field attempts to stop them; Trailer Race, a new brand of racing event, where players compete while towing various types of trailers and must finish the race with something resembling a trailer still attached. Additionally, Test Drive: Eve of Destruction offers players a selection of more than 30 custom vehicles, a dynamic soundtrack and a split-screen multiplayer mode for up to four players. [Atari]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 34
  3. Negative: 1 out of 34
  1. GamePro
    90
    Instead of just slapping together a string of mayhem-filled events, Monster created an absorbing and surprisingly unique Career mode that makes the game worth playing for a good while. [Oct 2004, p.78]
  2. XGP Gaming
    88
    The game packs plenty of playability, with easily 30 hours of gameplay under the hood, along with the expected mass hysteria whenever a gaggle of players shows up at your doorstep.
  3. GameZone
    83
    While it may not be for everybody, EoD provides a great wrecking racing experience that I personally think is better than any other one out to date.
  4. 3DAvenue
    75
    It may be a little cheaper but its worth forking out the extra for "Flatout" unless the modes unique to this game really impress you.
  5. Total Video Games
    70
    The only thing lacking in the game is the gameplay. Sure the Actions mini-events are fun to play, but the fact is, the game is rather slow paced compared to "Burnout3" or "Gran Turismo."
  6. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    67
    The game's wide array of races runs the gamut from interesting to bizarre, but one constant factor lessens the overall impact - the racin' be slow. [Nov 2004, p.128]
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  7. Worth Playing
    45
    A simple cash cow. Cheap concept, cheap marketing, cheap licensing, cheap development costs. Only a few unsuspecting souls need to waste their hard-earned dollars on this trash in order for Atari to turn a profit. And they probably will.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 16
  3. Negative: 1 out of 16
  1. THEPOSTMANFROMT
    Apr 21, 2015
    10
    12 years after its release this is plain and simple the best destruction derby simulator ever made. The cars are all beater types, there are12 years after its release this is plain and simple the best destruction derby simulator ever made. The cars are all beater types, there are buses, ambulances, trailer races, flag pole races on and on and on. If its at the derby its in this one. No one has made a racer dedicated exclusively to the derby since this one. Sometimes the critics don't GET a type of culture. If you like derby this is your game.… Expand
  2. TheNerdyKid4
    Jul 1, 2015
    10
    Why does this game only have a score of 73%?

    If you ask me, I can tell you that I would consider this one of the greatest games of all    Why does this game only have a score of 73%?

    If you ask me, I can tell you that I would consider this one of the greatest games of all time. First, the music is simply fantastic, the graphics (for the time) are brilliant and the game play is.. AMAZING.

    I remember playing this game when I was younger on the old PS2, it was the only game I ever played...

    Good times.....    … Expand
  4. MikeG.
    Aug 28, 2004
    10
    A Great Game! If you are looking for a demolition derby game, this is it. Damage looks real. Only thing wrong is the a.i., it could be a A Great Game! If you are looking for a demolition derby game, this is it. Damage looks real. Only thing wrong is the a.i., it could be a little tougher to win. Awesome!… Expand
  5. NANEST_
    Oct 25, 2020
    10
    el mejor juego, yanki pelotudo que vuelv ajorge rafael videla , aca podes chocar, podes ser el mejor del mundo , esta re piola chocar y se teel mejor juego, yanki pelotudo que vuelv ajorge rafael videla , aca podes chocar, podes ser el mejor del mundo , esta re piola chocar y se te mueve la pantasha como se te pegaran una trompada en la nariz , es muy bueno nose porque no le gustan gordos mogolicos pelotudo de mierda que vuelva videla x2 es el mejor juego , el sountrak es medio pija pero es el mejor juego de choques es el mejor de juegos de choques que vuevla videla x3 , y esta el dodge coronet 1970 , asi que jugalo gordown ok?… Expand
  6. Chknbone
    Feb 23, 2005
    9
    This game is a blast to play and FINALLY somebody put more than just the "far" and "front bumper" views back into a car game. My favorite is This game is a blast to play and FINALLY somebody put more than just the "far" and "front bumper" views back into a car game. My favorite is the "in car" view with the steering wheel, gauges, etc that I haven't seen since my PC version of Need for Speed Porsche Unleashed. Plus it doesn't require 2 months of your life to be able to be competitive, yet it's challenging enough to keep you interested for more than just a week or two. I think the only reason it's rated "T" for Teen is because the announcer occasionally says "H*ll" (which is rare) and in career mode you are allowed to bet money against other drivers. However the betting is optional and not a necessity to continue the game. My kids (10 and 5) both loved this game too, and I had no reservations with letting them play it. There's no sex, blood, gore, ghost, goblins, monsters, etc anywhere in the game, which is very hard to find these days. The only reason I didn't give it a "10" is because there are no online capabilities.… Expand
  7. GabrielGBR1933
    May 28, 2023
    8
    Maybe nostalgia is playing a big role in my opinion,but this is a gem lost in time,as it was released in 2004,year that games like BurnoutMaybe nostalgia is playing a big role in my opinion,but this is a gem lost in time,as it was released in 2004,year that games like Burnout 3,NFS underground 2 and GTA:SA were released,it was very over shadowed,but this definitely holds up in various points,like the graphics,wich were actually good for a 2004 game,the car models were good,and the damage model was good too,the soundtrack is very good,the game had a first person(very rare in this period) mode,with the car interior working perfectly,pedals,wheel and speedometer,and one of the best parts,a story mode,in wich you could buy cars,upgrade it,and even create a custom livery (not even NFS U2 had that,and years before NFS or Forza make it a thing),and one of the biggest points,a open world,that you can explore for missions,races,etc...But in my opinion,the best part of this game is the environment,and how real it seems,the objects dont look out of place,or dated for todays stardard,and the background is amazing,while some games just add trees or mountains so you cant see far away,or add some blank enviroment,this game feels alive,the background being a amusement park,a city or just a plantation field,there is always something everywhere,some objects scattered around,npcs,some cars passing,things that make it appear that youre not in a simulated reality in wich the only thing there is,is thr racetrack youre in,instead,there is a whole world out there,existing without you needing to be there.
    So,if you want a very good racing game about destryoing cars,this is a VERY good pick,Monster Games did a very good job in this game.    … Expand
  8. hansen1981
    May 8, 2022
    3
    Empty world, boring races, not enough cars. Gray scale of an empty game world. The game is completely outdated. If you don't have nostalgia,Empty world, boring races, not enough cars. Gray scale of an empty game world. The game is completely outdated. If you don't have nostalgia, then don't play it.… Expand

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Awards & Rankings

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#89 Best PS2 Game of 2004
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#69 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2004
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#99 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2004