Test Drive Off-Road Wide Open

 Xbox
Metascore
64

Mixed or average reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 21
  3. Negative: 5 out of 21
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  1. GameZone
    80
    The pitch control (sounds like a flight sim, but when you are airborne, that’s what it feels like) is a nice touch, and coupled with solid graphics and sterling sound, makes this a solid driving simulation.)
  2. GamePro
    80
    Tight and enjoyable, even if it doesn’t take advantage of the X factor.
  3. Sports Gaming Network
    78
    What I get out of this game is just a fun time. I have this thing about freedom in a game and I would be happy with just the free roam mode this title offers.
  5. Gamezilla!
    72
    The thing that bothered me most was the way you can actually use the right stick on the controller to change the pitch of your truck in mid-air. I am sorry, but that is just way too much for me.
  6. GameSpy
    71
    Does offer gameplay that lives up to its name, but should have taken cues from the Wide Open in the title and made the total package just a little bit bigger.
  7. IGN
    70
    You'll have a great time with this game… but it just doesn't provide the technique and depth that you'll want out of your racer.
  8. Total Video Games
    70
    I prefer a bit of depth and an element of skill to my racing titles, so it’s not for me.
  9. Hot Games
    70
    The game is exhausting because of the number of different races, but it doesn’t take long to get bored with it.
  10. GameSpot
    68
    An adequate introduction to arcade racing on the Xbox, but its lack of gameplay depth, its punishing AI, and its conservative graphics keep it from attaining greatness.
  11. Game Informer
    65
    Being average isn't what anyone aspires to be. [Dec 2001, p.109]
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  12. TeamXbox
    62
    Even if you bump into another car, you always seem to be the one who takes the force of the impact while the opponent carries on. Needless to say, I had a few words to scream each time this happened.
  13. GamerWeb Xbox
    60
    I couldn't play this game for long. The difficulty level, even on easy, with the A.I. can become so frustrating that you just want to put the game down.
  14. Game Revolution
    58
    Excellent physics and suspension, aggressive opponents and humongous and well-planned environments give a bit of shine to a game that is otherwise strictly last generation.
  15. Official Xbox Magazine
    56
    Ordinary. [Jan 2002]
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  16. TotalGames.net
    55
    A fast and fun arcade racer.
  17. GameShark
    55
    What it has in excellent concepts such as wide open areas that stretch as far as the eye can see, and all the name brand trucks and Hummers you can drive, it lacks in updated graphics and control precision.
  18. Xbox Exclusive
    47
    Avoid at all costs, unless you are an offroad junkie that doesn't mind racing nondescript blocks around a nondescript track.
  19. Gaming Age
    42
    While Angel Studios does have something to build on here such as the cool Career progression and checkpoint-based races, they need to seriously consider what they are doing with the control and AI.
  20. Xbox Nation Magazine
    40
    The game is just boring. [Jan 2002, p.90]
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  21. Next Generation Magazine
    40
    The Xbox version boasts improved controls over its PS2 counterpart, but the basic gameplay is just as dull. [Jan 2002, p.31]
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  22. All Game Guide
    40
    All of the problems the off-road games have experienced in the past are as visible in this version as a Hummer with its high beams on.

Awards & Rankings

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#28 Best Xbox Game of 2001
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#19 Most Discussed Xbox Game of 2001

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User Score
8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 10 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 10
  3. Negative: 1 out of 10
  1. DRAKEMORE77
    Jun 8, 2022
    9
    Very good game. The graphics are beautiful, I love most of the cars and their upgraded versions. I also like the ability to adjust how yourVery good game. The graphics are beautiful, I love most of the cars and their upgraded versions. I also like the ability to adjust how your car in going to land. Only 2 problems I have with this game. 1. No variety in competition. Every race has the same 7 opponents who drive the exact same vehicle for that race. For example in the race called snake bite, Pinky will always have a hummer pro, in higher ground they drive a stock ram.
    2. The opponents will spin you out with ease, while it's nearly impossible to spin them out.    … Full Review »
  2. Jobadkins
    Feb 25, 2011
    9
    I agree a million times more with the users in this case then the reviewers!This game rocks and is super fun!It is kinda a turn off in theI agree a million times more with the users in this case then the reviewers!This game rocks and is super fun!It is kinda a turn off in the beginning but keep playing cause it pays off.I'll go back to this game now and then,it's a great game for your collection!… Full Review »
  3. JoeB.
    Jun 7, 2006
    10
    I played it and it was fun and really easy to beat. i had a great time playing it, and jason there is rockcrawling you just go to hawai and I played it and it was fun and really easy to beat. i had a great time playing it, and jason there is rockcrawling you just go to hawai and find the rocks right next to the out of bounds area right on the beach so i guess you need to explore games a little more.… Full Review »
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