Test Drive

 Xbox
Metascore
71

Mixed or average reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
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  1. Game Informer
    88
    A ton of fun. [July 2002, p.88]
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  2. GameZone
    83
    The police pursuit ends way too quickly (only once was a roadblock encountered), but solid graphics and sound accelerate this game down the home stretch.
  3. Armchair Empire
    81
    Weak CPU AI through most of the game is what really holds Test Drive back from being a Ferrari amongst Xbox racing games.
  5. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    80
    Might not be the deepest racing experience you'll ever have, but it's very satisfying. [August 2002, p.130]
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  6. GamePro
    80
    Sometimes you just want to drive. You want to jump into your car and jam on the accelerator. That’s Test Drive.
  7. GamerWeb Xbox
    75
    The crashes and A.I. can lean more towards frustration during some races, so if you have a temper you may not wish to play Test Drive for too long.
  8. IGN
    73
    I'm not sure if the physics were arcadey and the gameplay was too much like a driving sim or if it's the other way around, but the two don't synch up the way they should.
  9. Official Xbox Magazine
    72
    Although the game's graphics absolutely scream "PS2 port," the programmers are to be commended for an almost supernaturally smooth frame rate throughout, with nary a stutter. [August 2002, p.82]
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  10. GameSpy
    72
    What it offers is sufficient, but it is not going to tear someone away from the likes of "Project Gotham Racing" or "Gran Turismo 3."
  11. GameSpot
    69
    If you can overlook the cheap AI, you'll probably enjoy Test Drive.
  12. Sports Gaming Network
    68
    Hardcore racing fans might get a kick out of it, but the rest of the crowd would get content just beating it over a couple day rental.
  13. Gaming Age
    67
    a must buy for fans of the "Fast and The Furious" movie.
  14. Electric Playground
    60
    Sadly, automakers have yet to realize that it's better to have one of their cars in a good game than to enforce their no-damage policy and end up with a bad game because of it.
  15. Play Magazine
    60
    A slightly less appealing version compared to the PS2. [Aug 2002, p.70]
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  16. Xbox Nation Magazine
    50
    Everything about the game, right down to its very arcade-style gameplay, is solidly executed and reasonably enjoyable without ever actually being all that exciting. [Winter 2002, p.104]
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  17. Game Revolution
    50
    A mixed bag of intense and exciting racing just like the PS2 version. The vast and various stretches of road suffer from a total lack of extras and are beset by unimpressive collision physics and limited camera angles.

Awards & Rankings

82
#82 Best Xbox Game of 2002
69
#69 Most Discussed Xbox Game of 2002

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User Score
8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 16 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. CraigS.
    Sep 3, 2006
    5
    The game would be a '10' however there is no way to turn off the On-Screen display. The OSD, an interfering eyesore, prevents you The game would be a '10' however there is no way to turn off the On-Screen display. The OSD, an interfering eyesore, prevents you from believing you are actually driving. This degrades it's final rating to a '5'.… Full Review »
  2. BrandonF.
    Jun 22, 2003
    10
    It is the BOMB!!!!!!
  3. BOBBYW.
    Feb 20, 2003
    10
    MUST LOVE THE VIPER.
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