Gameplay deletions are arguably for the better even though they deleted play types. You’ll no longer run escort challenges by meeting people on the side of the road. Given the virtual residents' annoying needs and limited time frame to complete the task, these were more of a distraction on the 360 than a real benefit to the overall product. The shops now only stock cars, eliminating the touchy motorcycles which even after a patch, were nearly impossible to use on the other hardware.
Those familiar with the console versions will need a few minutes to adjust to the controls as well. Turning doesn’t feel like it has the range it used to with the PSP’s analog nub. Going into reverse can also be an issue as the gear shift (square by default) fails to respond at times.
Test Drive Unlimited is a showcase for how far the PSP has come since its launch, especially in terms of online play. It does it all, with the game’s critical and unique online aspect intact, and a fantastic game at its core. This is one of the stand-out racing titles for the hardware and, at the least, the one with the best concept.
Test Drive Unlimited is rated E10+ (Everyone 10 and older) by the ESRB for Language and Mild Violence. This game can also be found on: Xbox 360, PS2, PC.
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