Test Drive Off-Road
| Test Drive Off-Road | |
|---|---|
| File:Test Drive Off-Road.jpg | |
| Developer(s) | Elite Systems (PC) Electronic Arts (PS) |
| Publisher(s) | NA Accolade EU Eidos Interactive JP Coconuts Japan |
| Series | Test Drive |
| Platforms | Microsoft Windows, PlayStation |
| Release date(s) | Microsoft Windows NA February 28, 1997 EU July 1997 JP July 31, 1997 |
| Genre(s) | Racing |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Test Drive Off-Road is a racing game in 1997. It is the first entry in the Test Drive Off-Road series of video games.
Bob Fitzgerald provides the voice as the announcer.
Contents
Gameplay
Game Modes
Practice Race: It allows the player to choose any vehicle and any course to race on/in.
Mixed League: It consists of 6 cup tournaments on which the player can choose any vehicle to race with.
Class League: Every player has the same vehicle brand in all races. Unlockable/bonus vehicles cannot be used here.
Selectable vehicle brands include Hummer, Jeep, Land Rover, and Chevrolet.
Courses
- Country Road
- Jump Jet
- Sand Speedway
- Ridge Runner
- Devil's Elbow
- Winter Wonderland
- Dirt Dash
- Pharaoh's Curse
- Sand Trap
- Under Construction
- Snowball Express
- Pipeline Way
Vehicles
Unlockable/Bonus Vehicles
If player's vehicle crashed, damage and dents would show on vehicle. If player flipped over, their vehicle would soon be "dropped" in the center of the road. All checkpoints must be driven through before finishing the race. There are always three opponents to challenge in Practice Race mode.
Soundtrack[1]
| No. | Title | Artist | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Blame" | Gravity Kills | |
| 2. | "Enough" | Gravity Kills | |
| 3. | "Guilty" | Gravity Kills | |
| 4. | "Blame (Instrumental)" | Gravity Kills | |
| 5. | "Enough (Instrumental)" | Gravity Kills | |
| 6. | "Guilty (Instrumental)" | Gravity Kills | |
| 7. | "WCW Thunder Theme (Energized)/Thunder" | Steve Everitt | |
| 8. | "Metalhead" | Steve Everitt | |
| 9. | "High and Rising" | Steve Everitt | |
| 10. | "Full On" | Steve Everitt | |
| 11. | "Teutonic Techno" | Steve Everitt | |
| 12. | "Manic" | Munro Murray |
Reception
GameSpot said for the PlayStation version, "Test Drive: Off Road is an acceptable entry in the suddenly crowded field of off-road racing games." GameSpot also rated the game 6.0 (fair). GameSpot said for the PC version, "Test Drive: Off Road is pure arcade action." GameSpot also rated the game 6.3 (fair).[2]
