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Test Drive Unlimited 2 puts the top down and turns up the beats in the world’s ultimate party destination: IBIZA. Push the most coveted supercars beyond their limits in thousands of challenges. Test Drive Unlimited 2 transforms the driving genre, adding the persistency, progression and customization of the latest multiplayer games to the auto racing experience. A persistent, dynamic environment brings thousands of racers together to compete, cooperate and create in a world of speed, skill and luxury.
 | Preorder Info: Beginning May 28th racing gamers who pre-order Test Drive Unlimited 2 for Xbox 360®, and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system on Amazon.com will be rewarded with the iconic Aston Martin V12 Vantage Carbon Black Special Edition and exclusive avatar apparel unlockables that are not available anywhere else. The Vantage features an exclusive black color scheme, and distinctive carbon fibre details, black mesh components, and high polish black 10 spoke diamond turned alloy wheels. A bright finished grill and front parking sensors complete the exterior detailing of this hand crafted masterpiece. Game Features: RACE: Test Drive Unlimited 2 puts the world’s most desirable vehicles in the player’s hands. These ultra-limited edition masterpieces are flawlessly replicated with Eden’s finely tuned driving technology. CONNECT: TDU2 is “always live” with automatic content updates and seamless online/offline integration. New content, challenges and features will integrate dynamically over time. SOCIALIZE: A whole new, out of car mode, where you can explore, chat and interact with other players. Form clubs, customize your avatar, and live the high life in your mansion, yacht, or club. CUSTOMIZE: Customize your car with custom paint, decals, and trims. Customize your avatar – hair, clothes, physique and attitude. Buy your dream house (or yacht... or nightclub), decorate, furnish and invite your friends. EXPLORE: Hit the streets or explore the back country on whole new island: IBIZA. Over two-thousand miles of blacktop and an new Off-Road Challenges turn this Mediterranean paradise into your playground. EXPERIENCE: An all-new single player story mode. Compelling character progression, an exciting narrative and immersive cut scenes draw you in to this vibrant and glamorous world. M.O.O.R. ™: Massively Online Open Racing is back! Level up your character based on how you race, enjoy all new group racing modes, and take on other racers that you encounter in this open, online world. EVOLVE: Dynamic weather, day/night cycle , car damage, a new handling model and much more. Accolades: “If TDU2 sounds impressive, well, it is.” – Joystiq.com “There's a lot to get excited about in Test Drive Unlimited 2, Atari's upcoming open world racer -- and when I say a lot, I most definitely mean it.” – 1up.com |
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Test Drive Unlimited 2 transforms the driving genre, adding the persistency, progression and customization of the latest multiplayer games to the critically acclaimed racing of the Test Drive franhise. Test Drive Unlimited 2 integrates a new generation of online and multiplayer features, creating a dynamic world of evolving content and challenges.
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34 of 40 people found the following review helpful
By Modern Bear
Platform for Display:Xbox 360
Fun:
3.0 out of 5 stars
I will start off by saying I was a big fan of the first Test Drive Unlimited because it had a huge open world environment to drive around in, a big selection of cars, and good driving physics that were somewhere between arcade and simulation. The graphics in TDU weren't great but it was just plain fun to play.
Now we finally have the long awaited sequel and sadly it is not an improvement over the first TDU. Like the first game it's not intended to be a simulation racing game. I understand this and didn't expect it to be. What I did expect though was that they would have at least delivered the same if not a better experience. Unfortunately this is not the case. I feel it is fair to compare it to the first game because this is a sequel after all.
DRIVING PHYSICS:
This is my biggest issue with the game. In the first TDU each car had unique characteristics of speed, acceleration, braking, cornering ability, and an overall feeling of weight. It was not super realistic but it wasn't silly either, for example you couldn't make 90 degree turns at top speeds. It gave the feeling of speed but still you had to make sure not to go faster than the car could handle. This is simply not the case in TDU2. Most of the cars handle pretty much the same, poorly. There seems to be only a difference of speed, acceleration and braking between cars but they all handle about the same, and there is no feeling of weight. Among different cars in the same class they all corner about the same. Also doing almost anything can make your car spin out, even while traveling on a straight road. If you turn just a little too much you can lose control of the car. If you slightly graze anything you can lose control of the car. Sometimes though you can hit a wall at a sharper angle and it pops you right off it sending you on your merry way the direction you started. It's also hard to regain control of your car even if you fishtail a little, with each steering correction you make actually making it worse. I don't know why they did this to the driving physics and didn't just build upon what they had from the first TDU, or even just reuse it for this game unchanged.
GRAPHICS:
There is some better news in this department. The scenery and character graphics are actually improved over the first game. The islands really look nice and that makes it fun to explore. Your character looks a little better than the first game also although it's not stellar. The cars on the other hand look a little bland and flat. The cars don't really pop or look very shiny even when they are clean. Your cars now also accumulate dirt, dings and scratches too, which can be fixed by going to a car wash where some scantily clad ladies come out and wash your car by hand. Also you can just put your car in the garage or start an event it it pops back to pristine condition as if by magic. Overall for just driving around and exploring I would say the graphics are an improvement over the first TDU.
SOUND:
The sound is also a letdown. The engine sounds are certainly louder than the first game, maybe too loud. The car engines don't sound very realistic. You could drive a certain car in Forza than drive the same exact one if it's available in this game and easily tell the difference. Also when you run into things it just sounds like taking a metal trash can lid and smashing it against something, no matter what you run into. The off-road sounds aren't much better. Sometimes it reminds me of the sound of chewing on Grape Nuts cereal. The radio is kind of limited like the first game and the music is not particularly thrilling to me but that's a matter of taste. It's not like the first game had great sound either but this is not an improvement.
GAME PLAY:
This game concentrates much more on your character and other social aspects than the first game did. Besides being able to buy houses and clothing for you character you can now also visit a hair salon and get cosmetic surgery so you can completely change your look. Many of the same features from the first game are back such as races against other player in set spots around the island or instant challenges against people you meet in the game world by just flashing your headlights at them. Also there are clubs to form or join and club events just like the first game, as well as custom events you can set up.
The biggest change to the game though is the addition of off-road events and vehicles. This is the area of the game that I feel was the best change. These events can be fun and give you the ability to easily explore the countryside. You can purchase off-road vehicles like Hummers or Land Rovers. They handle differently off-road than on asphalt, which makes sense but once again they all handle pretty much the same compared to each other. The only real difference between the off-road vehicles is their speed, acceleration and braking.
As for the world itself it's pretty much the same as the first game. You can drive pretty much anywhere you want to and explore all you want. This was the charm of the first game in my opinion and why I liked it so much. TDU2 though now has two islands to explore, Hawaii again and now Ibiza. As for the events it's handled differently than the first game. Instead of unlocking events and then picking and choosing which ones you want to do in any order this game has a more linear feel to it. You have championship events that consist of a series of smaller events worth points, finish in first place in the end and you will unlock more. Also there are random events like the first game, such as picking up someone and driving them somewhere within a time limit. These events aren't permanent though and have a time limit on how long they are available, which can be seen in the map, before they disappear and new ones pop up elsewhere. This can be annoying if you haven't previously explored that part of the map because you won't be able to instantly start it, you'll have to drive there and may not get to it in time. Also your contacts will frequently call you, telling you to go somewhere or do something. Overall the game seems to want to hold you hand through the whole process.
BUGS:
Sadly, at least as of the date this review is posted, this game is pretty buggy. There have been some issues with the servers although that can be excused, at least for now, since a lot of games have this same issue at first. I have had issues with the leaderboards not working properly. When I first log in I will do an event and my name and position on the leaderboards will show. Then every event after that it won't work. My name and position do not show properly and if I scroll manually to the position where I should be my name isn't listed at all. I've also noticed issues with sound going out occasionally. This especially seems to be the case when going from off-road to asphalt and hitting some objects. The sounds will go out for a few seconds then come back. I have read there are also issues with trying to form or join a club, causing the game to lock up but I haven't experimented with this myself. Players are reporting other issues also, which you can read about yourself if you go to the game website's forums.
CONCLUSION:
Compared to the first TDU I'd have to say this game is a disappointment. It is better in some aspects, such as the scenery graphics and the addition of off-road content, but it is a big let down in the department of sound, bugs, and most importantly driving physics. The game is named Test DRIVE Unlimited 2 after all, with the main focus being on driving. Making the driving physics worse really takes a lot away from the game. It can be fun exploring the huge world, buying nice cars, houses and clothing (if you're into that), but just getting through events can be annoying with the clunky handling the cars have. You will have to retry events a number of times because your car so easily loses control. Overall it's not a worthy sequel and I had more fun with the first TDU, which is a superior game. If you loved the first game this one may really make you mad, so you may want to rent it before you buy. Unfortunately there is no demo as of yet on Xbox Live. If you've never played the first game and want a fun, open world driving game, find a copy of the first TDU instead of buying this one.
I gave the game 2 stars because of the horrible driving physics and bugs. They may fix these issues in patches someday but I have to rate the game in the condition it is now, not how it might be in the future.
Now we finally have the long awaited sequel and sadly it is not an improvement over the first TDU. Like the first game it's not intended to be a simulation racing game. I understand this and didn't expect it to be. What I did expect though was that they would have at least delivered the same if not a better experience. Unfortunately this is not the case. I feel it is fair to compare it to the first game because this is a sequel after all.
DRIVING PHYSICS:
This is my biggest issue with the game. In the first TDU each car had unique characteristics of speed, acceleration, braking, cornering ability, and an overall feeling of weight. It was not super realistic but it wasn't silly either, for example you couldn't make 90 degree turns at top speeds. It gave the feeling of speed but still you had to make sure not to go faster than the car could handle. This is simply not the case in TDU2. Most of the cars handle pretty much the same, poorly. There seems to be only a difference of speed, acceleration and braking between cars but they all handle about the same, and there is no feeling of weight. Among different cars in the same class they all corner about the same. Also doing almost anything can make your car spin out, even while traveling on a straight road. If you turn just a little too much you can lose control of the car. If you slightly graze anything you can lose control of the car. Sometimes though you can hit a wall at a sharper angle and it pops you right off it sending you on your merry way the direction you started. It's also hard to regain control of your car even if you fishtail a little, with each steering correction you make actually making it worse. I don't know why they did this to the driving physics and didn't just build upon what they had from the first TDU, or even just reuse it for this game unchanged.
GRAPHICS:
There is some better news in this department. The scenery and character graphics are actually improved over the first game. The islands really look nice and that makes it fun to explore. Your character looks a little better than the first game also although it's not stellar. The cars on the other hand look a little bland and flat. The cars don't really pop or look very shiny even when they are clean. Your cars now also accumulate dirt, dings and scratches too, which can be fixed by going to a car wash where some scantily clad ladies come out and wash your car by hand. Also you can just put your car in the garage or start an event it it pops back to pristine condition as if by magic. Overall for just driving around and exploring I would say the graphics are an improvement over the first TDU.
SOUND:
The sound is also a letdown. The engine sounds are certainly louder than the first game, maybe too loud. The car engines don't sound very realistic. You could drive a certain car in Forza than drive the same exact one if it's available in this game and easily tell the difference. Also when you run into things it just sounds like taking a metal trash can lid and smashing it against something, no matter what you run into. The off-road sounds aren't much better. Sometimes it reminds me of the sound of chewing on Grape Nuts cereal. The radio is kind of limited like the first game and the music is not particularly thrilling to me but that's a matter of taste. It's not like the first game had great sound either but this is not an improvement.
GAME PLAY:
This game concentrates much more on your character and other social aspects than the first game did. Besides being able to buy houses and clothing for you character you can now also visit a hair salon and get cosmetic surgery so you can completely change your look. Many of the same features from the first game are back such as races against other player in set spots around the island or instant challenges against people you meet in the game world by just flashing your headlights at them. Also there are clubs to form or join and club events just like the first game, as well as custom events you can set up.
The biggest change to the game though is the addition of off-road events and vehicles. This is the area of the game that I feel was the best change. These events can be fun and give you the ability to easily explore the countryside. You can purchase off-road vehicles like Hummers or Land Rovers. They handle differently off-road than on asphalt, which makes sense but once again they all handle pretty much the same compared to each other. The only real difference between the off-road vehicles is their speed, acceleration and braking.
As for the world itself it's pretty much the same as the first game. You can drive pretty much anywhere you want to and explore all you want. This was the charm of the first game in my opinion and why I liked it so much. TDU2 though now has two islands to explore, Hawaii again and now Ibiza. As for the events it's handled differently than the first game. Instead of unlocking events and then picking and choosing which ones you want to do in any order this game has a more linear feel to it. You have championship events that consist of a series of smaller events worth points, finish in first place in the end and you will unlock more. Also there are random events like the first game, such as picking up someone and driving them somewhere within a time limit. These events aren't permanent though and have a time limit on how long they are available, which can be seen in the map, before they disappear and new ones pop up elsewhere. This can be annoying if you haven't previously explored that part of the map because you won't be able to instantly start it, you'll have to drive there and may not get to it in time. Also your contacts will frequently call you, telling you to go somewhere or do something. Overall the game seems to want to hold you hand through the whole process.
BUGS:
Sadly, at least as of the date this review is posted, this game is pretty buggy. There have been some issues with the servers although that can be excused, at least for now, since a lot of games have this same issue at first. I have had issues with the leaderboards not working properly. When I first log in I will do an event and my name and position on the leaderboards will show. Then every event after that it won't work. My name and position do not show properly and if I scroll manually to the position where I should be my name isn't listed at all. I've also noticed issues with sound going out occasionally. This especially seems to be the case when going from off-road to asphalt and hitting some objects. The sounds will go out for a few seconds then come back. I have read there are also issues with trying to form or join a club, causing the game to lock up but I haven't experimented with this myself. Players are reporting other issues also, which you can read about yourself if you go to the game website's forums.
CONCLUSION:
Compared to the first TDU I'd have to say this game is a disappointment. It is better in some aspects, such as the scenery graphics and the addition of off-road content, but it is a big let down in the department of sound, bugs, and most importantly driving physics. The game is named Test DRIVE Unlimited 2 after all, with the main focus being on driving. Making the driving physics worse really takes a lot away from the game. It can be fun exploring the huge world, buying nice cars, houses and clothing (if you're into that), but just getting through events can be annoying with the clunky handling the cars have. You will have to retry events a number of times because your car so easily loses control. Overall it's not a worthy sequel and I had more fun with the first TDU, which is a superior game. If you loved the first game this one may really make you mad, so you may want to rent it before you buy. Unfortunately there is no demo as of yet on Xbox Live. If you've never played the first game and want a fun, open world driving game, find a copy of the first TDU instead of buying this one.
I gave the game 2 stars because of the horrible driving physics and bugs. They may fix these issues in patches someday but I have to rate the game in the condition it is now, not how it might be in the future.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By Michael S
Platform for Display:Xbox 360|Amazon Verified Purchase
Fun:
3.0 out of 5 stars
I really did want to like this game more than I do. TDU1 was a lot of fun, and the concept is great. The feature list is impressive, too. More character and house customization, rain and night driving, two islands to explore, better graphics.
But the two things that make this frustrating are bugs and the difficulty of making money.
The bugs are pretty bad: servers down, clubs disabled, oh...and corrupting the game save. Yes, I started over from scratch after losing my saved game. Seems to be okay now, but I keep backups on a flash drive. I'm not totally pessimistic about this since patches will come out (check forums before buying for the status of these before buying).
My second gripe is the same problem that plagues GT5: not enough ways to make money. After winning the championships, you can't win the grand prize money again, and there aren't an overwhelming number of events. You can repeat individual races, but the most you'd get is about 20k. High end houses and cars are well into the millions.
The cars' handling is kind of goofy, but I don't hold that against this game. I don't consider this a sim and I've gotten used to it. It can be fun to do handbrake turns, and just cruising around is this game's best part.
One nice addition is the FRIM system. It helps you make a little money while just cruising around. You'll get a few hundred for near misses, drifts or jumps.
I'm still giving this game a chance, hoping it will get better as I collect enough money and cars over time, but since I don't have the hours in a day for the grinding needed I don't expect to have all the cars I'd like.
EDIT: Bumped up the rating to four stars. After playing for a while, I keep going back. It's fun. And most of the bugs that got me were patched.
But the two things that make this frustrating are bugs and the difficulty of making money.
The bugs are pretty bad: servers down, clubs disabled, oh...and corrupting the game save. Yes, I started over from scratch after losing my saved game. Seems to be okay now, but I keep backups on a flash drive. I'm not totally pessimistic about this since patches will come out (check forums before buying for the status of these before buying).
My second gripe is the same problem that plagues GT5: not enough ways to make money. After winning the championships, you can't win the grand prize money again, and there aren't an overwhelming number of events. You can repeat individual races, but the most you'd get is about 20k. High end houses and cars are well into the millions.
The cars' handling is kind of goofy, but I don't hold that against this game. I don't consider this a sim and I've gotten used to it. It can be fun to do handbrake turns, and just cruising around is this game's best part.
One nice addition is the FRIM system. It helps you make a little money while just cruising around. You'll get a few hundred for near misses, drifts or jumps.
I'm still giving this game a chance, hoping it will get better as I collect enough money and cars over time, but since I don't have the hours in a day for the grinding needed I don't expect to have all the cars I'd like.
EDIT: Bumped up the rating to four stars. After playing for a while, I keep going back. It's fun. And most of the bugs that got me were patched.
26 of 33 people found the following review helpful
By Ced
Platform for Display:Xbox 360
Fun:
2.0 out of 5 stars
I Played TDU1 extensively and really enjoyed it. So much so that I pre-ordered the second version and could hardly wait for it to arrive. But unfortunately the second hasn't lived up to the legacy of the first. Annoying cut scenes and poor voice acting are forgivable in a racing game, but poor driving physics are not.
The first struck a good compromise between acessability and realism. TDU 2 fails to approach either and the cars handling is truly bizarre. they are on rails until you attempt to take a 90 degree corner at which point if any throttle is in the car will promptly fishtail. Ferrari or starter Mustang it seems to make no difference. All sharp bends must be taken at about the same speed. And funnily enough if you attempt to counter steer the car enters an uncontrollable tank slapper. It really doesn't matter how you enter the corner or apply the power. Also all cars seem to handle roughly the same. No real difference in a lightweight Italian hypercar and a lumbering Aston. No increased twitchiness or responsiveness, just a difference in cornering speed which equates roughly to their rating in the car dealership.
I'm not expecting Forza or GT quality driving dynamics. But something that resembles how a car handles would be nice.
It's a shame because the islands are beautiful and the online component is just as compelling as the first time around. But the core of the game, driving and racing is just poor.
If you are interested in this game I suggest sourcing a used copy of TDU1. You will be a lot more satisfied.
The first struck a good compromise between acessability and realism. TDU 2 fails to approach either and the cars handling is truly bizarre. they are on rails until you attempt to take a 90 degree corner at which point if any throttle is in the car will promptly fishtail. Ferrari or starter Mustang it seems to make no difference. All sharp bends must be taken at about the same speed. And funnily enough if you attempt to counter steer the car enters an uncontrollable tank slapper. It really doesn't matter how you enter the corner or apply the power. Also all cars seem to handle roughly the same. No real difference in a lightweight Italian hypercar and a lumbering Aston. No increased twitchiness or responsiveness, just a difference in cornering speed which equates roughly to their rating in the car dealership.
I'm not expecting Forza or GT quality driving dynamics. But something that resembles how a car handles would be nice.
It's a shame because the islands are beautiful and the online component is just as compelling as the first time around. But the core of the game, driving and racing is just poor.
If you are interested in this game I suggest sourcing a used copy of TDU1. You will be a lot more satisfied.
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