Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown
September 12, 2024
(RE-)EXPERIENCE TEST DRIVE UNLIMITED 13 years after the release of Test Drive Unlimited 2, TDUSC reinvents the open-world massively multiplayer racing game genre. Express your passion for cars via innovative gameplay and meticulous attention to detail. Test drive then purchase cars directly from dealerships, customize them in workshops, and display …
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"Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown gives up what had distinguished the previous chapters to try to resemble experiences that have been successful in recent years, but unfortunately it has obvious shortcomings."
Read original review"Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown is unable to recapture the magic or originality of its predecessors, nor keep up with the current leaders of the genre. It&s;s an open world racing game that lacks content and has too many frustrations …"
Read original review"We&s;re glad that Test Drive Unlimited is back, but right now what we&s;re dealing with feels more like an unfinished product than a new installment in a veteran driving saga. Hopefully the updates will get the Solar Crown competition on …"
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72.0
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71.0
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68.0
"Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown is a game that clearly needs a good polish, even though it has potential."
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65.0
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55.0
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30.0
"If this game came out in 2012 I&s;d probably have nicer things to say. It could potentially have been ahead of the pack back then. But now, in this day and age where developers have taken the formula and ran …"
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40.0
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45.0
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25.0
"Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown is a really tough game to sum up in its current state. The game&s;s vast open world and asphalt driving physics give the title a solid base to launch from, and we definitely think this …"
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75.0
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60.0
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"There are several problems that end up leaving the Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown experience far below expectations. However, none is worse than all the technical aspect present, delivering a game in a depressing way at its launch. Fans of …"
Read original review"Test Drive Unlimited: Solar Crown gives you plenty to do, with a fun world to explore and challenges to take part in, regardless of ability."
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50.0
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"I cannot help but feel that Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown came out too early."
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25.0
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20.0
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25.0
"Test Drive Unlimited: Solar Crown is a frustrating mess of conflicting, grindy systems made worse by a dull open world and unexceptional racing."
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40.0
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35.0
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50.0
"Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown represents a missed opportunity to revitalize a beloved franchise. While more than a year of updates has expanded the available content and addressed some of the most severe launch issues, the game still suffers from …"
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28.0
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27.0
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35.0
"If we take its physics, gameplay and map, then Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown is really a good racing game. Pleasant to handle, both with the controller and the steering wheel, the game knows how to offer good sensations within …"
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"Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown doesn&s;t break the mold of any other generic racing simulator, which isn&s;t inherently a bad thing. It definitely scratches the itch of purchasing cool cars, racing them, upgrading them, and customizing them. The backdrop of …"
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55.0
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45.0
"Test Drive Unlimited: Solar Crown is an absolutely phenomenal driving experience when it works. Each car is unique and you spend so much time with them that you form a real bond with your machines. Races are hard-fought and the …"
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"The graphical bugs with disappearing and suddenly reappearing AI cars are constant occurrence in the world of Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown. The developer has promised to listen to players and continue the game&s;s development based on feedback. To be …"
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78.0
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"Very average game. What resources were supplied to the development, such is the output. We simply knew it, the developers themselves hinted at it. A technically mediocre piece that won&s;t keep you entertained for a long time - especially if …"
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"Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown offers up a lot of fun both on the track and in its simulated world. A lot of work was put in to make Hong Kong Island feel like a realistic place with far more …"
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"Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown brings back a classic racing franchise, but it has its fair share of problems. The game features a detailed version of Hong Kong Island, giving you a large map packed with events and hidden gems …"
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""Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown" represents an amalgamation of concepts that have been inadequately executed. Kylotonn’s multiplayer racing title demonstrates significant shortcomings across key areas,including gameplay mechanics, progression systems, visual fidelity, and server stability.The extent of the issues present in …"
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"The two most important features of TDU: Solar Crown, namely the driving and the open world, are very well done. And the flaws? They are very serious, without question. However, probably all the shortcomings can be eliminated with updates. Not …"
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30.0
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"Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown marks the return of the series, aiming to revive its old charm, but ultimately leaves an impression of incompleteness. While the game offers a rich selection of cars, intriguing concepts like clans, and a sprawling …"
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60.0
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"Forced online requirements, inconsistent AI difficulty, a stale car list, and chore-like progression all undermine Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown&s;s otherwise robust driving and eye-catching open world."
Read original review"Despite my issues connecting to servers and the poor graphical performance on PS5, I’ve quite enjoyed my time on Solar Crown’s Hong Kong Island. The driving mechanics are easily the best the series has ever had, and the cars sound …"
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"To be honest — I&s;m not sure who can I recommend TDU: Solar Cown to? For those who enjoy racing, there are other games out there that do it better. You won&s;t find great-looking locations to explore or a great …"
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"Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown&s;s technical issues, both online and in performance terms, do a disservice to a novel, detailed game world."
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85.0
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"A relatively triumphant return for the long-dormant franchise, Solar Crown still has a ways to go before it can stand shoulder-to-shoulder with its peers, but for now it&s;s off to a good start."
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45.0
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"Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown offers some solid fundamentals in terms of driving mechanics and course design, to the point the game might have been worth a qualified recommendation despite its surprisingly-bland recreation of Hong Kong, so-so visuals, and spotty …"
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"An open world massively multiplayer online racer with a decent handling model and an okay car list, that&s;s hampered by dated graphics, some baffling design choices, and a clutch of technical issues."
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"Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown offers us to compete at our own pace in a Hong Kong with somewhat outdated graphics in which there is no lack of factions, dealers and guided tuning. An open world proposal that seems to …"
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"Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown carries the weight of its heritage but has yet to deliver the whole experience expected of a modern racing title. While it is evident that the developers have a clear vision for the game, the …"
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"Ultimately, nearly five years after the initial announcement and with great fanfare, Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown, launches with problems (some really serious). But if you can look past the glitches, the bugs, the graphical shortcomings, the lack of life …"
Read original review"Disappointing, that&s;s the best word to describe Test Drive Unlimited: Solar Crown. Its handling is solid and it has a large open world filled with a variety of events and activities for you to explore, but technical issues, poor visuals …"
Read original review"Despite a robust handling model, some fairly impressive visuals, and a few nice ideas, Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown fails to deliver on its open-world racing remit, with a dearth of things to do, broken online servers, and a tacked-on …"
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"The new Test Drive is a step backwards from the two Unlimited installments, because while it&s;s fun to drive and Hong Kong can charm, the technical problems, need to be always-online, grind and content deficiencies mean that it&s;s probably best …"
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"Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown doesn&s;t scale the heights of other virtual tourism open world racers in recent years, but it&s;s an enjoyable driving game in its own right, even with its rough edges."
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"After years and years of waiting, Test Drive Unlimited is back. Kind of. Solar Crown is an open world racer for gamers who don&s;t need constant gratification, but can be patient and work toward a key unlock and crowning car. …"
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"A bog standard racing game that borrowed a lot from its competitors and offered nothing new. And it&s;s always-online, too. Not a complete wreck, but we expected something much better."
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