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Test Drive Unlimited first launched way back in 2006, with a successor following in 2011.
It’s playable solo, but the social aspects are a big part of getting the full experience.
Like in real life, in Solar Crown you can wander around a dealership looking for your next ride.
It’s more than just racing.
The same applies to upgrading your car, you go inside a workshop.
Everything feels more deliberate, and building a garage of tasty racers feels overall more rewarding.
Like in real life, in Solar Crown you can wander around a dealership looking for your next ride.
Like you’ve actually achieved something.
The extended RPG elements really help this one stand out.
Nevertheless, what I have seen is certainly impressive.
Taking in the sights of the Streets HQ.
Like you would when you go and buy a car in real life.
It’s a small touch, but I like it a lot.
The environment just feels right for a game like this.
Hong Kong is the stunning backdrop to the Solar Crown.
At first, the lack of a rewind feature made me angry.
The weather conditions matter, driving skillfully matters.
But after a little adjusting, this is how it should be.
Who doesn’t like a bit of tan leather on their orange Mustang?
Having rewind at your fingertips gives you a do-over every time you’re a little too vigorous.
Solar Crown wants you to become a better racer.
You just have to ‘git gud.’
Weather conditions, no barriers, no rewind, skillful driving is definitely rewarded.
An unfortunate byproduct is that every race is run like an online multiplayer.
If you should probably pause because someone knocked at your door, you’ve got the option to’t.
Your car will just keep moving, and the race will carry on without you.
A racing game that rewards skill and punishes mistakes.
But once you get comfortable, it’s immensely rewarding stringing a good result together.
You’ll get frustrated, but you’ll learn from your mistakes.
confirm you upgrade your brakes as soon as you’re able to.
Solar Crown will be a welcome, long-awaited return for Test Drive Unlimited.
Races are won and lost in the corners.
