TEST DRIVE 5 by Accolade

GAME DESCRIPTION

(From PCGamer.com at the E3 Game show)

"Accolade has abandoned software-only rendering in its Test Drive series and made the move to a 3D hardware required game -- a common theme at this year's show."

(From Accolade's Press release)

"This latest release will feature 28 new licensed cars and 17 screamin' courses located throughout the world. Test Drive 5 will release exclusively for the PlayStation® game console in September. A version for personal computers will be available this holiday season.

Featuring a new 3D engine developed by driving game experts, Pitbull Syndicate, Test Drive 5 gives gamers a real world feeling of racing. MultiDynamic environment mapping recreates the look and feel of traveling under trees and bridges by adding multiple reflections and shadows to the vehicles. Branching technology is also included which allows multiple paths, off-course driving and short-cuts through streets and mountains. Plus, Test Drive 5 for the PlayStation will offer high resolution graphics, making it one of the few console racing games to offer 640 x 480 graphics running at more than 30 frames per second. New multiplayer capabilities will also be included in Test Drive 5. Six player races are available for the PC version via LAN, modem and Internet. Two new modes of split screen functionality are available in the PlayStation version, allowing exciting two player action.

Shipping this fall, Test Drive 5 will challenge 14 muscle cars from the past with 14 exotic supercars of the present, some of which include: Saleen Mustang, 1998 Ford Mustang, 1998 Dodge® Viper, 1998 Chevrolet® Corvette®, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage, 1998 TVR Cerbera, 1998 Jaguar XKR, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro® SS LT4, 1968 Ford Mustang, 1966 Shelby Cobra 427SC, 1967 Pontiac GTO, 1969 Chevrolet Camaro ZL-1, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette ZL-1, 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS LS-6, 1971 Plymouth® Hemi Cuda, and 1969 Dodge® Charger. Twelve other bonus cars will also be included.

Test Drive 5 lets you race in traffic with high-intensity police chases across exotic locations throughout the world, such as Moscow, Russia; Honolulu, Hawaii; Blue Ridge Parkway, North Carolina; Tokyo, Japan; Edinburgh, Scotland; Sydney, Australia; Munich, Germany; Keswick, England; Kyoto, Japan; San Francisco, California; Washington, D.C.; and Bern, Switzerland."

(From www.agn3d.com)

"Nextgen posted a little bit of Test Drive 5 info. I also got my hands on a short MPG of gameplay from the game that I will put up in vivo format tommorrow:

The game will featuring a new 3D engine developed by driving game experts, Pitbull Syndicate, Test Drive 5 has what Accolade calls MultiDynamic environment mapping, which recreates the look and feel of traveling under trees and bridges by adding multiple reflections and shadows to the vehicles. Branching technology is also included which allows multiple paths, off-course driving and short-cuts through streets and mountains.

New multiplayer capabilities will also be included in Test Drive 5. Six player races are available via LAN, modem and the Internet. Two new modes of split screen functionality are also available, allowing exciting two player action.

Test Drive 5 lets you race in locations throughout the world, such as Moscow, Russia; Honolulu, Hawaii; Blue Ridge Parkway, North Carolina; Tokyo, Japan; Edinburgh, Scotland; Sydney, Australia; Munich, Germany; Keswick, England; Kyoto, Japan; San Francisco, California; Washington, D.C.; and Bern, Switzerland."

(3dfiles.com)

The clash of modern super cars vs. muscle cars from the past continues in the sequel to the best-selling Test Drive 4. Test Drive 5 features twice the cars (28) and three times as many tracks (18). The addition of new features like split-screen mode, branching roads, and breathtaking photo realistic graphics make Test Drive 5 the ultimate racing challenge.

Features:

NEW HIGH RESOLUTION TRACKS - Technology advancements have allowed the game to make an incredible leap in the amount of detail present in all racing environments.
New Branching Technology to create shortcuts and alternate pathways on every track in the game.
28 HOT Licensed Cars: 14 exotic sports cars all capable of exceeding 180 MPH & 14 ultra powerful "muscle cars" from the past.
18 EXOTIC TRACKS featuring unique and accurate recreations from real world locales.
EXTENSIVE VARIETY OF RACING MODES including single race competition, and multiple league modes.
SPLIT SCREEN RACING for head-to-head competition on circuit tracks and drag racing.
NEW COP CHASE MODE, take control of a supercharged police car and pull over law breaking racers.
MULTI-DYNAMIC (tm) ENVIRONMENT MAPPING creates photo-realistic environments during gameplay.
NIGHT DRIVING, realistic weather effects and breakable roadside objects.

DEMO

Requirements:
P166, 16 Megs RAM, Direct3D

File Size:
10.8 Megs

Download Sites:
ftp://ftp.cdrom.com/pub/3dfiles/games/td5demo.exe
ftp://ftp.epix.net/pub/3dfiles/games/td5demo.exe
http://ftp.telepac.pt/pub/3dfiles/games/td5demo.exe
ftp://mirror.aarnet.edu.au/3dfiles/games/td5demo.exe
ftp://ftp.saix.net/pub/3dfiles/games/td5demo.exe
ftp://ftp.iol.it/pub/3dfiles/games/td5demo.exe
http://www.agn3d.com/html/agn3d-files_display.cfm?TheFileID=236

CHEATS

(From www.agn3d.com)
Thanks goes out to NFSEdge for sendin me the following. Just type them in during the game:

1. cup of choice -- This unlocks all cup races!
2. that takes me back -- This enables backwards mode!
3. i have the key -- This unlocks all cars and tracks!

*NOTE: Where the spaces are you must hit the space bar*

PATCHES

LINKS TO OTHER TEST DRIVE 5 SITES

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