Underplayed Gems

Test Drive: Eve of Destruction (2004)

Test Drive: Eve of Destruction cover
Developer
Monster Games
Publisher
Atari, Inc.
Platforms
Xbox, PlayStation 2
Genres
Racing

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How it feels

A loud, fender-bashing romp where smashing into rivals matters as much as crossing the finish line.

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About

Test Drive: Eve of Destruction blends the best elements of racing and demolition and is packed with 25 different events, including Demo Derby, where the last car standing wins; Gauntlet, where the player climbs behind the wheel of a hearse and tries to finish a set number of laps while the rest of the field attempts to stop them; Trailer Race, a new brand of racing event, where players compete while towing various types of trailers and must finish the race with something resembling a trailer still attached. Additionally, Test Drive: Eve of Destruction offers players a selection of more than 30 custom vehicles, a dynamic soundtrack and a split-screen multiplayer mode for up to four players.

Screenshots

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