Initial impressions
User Rating: 8.3 | Test Drive Unlimited X360
I have only played it for an hour or so, and I have to say it is a sharp game. I think it is something that I would not mind paying the cheaper $39.99 for. The graphics are solid so far, and the missions seem to be varied enough that I would not get bored for a long while. The achievements are evenly paced and smartly put into the game. The cars initially seem to be quite solid from the get-go, especially since it does not force you to choose between three sub-par cars from the get-go. This ultimately was the problem for me in the original PGR's. Make sure you turn off the driving aid's, and you will be given a much more tuned driving experience with a weight and substance to the cars.
My only main concern is the reverse function of the cars, but this may have to do with the car that I am driving at the moment and not a mechanic of the game itself. The drifts and poweslides seem to be solid, and the weight of the cars definitely seem realistic.