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I have been racing cars since I was 14 and have always longed for a real racer to play with my friends when I am not on the track. I own pretty much every racer for the DC and must admit; I really enjoy them. Sadly the only racing game that was real enough for me was Porsche Unleashed on my PC. Then I bought F1 World Grand Prix and loved it as well. F1 was spectacular, but for some reason lakced a certain pinache' to keep yearning for the game. Now I have Test Drive: Le Mans. Wow, what a game. This is by far and away the best racer available on the market for any system. The cars handle precisely like they do in real life (I have driven some of the cars in the game before in real life so I can testify to this) and the detail in jaw-dropping. The tracks are perfect represtations, especially the Le Mans circuit which is exact right down to the homes along the straights. Hell, you can even see the disc brakes heat up and turn red when braking into a corner. As far as game play goes, I can't think of a better way to describe it than, "Finally, they made a real racing game." I give this my full endorsement and if you own a Dreamcast, you must own this game.
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In the game you have the option to: "QUICK RACE" which is just what it says. Go into "CHAMPIONSHIP" mode where you have to move up from a GT2 class into the higher ranks of GT cars and classes. This is extremely fun and rewarding as you are able to unlock cars and tracks. The modifications you can make to the car before a race or while in the pits are perfect; not too technical, but technical enough that if you make the right change, it can be the move that wins you the race. You also can go into "24 HOUR LE MANS" mode where you simulate an actual 24 Hour Le Mans race. You can opt to have it condensed to 10 real minutes simulating 24 gaming hours. You can do 30 minutes, 1 hour, or even the full 24 hours, all the while the real time clock is in the corner. The weather conditions change realistically as well as the daylight. This is possibly the most enjoyable part of the game, and don;t worry, you can save your progress when you pit in (You don't have to sit in front of the TV for 24 hours). There is also a "MULTIPLAYER" option which has great gameplay as well and a "TIME TRIAL" mode that allows you to work on lowering your track times with the assistance of a ghost car. All in all, one perfectly spectacular game.
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I'll admit, racing games never held my interest much until the Dreamcast came along. First, Metropolis Street Racer, which was so amazing I decided to get Test Drive Le Mans as well. Between these two, I'm hooked big time. My thinking used to be: "Let's face it, how fun can driving really really fast around and around a track be?" Le Mans caused me to eat my words before my first race was done. Why? The graphics are dazzling, even better than MSR. The weather changes during the 24 hour Le Mans race (yes, 24 hours in real time, if that's your thing) from sunstreaked skies to a thunderous downpour. The time of day is gorgeously simulated as well -- the sky slowly darkens and the full moon rises. This is the best-looking racer there is, no question. The controls are masterful: you can feel your car beginning to spin out and feel the weight shift as you barrel around hairpin turns. The thing I like the most, however, is the AI. Each car (up to 24 on screen at once!) has separate AI, so you'll see them jockey with each other, smash into walls, and spin out on the grass. None of the perfect, unchanging routes that made me hate racing games in the past. You actually have a chance of winning even if you're in the middle of the pack on the last lap!! There are around 40 licensed cars to choose from, all authentically rendered down to glowing brake discs and trails from spoilers, and meticulously detailed. The reflection mapping has to be seen to believed. You can choose quick race (which opens up all 10 real-life tracks), championship (opens up new cars), and Le Mans (offers the true 24 hour test, or compressed). Le Mans also stays away, thankfully, from tinkering with your car's particulars all day. I just wanna race! However, you can adjust fuel load and tire type, which is quite strategical rather than a needless detail. The sound is also top notch, with the exception of the somewhat generic music. However, I can't quite give this 5 stars because after all, you're still limited to driving around a track really fast, no matter how beautiful it is and how well it controls. MSR has more variety to its gameplay. However, if you want the best pure racing experience gaming has to offer, Test Drive Le Mans fits the bill to perfection. MSR and TDLM finally fulfill the promise of 128-bit systems beyond just prettier graphics, and raise the standard that hopefully others will try to surpass. As a new racing convert, I hope they do.
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This is without a doubt the most exquisite racing game! I have MSR, F355, V-Rally, Sega Rally 2, Speed Devils, and Daytona USA (Japanese import - also a 5-star) and LeMans wins hands-down! The attention to detail is just incredible - something you have to experience yourself! Don't borrow because the $5 you spend on a rental, you'll kick yourself for not having applied that toward the purchase price! If you have a DC, you MUST get this. If you don't, there's no better reason to get one! It's THAT good!
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This is the best ever game i played on any video game system.I was first of all stunned by watching the car rolling over the circuit like a real car.OK the GT1 and GT2 looked pretty good for the Playstation considering it`s 32bit caliber.But Dreamcast,although it`s a 128 bit system it could deliver the stuuf beyond it`s caliber.Yes ,i`m serious.I took the Dreamcast for the Christmas 2000.i played F1world grand prix,Speed devils on line racing,Monaco Grand prix,4 Wheel Thunder etc....racing games.F1 Grand prix was way too below the Dreamcast`s caliber,and don`t even think about buying the latter games i mentioned earlier.they are looking like 32 bit games .i`m a huge F1 fan and a crazy racing fan.TEST Drive LE mans was the perfect solution for my search for a pure simulation game,but even it was NOT PERFECT.Yes,it`s true.there`s no real damage,that was the main reason for me to give 4 stars instead of 5.if the damage were to be realthen it would be the best racing game available on the EARTH,.i`ll wait for F1 Championship Season2000 in the Playstation2 and the Need for Speed Series in it when they arrive in my country ,INDIA.till then Test Drive Le Mans is my best to mention.
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THIS IS THE BEST RACING GAME OUT. PERIOD !! BEST CONTROL, BEST GRAPHICS, DETAILS, WEATHER, AND REPLAYS. EVEN BETTER THAN GT2,SEGA GT, MSR, SO BUY IT SO INFOGAMES WILL MAKE TEST DRIVE LE MANS 2001.
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