Test Drive: Ferrari Racing Legends Announced!

Eudemon · February 1, 2012

Today or yesterday, not sure quite when but the next game in the TEST DRIVE series was announced and we were close as it's actually titled Test Drive: Ferrari Racing Legends. Developed by Slightly Mad Studios and being published by everyone it seems, the game will be out in March [probably] and will be available for PC, Xbox 360 and PS3. Press Releases are available but not in English as far as I can see so the below is loosely and dodgily translated by Google but you can get the gist of it all the same.

Boxart appears to be shown also via Gamestop.

Los Angeles, CA —Atari, one of the most recognized names in interactive entertainment has announced the upcoming release of Test Drive: Ferrari Racing Legends. The latest chapter of the Test Drive saga focuses exclusively on the storied Ferrari brand, bringing over 70 years of the world’s most recognizable performance cars to the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Windows PC. Development of the title will be handled by world-class developer Slightly Mad Studios, bringing their extensive experience in the driving category. Production/Publishing partners Rombax Games and Bigben Interactive are proud to work with Avalanche, who has a partnership with Ferrari, thus ensuring that Test Drive: Ferrari Racing Legends delivers the ultimate track based racing experience.

Since its inception, the Ferrari brand has been synonymous with speed, performance and prestige. Test Drive: Ferrari Racing Legends brings this legacy to life; delivering detailed racing physics that underpin a huge variety of entertaining drives spread throughout the brand’s storied history.

Test Drive: Ferrari Racing Legends explores the legacy of Ferrari Racing, recreating Ferrari’s most beloved and coveted performance racers, from today’s latest models to the legendary vehicles that have dominated racing history.

Key Features of Test Drive: Ferrari Racing Legends include:

Multiple Race Types - A variety of race types challenges including rally, GT, and Formula 1.

Extensive Online Competition - Single and Multiplayer integration with a selection of racing styles. Up to 8 players can join a single race.

36 circuits, including variations - GP circuits, test circuits, and bonus circuits; a wide variety of driving environments to reflect the best driving the world has to offer. Tracks from the past and present.

Over 50 stunningly detailed cars - The greatest modern and classic Ferrari models are lovingly rendered inside and out – including working switchgear and visible engines. Car dynamics include realistic deflating tires and blow-outs.

Campaign Mode - Players experience the rich history of the Ferrari brand as they unlock tracks and cars throughout Ferrari's history. Circuits unlocked during the campaign can be raced subsequently using any available cars.

Detailed Racing Physics - Vehicle handling uses a convincing physics model, tuned for exciting pick-up-and-play racing. High speed racing with visual damage effects are the major game play keys.

"Test Drive: Ferrari Racing Legends is a landmark chapter of the iconic Test Drive saga" said Jim Wilson, CEO of Atari, "Ferrari has been an essential partner throughout the history of the Test Drive franchise, and the opportunity to celebrate the unrivaled Ferrari Racing Team and the legendary Ferrari brand promises a one of a kind experience for all driving enthusiasts."

For more information, please visit Atari.

Alain Falc, CEO Bigben Interactive: “We’re really excited in distributing this 20th Test Drive title with such a great brand featured in the game as FERRARI. The history of the brand is well represented in this simulation with more than 50 mythic vehicles, 36 tracks and with more than 100 different events to achieve. Slightly Mad Studios has done a really good job on the development and all gamers will be quite surprised with this beautiful title. A praise to Ferrari and the Test Drive license.”

For more information, please log onto Bigben Interactive â€“ Pan-European Distributor of accessories and videogames

Bigben Interactive will distribute Ferrari Racing Legends in France, Belgium, The Netherlands, Germany, Portugal & the Scandinavian Countries.

Officially Released Media

Flo · February 1, 2012

:panic:

Fear Deer · February 1, 2012

Oh i see, this DOES seem nice :)

Flo · February 1, 2012

for real. this better have a photomode.

CarMadMike · February 1, 2012

I'll pass I think, doesn't interest me too much. It's too limited.

Penfold · February 1, 2012

Graphics seem ok, wonder if the handling will actually be any good.

Andreas¹ · February 1, 2012

I don't like the idea of Ferraris only, but it looks darn good I think. Hopefully no one will make you drive a 458 :D

hassan1995 · February 1, 2012

They should release a demo so we can test the handling unlike tdu2 where there was no demo and i wasted my money......

zo6dude · February 1, 2012

I don't like the idea of Ferraris only, but it looks darn good I think. Hopefully no one will make you drive a 458 :D

Remember NFS Porsche Unleashed? That only had Porsches and it was an epic game and probably one of the best NFS games ever made, so I think TDU Ferrari has potential.

Soundwave · February 1, 2012

It looks like a budget title to me. :lol:

T1M · February 1, 2012

Hmm... looks alright actually.

There had better be a demo though...

Ryzza5 · February 1, 2012

I'll probably get it for the sake of getting it. Hopefully there are no preorder bonuses as I'd rather spend as little as possible on the title via eBay.

t. · February 1, 2012

Cover art aimed firmly at a 90's audience.

iNotACactus · February 1, 2012

And that confirms my worst fears for TD Ferrari - an Atari badge on the game boxart. Wasn't planning on getting it to boot but now? :lol:

Eudemon · February 1, 2012

I'm going to wait and see what is shown and how it looks before making a decision, I mean the fact it's SMS piques my interest quite a bit. Let's see where SMS is allowed to go with this title. :)

Leadfoot[YT] · February 2, 2012

SMS? Realistic physics model? Interiors? Good thing I got a job... :odance:

-Leadfoot

Eudemon · February 2, 2012

You're a dancing orange?

iNotACactus · February 2, 2012

Who isn't a dancing orange in this economy?

Ryzza5 · February 2, 2012

Meeeeeee! I'm a dancing banana :bananadance:

Prophecy · February 2, 2012

Wow um... Yeah, i'm interested, gonna wait til theres some hands on stuff talking about the physics before running out and buying it though.

ScoobSTi · February 2, 2012

If the cars handle like shopping carts (again), NO THANKS! :toetap:

Ryzza5 · February 2, 2012

Well it's SMS, so it theoretically can't be any worse than Shift 1.

Milli · February 2, 2012

Remember NFS Porsche Unleashed? That only had Porsches and it was an epic game and probably one of the best NFS games ever made, so I think TDU Ferrari has potential.

This... exactly!