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Instead type Test Drive off Road * Ask only about THIS GAME. * Ask intelligent questions. * Be polite. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Introduction ----------------------------------------------------------------- Welcome to my first FAQ ever. I hope you enjoy it and I hope it helps you too. Test Drive off Road Wide Open is a great game. It will give off road racing fans hours of fun. There are a lot of things to do like starting your career as an off road racer. You can just take out your truck and drive around freely. Or get a friend and race with them. Plus after all that there are still the secret vehicles! There is also good music in this game that will get you in the mood for some off road fun. So sit down, buckle up, and shut up. We're going for a ride. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Table of Contents ----------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Version History 2. Controls 3. Game Modes 3.1 Single Race 3.2 Career Race 3.3 Free Roam 3.4 Multiplayer 4. Types of Races 4.1 Circuit 4.2 Blitz 4.3 Scramble 5. Tracks 4.1 Moab 4.2 Yosemite 4.3 Hawaii 6. Vehicles 6.1 Hummer Soft Top 6.2 Hummer Wagon 6.3 Jeep CJ5 6.4 Jeep Wrangler 6.5 Dodge Durango 6.6 Ford F-150 6.7 Chevy Silverado 6.8 Ford Bronco 6.9 Chevy Blazer 6.10 Dodge Ram 2500 7. Vehicle Classes (Upgrades) 7.1 Stock 7.2 Modified 7.3 Pro 7.4 Unlimited 8. Secret Vehicles 8.1 Army Humvee 8.2 Rod Hall Hummer 8.3 Shelby Durango 8.4 Dodge 6x6 Pickup 8.5 Monster Truck 9. GameShark Codes 10. Hints and Tips 11. Legal Notice 12. Credits 13. Note to Readers ----------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Version History ----------------------------------------------------------------- 5-2-02 1.0-First version released. Look for updates soon. 5-17-02 2.0-Proofread FAQ, added a hint/tip, trying to get stats fixed for Rod Hall Hummer. 5-20-02 3.0-Psxcodez wants my FAQ!! Looked through the FAQ for any mistakes. STILL waiting for Rod Hall Hummer stats. GameGuruMania also wants my FAQ! 5-26-02 4.0-Added a few thank yous, proofread the FAQ, and I am STILL trying to fix the stats for Rod Hall's Hummer 5-28-02 5.0-Added a hint. Another site wants this FAQ! ----------------------------------------------------------------- 2. Controls ----------------------------------------------------------------- Menu - Up/Down - Move cursor Left/Right - Change Car X - Select Highlighted Option Triangle - Back Driving - X - Accelerate Square - Brake/Reverse O - Handbrake Triangle - Bring up map Select - Change Camera Angle Start - Pause Game R1 - Shift up (Manual Transmission) R2 - Shift Down L1 - Look Back L1+R1 - Bring up map ---------------------------------------------------------------- 3. Game Modes ----------------------------------------------------------------- These are the different game modes in Test Drive off Road and a description of each. 3.1 - Single Race Single Race is a series of 27 races. You start out with three races available on each track. After finishing a set of three races more races will become available, along with a new class of vehicles. Completing all 27 races on the hard difficulty gets you more than just bragging rights... 3.2 - Career Race This game mode puts you in the position of an off road racer, racing through his career. You start out with $30,000 to buy a truck. There are 5 seasons, each with its own divisions. As you move along you will unlock secret vehicles and new classes of vehicles. 3.3 - Free Roam A very fun thing to do. Just pick a course and a truck and just drive around with no limits. It's a good idea to do this when you first pick up the game and when you get some new trucks. If you're ever bored of racing and just want to drive, come here. 3.4 - Multiplayer Go grab a friend and drive around wherever you want. The only multiplayer mode is in Free Roam. Very fun when you're bored of racing and playing by yourself. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 4. Types of Races ----------------------------------------------------------------- These are the different types of races in this game and what they are like. 4.1 - Circuit Race The classic two or three lap races through different tracks. Make sure you pass through the checkpoints or you'll have to turn around and lose your precious first place position. An easy type of race. Not too much trouble, just get used to the track on your first lap, then you can worry about your position. 4.2 - Blitz Races It's a mad dash for the finish line! Race through all the checkpoints before time runs out. That's the objective. These races can get confusing, but just follow the map and you'll be fine. Good Luck. 4.3 - Scramble Races In my opinion, THE WORST type of race in the game. You have to collect a certain amount of checkpoints before anyone else, in any order. Sounds pretty easy, right? WRONG! These races can get VERY annoying. Try playing a little follow the leader.... ----------------------------------------------------------------- 5. Tracks ----------------------------------------------------------------- These are the different areas where you will be racing on. 5.1 - Moab The Desert area. Lots of hills to climb here. 5.2 - Yosemite Yosemite National Park. Forests, rivers, etc. Pretty fun. 5.3 - Hawaii Paradise! Lots of places to explore like the beach or the volcano, even the giant waterfalls! ----------------------------------------------------------------- 6. Vehicles ----------------------------------------------------------------- Here are the vehicles you'll be using to kick up some dirt and tear up the track. 6.1 - Hummer Soft Top Acceleration - |* * * * * * * * * * * * * | Top Speed - |* * * * * * * * * * | Handling - |* * * * * * * | Climbing - |* * * * * * * * * * * * * * | 6.2 - Hummer Wagon Acceleration - |* * * * * * * * | Top Speed - |* * * * * * * * * * | Handling - |* * * * | Climbing - | * * * * * * * | 6.3 - Jeep CJ5 Acceleration - |* * * * * * * * * * * * | Top Speed - |* * * * * * * * * * | Handling - |* * * * * * * * | Climbing - |* * * * * * * * * * * * | 6.4 - Jeep Wrangler Acceleration - |* * * * * * * * * * | Top Speed - |* * * * * * * * * * | Handling - |* * * * * * * * | Climbing - |* * * * * * * * * * * * | 6.5 - Dodge Durango Acceleration - |* * * * | Top Speed - |* * * * * * * * * * * * | Handling - |* * * * * * * | Climbing - |* * * * | 6.6 - Ford F-150 Acceleration - |* * * * * * * * | Top Speed - |* * * * * * * * * * * * | Handling - |* * * * * | Climbing - |* * * * * * * * | 6.7 - Chevy Silverado Acceleration - |* * * * * * * * | Top Speed - |* * * * * * * * * * * | Handling - |* * * * | Climbing - |* * * * * * * * | 6.8 - Ford Bronco Acceleration - |* * * * * * * * * * * * * | Top Speed - |* * * * * * * * * * | Handling - |* * * * | Climbing - |* * * * * * * * * * * * * | 6.9 - Chevy Blazer Acceleration - |* * * * * * * * * * * * | Top Speed - |* * * * * * * * * * * * | Handling - |* * * * * | Climbing - |* * * * * * * * * * * * | 6.10 - Dodge Ram 2500 Acceleration - |* * * * * * * | Top Speed - |* * * * * * * * * * * * * | Handling - |* * * | Climbing - |* * * * * * * | ----------------------------------------------------------------- 7. Vehicle Classes (Upgrades) ----------------------------------------------------------------- Not much customizing to do. You can just buy or get the better improved version of a car. Here are the classes of upgrades. 7.1 Stock This is the original of the car. It's stock. No upgrades. 7.2 Modified Your car is raised and its stats are improved a bit. 7.3 Pro You car is again raised and the stats are hired more. It is also given a better look. 7.4 Unlimited The truck is now given a whole new awesome look. It is raised up one last time and the stats are pushed to the limits. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 8. Secret Vehicles ----------------------------------------------------------------- And now, the moment you've been waiting for......THE SECRET VEHICLES!!!! 8.1 Army Humvee Unlock this secret vehicle by coming in first in the first three seasons of career mode. Acceleration - |* * * * * * * * * * * * | Top Speed - |* * * * * * * * * * | Handling - |* * * * * * * * | Climbing - |* * * * * * * * * * * * | 8.2 Rod Hall Humvee Unlock this secret vehicle by coming in first in all divisions of career mode. Acceleration - |* * * * * * * * * * * * * * *|? Top Speed - |* * * * * * * * * * * * * * *|? Handling - |* * * * * * * * * * * * * * *|? Climbing - |* * * * * * * * * * * * * * *|? 8.3 - Shelby Durango Unlock this secret vehicle by coming in first in the speed division in the fourth season. Acceleration - |* * * * * * * * | Top Speed - |* * * * * * * * * * * * | Handling - |* * * | Climbing - |* * * * * * * * | 8.4 - Dodge T-Rex 6x6 Unlock this secret vehicle by coming in first in the power division in the fourth season. Acceleration - |* * * * * * * * * * * | Top Speed - |* * * * * * * * * | Handling - |* * * * * * * * * | Climbing - |* * * * * * * * * * * | 8.5 - Monster Truck Unlock this secret vehicle by coming in first in all races in single race on the hardest difficulty. Acceleration - |* * * * * * * * * * * * * | Top Speed - |* * * * * * * * * * * * * | Handling - |* * * * * * * * * * | Climbing - |* * * * * * * * * * * * * * | ----------------------------------------------------------------- 9. GameShark Codes ----------------------------------------------------------------- These are the official GameShark codes for this game. (M) Must Be On EC8782E4142CE55C Dead A.I. 1C87E8C815F6E79D 1C87E8CC1456E7A5 Infinite Retries 3CB9ABB81456E7A1 Max Career Cash 1CB9DAF414BE598C Max Race Pts 4CB9F0F41456E70C ----------------------------------------------------------------- 10. Hints and Tips ----------------------------------------------------------------- Here's some tips to help you make your way through the game. * In career mode don't spend your money as soon as you make it. You may want it later. * During Scramble races see who comes in first. Try again and follow that person. Pass him off on the final stretch. This should get you gold. * In a circuit race, use the first lap to get used to the course. Then on the second lap start to pass off everyone. * Use the Free Roam to get used to new cars and the controls. * Speed vehicles often perform best on flat land or a downhill. * Hold the R1 button and move the left analog stick to position the car in the air for better landings. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 11. Legal Notice ----------------------------------------------------------------- This FAQ is copyright(c) 2002 of John Kura. This FAQ may not be used for profit. That includes publishing it, selling it, putting it on a CD, etc. The following sites have permission to use my FAQ: GameFaqs (http://www.Gamefaqs.com) Neoseeker (http://www.neoseeker.com) Psxcodez (http://www.psxcodez.com) GameGuruMania (http://www.ggmania.com) Cheat Happens (http://www.cheathappens.com) If anyone wants to use this FAQ you must get permission from John Kura. See E-Mail policy on how to contact me. Also if you see this FAQ on any site besides the one(s) listed above, please notify me. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 12. Credits ----------------------------------------------------------------- I would like to thank: 1. The creators of this game, Infogrames. 2. GameFAQs for inspiring me to write a FAQ. 3. CJayC for having the best site out there! 4. Neoseekers for posting this FAQ 5. CWasnetsky for helping me with my FAQs 6. Everyone who e-mailed me telling me that they liked what I did 7. Anyone else I forgot, THANKS! ----------------------------------------------------------------- 13. Note to Readers ----------------------------------------------------------------- In the next update I will: 1. Add a Reader's Submissions Section (If I receive any) 2. Fix the stats of the Rod Hall Hummer I hope you enjoyed reading my first FAQ ever! Look for more of my work in the future.