Play Test Drive 2001 Online

Test Drive 2001 came out for the Game Boy Color in 2000, published by Infogrames. It was part of a wave of racing games trying to bring console style driving to the handheld, and it stood out for its variety of cars and locations. The game didn't try to be a simulation; it focused on quick, arcade style action you could play anywhere.

You pick a car, like a Lotus Elise or a Ford Mustang, and race through city streets around the world, from Sydney to the German autobahn. The main goal is to finish each course without wrecking your car or running out of time, while also dodging traffic and sometimes police. The isometric perspective takes some getting used to, but once you adjust, weaving through lanes and executing tight drifts feels responsive. The game moves fast, and the difficulty ramps up noticeably as you progress, especially when trying to outrun pursuing cops. It captures that tense, focused feeling of a good handheld racer.