Play Test Drive 2001 Online

Test Drive 2001 came out for the Game Boy Color in 2000, published by Infogrames. It was part of that wave of portable racing games trying to capture some of the console experience in your hands. You got a selection of licensed sports cars to choose from, which was a pretty big deal for a handheld title at the time.

You control one of these cars from a behind the vehicle perspective, racing against computer opponents on various tracks. The main goal is straightforward: win races, earn money, and buy faster cars to compete in higher level events. Signature mechanics include managing your car's damage, as crashes affect your handling and top speed, and a split screen view during two player mode via link cable. The game moves at a decent clip, though the controls can feel a bit slippery, making some corners tricky to navigate. It feels like a competent, if simplified, arcade racer that fits in your pocket.