Decent but not the best in the genre. 19 tracks and 40 cars helps, but not something that will hold your attention for long periods. Menu interface is a bit long winded but better than previous in the series.
Controls are rather limited, analogue support dodgy and no force feedback.
The objective was to drive as fast as you could around a high mountain road and avoid getting arrested. Reminiscing back on racing games of the olde times is definitely not something I do fondly when you consider how amazing the quality of PC racing games is today in comparison. Hot Pursuit , an excellent example of the best PC arcade racing has to offer, featuring many game modes, cars and superb graphical effects, played in real-life settings. It was a little sparse on race tracks, and didn't play well over the Internet, but otherwise had all the makings of a classic. The most noticeable feature of Test Drive 5 is undoubtedly the number of tracks and cars it offers.