Show HN: I reverse-engineered the world maps of Test Drive III (1990 DOS game)

 (github.com)

47 points | by s-macke 2 days ago

5 comments

  • sedatk 1 hour ago
    I used to play the demo of Test Drive III. It only had one map I believe. But I loved that it was a sandbox, so you could drive anywhere. I specifically remember following along the railroad. It was way ahead of its time back then.
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    • mikestorrent 1 hour ago
      Between this and Stunts 4d https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stunts_(video_game) what more could a kid ask for
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      • tdrgabi 1 hour ago
        Carmageddon would be what a kid could ask
      • verve_rat 1 hour ago
        Oh wow, that's a game I haven't thought about in forever. Thanks for reminding me.
    • mrighele 16 minutes ago
      I remember a map where just at the start, you could turn around, jump over an open bridge and finish it in less than a minute.

      On the other hand most maps have loops and I would regularly get lost, unable to finish it...

  • mikestorrent 1 hour ago
    I can hear the PC Speaker music in my head.... oh man! it was actually available in adlib! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ayInv3ZZRak
  • nntlol 23 minutes ago
    I always love any reverse engineered projects
  • tdalaa 35 minutes ago
    Ah, that's so lovely! Will definitely try this!
  • snthpy 1 hour ago
    I used to play an Amiga 500 version of this. I think it was Test Drive 2 though.