Test Drive Off-Road 3 PS1 box art

PlayStation · Racing

Test Drive Off-Road 3

SystemPlayStation
Released1999
GenreRacing
DeveloperAccolade
PublisherInfogrames
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesTest Drive
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 11

Developed by Accolade and published by Infogrames, Test Drive Off-Road 3 arrived on the PlayStation in 1999 as a racing game.

It landed about 4 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 1999 include Grand Theft Auto 2, Final Fantasy VIII and Resident Evil 3: Nemesis.

It is part of the Test Drive series; on the PS1 you can also try Test Drive 6, Test Drive Le Mans and Test Drive 4. The series also appears on other systems with Test Drive 2001 (GBC) and Test Drive 6 (Dreamcast).

Test Drive Off-Road 3 supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to race and compete
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you have a friend to play against

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want a story or exploration rather than laps

What playing Test Drive Off-Road 3 is like

Racing games range from realistic driving to kart racers with weapons and shortcuts. Races are short, making them great for quick sessions and split-screen rivalries.

Tip for newcomers: Learn each track's racing line and braking points; in kart racers, item strategy matters as much as driving.

Test Drive Off-Road 3 gameplay screenshot on PS1
In-game screenshot (PS1)

Test Drive Off-Road 3 cheats & codes

7 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:

Joker CommandD009BFE0 ????
Infinite Time8007EB34 6E35
Always Place First80012BB6 2400
Start on Final Lap8007ED5E 0101
Unlock All Cheats8009BCE4 FFFF
Activate All Cheats8009BCE8 FFFF

See all Test Drive Off-Road 3 cheats

Test Drive Off-Road 3 walkthroughs & guides

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Playing PS1 games today

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Test Drive Off-Road 3 FAQ

When did Test Drive Off-Road 3 come out on the PS1?

Test Drive Off-Road 3 was released for the PlayStation in 1999.

Who made Test Drive Off-Road 3?

It was developed by Accolade and published by Infogrames.

Is Test Drive Off-Road 3 multiplayer?

Yes. Test Drive Off-Road 3 supports up to 2 players.

How long does Test Drive Off-Road 3 take to play?

As a racing game, Test Drive Off-Road 3 typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Test Drive Off-Road 3 on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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