Test Drive Unlimited Oahu vs Real Life Oahu

The accuracy of the topographical features in testadvertisements and company logos, which is
drive unlimited is second to none. It's far better andunderstandable and not really an issue. Imagine trying
more detailed than it's closest equivalent-Google earth.to get the rights and permissions of every business
When you compare a real map of Oahu to that ofand company based in Honolulu city. It would take
test drive unlimited, you will see straight away. Thenages, maybe years and it's just not worth the effort.
when you compare it to it's real counterpart you will beWhile close up and cruising round Oahu, you never
very impressed at how close it is.really get a chance to appreciate the accuracy.
If you've ever watched Lost you will recognize a lot ofThere's photos around the internet comparing TDU
the land features and areas of the mountain ranges.scenery to real Oahu, It really is identical. The biggest
Lost was filmed on the north coast of Oahu. In Testdifference being, you can tell it's a game, but one with
Drive Unlimited you can see these mountain ranges allbeautiful rendered graphics at that.
along the massive straight road going down the northThe most accurate piece of rendering though defiantly
side of the island. A lot of the beaches look verygoes to Honolulu international airport. You can see the
familiar and similar to the Lost ones as well. Therunways, terminals and aircraft hangars all there just
biggest difference being the long straight road in Testas they should be. Just outside the airport Is the race
Drive is a dust gravel road in real life.track, and from videos I've seen, that's probably one of
All the buildings in Oahu city are apparently spot on tothe most true to life renditions of any racetrack. And
how they are in real life. Every building in Honolulu Citygoing by everything else, maybe the most accurate
centre is in Test Drive Unlimited. The biggest differencerace track ever in a racing game?... I'd defiantly say it's
being a lot of them in TDU are lacking propera strong contender.