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Colin McRae Rally 2.0 - Platinum (PS)
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The world of Rally Driving is an interesting one. Get a car that is virtually the same as a standard road-going vehicle, and then drive it as fast as you can along a dirt track with hairpin bends, fjords, and basically terrain that the car wouldn't take too kindly to. Sounds like fun, you say. Colin McRae Rally 2 from Codemasters tries to recreate that sense of fun. Coming into a field that is already jam-packed with great titles like V-Rally 2 and the original Colin McRae, it has somehow managed to produce the goods not only in the form of a game that does what it does well, but also introduces new ideas to what is a rather staid format. Every little detail has been taken care of, whether it's the presentation of the Wipeout3 looking option screens, or the dents on your car as you hurtle around the courses. 12 different cars and over 80 new rally tracks in 8 countries to choose from will keep you busy. If this doesn't satisfy, then perhaps the inclusion of a large multiplayer section within the game, where you have the option to race six people in a tag team scenario, will. Colin McRae Rally 2.0 advances the original Colin McRae Rally. Improved graphics and better, more realistic gameplay has allowed this game to be among the greats when it comes to quality rally driving. If you a rally fan, then it's well worth the investment. If however, you believe that once you've played one rally game, you've played them all, it's probably best to steer clear of this one and stick to the one you've already got. --Stuart Miles
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4/5 |
No, no, no! What did you DO???
(June 03, 2008) |
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I'm reluctant to give this even the four stars that I have. Codies took away 2 of the things that made the first one the peach that it was, and still is.
Firstly - the feeling. Without force feedback the first game still made you feel like you were driving on a variety of surfaces. The hiss of the gravel, the crunch of the snow; and dipping (putting a corner wheel off the road to assist cornering) was perfect. This one you fight not to spin if you try it
Second - oh, the biggest sin of all. The look. Scenery? Very nice. The car? Again, just fine. The Roads! They're all tarmac with different colours on them. Flat as a plate. No, no, no - not after the first one.
Get the original, or get the 3rd onwards.
Only buy this if you're determined to own them all for some sort of nostalgia. |
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5/5 |
Amazing game
(February 06, 2007) |
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This sequel of Original Colin Mcrae rally is the best racing you can find in PSone.Many beautiful stages,better sound than ever and good control of the cars.There is only one flaw i find by accident.In stage 10 of France in the middle of it,there are 3 houses in the right side of the road.If you try to hit the third house,you will pass through it!!!(?)as there is no house there at all.I don't know what kind of problem is that,i just say it. |
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5/5 |
Not as good as the original
(September 09, 2004) |
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It is still great. |
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5/5 |
Colin mcrae
(May 10, 2002) |
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This game is the ultimate PSOne rally game. Even if you aren't into this sport, this game is fantastic to play. Fantastic graphics, excellent control system, superb sound and a wide variety of options make this a must own for any PSOne owner. |
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5/5 |
Mcrae's still the master
(November 15, 2001) |
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A terribly addictive gaming experience for all the "boy racers" of this world.
The game-play is excellent with a multitude of challenging stages for the budding rally driver to tackle. A wide variety of surfaces (from tarmac to gravel to snow and ice) are all faithfully translated into vastly different handling characteristics in your chosen car.
You simply have to keep going back for more as you build your skill level through head to head challenges, arcade style racing and ultimately the rally championship itself. You commence as a novice, which should prove about as challenging as taking on your gran in her Morris Minor! However,if you think this is too easy then think again as Intermediate level requires quite a lot of practice. 8 stages on each rally, some driven in the dark and one serious error can result in the difference between a win and 12 points or none at all. Remember, you have to beat the man himself and that's not easy.
In common with other titles there is a repair function after each 2 stages- but beware weather conditions can change, so don't ignore you setup- and you've only got 60 mins of allocated time for all the work. If your gearbox needs repair that's 14 minutes before looking at anything else.
Then it's on to expert level, and here if you don't have the right car you won't stand a chance. So make sure you have completed all the games various challenges before progressing to this level and that you have unlocked previously inaccessible cars.
Now each stage is 10 or 11 stages and you can't afford many slips if you want to win. Totally addictive and with Mcrae possibly in sight of another World Championship interest in this game may well jump in the run up to christmas. My advice is don't miss it and let's hope Codemasters are working on the PS2 version. |
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