Rally Trophy is no walk in the park by any means. The tracks are
fiendishly difficult at times and the computer controlled competition is
brutal. It will take most players some time before they are familiar
enough with the cars and the tracks in order to provide a little competition for
the computer-controlled racers. The game also provides arcade and
multiplayer modes, which feature smaller circuit courses and allow you to
compete on the tracks at the same time as other drivers. Some players may
find themselves more competitive in these modes since the tracks and competition
are not quite as demanding as in the rally mode.
Driving each of the cars is challenging fun. Each car has a slightly
different feel to it and it will take players some time to master all 11.
These aren't the high-tech racing vehicles of today, and Rally Trophy does an
excellent job of conveying the seat-of-the-pants driving feel of these cars -
you'll feel the man and machine connection more than in any other game.
The sense that you are operating a vehicle is well-conveyed. For example,
you'll almost swear that you can feel the tires start to slip as the surface
becomes softer and feel them bite the road as you pull out of a controlled
slide.
One of the downsides of the game is that you compete in the races with a
companion who shares your car with you. While he does provide some benefit
by warning you of upcoming turns and their severity, he is more annoying than
anything else. When things aren't going well, he will chide and insult the
player above and beyond the call of duty. This can be especially
frustrating when you are just starting out and trying to get the hang of the
game. When you are trying to recover from a spinout the last thing you
need is a copilot yelling at you to get back on the road...
In The End, This Game Hath Been Rated: 87%.
Perhaps a bit too difficult for the casual gamer, but racing fans will certainly
appreciate the attention to detail and gorgeous look of Rally Trophy. The
ability to drive such meticulously modeled vehicles, most of which are not
available in any other racing games, is also a big plus in the game's favor.
System Requirements: 300 MHz Pentium II CPU; 64 MB RAM; 4 MB
Video RAM; 8x CD-ROM; 575 MB Hard Drive Space; Mouse.
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