The first is a traditional rally event where players race the clock in an attempt to place within the three top times the second is a race to the finish against three other opponents. Real-time damage appears in the form of broken taillights, smashed windows, and dents as players negotiate a number of hairpin turns and hills on their way to the finish line.ĭuring a career, players will participate in four distinct rally events: Point-to-Point Rally, Rall圜ross, Ice Racing, and Hill Climb. Though damage does not significantly affect vehicle performance, it does have a bearing on the number of points awarded at the end of a race, providing some incentive for keeping the vehicle on the course as much as possible.
The 25 licensed cars include models from Mitsubishi, Peugeot, Ford, Toyota, and Subaru. Surfaces such as sand, ice, gravel, and tarmac require players to master different driving techniques.
Four game modes consist of Single Race, Time Attack, Multiplayer, and Career.Ĭareer is the heart of the game, requiring players to compete in 17 events (each consisting of a varying number of races), with progress dictated by the number of points accumulated in each event. Unlike traditional rally titles, crashes and car damage do little to affect a car's overall performance, with the designers emphasizing speed and forgiving control over strict realism.