Mr Magoo
in
a turbo-charged bulldozer, then you’re not gonna get very
far.
1 Dedicated Rally nuts might recognize
this Desert track from the (and Saturn). 2 This one’s new, though, and is the exact place where the game gets a bit tough ( Set your gear ratio to low for this - Randy). 3 At first start, the outside-car view might seem easier to get to grips with, but it's no real substitute for being in the driving seat. 4 The replays are almost as entertaining as the game itself, and can be saved to VMU for showing off to your friends. 5 Another new championship track unravels beautifully Into the distance (this time based on SRl’s mountain stage) 6 A selection of hidden cars are unlocked as you attain First place in each championship year (or complete the Arcade mode). original coin-op
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In Brief PUBLISHER SEGA
DEVELOPER SEGA GENRE RACING PLAYERS
1-2
VMU PAGES
198
RATING E PERIPHERALS JUMP RACK ONLINE NO (Oh, well done) PRICE $49.99
Second Opinion played the original Japanese version of Sega Rally 2 for weeks its release, and enjoyed every minute - but it was far from flawless. The frame rate couldn’t sit still, and the game made a dramatic leap in difficulty at around year seven in the 10-year championship mode. Nevertheless, stuck with It and enjoyed it, all the while hoping these problems would be remedied in the US release. They haven’t been. For all intents and purposes, the game has exactly the same difficulty curve. And rather than locking the graphics at a steady 60fps, it now seems to run more consistently at 30fps (oddly enough, the Time Attack mode, which lacks other I
following
I
cars, stays pretty solidly at 60fps). Fortunately, this hasn't
much
to
dampen my enthusiasm, but the
fact that the
done
game
still
doesn't deliver a consistent, arcade-quality sensation of speed is always lingering in the back of my mind. Still, it's the top racer available for Dreamcast and a must-have for anyone who enjoys rally racing - or any kind of racing games, for that matter.
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Ahh, that classic Sega Rally feeling future online
SUMMARY
Magazine
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No
visibility
game on Dreamcast
-
as the gear
The
real strategy
begins
start fiddling with the
ball.
You can adjust such things as the transmission, = faster acceleration), suspension,
ratio (lower ratio
steering, brakes
playability, beautifully
-
+
and
tires.
(
What about the radio? - Ed)
Hidden cars galore
8
Runs at 30fps most of the time (boo!)
out of 10
designed tracks and a considerable challenge |
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the Ten Year Championship
dynamics of your car, so that you don't end up playing a game of rally pinball - with your car
As tough as old boots but oddly paced
by miles. Superb
in
and track type are provided.
when you
ordinary coin-op conversion - tons of lasting appeal
gaming compatibility (pah!)
|The best racing
Each track comes with a map
(revealing the paths opened up on other variants). Also, details of the road composition and other factors such as weather,
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Sega# Dreamcast Magazine 89