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Sega Rally (Xbox 360)From Sega

Product Details Brand: Sega Released on: 2007-09-28 Platform: Xbox 360 Editorial Reviews Manufacturer's Description The introduction of SEGA Rally to the arcades in 1995 had the single biggest impact on the racing genre.

Subsequent console rally games concentrated on a realistic simulation of the sport, but their popularity, reflected in sales, steadily dropped over the last decade. Now, SEGA Rally is back and set to reinvigorate the genre with the vital ingredients that many of the modern racers lack fun, character and beauty, with few rally games able to match its unique and rewarding experience. Rally's dead, long live SEGA Rally. Customer Reviews The one to beat Colin McRae? I don't think so! There are some people who fondly remember the original Sega Rally, I was one of them. That is, until Codemasters came out with the Colin McRae Rally series, and I haven't looked back - until now. I used to play the original (on the Saturn, firstly) and thought it was so realistic, but when I got hold of the first CMR, I realised how wrong I was! To illustrate this point, I went back to play the original Sega Rally and CMR a couple of days ago. And, Sega Rally just doesn't compare. But, this is a new Sega Rally, and therefore all-singing and all-dancing, right? Wrong. Yes, it is very pretty; this is something Sega always get right. But, you get the same feeling as before with the previous Sega Rally(s) that you're actually driving a floating box - it just doesn't feel like a car. Sega fanboys call this type of handling "unique" - everybody else would call it "shopping trolley". But, fair's fair, if you get on with it, then that's fine - a lot of people don't; it's just not very realistic. If that were it then I'd say this was a slightly above-average game (after all, there's not many off-road racers for the 360). However, there's one frustratingly unforgiveable flaw with it concerning game modes. The main "Career" (or whatever you they call it) part of the game has you taking part in 3 successive races on 3 different surfaces (the obligatory tarmac, gravel, and sandy-type stuff, etc). But, you can only choose one tyre type with which to undertake these races. Frustration soon sets in once you realise that you can only ever race 1 of the 3 races in the series properly - somewhat bizarre, to say the least. All in all, despite it being one of the few 360 offroaders out there at present, I would still say avoid. If you're looking for similar, a far better choice is Colin McRae DIRT. If you've already got that, then save your money! Without the stupid race selection it would have been 3 out of 5 (and I'm being generous), but sadly, as with so many Sega games in recent years, it looks very pretty, but just doesn't cut it. Rather sad, really, I'd love to see Sega do better. Very good fun!! Think of Sega Rally as Ridge racer in mud and you get the idea. It's track racing ala PGR, Forza etc, but in rally environments. There is track deformation which adds a dimension to the game. 30 odd cars to collect with a few liveries for each. 12 or so courses + reverse versions. It's a fun blast in the mud. Don't expect it to keep you occupied for hours every night for weeks. This is not a deep game with masses of cars and tracks like PGR, but it is good fun, and pretty challenging on the harder levels too. I would recommend it, though it probably won't be long before you can pick it up cheap in the trade in section, as it's fairly simplistic and certain types of gamer will play this for a week then trade it in. If you are one of those types, it's probably better to rent it. This is all based on the retail version of the game, not the demo. Sega Rally, really ? Or, Colin McDirt ? Surely Shirley ? Sega Rally is tons of fun. Proper arcade rally just like the original. Anyone remember the Sega Saturn, let alone the arcades ? Same feel to the cars, same sense of incredible speed, even a helicopter blowin dirt in your face like back in the good old days. All the original's buzz with the added bonus of Sega's typically crystal clear next gen visuals and sound to match. It's not entirely realistic, but arcade games aren't about realism, they're about havin a good time. I think the term is 'NOS' ? No, not nitrous oxide you Need For Speed Underground cretins, although I like that too, 'New Old Stock' ! (Please correct me on any wrong use of acronym, I don't like them at the best of times, RSVP). I thought I'd write a bit about Colin McRae's Dirt as well given that a lot of people are torn between which off-road extravaganza to spend their hard earned wedge on. Dirt is also awesome. Totally realistic graphics and a wicked variety of off-road vehicles, including the trad rally beauts. Great handlin, good damage modelling, tuning and generally, bags of variety. Although, I'd say more like Quality Street than Roses. Incidently, why do they call it Quality Street ? Is that a real street, I don't think so. I prefer Roses anyway. (Wtf is Cracknel ? Anybody ?) I love Dirt as much as Sega Rally, but it is a bit more serious, yet still quite arcadey (ie. user friendly & simple fun orientated), unlike the monstrously challenging prequels. Depends what your up for. I bought Dirt n think it's great, specially for the buggy racin, uphill massive truck racin, or whatever you wanna call it, n all that shizel. But it is quite taxin on the adrenalin, which is great if you're used to a nervous twitch or two. Although it is good dammit, talkin of which I need some more Dirt !!! However, for now, I'm gonna chill with Sega Rally. It just has that polished solid kinda Sega arcade feelin. And it's well satisfying pullin a nice drift around a massive corner. Sega Roses or Quality Dirt ? The choice is yours...

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