90
The graphics are a night-and-day improvement. [Dec 2004, p.92]
90
The one addition that has really made Colin McRae Rally 2005 a whole lot more fun then before is the Xbox Live support. I have found that all of my games have been lag free and all have been quite competitive.
80
If you found "RalliSport 2" addictive, think of Colin 2005 as the same game with the difficulty switched over to "realistic." [Jan 2005, p.100]
9
A very amazing and faithful port of the console counterpart. The verities in the car list is nice and they all handel uniquely although I have to admit that tarmac surface handling is pretty bad in any vehicle but everything else is perfect. A critic review said that this game has poor loading times which is false and also that the game is hard to which I say SKILL ISSUE. Overall an amazing rally racer with a few minor issues one of which is not a lot of rally stages and that the games handling **** with the stick for some reason, if you decide to give it a try go with the D-Pad instead.
Colin McRae Rally 2005
Xbox
Released On:
Sep 28, 2004
Metascore
Generally Favorable
83
User score
Generally Favorable
8.3
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92
The most complete rally racing game you'll find on the Xbox. This is the Colin McRae Rally game that defines the very essence of the sport and thus making this the Must Have title to own.
90
Though not particularly hard, the gameplay feels realistic, and the differing heights of certain sections of routes, as well as the surface and weather conditions, give the gamer plenty to think about.
89
You can really never go wrong with Colin McRae Racing, and now with online gameplay it's even better. Now if we can just find out what actually happened to Colin!
85
With its greater depth, online play, and the same extraordinary realism, fans will find this release a worthy purchase.[Nov 2004, p.88]
80
Even with its somewhat anemic multiplayer, Colin McRae Rally 2005 is one of the best rally games on the market. Anyone who enjoys the idea of frantic racing in harsh conditions owes it to themselves to check it out.
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One of the best looking Rally games around.
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The fifth in the Colin McRae series is still a fine game if - and here's the major caveat - you didn't play last year's update. Those who did will get more fun out of playing spot the difference. [Nov 2004, p.107]
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A very amazing and faithful port of the console counterpart. The verities in the car list is nice and they all handel uniquely although I have to admit that tarmac surface handling is pretty bad in any vehicle but everything else is perfect. A critic review said that this game has poor loading times which is false and also that the game is hard to which I say SKILL ISSUE. Overall an amazing rally racer with a few minor issues one of which is not a lot of rally stages and that the games handling **** with the stick for some reason, if you decide to give it a try go with the D-Pad instead.
SummaryThe all-new Career Challenge is the steering wheel-gripping heart of Colin McRae Rally 2005 and has players hurtling through over 20 different classes of rally events including Challenges, Cups, SuperCups, Shields and Championships, earning the right to compete against the very best. Offering real progression and the most diverse selecti... Read More
Rated Efor Everyone
Platforms:
- PlayStation 2
- Xbox
- PC
- PSP
Initial Release Date:Sep 28, 2004
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