Colin McRae Rally

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"Colin McRae Rally is a racing game that offers 30 exhilarating off-road stages across Australia, Greece, and Corsica. Drive four legendary rally cars, including Subaru Impreza and Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI, with precise control and pace notes read by a professional co-driver. This immersive experience brings the classic PlayStation title to life on PC and Mac."

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

40%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,287 reviews

gameplay22 positive mentions

graphics46 negative mentions

The game brings back nostalgic memories for fans of the original Colin McRae Rally series.
The graphics, while not groundbreaking, are decent for a mobile port and provide a fun arcade-style experience.
The driving mechanics can be enjoyable once players adjust to the controls.

This is a mobile port, not a true remake of the original Colin McRae Rally games, leading to disappointment for fans.
The game features a very limited selection of cars and tracks, making it feel repetitive and lacking in content.
The physics and controls are poorly implemented, resulting in frustrating gameplay experiences.

graphics
226 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
62%
20%
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many players noting that they feel outdated and reminiscent of early 2000s titles, despite some modern enhancements. While some appreciate the nostalgic charm and decent car models, others criticize the poor texture quality, simplistic environments, and overall lack of polish, particularly for a remaster. Overall, the graphics are seen as a significant drawback, especially when compared to contemporary racing games.
- “Regarding the graphics, the car models exhibit accuracy and faithfully represent their real-life counterparts.”
- “The graphics sure do look good, I love the retro style it has but it also keeps it fresh and modern in a way; the HUD is spot on and very clean looking.”
- “Based on the graphics alone, you would be really hard pressed to say this game was originally released almost 20 years ago.”
- “The graphics are absolute dogshit, two bushes identical, one will let you drive through it, the other just grazing it will cause your car to come to a complete stop or even launch you into the air.”
- “Awful graphics, dull gameplay, AI isn't challenging, few cars, it's like a mobile game converted to PC.”
- “The lowest point has to be the graphics, a somewhat disappointing factor in what could've been one of the best homage to our old rally games youth.”
gameplay
72 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
53%
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The gameplay of Colin McRae Rally has been widely criticized for its lack of depth and engagement, with many reviewers noting that it feels like a poorly executed mobile port rather than a fully-fledged PC game. Players have described the mechanics as clunky and unresponsive, with frustrating collision detection and a simplistic, repetitive design that fails to capture the excitement of rally racing. While some appreciate the nostalgic elements, the overall consensus is that the gameplay is outdated and not worth the investment, especially when compared to more modern alternatives.
- “Quite the throwback I had while playing this game... even though it isn't the original Colin McRae Rally game from our youth (I had mine on a floppy disk), it has nice gameplay, and the championship mode will keep you entertained for hours.”
- “Colin McRae Rally came out in 2013, the feel of the race is more like arcade and the option settings look the same way but the physics and gameplay are on point; I still recommend this game.”
- “Fantastic gameplay.”
- “The gameplay gives off a sense of being half-baked, and it becomes evident that the game was originally designed for mobile platforms before being ported to the PC.”
- “In comparison to other racing games that preceded it, Colin McRae Rally fails to measure up in terms of gameplay complexity and overall engagement.”
- “The whole game is nerfed to no end, it lacks proper control settings, it lacks car settings before stages, it lacks modes, it lacks cars; hell, it even lacks gameplay.”
optimization
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
71%
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The game's optimization is a mixed bag; while it performs well on lower-end hardware and is optimized for gamepads and wheels, many users criticize the driving mechanics and road profiling as poorly executed. The mobile port suffers from significant optimization issues compared to other rally games, and the simplified car repair system detracts from the overall experience. Overall, while it runs decently on modest setups, the gameplay mechanics leave much to be desired.
- “Compared to other rally games these days, this is the only one that gives stellar performance without the need for high-end or newer graphic cards.”
- “So let's say you have an NVIDIA GT540M like me, or if you only have Intel HD, you can play this by just setting the performance to low.”
- “This is a light game with decent graphics and performance.”
- “It's not that the graphics are outdated, but the mechanics are terrible: randomly throwing you 360 flip from jumps with lower speed, inconsistent signs, and the driving is poorly optimized.”
- “Too easy, rather bad road profiling (looks like plain with some bumpy function to simulate something), co-pilot is sometimes too soon or very late... do not buy unless on heavy discount... for mobile port it has really poor optimization.”
- “- can't finetune the car's performance.”
stability
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous reports of glitches, invisible walls, and freezing issues that lead to crashes. While some players have not encountered significant bugs, the overall consensus highlights a frustrating experience marred by instability and a lack of polish.
- “This game is buggy as hell, and a complete ripoff.”
- “But it does this weird thing where it freezes for 3-4 seconds and then starts for another 10 seconds and then crashes.”
- “As a whole game, it barely stands up with a few glitches in places, and some very repetitive rally stages (I've only found there to be 3 different countries so far).”
monetization
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect of the game has been heavily criticized for being a blatant cash grab, misleadingly marketed as a remaster of the classic Colin McRae Rally series when it is actually a ported mobile game. Reviewers express frustration over the deceptive advertising and the lack of quality, feeling that the game exploits nostalgia without delivering a satisfying experience. Overall, it is seen as a disappointing attempt to capitalize on the franchise's legacy.
- “It's an obvious cash grab.”
- “Do not get this game; it is not a remaster of the old games but a quick cash grab.”
- “This is a disgusting cash grab for the nostalgia that the original holds for many people.”
humor
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is often described as unintentional, with players finding amusement in the absurdity of the AI's performance and the game's mechanics, such as cars flying based on their "humor." Many reviews highlight the comedic aspects of the game's design, including the exaggeratedly large menu and the slow AI, which adds a layer of entertainment despite the game's shortcomings. Overall, while some humor is appreciated, it often stems from the game's flaws rather than intentional comedic elements.
- “The menu size is hilarious.”
- “The AI is so hilariously fake.”
- “First, the AI is humorously slow; on my very first attempt, I beat them by a minute and a half.”
music
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
38%
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players expressing dissatisfaction with the menu music and finding the overall soundtrack repetitive and boring after extended play. While some enjoy playing with their own music in the background, others feel the game could benefit from a more engaging soundtrack. Overall, the music aspect seems to be a weak point, with players often opting to mute it entirely.
- “Sometimes I spend my night playing this game while blasting music through my headphones.”
- “Could have worked a bit more on the soundtrack though... and I miss the Toyota Corolla!”
- “I turned off all the sounds in the settings after 5 minutes into the game, but I played some music from my PC's playlists so that I don't get bored while playing.”
- “Music is repetitive and boring after 2 hours.”
- “You don't have to wait an age for it to load, or endure the latest in bad, loud synthetic music.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be particularly frustrating, as it features an incessant and irritating grinding noise that begins shortly into a race, regardless of player actions. This sound is described as an accurate but unpleasant simulation of driving a Ford Focus, detracting from the overall experience.
- “Not only that, but 1 minute into a race, even if you haven't hit anything or gone over any jumps, it starts making the most aggravating sound of gears grinding.”
- “Accurately simulates driving a Ford Focus right down to the horrible grinding noise heard when the car is in motion.”
- “Accurately simulates driving a Ford Focus right down to the horrible grinding noise heard when the car is in motion.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is criticized for lacking depth and engagement, with players noting that it does not offer a meaningful narrative or clear objectives. Instead, it is described as a series of rally stages without a cohesive storyline, failing to provide the immersive experience that some players were hoping for. Overall, it seems to fall short of expectations for a traditional rally game with a compelling story.
- “There is no real story or goals.”
- “The narrative feels completely absent and lacks direction.”
- “The plot is underdeveloped and fails to engage the player.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is visually appealing and nostalgic, but many players find it lacking in engagement and depth, citing issues like clunky controls and a limited selection of cars and stages that contribute to a sense of boredom.
- “The game feels boring and lacks atmosphere, with clunky controls. I know it's an older title, but the limited number of cars and stages really detracts from the experience.”
- “The atmosphere is non-existent, making the gameplay feel dull and unengaging. The clunky controls only add to the frustration, and the few cars and stages available don't help either.”
- “Overall, the game suffers from a lack of atmosphere, which makes it feel tedious. The clunky controls and minimal content, including just a handful of cars and stages, only amplify the disappointment.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers consistently highlight a lack of replayability due to minimal content, with only a few different rallies available. Even after adjusting controls for better playability, many players feel disinterested in revisiting the game.
- “The amount of content is minimal with just a few different rallies, and there is no replay value at all.”
- “Even after adjusting the setup of controls to make it more playable, I found I just couldn't be bothered.”