Rally Trophy ( Russian “Rally Trophy” ) is a computer game in the genre of a realistic automobile rally simulator developed by the Finnish company Bugbear Entertainment . The international publisher is JoWooD Productions . In Russia , Russobit-M acted as a publisher and localizer .
| Rally trophy | |
|---|---|
 Cover of the american edition of the game | |
| Developer |  Bugbear Entertainment |
| Publisher |  JoWooD Productions  Russobit-M |
| Localizer | Russobit-M |
| Date of issue | November 20, 2001 December 14, 2001 |
| License | a commercial |
| Genre | Car simulator |
| Age rating | ESRB : Everyone (For all) USK : Free for all ELSPA : 3+ OFLC : G |
| Technical details | |
| Platform | PC ( Microsoft Windows ), Xbox (release canceled) |
| Game engine | Bugbear Game Engine |
| Game modes | single player multiplayer |
| Carrier | 1 CD |
| Systemic requirements | Featured: Pentium III 300 MHz processor , 8 MB video card , 64 MB of RAM , 575 MB of free hard disk space |
| Control | keyboard and mouse . |
 External video files | |
|---|---|
| Game Trailer ( YouTube ). |
| Intro video ( YouTube ). |
| Gameplay ( YouTube ). |
Content
Gameplay
The game is a rally racing simulator; Rides from point A to point B, with the passage of control points located at different stages of the route, pass on the cross-country terrain.
In total, the game features 42 tracks that are in five different countries: Russia , Finland , Switzerland , Kenya and Sweden . Implemented several types of pavement, including gravel , dirt , asphalt , etc. Competitions occur in different weather and different times of the day. [one]
As fireballs , there are usually “classic” models: Mini Cooper 1275S, Saab 96 V4, Lancia Stratos, Alfa Romeo Giulia GTA, Volvo Amazon, Fiat 600 Abarth , Opel Kadett , Lancia Fulvia, Ford Cortina, Ford Escort MK1 RS2000 and Alpine A110. When modeling cars, their real physical characteristics and control properties were taken into account. Cars can be deformed as a result of collisions. The characteristic soundtrack of the motor was recorded in the studio from the actual cars delivered there. [2]
As in all games of this genre, control is carried out using the keyboard and mouse , but also supported by a computer steering wheel . In addition to single-user mode implemented multi-user LAN .
Reviews
| Reviews | |
|---|---|
| Overall rating | |
| Aggregator | Evaluation |
| Gamerankings | 81.88% (17 reviews) [9] |
| Mobyrank | 82/100 [10] |
| Foreign editions | |
| Edition | Evaluation |
| AllGame | [3] |
| CVG | 8/10 [4] |
| Eurogamer | 7/10 [5] |
| Russian editions | |
| Edition | Evaluation |
| Home pc | 87/100 [6] |
| gambling addiction | 8.0 / 10 [8] |
| Country of Games | 7.0 / 10 [7] |
Foreign editions
According to the statistics of ratings on the Metacritic website, the Rally Trophy received an overall rating of 82% from 100% (based on reviews in the profile press) and 9.2 out of 10 based on player ratings. [eleven]
Thus, the GameZone website, which estimated the game at 90% in its review, positively noted the development of cars and tracks, as well as the overall quality of technological level. Popular international magazine " PC Gamer " put the game 89%, well appreciating the realism of the game. “One of the best games in its genre” was named by the famous English-language site GameSpot , which rated the game 8.7 points out of 10 (which corresponds to 87%).
A positive assessment of 80% was put to the game by such publications as “ Computer Gaming World ” and “ Computer Games Magazine ”, as well as “ Yahoo! Games and Gamer's Pulse. In general, a good review was written on the game and the IGN website; the journalist rated the “Rally Trophy” at 7.6 points out of ten. [12] In 7 out of 10, I rated the game and the Eurogamer site. [13]
Russian editions
The Russian magazine “ Game.EXE ” assessed the game according to various parameters: graphics - 5; plot - 4.7; music - 3.1; sound - 4.5; management - 4,5; Interesting - 5 out of 5. The review ends with the following words [14] :
Rally Trophy really makes a lasting impression. Graphics. Deep aesthetics of aesthetics: here you can find a selection of stellar rally cars, and convincing physics, and routes drawn to shine. (...) Balance allows you to go through the championship triumphantly in one day - as soon as you show the invisible judges a sufficient degree of ownership of a sports car. The reward to the proud champion will be an exclusive level of difficulty and three prize-free rally cars ruthless to the pilot.
In 55% of the 100% with the posts "mediocre" rated Absolute Games site Rally Trophy. According to the reviewer, the game "hopes placed on it did not justify"; in a negative way, the model of driving and the game graphics was described. [15]
Notes
- ↑ Tracks (English) . JoWooD Productions (2001). - tracks in the game. Circulation date August 2, 2010. Archived October 25, 2012.
- ↑ Sound Effects and Music (English) . JoWooD Productions (2001). - about recording sound and creating music for the game. Circulation date August 2, 2010. Archived October 25, 2012.
- ↑ Rally Trophy - Overview - allgame
- ↑ Rally Trophy News, Rally Trophy Review, Rally Trophy Preview, Rally Trophy Release Date, - ComputerAndVideoGames.com
- ↑ Rally Trophy | PC | Eurogamer.net Archived September 29, 2009.
- ↑ Sergey Svetlichny. Retro rally // Home PC. - 2002. - № 3 . - p . 90 .
- ↑ Rally Trophy on PC. Dossier game. 10 screenshots. 2 videos. Archived November 16, 2009.
- Game Description - Rally Trophy
- ↑ Rally Trophy for PC - GameRankings
- ↑ Rally Trophy for Windows (2001) - MobyGames
- ↑ Rally Trophy (English) . Metacritic . - rating game ratings. Circulation date August 2, 2010. Archived May 4, 2012.
- ↑ Steve Polak. Rally Trophy (English) . IGN (May 29, 2002). - review. Circulation date August 2, 2010. Archived May 4, 2012.
- ↑ Martin Taylor. Rally Trophy (English) . IGN (January 27, 2002). - review. Circulation date August 2, 2010. Archived May 4, 2012.
- ↑ Alexander Vershinin. Impressionism! (inaccessible link) . Game.EXE (May 15, 2002). - review. Circulation date August 2, 2010. Archived February 12, 2011.
- ↑ Alexander Yumashev. Trophy Rally . Absolute Games (November 19, 2001). - review. The appeal date is August 2, 2010.
Links
- Rally Trophy (English) . JoWooD Productions (2001). - official site. Circulation date August 2, 2010. Archived October 25, 2012.
- Rally Trophy (English) . GameSpot . Circulation date August 2, 2010. Archived May 4, 2012.
- Rally Trophy (English) . IGN . Circulation date August 2, 2010. Archived May 4, 2012.
- Rally Trophy (English) . GameSpy . Circulation date August 2, 2010. Archived May 4, 2012.
- Rally Trophy (English) . GiantBomb.com . Circulation date August 2, 2010. Archived May 4, 2012.
- Rally Trophy . Absolute Games . The appeal date is August 2, 2010.
- Rally Trophy . PlayGround.ru . Circulation date August 2, 2010. Archived May 4, 2012.