The original was great, this sequel is even better! If you’re into rally games, or even just racing games in general, this is a must have to your collection. The game comes in a DVD style case (much better than having a massive box) with a fairly brief but informative manual, or though you probably won’t need it. I bought my copy from Amazon.co.uk, who for some reason, decided to give me TOCA 2 as well!! (for free I might add). It costs £30 but I used a £5 voucher from joining LineOne to get it cheaper. Bargain! /###/ REQUIREMENTS /###/ The game can be installed either in entirety for quicker access (650MB), just a ...  Read the complete review

Colin McRae Rally II... Touted as the best driving game ever, this is the sequel to the smash hit Codemasters game Colin McRae Rally, which broke just about every record there was when first released. Setting a precedent for visuals, style, playability and a complete new level for driving games, any sequel was going to be a tough task. However, Codemasters have pulled out all the stops for the sequel and brought us a game that improves upon the original in just about every way imaginable! The first thing I would say about this game is that it is a hugely resource hungry game. This is my main criticism of the game, and if you do not own a MONSTER PC, ...  Read the complete review

This is actually the sound of my Peugeot 206's engine waiting green light to start rallying this impressive game. Codemasters disappointed me in the past with some of its rally games, but this time, this is another story! Colin McRae 2 is a must have if you talk about Rally games or even Race games. Basic options are not really inovative: you have a choice among the actual cars which you can see on BBC Sports Channel at night, from the Subaru Impreza, to the Ford 'McRae' Focus, and some others like my favorite, the Peugeot 206 (hey, I'm a Frog after all!). I tried some other cars, and there's a real difference from ...  Read the complete review

I know I'm in the minority when I say I don't like Gran Turismo or its more-of-the-same sequel. I don't like cars in real life, I'm not a petrol head and I find the "Real Driving Simulator" an immensely boring experience. When I used to say I didn't like it, I could see people's estimation of me dropping but I'd make it up to them slightly with my love for Colin McRae. I'll admit now that I find rallying the most exhilarating motor sport. Seeing a rally car shift round a course at high speed, somehow getting round a bend safely despite its wheels spinning more than is probably safe and with so little grip on the road ...  Read the complete review

OVERVIEW. Ah, the P.C. Racing game is a genre that's overflowing with many mediocre titles, always has and always will be, especially for those who don't like the sight of blood in their games. Codemasters speciality is sports simulations, and whenever they release a new one they seem to gain critical acclaim from all quarters. From Jonah Lomu Rugby, through to World Championship snooker, to Colin Mc. Rae 3 and Toca Rae driver. Their racing sims are no exception. So it seems. But are they deserving of the acclaim they receive? Jonah Lomu Rugby is difficult to play on the P.C. (It's a playstation conversion), Toca Touring cars was graphically poor in my ...  Read the complete review