Colin McRae Rally 3 (PC)

Until the dour Scotsman bounced behind the wheel of a virtual rally car, rallying games were about as enticing as an orienteering simulator. It all changed with the first two instalments of Colin McRae Rally. Rival games were flipped over the Scotsman's bonnet and their lacklustre efforts spanked into embarrassed submission. Rallying had never been such high-speed fun. On starting the game you'll be greeted with a slick menu screen. Aficionados of the series will notice some differences to the previous game. If you want to become the best rally driver in the world you have to be content with slipping into Colin's kilt and going for a spin in his ...  Read the complete review

McRae has returned for a third instalment, but this time its actually got some competition. Microsoft's Rallisport Challenge .When you start the game you'll be greeted with a slick menu screen. Regulars of the series will notice some differences to the previous game. If you want to become the best rally driver in the world you have to be content with slipping into Colin's kilt and going for a spin in his Ford Focus. Those who want to compete in Championship mode in different cars are in no luck at all. Gone as wll are the Arcade and Challenge races where you could race bumper to bumper with computer-controlled opponents. As soon as you sit in the ...  Read the complete review