Rally Cross 2 improves on its predecessor with more vehicles, circuits and even more satisfying off-road rally gameplay. Polished driving physics on varied terrain. A solid off-road PS1 rally entry, entertaining and well-calibrated for genre fans.
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Category
Racing2 players7+
Split screen
Description
Western 989 Studios sequel to Rally Cross, expanded rally racing with new content. Created by 989 Studios and Sony Computer Entertainment, released in 1998 in the United States and Europe under the Rally Cross 2 title. Over twelve stylized off-road tracks, over twelve stylized rally cars, two-player split-screen versus mode and rock soundtrack. Western edition under the Rally Cross 2 title.
Rally Cross 2 review
MAX
Art direction
★★★★★
"Iconic"
MAX
Music
★★★★★
"Legendary"
1/5
Story
★★★★★
"Anecdotal"
More generous, this entry multiplies the environments crossed, from sunlit coastlines to snowy tracks. The variety of the settings and the crispness of the hues extend the visual pleasure of the race. This colourful, dynamic showcase asserts a warm, readable arcade signature.
Pushing the rock further, the sequel revs up electric themes cut for speed and rough terrain. The nervy riffs match the frenzy of the races and keep up a constant tension. This raw sonic energy, faithful to the series' arcade spirit, charges every slide with bite.
A sequel to Sony's off road racer, Rally Cross 2 fleshes out the formula with new circuits, more vehicles and refined collision physics, in the same snappy, muddy arcade vein. The joy of contact, the spectacular jumps and the split screen multiplayer stay the title's strengths for frenzied sessions. The technical production remains modest against the genre's references. A generous arcade rally game to recommend for fans of laid back off road racing in multiplayer.
