Colin McRae Rally 2005

by Codemasters

Product Features

• Over 30 featured cars, from the Volkswagen Golf MK5, Toyota Celica GT-FOUR, and Alfa Romeo 147 GTA to the Lancia Stratos, Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VIII, Peugeot 206, 205 T16 Evo2 and the distinctive VW Beetle RSi
• 4-wheel drive, 2-wheel drive 4-wheel Classics, Super 2-wheel, Rear Wheel, Distinctive and 4x4 classics
• Non-linear Career Challenge, with over 20 individual rally events and over 300 stages
• Race in 9 international locations, with 8 stages each in the UK, Sweden, the US, Finland, Australia, Spain, Greece, and Japan
• Incredible detail, as individual damage models recreate everything down to paintwork scrapes and post-crash dazed visual effect

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00027JYSU
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5 x 1 inches ; 4.5 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: September 28, 2004
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #18,096 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)

Product Description

Platform: Xbox

Colin McRae Rally 2005 pummels you in over 300 stages of the most intense driving action around. Drive multiple vehicles from 4-wheel drive, 2-wheel drive and more. The new bonnet-cam and improved chase cam gives a real sensation of speed and undulation. It's the most complete and rewarding rally experience available! Online head-to-head rallying for up to 8 players

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Could have been a 5 star classic..., October 11, 2004

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Carson D. Harrell (Charlotte, NC USA) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Colin McRae Rally 2005 (Video Game)

I'm sure most people will compare this game to Rallisport Challenge 1 and 2, so I'll go ahead and jump on that bandwagon. The way I see it, RSC has more of an arcade feel to it, while Colin2005 has more of a simulation feel to it. RSC might be more
fun for the casual video game player because it is easier to master. But for my money I want the real-deal simulation. Anyone
who has watched rally racing on TV will agree that this game is as close to reality as it gets. Need proof? If you chose the in car camera view, you can hear your turbo spool up, the blow-off valve, and rocks/gravel pinging off of the undercarriage. If you chose the outside camera view (depending on which car you pick) you can see inside the car. What you'll see is: driver, co-driver, spare tire, fuel cell, and you might be able to see your driver shift gears and pull the e-brake. Want more? Drive crazy enough and you can knock off doors, rear hatch, hood, wheels, windows, and you can lose gears just like in real life.
Lower your car too much and your exhaust will scrape the ground
and sparks will fly. You still need more? Choose the in car view
and knock off your hood. When you rev up the engine you'll see
it shake. This game is a true simulation.

Okay, I won't BS you its not all good. Colin2005 could have easily been a 5 star game. First, the graphics cant touch RSC.
They don't suck, they're just not as good. But, in this game's defense once you start racing you won't notice. Second, the sound could be better. If you go with the outside camera view, the engine sound is alot lower. The sounds are accurate, but not as good as RSC. Third, the outside camera view will screw you over when you go downhill. You won't be able to see the road very well because the view is too low. Lastly, if you don't
listen to your co-driver you will smash the heck out of your car. Like I said this game is a true sim and it might be too real. If you like rally racing games you NEED this one. If you are a casual gamer, I say rent first, but be warned this game is long and there is no way you'll finish it in a week.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Plain and simple...the best rally game ever period!!!, October 14, 2004

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Sergio Covacevich (Santiago, Chile) - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Colin McRae Rally 2005 (Video Game)

I've been a follower of the colin mcrae rally series since CMR 2 and they all have been great, but this one beats them all. The graphics are top notch and the physics are really good. You'll find yourself moving your arms and legs with the car in front of your TV, breathing hard in order to catch the ghost car in front of you or trying to beat the leader by seconds in the championship mode. Yes it is true that going downhill it is hard to see where you're going and you have to pay a lot of attention to you co-driver, but that's what rally is all about. the detail in terrain and in the cars are great!!. trust me , you won't be sorry to buy this game if you really like rally sims. Good Luck!!

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Game, October 27, 2009

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D. de Los Santos "Frank de Los Santos" (Santo Domingo, DR) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Colin McRae Rally 2005 (Video Game)

If you're looking for an excitting real-like Rally game, this is yours. Since enviromental noises, even individual damage in tires and parts of your car, up to different behiavor deppending the tipe of car you're driving.
It's like Forza Motorsport, but rally version (even better than Microsoft version). I'll strongly recommend it.

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