Need for Speed: V-Rally 2

by Playstation Electronic arts

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• ASIN: B00002R28J
• Product Dimensions: 5.6 x 4.9 x 0.4 inches ; 3.2 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: November 17, 1999
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #34,258 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)

Product Description

GameSpot Review

Need For Speed: V-Rally is the latest Electronic Arts entry into the racing world. However, don't be fooled by the title. This game has nothing in common with the previous NFS games, and wasn't even programmed by the same team. EA simply picked up the rights to V-Rally, brought it over from Europe, and slapped the NFS name on it.. EA also ported over all 42 tracks and 11 cars as well, an impressive lineup compared to most racing games. This is one of V-Rally's biggest draws, because even though there are so many tracks, they don't suffer from weak layout or boring level design. Each track has its own look, and there are plenty of conditions (dirt, asphalt, snow, rain) to race in. Rally fans take note, the car lineup is a nice collection of rally cars, including the Subaru Impreza, Mitsubishi Lancer, and various other name brand cars. V-Rally has some of the nicest-looking graphics around, with smooth backgrounds and colorful scenery. The tracks are pleasing to the eye. The cars themselves look good as well, although not as detailed as the tracks. The sound effects are average, nothing great but at least the engine sound lacks that annoying whine that can plague racing games. The music is fairly good, composed of the typical rock-type music found in racing games, with a few tracks slightly above par. The biggest draw to V-Rally is the graphics and the huge number of tracks. However, looks and tracks alone don't make a game. And this is where V-Rally falters. The control, to put it bluntly, is horrible. The cars spin out much, much too easily, and even with understeering turned all the way up in the options, the cars still tend to go wild. Granted, some cars do turn better than others (the bigger cars tend to flip uncontrollably at the slightest touch or bump), but even the best-handling cars suffer from bad control design. All in all, V-Rally could have been one of the best driving games ever, but because of its shoddy control, it simply becomes a great-looking game that isn't worth playing. If you're in the market for a driving game, there are several better choices out there.--Dave Toister--Copyright © 1998 GameSpot Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part in any form or medium without express written permission of GameSpot is prohibited.

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Shiny, but not polished, December 11, 1999

By A Customer

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Need for Speed: V-Rally 2 (Video Game)

I was expecting great things of this game, due to the rave reviews it recieved and also the recommendations that people buy this game if they couldn't get ahold of Gran Turismo 2. While the game does have good graphics, responsive control, and a soundtrack that rivals the best, it does have a few flaws.

It is far too easy for an opponent to flip your car onto its side, and even a little brush up against the side of the track sends you airborn. This hinders game play severly and prevents a higher rating, simply due to the fact that frustration sets in; something that shouldn't be overtly present in a five-star game.

If you can manage to get over the fact that your car is on its side and top more than you would like, then this is the rally game for you. If not, perhaps Gran Turismo 2's rally race option will be more to your liking.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Vrally2 - First Impression, November 29, 1999

By A Customer

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Need for Speed: V-Rally 2 (Video Game)

Well, I just got Vrally2, and it is DEFINETLY worth it. A big improvement from Vrally1. The Championship mode is more realistic to real-world rallying in which you race against the clock as opposed to directly against the competition..however, there is still a "trophy" mode where racing against other cars is still possible. My favorite thing about Vrally2 so far is the inclusion of bonus cars from past seasons such as the Escort Cosworth, Celica Turbo, etc. Skill levels (Easy, medium hard) are gone, with the competition getting tougher as you progress. One of the best racing games I've played yet.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars So close to what's-his-name it's uncanny, July 31, 2000

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= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Need for Speed: V-Rally 2 (Video Game)

If you're looking for a rally racing experience on PSX, you've got many choices, but the top 2 are definitely Colin McRae Rally (from Sony) and this, V-Rally 2 from EA. My advice, don't get both, as it is absolutely bizarre how many similarities there are between the titles. I won't go into detail, but it's obvious that the 2 titles knew of each other's existence.

The graphics are bigger and bolder in VR2, and the action is faster. You will actually see other cars on the track and race them rim to rim, unlike CMR where racing is done strictly by stage, without ever seeing other cars on the road. VR2 is more difficult, though not impossible. And VR2 has one feature that seperates it from CRM: a track creator. Getting bored with the same old tracks? Just make your own. Sorta takes one back to Excitebike on 8-bit NES. CRM seems to be more of a simulation, and deeper than VR2, with many things to learn, in addition to some Gran-Turismo-esque "license tests".

And that might be the deciding factor, are you more inclined to play an arcade-style rally game (a la Sega Rally) or do you want a game that has less flash, but more substance (a la Gran Turismo). Both games are tremendous (yeah, I have both) but unless you're a true rally racing freak, you could easily settle for one of the two. The choice is yours.