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I rarely get to play a driving game where my reckless driving can cause such havoc on the suspensions, chassis, engine, etc. The damage model is closely related to the physics model, and in a way, its just as good. Its obvious that a lot of effort went into creating a game world that can react properly to your input as a driver, not to mention that with the help of Colin McRae, the designers were able to include some of the aspects of driving that would surely be overlooked by an amateur driver. Depending on the type of tires or shocks youve outfitted your car with it will react very differently to dirt tracks, tarmac, and slippery surfaces. The most important thing about it is that the car reacts to bumps, water, and centrifugal forces very similar to how it would in real life. There are a few obscure bugs here in there (like certain objects being able to stop the car dead in its tracks, despite their rather low mass), but in total, the games physics are about as good as it gets in a racing game. a technical standpoint, the top of the line physics engine allows for the objects in the game to exhibit properties that correspond to their weight, and for the car to behave on the track and slide in bends in accordance to the forces that affect it and the type of terrain its on. Two aspects of gameplay that are most noteworthy are the physics engine and damage model, and the incredible attention to detail when it comes to car handling and its interaction with the terrain. For this review, Im going to try to concentrate on the crux of the matter the gameplay and technical aspects of the PC version.įor all intents and purposes, Colin McRae Rally 3 features the most realistic interpretation of rally driving Ive ever seen in a video game. OK, before I go on, I should refer you all to our hands on preview of the PC version, as well as our Xbox review, which should provide you with enough basic info on the game. After playing Colin McRae Rally 3 on the PC, the only thing I can do is wholeheartedly agree. Throughout the years, Colin McRae games have been hailed as the most realistic simulations of rally driving on the market. Besides DICEs RalliSport Challenge not many have been able to challenge the undisputed champion of the genre the Colin McRae Rally series. Over the years, many rally games have come and gone.

Making a good rally game is sort of like that, too. Rally driving is all about skill, teamwork and dedication. Its about relying on your co pilot just as much as on your own reflexes and quick wits. It involves tremendous skill and the ability to adapt to the ever changing terrain configurations and weather conditions. Rally driving is, according to some, the most challenging racing discipline there is. PC | 2003 | Publisher & Developer: Codemasters | 1.93 GB Colin Mcrae Rally 3 - DEViANCE (Full ISO/2003)