Top Gear Rally 2 | |
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Developer(s) | Saffire |
Publisher(s) | Kemco |
Series | Top Gear |
Platform(s) | Nintendo 64 |
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Genre(s) | Racing |
Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Top Gear Rally 2 is a racing video game developed by Saffire and released for the Nintendo 64 in 1999. It is a sequel to Top Gear Rally.
Top Gear Rally 2 is a racing game where players drive rally cars through a series of tracks. The game features a random and dynamic weather system.
Unlike the original Top Gear Rally, which was developed by Boss Game Studios, Top Gear Rally 2 was developed by Saffire. [2] The company conceived Top Gear Rally 2 as a more realistic game than its predecessor, with more simulation-like elements such as real-time car damage and weather effects. The physics engine was completely rewritten. [2] All the vehicles in the game are licensed versions of real rally cars such as the Ford Focus and the Renault Alpine. [3] During the final stages of the development cycle, developers had to work between 16 and 18 hours a day to complete the game. [2] The game supports the Nintendo 64 Expansion Pak, which allows the game to be played at a resolution of 480x480 pixels. [2]
Aggregator | Score |
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GameRankings | 73% [4] |
Publication | Score |
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AllGame | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Electronic Gaming Monthly | 4.625/10 [6] [a] |
Famitsu | 24/40 [7] |
Game Informer | 6.75/10 [8] |
GameFan | (L.B.) 72%
[9] 69% [10] [b] |
GameSpot | 7.6/10 [11] |
Hyper | 60% [12] |
IGN | 8.2/10 [13] |
N64 Magazine | 90% [14] |
Next Generation | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Nintendo Power | 7.5/10 [16] |
Top Gear Rally 2 received "average" reviews, according to the review aggregation website GameRankings. [4] GameFan and GameSpot gave it favorable reviews while it was still in development. [9] [11] N64 Magazine considered it the best rally game for the Nintendo 64, but not as rewarding as World Driver Championship. [14] Mike Wolf of NextGen praised the selection of 15 cars to choose from, realistic weather conditions that affect car handling, a paint shop customization, shortcuts to find and exploit, and multiplayer support for four players. [15] In Japan, however, where the game was ported for release on February 3, 2000, Famitsu gave it a score of 24 out of 40. [7]
The Freshman of GamePro was generally positive to its gameplay, the race tracks and the selection of the cars, but considered that there were better racing games on Nintendo 64. [17] [c] In another GamePro review, The Bamboo Carabao said that the game was a welcome change of pace for those who want more of a simulation than Beetle Adventure Racing, but less complex and demanding than World Driver Championship. [18] [d]
Top Gear Rally 2 | |
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![]() North American box art | |
Developer(s) | Saffire |
Publisher(s) | Kemco |
Series | Top Gear |
Platform(s) | Nintendo 64 |
Release | |
Genre(s) | Racing |
Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Top Gear Rally 2 is a racing video game developed by Saffire and released for the Nintendo 64 in 1999. It is a sequel to Top Gear Rally.
Top Gear Rally 2 is a racing game where players drive rally cars through a series of tracks. The game features a random and dynamic weather system.
Unlike the original Top Gear Rally, which was developed by Boss Game Studios, Top Gear Rally 2 was developed by Saffire. [2] The company conceived Top Gear Rally 2 as a more realistic game than its predecessor, with more simulation-like elements such as real-time car damage and weather effects. The physics engine was completely rewritten. [2] All the vehicles in the game are licensed versions of real rally cars such as the Ford Focus and the Renault Alpine. [3] During the final stages of the development cycle, developers had to work between 16 and 18 hours a day to complete the game. [2] The game supports the Nintendo 64 Expansion Pak, which allows the game to be played at a resolution of 480x480 pixels. [2]
Aggregator | Score |
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GameRankings | 73% [4] |
Publication | Score |
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AllGame | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Electronic Gaming Monthly | 4.625/10 [6] [a] |
Famitsu | 24/40 [7] |
Game Informer | 6.75/10 [8] |
GameFan | (L.B.) 72%
[9] 69% [10] [b] |
GameSpot | 7.6/10 [11] |
Hyper | 60% [12] |
IGN | 8.2/10 [13] |
N64 Magazine | 90% [14] |
Next Generation | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Nintendo Power | 7.5/10 [16] |
Top Gear Rally 2 received "average" reviews, according to the review aggregation website GameRankings. [4] GameFan and GameSpot gave it favorable reviews while it was still in development. [9] [11] N64 Magazine considered it the best rally game for the Nintendo 64, but not as rewarding as World Driver Championship. [14] Mike Wolf of NextGen praised the selection of 15 cars to choose from, realistic weather conditions that affect car handling, a paint shop customization, shortcuts to find and exploit, and multiplayer support for four players. [15] In Japan, however, where the game was ported for release on February 3, 2000, Famitsu gave it a score of 24 out of 40. [7]
The Freshman of GamePro was generally positive to its gameplay, the race tracks and the selection of the cars, but considered that there were better racing games on Nintendo 64. [17] [c] In another GamePro review, The Bamboo Carabao said that the game was a welcome change of pace for those who want more of a simulation than Beetle Adventure Racing, but less complex and demanding than World Driver Championship. [18] [d]