Colin McRae Rally 2

"The graphics look top-notch and while they aren't the standard of Gran Turismo, it's a damn sight faster. Car bodies have more polygons than they used to: 400 was the standard in Colin McRae but that has been increased to 750. Shading that follows the path of the sun has been introduced so trees now cast shadows on the tracks creating a realistic feel to the courses. Another feature is the flickering of the sun behind the trees. As you zoom along the sun flashes through the trees providing one of those important atmospheric touches, raising the game from the rest of the herd."

"CMR 2.0 features eight real life rally venues including Finland, France and even snowy Sweden, which can all be taken on sequentially in the Championship mode. Complementing this is a completely separate arcade section, featuring six cars on a collection of unique circuits."

"The graphics in this game are quite stunning at times... co-pilot...is almost useless... this game is badly in need of a patch... The cars' information are skeletal..."

"...the best driving game we have played in ages, this, as far as we are concerned, is the definitive driving sim at the moment..."

"If you want a rally game look no further. If you want a racing game look no further... oozes quality and demands to be played again and again..."