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sega rally 2

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 10 / 23
Date: November 22, 1999
Author: Amazon User

Anyone that has already played the Japanese version of this game knows it rules. with the new dreamcast version featuring 14 cars and 12 tracks and graphics like you've never seen in a racing game. The online play was a bit hard at first before sega fixed it. But now I can say it's up and running smooth. This is the racing game for this Christmas.

Its a GREAT game, but NO netplay!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 23 / 29
Date: November 23, 1999
Author: Amazon User

The other review implies that the US version of Rally 2 has netplay... it DOESNT... it is STILL an incredible game but the netplay HAS been removed from the US version... Dont let the lack of netplay scare you thou. The game DEFINATLY stands on its own without netplay... it is the most fun racing game that I've played since Daytona CCE and the ORIGINAL Sega Rally :) Its a DEFINATE must have for the DC if you like racing games... even just a little.

Dreamcast game marred by 3rd party support

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 13 / 17
Date: November 27, 1999
Author: Amazon User

I recently purchased Sega Rally 2 and have to say that while it is a fun game, make sure you have the right peripherals for it. I have a Performance/InterAct controller and memory card that according to the lady at 1-800-USA-SEGA is causing my game to crash and not be able to save. I have now had to bite the bullet of my previous peripheral purchases and special order a Sega brand VMU from Amazon just so that I can play the game. Sega informed me that both MadCatz & InterAct were not only unliscensed products, but that they are damaging my Dreamcast console. Buyer Beware!

Rally 2 Review

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 12 / 14
Date: December 01, 1999
Author: Amazon User

If you liked the first Rally on the Saturn, you'll like this one. This was a great effort, but Sega could've done better. Certain aspects of the game (especially the frame rate) could have used some more polishing, but the great Sega Rally car physics are intact. When it comes to attention to detail, Sega didn't skimp (e.g. when you drive through a muddy area, your car gets dirty, and when you powerslide around a corner, you can see skid marks). There's a wide variety of cars to use, all of which have very different handling charactersistics. The game's best graphics are in the Dreamcast-only tracks (4 arcade + 12 DC-only). The race replays look very sharp, and use several neat camera angles. Overall, I'm happy I bought this game, and would have given it 5 stars if the animation were smoother. Hopefully, this is an indication of the quality we can expect from Dreamcast racing games.

Visually Great

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 3 / 5
Date: December 09, 1999
Author: Amazon User

I bought this game with the hopes that it would be more than eye candy and was a bit dissapointed. If you really like racing I dont think that this game is anything more than a tease for what a fun game it could be. Each race last an average of 1 minute just when your getting into it, its over. I know its a time based race but they could have made the courses much larger and given you a a better feel for racing. In arcade mode the game is over in 4 races basically 4 minutes. I returned my copy unsatisfied, if you really enjoy racing pick a game where you can really rip it up for more than 1 minute at a time.

A Good Contender in the Racing Genre

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 5 / 6
Date: December 12, 1999
Author: Amazon User

Just purchased Sega Rally 2 several days ago. I'm once again amazed with the graphical prowess of the Dreamcast. The physics model takes a little getting used to, but you get the hang of it in probably 30 minutes or less. The graphical details are phenomenal. Skid marks are accurate, and the vehicle gets dirty after racing on muddy courses. The headlights are also realistic. There is a relatively good variety of cars to choose from as well. There's a high replay value as you can experiment with virtually every aspect of your car. I personally think the game is great, but there seem to be others who do not. I would at least give it a shot.

Summary: Pros: Good graphics/details; Realistic Physics Cons: Music, Difficult on certain tracks ****

I feel like I'm playing the Saturn version

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 10 / 13
Date: December 13, 1999
Author: Amazon User

I am a huge SEGA racing fan, but Sega Rally 2 for the Dreamcast is not my cup of tea. I had a Saturn and Sega Rally 1 for it. I loved the game and even mastered the time attack mode and 2-player head-to-head mode. The game was by far the best racing game for any platform. But years later I decided to move up in hardware power and bought a Dreamcast. When I got my hands on Sega Rally 2 and played the game it was just sick. As I cried on how bored I was and dissappointed in SEGA. The game lasted only 30 minutes in my house and then I took it straight to the pawn video game shop. I felt like I was playing the 32-bit pop-up Saturn on my 128-bit polygon monster house Dreamcast. The game is virtually the same as the Saturn version. No, there are no better graphics and the sound is not memorable. The only new features are the 16 tracks and about 12 new cars which are all about the same except for looks. The thing that irritated me the most was the excessive drop in fram rate from 60 to about 30. It stays in the 30 fram rate zone about 3/4ths of the time. I was yelling at my system to make-up its mind on what is it going to be 60 or 30 frams per second. Believe me it is very bothersome. All those people who give this game 90's or five stars are just doing this to make the dreamcast look like a good system and are probably paid by SEGA to cover up their terrible game. The Dreamcast is great, but not this game. Just save your money and wait for Crazy Taxi to come out for the dreamcast.

Disappointing

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 4 / 7
Date: December 27, 1999
Author: Amazon User

Not at all what I expected.

The graphics were superb. I was particularly tickled by the flashing cameras as I passed the spectators.

The gameplay is almost laughable. On the mud/snow based courses, you more or less keep the trigger fully depressed and slide sideways 95% of the track. I was curious as to how I could slide at a 45 degree angle the entire length of a straight-away at 120mph.

I am an avid fan of racing games. The Dreamcast will be a fine racing console, I'm sure. But this title would be better suited as a free system enclosure rather than a stand alone game.

Rental only.

Somewhat Uneventful Driving Game

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 3 / 5
Date: December 29, 1999
Author: Amazon User

Just got finished playing Sega Rally 2 ... it was a bit of a disappointment. On the positive side there were many cars to choose from, about 4 tracks, and various modes to play in. But the overall driving model was boring. I think developers could produce much better driving games with what the Dreamcast engine has to offer.

Those searching for a better driving game might want to try CART Racing or Monaco GP. I played them on the Sega demo CD and they were LOTS of fun.

Best Ever Racing Game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: January 07, 2000
Author: Amazon User

By far the best racing game ever made.

Graphics are beautiful (with the exception of the 4 tracks taken from the previous Saturn version).

The car control is the most realistic of any racing game but might require adjustment for players not familiar with rallying racing techniques.

The 10 year championship is very challenging and makes this game last longer than other racing games.

The replay mode is spectacular and is as close to live TV as can be made on a game system.

Must-Have for racing fans.

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