Rally Championship (series)
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Rally Championship is a series of rally
video games, focused on rally racing and based on the Rally GB
. The series began in 1993 and ended in 2002. Each game in the series had many different front covers.
, released in 1993 for MS-DOS
. The game had basic movements and graphics from the early 1990s, although it had quite good graphics for its time.
, exact same name as the first game. It was released for MS-DOS
and Windows in 1996. This new version has more tracks, cars, and better graphics.
A 1997 version also came, which included a X-Miles add-on and some newer features. This version was published by Actualize instead of Europress
.
came in November 1997, and became available for Windows and PlayStation. New features arrived, such as Track Editor and playable up to 8 players via LAN
.
came in December 1999, for Windows and PlayStation. The Windows version of the game has been viewed as one of the most realistic game, due to very high quality graphics for its time, unlike the unsuccessful PlayStation version.
came in November 2001 for Windows. It was not really as successful as its predecessor.
and Nintendo GameCube
in May 2002. It was the last of the series.
Rallying
Rallying, also known as rally racing, is a form of auto racing that takes place on public or private roads with modified production or specially built road-legal cars...
video games, focused on rally racing and based on the Rally GB
Rally GB
Wales Rally GB is the largest and most high profile motor rally in the United Kingdom. It is a round of the FIA World Rally Championship and was formerly a round of the MSA British Rally Championship and is based in and around the city of Cardiff in Wales...
. The series began in 1993 and ended in 2002. Each game in the series had many different front covers.
Network Q RAC Rally (1993)
The first game of the series was Network Q RAC Rally ChampionshipNetwork Q RAC Rally Championship (1993)
Network Q RAC Rally Championship is a rally computer game which is part of the Rally Championship series . The game was released for MS-DOS in November 1993. It is developed by Magnetic Fields and published by Europress...
, released in 1993 for MS-DOS
MS-DOS
MS-DOS is an operating system for x86-based personal computers. It was the most commonly used member of the DOS family of operating systems, and was the main operating system for IBM PC compatible personal computers during the 1980s to the mid 1990s, until it was gradually superseded by operating...
. The game had basic movements and graphics from the early 1990s, although it had quite good graphics for its time.
Network Q RAC Rally (1996)
The second game in the series was also called Network Q RAC Rally ChampionshipNetwork Q RAC Rally Championship (1996)
For the 1993 version, see Network Q RAC Rally Championship Network Q RAC Rally Championship is a rally computer game which is part of the Rally Championship series, being the sequel to the 1993 game with the same name...
, exact same name as the first game. It was released for MS-DOS
MS-DOS
MS-DOS is an operating system for x86-based personal computers. It was the most commonly used member of the DOS family of operating systems, and was the main operating system for IBM PC compatible personal computers during the 1980s to the mid 1990s, until it was gradually superseded by operating...
and Windows in 1996. This new version has more tracks, cars, and better graphics.
A 1997 version also came, which included a X-Miles add-on and some newer features. This version was published by Actualize instead of Europress
Europress
Europress was a British magazine and software publisher. Their magazine publishing business was previously known as Database Publications.-History:...
.
International Rally
International Rally ChampionshipInternational Rally Championship
International Rally Championship is a rally computer game which is part of the Rally Championship series. The game was released for Windows in 30 June 1997. It is developed by Magnetic Fields and published by Europress. Several different front covers were released for the game...
came in November 1997, and became available for Windows and PlayStation. New features arrived, such as Track Editor and playable up to 8 players via LAN
Län
Län and lääni refer to the administrative divisions used in Sweden and previously in Finland. The provinces of Finland were abolished on January 1, 2010....
.
Mobil 1 Rally
Mobil 1 Rally ChampionshipMobil 1 Rally Championship
Mobil 1 Rally Championship is a rally video game which is part of the Rally Championship series. The game was released for Windows and PlayStation in 31 December 1999...
came in December 1999, for Windows and PlayStation. The Windows version of the game has been viewed as one of the most realistic game, due to very high quality graphics for its time, unlike the unsuccessful PlayStation version.
Xtreme
Rally Championship XtremeRally Championship Xtreme
Rally Championship Xtreme is a rally computer game which is part of the Rally Championship series. The game was released for Windows in 2 November 2001...
came in November 2001 for Windows. It was not really as successful as its predecessor.
Rally Championship
Confusingly, the sixth game of the series was called Rally Championship, the same name as its series. It was released for PlayStation 2PlayStation 2
The PlayStation 2 is a sixth-generation video game console manufactured by Sony as part of the PlayStation series. Its development was announced in March 1999 and it was first released on March 4, 2000, in Japan...
and Nintendo GameCube
Nintendo GameCube
The , officially abbreviated to NGC in Japan and GCN in other regions, is a sixth generation video game console released by Nintendo on September 15, 2001 in Japan, November 18, 2001 in North America, May 3, 2002 in Europe, and May 17, 2002 in Australia...
in May 2002. It was the last of the series.