Summary
Great Terrain, great event, so-so physics... Not quite the perfect rally sim
The Good
Rally Championship (RC) is a very detailed simulation of the British Rally Championship. The terrain is excellent from tarmac to gravel to mud to snow to rain. The stage have plenty of eye candy to keep you entertained. There are a wide variety of cars, from 1500cc A5 cars to 300 hp turbo 4WD A8s and everything in between. Each stage is simulated. Some events are over 20 miles long! There are a wide variety of terrain from mud to rain to snow to tarmac. It also includes Internet play.
The Bad
The physics model needs quite a bit of work. The traction model doesn't quite "feel" right. Powerslides are almost impossible, as the brakes are just too effective with no way to adjust them. You are not allowed to save until you reach a repair area, which can be two or even three stages later. Damage model is a bit excessive. There are no difficulty levels except in the car class. There are no alternate game modes except "time trial" and "arcade".
The Bottom Line
RC is one of the most detailed rally sim ever. However, being realistic in this case made it not quite as "fun", and its somewhat lacking physics model made the handling quite suspect. Its lack of alternate game modes made driving after a while a chore instead of fun. However, it is realistic and would be one of the most authentic rally experiences you can get on a PC.
