V-Rally 3

Graphically it’s gorgeous--low sun blocks the view of the horizon in winter weather, and the snow courses look so real it’s tempting to get out of the car and construct a quick snowman. Sound, too, adds to the flavor with fully realistic engine sounds and a co-driver who gets almost sarcastic when a mistimed bend results in an unfortunate meeting with the scenery--again. Race modes include an arcade driving section and an excellent career mode which allows the competitive player to tackle the 20 top-class vehicles available. Overall, V-Rally 3 is a very worthwhile purchase; once the initial shock of the difficulty wears off there’s real depth and excitement here. --Chris Russell

Amazon.com Product Description
V-Rally 3 includes all of the most coveted rally cars on today's circuit, and each one is completely customizable. Scurrying spectators and deforming car parts help make your track environments come alive, and the new collision engine and physics models let you feel what it's like to be a real pro rally driver. You can race the world's top rally cars, including the Subaru Impreza, Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 7, Citroen Xsara, Ford Focus, and more. You will fight your way through the most extreme driving conditions in six different locations: Finland, Sweden, France, Germany, Great Britain, and Corsica. The cars are created with more than 15,000 polygons. The game includes both single- and multiplayer versions of Time Attack and Challenge modes.