NFG Summary:“Xpand Rally is a visually stunning and immersive game that successfully captures the thrill of rally racing. With its realistic weather effects, detailed car models, and challenging gameplay, it offers a unique experience that will satisfy both traditional rally fans and rally cross enthusiasts. The addition of the economy factor adds depth to the game, allowing players to customize and upgrade their cars while competing in intense races.”

Categories: Auto, Racing, Sim
Meta Score: 82
Store: Xpand Rally (Price: $ 0,21)
User Score: 67.0
Platform: PC
Publisher Names: TopWare Interactive
Support Language: English
Publish Date: 2006-04-20

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PC Requirements:

Minimum System Requirements: Windows 98/ME/2000/XP, P III/AMD Athlon processor with 1.3 GHz, 256 MB RAM, Video card with, 64 MB, DX 8.0 compatible (GeForce 3 or ATI Radeon 9200), Sound card DX 8.0 compatible, 1 GB of free space on hard drive, DirectX 9.0c, 56k Modem (for Internet multiplayer mode)

Description

Xpand Rally is a breathtaking game that gives you the true to life experience of driving powerful rally cars amidst photorealistic sceneries. Realistic weather effects, rolling hills, and animated scenery all add to game’s visual perfection. Xpand Rally also features highly detailed models of modern rally cars and handling physics developed with the help of rally sport professionals which further enhance the realism of driving experience. Xpand Rally combines the best elements of Rally and Rally Cross racing in one unique gaming experience. The game offers a career mode based on time trials during both: individual races and World Championship Series which will satisfy traditional Rally fans. The Rally Cross fans won’t be disappointed either – they can challenge several opponents in head to head racing during competitions based on real and fictitious race events. Xpand Rally, as the only title on the market, brings the economy factor into a rally game. The player starts with a junk car and competes in races to earn money and acquire upgrades, repair damage, tweak performance and pay the race entry fees. [Techland]

Positive Comment(s)

Replays are stunning with all the cameras and visual effects and the game comes with a built-in track editor which lets you import, modify and create tracks. What more do you want?!?!?80Computer Games Online RO
Xpand Rally shows off a love for the sport that borders on obsessive, yet the game is truly accessible to any motor sports fan.90BonusStage
Although its budget pricing suggests otherwise, the game is impressively appointed and wonderfully rendered. The physics modeling is superb, and the damage modeling is nothing short of stunning.80IGN
The visuals are absolutely breathtaking, whether it is the incredible lighting effects, lush environments, or the fine details that are often overlooked by other games, XR delivers.80Gamer’s Hell
Its resplendent scenery, changeable weather, and exquisite lighting and particle effects are absolutely mesmerizing. [Holiday 2004, p.104]79PC Gamer

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