Top Gear Rally 2 is a racing video game developed by Saffire and released for the Nintendo 64 in 1999. It is a sequel to Top Gear Rally.
| Top Gear Rally 2 | |
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| Developer(s) | Saffire |
| Publisher(s) | Kemco |
| Series | Top Gear |
| Platform(s) | Nintendo 64 |
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| Genre(s) | Racing |
| Mode(s) | Single player Multiplayer |
Top Gear Rally 2 is a racing game where players drive rally cars through a series of tracks. The game features a random and dynamic weather system.
Unlike the original Top Gear Rally, which was developed by Boss Game Studios, Top Gear Rally 2 was developed by Saffire.[2] The company conceived Top Gear Rally 2 as a more realistic game than its predecessor, with more simulation-like elements such as real-time car damage and weather effects. The physics engine was completely rewritten.[2] All the vehicles in the game are licensed versions of real rally cars such as the Ford Focus and the Renault Alpine.[3] During the final stages of the development cycle, developers had to work between 16 and 18 hours a day to complete the game.[2] The game supports the Nintendo 64 Expansion Pak, which allows the game to be played at a resolution of 480x480 pixels.[2]
| Aggregator | Score |
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| GameRankings | 73%[4] |
| Publication | Score |
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| AllGame | |
| EGM | 4.625/10[6] |
| Game Informer | 6.75/10[7] |
| GamePro | |
| GameSpot | 7.6/10[10] |
| Hyper | 60%[11] |
| IGN | 8.2/10[1] |
| N64 Magazine | 90%[12] |
| Next Generation | |
| Nintendo Power | 7.5/10[14] |
Top Gear Rally 2 received "average" reviews, according to the review aggregation website GameRankings.[4] Mike Wolf of Next Generation praised the game, stating that "with 15 cars to choose from, realistic weather conditions that actually affect car handling, a paint shop for customization, shortcuts to find and exploit, and multiplayer support for as many as four players, this game is a must-have for any N64 racing fan".[13] N64 Magazine considered it the best rally game for the Nintendo 64, but not as rewarding as World Driver Championship.[12]
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