V-Rally 2 Championship Edition

V-Rally 2 is a continuation of the famous rally game from 1997, developed by Eden Studios. The game is based on the license of the World Rally Championship and allows you to sit behind the wheel of cars that participated in the 1999 season. The game includes a wide variety of game modes dedicated to both rally enthusiasts and total amateurs. In the US, the game was released as Need for Speed: V-Rally 2.

Mechanics

The second part of the V-Rally series actively uses the World Rally Championship license, to test itself on eighty special stages from twelve countries. The creators have prepared over twenty cars. In addition to the vehicles participating in the 1999 struggle, such as the mitsubishi lancer evolution VI, skoda octavia, toyota corolla, subaru impreza or ford focus Mk1, there are also classic vehicles from the past, such as the audi quattro B2 and lancia stratos. Each of the available cars can be modified for individual settings that best suit the player. All of them are also subject to breakdowns and damage that may affect their behaviour on the tracks.

Depending on the game module selected, V-Rally 2 is closer or further to the simulation. The option closest to realism forces the virtual driver to operate the gas and brake properly, to listen to the pilot's commands, and to take a correction for weather conditions and vehicle damage.

Game modes

The developers of V-Rally 2 have prepared four main game modes. Arcade is designed for those who like an arcade approach to racing, where you don't need to worry about the condition of the car and use the brake too often. The Championship and Rally Trophy are much more simulative and closer to reality of car rallies. Players who like to beat their own records are given the classic Time Attack mode. In addition, the game allows you to play in multiplayer – up to four people can play in a split screen mode. The dewelopers also provided a simple editor where you can create your own tracks in your favorite landscapes.

Technical aspects

V-Rally 2 is a three-dimensional racing game in which the developers took care of the most accurate representation of machine models and tracks. The game is characterized by a spectacular model of car damage and improved lighting effects - the rallies take place during the day, at dusk or at night. The atmosphere of competition in the game is created by energetic rock and techno songs. V-Rally 2 uses the capabilities of the DualShock pad and a dedicated console accessory for multiplayer - a multitap.