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Colin McRae Rally 2005
Generally favorable reviews
Based on 11 critic reviews
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Based on 9 votes
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Game Info
Publisher: Codemasters
Developer: Ideaworks3D
Genre(s): Racing, Driving
Players: 2
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Release Date: November 1, 2004
Summary
As the first Codemasters title for the N-Gage platform, Colin McRae Rally 2005, developed by Ideaworks3D, brings all the gripping action from the leading rally game series together with support for racing competitions via the N-Gage Arena. The online support for ghost racing via N-Gage Arena gives rally fans a chance to compete with the best rally gamers from around the world. [Codemasters]
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What The Critics Said
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Thunderbolt
A wonderful little conversion of a classic game. It shows what potential the N-Gage can have as a gaming machine if given a little love and attention.
Read Full Review >PGNx Media
The game’s frame rate could be better; it doesn’t quite reach the expected 30 frames per second, but the frame rate doesn’t stutter, providing for a smooth experience which is appreciated more than a stuttery frame rate that reached 30 at times.
Read Full Review >Console Gameworld
With a sophisticated damage system and realistic driving physics, it's the best N-Gage racer to date.
Read Full Review >N-Gage World
A racing game that almost feels out of place on the N-Gage device due to its realism, attention to detail and exceptional game-play, which should delight all you rally enthusiasts out there. This game is by far the most advanced racing game available for the device.
Read Full Review >GameSpot
Worthy of its lofty name and provenance, and it's one of the very best racing games available for its platform.
Read Full Review >GameZone
The world hasn't seen a mobile racer this good before and it probably won't see another until the PSP is released.
Read Full Review >Electronic Gaming Monthly
The graphics are solid, the physics are realistic...and the racing is actually fun. [Holiday 2004, p.142]
1UP
Gamers hoping for something a bit more challenging and in-depth than the usual street racing titles would be wise to check out love Colin McRae Rally 2005.
Read Full Review >GamerFeed
The game looks and plays great, and the many options at your disposal, 64 tracks, and the ability to wirelessly race a friend as well as ghosts via the N-Gage Arena make it the system's best racing game.
Read Full Review >GameSpy
A stunning achievement on N-Gage, and handheld gaming as a whole. If you've been dissatisfied with driving on the go like I have, take this baby for a spin.
Read Full Review >What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this game is 6.4 (out of 10) based on 9 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Zac Rom gave it a10:
Friggin A.
Tommi K. gave it a8:
This is very much a real Rally game! Considering it's on N-Gage platform it's pretty amazing: all the settings, cars, co-pilot, weather and stages are there. And it also seems to have the full 4-wheel physics of the real game, or at least almost perfect simulacrum! The N-Gage control pad is not the best for driving. The tracks are modified wider to acommodate it, but still feels stupid to drive a car on your phone... The narrow screen is not perfect for in-car perspective either.
