Rally Cross 2

Rally Cross 2 is a racing video game developed by Idol Minds and published by 989 Studios exclusively for PlayStation. It is the sequel to Rally Cross (1997).

Rally Cross 2
Developer(s)	Idol Minds
Publisher(s)	989 Studios
Composer(s)	Guttermouth
Platform(s)	PlayStation
Release	NA: November 1998[1][2] EU: March 5, 1999
Genre(s)	Racing
Mode(s)	Single-player, multiplayer

Game modes

• Single race: Choose any vehicle and track and race against three opponents, there are three sub-modes, Normal, which is self-explanatory, Head-on, which is where one opponent races in the opposite direction of the player and Suicide which is the same as Head-on but with three opponents.
• Season: Rally through an extensive season, unlocking vehicles and tracks.
• Time Trial: Try to get the best lap-time possible on a certain track.
• Practice: Practice your rallying skills.

Some vehicles' parts (shocks, steering, brakes, ratios, gearbox and tires) can be modified to the player's liking. All vehicles' bodies can be painted as well.

The game's sixteen tracks are also available in reverse, making a total of thirty-two tracks.

Reception

Aggregate score

Aggregator	Score
GameRankings	77%[3]

Review scores

Publication	Score
AllGame	[4]
Electronic Gaming Monthly	8.125/10[5]
Game Informer	8.25/10[6]
GameFan	93%[7]
GamePro	[8]
GameRevolution	B[9]
GameSpot	7.7/10[10]
IGN	7.5/10[11]
Next Generation	[12]
PlayStation Official Magazine – UK	6/10[13]
Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine	[14]

Reception

The game received favorable reviews according to the review aggregation website GameRankings.^[3] Next Generation called it "a very solid second effort that sets the title well on its way to becoming an established brand – if [the developers] can keep improving the game this much every sequel."^[12] (Ironically, this is the last game in the series.)

References

1. Perry, Doug (1998-11-04). "Rally Cross 2". IGN. Retrieved 2023-04-05.
2. "Game Informer News". Game Informer. 1999-05-03. Archived from the original on 1999-05-03. Retrieved 2023-04-05.
3. "Rally Cross 2 for PlayStation". GameRankings. CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on May 1, 2019. Retrieved October 9, 2020.
4. Marriott, Scott Alan. "Rally Cross 2 - Review". AllGame. All Media Network. Archived from the original on November 15, 2014. Retrieved October 9, 2020.
5. EGM staff (January 1999). "Rally Cross 2". Electronic Gaming Monthly. No. 114. Ziff Davis.
6. McNamara, Andy; Anderson, Paul; Reiner, Andrew (January 1999). "Rally Cross 2". Game Informer. No. 69. FuncoLand. p. 59. Archived from the original on January 8, 2001. Retrieved October 9, 2020.
7. Higgins, Geoff "El Nino" (January 1999). "Rally Cross 2". GameFan. Vol. 7, no. 1. Shinno Media. p. 88. Retrieved October 9, 2020.
8. Dan Elektro (January 1999). "Rally Cross [2] Review for PlayStation on GamePro.com". GamePro. No. 124. IDG Entertainment. Archived from the original on January 16, 2005. Retrieved October 9, 2020.
9. Zimring, Jason (November 1998). "Rally Cross 2 Review". GameRevolution. CraveOnline. Archived from the original on April 20, 2004. Retrieved October 9, 2020.
10. GameSpot staff (November 13, 1998). "Rally Cross 2 Review [date mislabeled as "May 5, 2000"]". GameSpot. CBS Interactive. Retrieved October 9, 2020.
11. Perry, Douglass C. (November 3, 1998). "Rally Cross 2". IGN. Ziff Davis. Retrieved October 9, 2020.
12. "Rally Cross 2". Next Generation. No. 50. Imagine Media. February 1999. p. 101. Retrieved October 9, 2020.
13. Merrett, Steve (April 1999). "Rally Cross 2". Official UK PlayStation Magazine. No. 44. Future Publishing. p. 109. Retrieved October 9, 2020.
14. "Rally Cross 2". Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine. Vol. 2, no. 3. Ziff Davis. December 1998.

External links

• Rally Cross 2 at MobyGames