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4.4 / 5

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Platform
Nintendo 64
Genres
Racing · Sports
Player Perspective
Third person
Developers
Saffire
Publishers
Kemco
Release date
December 3, 1999

Summary

Top Gear Rally 2 drops you into a globe‑spanning rally where farms, jungles, deserts and mountain passes become your playground. The track’s climate shifts on the fly—clear skies, rain, or snow—while a random day‑or‑night cycle keeps each lap feeling fresh.

The sequel leans into simulation: a completely rewritten physics engine delivers real‑time car damage, and every vehicle is a licensed rally model, from the Ford Focus to the Renault Alpine. A paint‑shop lets you personalize your ride, shortcuts pepper the courses, and up to four friends can compete together. Plugging in the N64 Expansion Pak bumps the resolution up to 480×480 for sharper visuals.

Developed under grueling 16‑hour days at Saffire, the game earned mixed but generally positive press—GameFan and GameSpot praised it in development, while Famitsu gave a modest 24/40. Critics highlighted the solid car roster, realistic weather effects, and multiplayer fun, even if it didn’t quite eclipse rivals like World Driver Championship.

Edited by Maya Carter

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Split Screen

Alternative Titles

  • Top Gear Pocket 2 Alternative
  • TG Rally 2 Alternative