Thrash Rally is a fast-paced racing game that lets you participate in either a World Championship or complete the Paris Dakar rally. You can choose to follow a set path of courses using basic controls such as accelerating with an automatic transmission, braking and drifting at the same time.
The gameplay involves following a course while trying not to break any rules. In the championship mode, each location consists of different stages that need to be finished in one run. You receive a time bonus for finishing a section quickly, but beware of the strict time limit. The Dakar mode is a long track without stops, and you can choose from regular cars or specialized vehicles like sand buggies, off-road bikes, or trucks.
As you race, you'll encounter obstacles like water, animals, hills, bridges, bushes, and more, which will challenge your driving skills. A global ranking is kept, but it's based on your time, not the number of cars you pass during the race. This adds an extra layer of strategy to the game.