Colin McRae Rally
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Developed by:
Codemasters
Published by:
Spike
Released On:
01 Jan 1998
Colin McRae Rally , released in 1998, is a rally racing game developed by Codemasters. The game's story follows Colin McRae as he competes in various rallies across different countries, including Greece, the United Kingdom, Sweden, and Australia.
The gameplay involves racing on these tracks with eight different Rally vehicles, including 4WD and 2WD options. The game offers a range of modes, such as Championship, Rally, Time Trial, Rally School, and two-player mode, allowing players to choose their preferred experience.
EAN-13:
5024866240269 (Germany)
EAN-13:
5024866240276 (France)
EAN-13:
5024866240757 (United Kingdom)
EAN-13:
5024866241259 (Germany)
EAN-13:
5024866241938 (United Kingdom)
EAN-13:
5024866321180 (United Kingdom)
EAN-13:
5024866321203 (United Kingdom)
EAN-13:
9324567005164 (Australia)
Sony PN:
SLES-00477 (Germany)
Sony PN:
SLES-00477#4 (United Kingdom)
Sony PN:
SLES-00477-T (United Kingdom)
Sony PN:
SLES-02572-T (United Kingdom)
Sony PN:
SLES-02605 (Germany)
Sony PN:
SLES-02605/ANZ# (Australia)
Sony PN:
SLES-02605-T/00849-T (United Kingdom)
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Save Game Methods:
External Storage
Multiplayer Options:
Same/Split-Screen
Number of Offline Players:
1-2 Players
Additional Hardware Supported:
Multitap
Input Device Features Supported:
Vibration
Video Modes Supported:
Widescreen (16 x 9)
Controller Types Supported:
Analog Controller
Gamepads Supported:
NeGcon (SLEH-0003), DualShock
Number of Offline Players via Multitap:
1-4 Players
Number of Players Supported:
1-2 Players, 1-4 Players
Multiplayer Game Modes:
Free-for-all / One-on-one (VS)
Input Devices Supported/Optional:
Gamepad, Racing/Steering Wheel
Racing/Steering Wheels Supported:
Mad Catz (SLEH-0005/6 / SLUH-000022)
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
This is a rally racing simulation game where players experience the thrill of European rallying. You'll drive high-performance rally cars across diverse terrains, competing against the clock with the help of a co-driver. The game focuses on realistic driving mechanics and the challenge of mastering various surfaces.
Story
Colin McRae
Colin McRae (aka The Flying Scotsman) is a Scottish rally driver. He is 30 years old and has been in motor sports for ten years.
He is the youngest driver to win the World Rally Championship title. He has won the UK's Network Q/RAC Rally three times. From 1992 to 1998, Colin drove the Subaru Impreza for Team Prodrive.
Rally Wins
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1999 Rally of Portugal
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Safari Rally
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1998 Rally of Portugal
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Tour de Corse
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Acropolis Rally
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China Rally
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1997 NetWork Q/RAC Rally
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Tour de Carse
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555 Safan Rally
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San Remo Rally
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API Rally Australia
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1995 WORLD RALLY CHAMPION
Introduction
Rallying is a popular form of motor sports. Cars run at one-minute intervals, competing against the clock rather than directly against each other.
Rally cars drive on various surfaces like mud, ice, snow, and gravel. Each surface demands specific skills and techniques. For example, gravel requires precise sliding, while tarmac requires "tidy" driving.
The co-driver, or navigator, is a vital team member. They navigate around the stages at speeds impossible without their calls for corners and hazards. Nicky Grist is Colin McRae's real-life co-driver and a key team member.
Specialized cars are needed for top-level special stage rallying. McRae's Subaru Impreza WRC, developed by Prodrive, is worth over $400,000.
It has a 300-horsepower engine, a 6-speed semi-automatic transmission, 4-wheel drive, and electro-hydraulically controlled differentials. This results in immense acceleration, going from 0-60 in a little over 3 seconds.
Now, you can enjoy the experience of European rallying.
Getting Started
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Set up your PlayStation® game console according to its Instruction Manual.
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Make sure the power is OFF before inserting or removing a compact disc.
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Insert the Colin McRae™ Rally disc and close the Disc Cover.
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Insert a game controller and turn ON the PlayStation game console.
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Follow on-screen instructions to start a game.
To save game settings and results, and continue play on previously saved games, insert a MEMORY CARD into MEMORY CARD slot 1 before starting play. If you do not have a MEMORY CARD, the game will allow you to play without saving game settings and results.
Top View
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RESET BUTTON
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POWER INDICATOR
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CONTROLLER P
Front View
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CONTROLLER PORT
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CONTROLLER PORT
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SONY
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OPEN BUTTON
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DISC COVER
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MEMORY CARD SLOT 1
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MEMORY CARD SLOT 2
Controls
Gear down
Gear down
Turn wheels left
Turn wheels left
Pause
Pause
Turn wheels right
Turn wheels right
Brake
Brake (reverse with Auto Gearbox)
Turn analog mode ON (red)
Turn analog mode ON (red)
Gear up
Gear up
Change view
Change view
Accelerate
Accelerate
Handbrake
Handbrake
button
select the highlighted option (menu systems)
Left or Right Directional buttons
change the highlighted option (menu systems)
Accelerate/Brake if selected
Accelerate/Brake if selected
How to Play
Main Menu
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CHAMPIONSHIP: A full-on rally experience. The chance to prove you're the best.
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RALLY: Race a single country rally. (2 player mode available)
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TIME TRIAL: Practice getting the fastest times on a stage. (2 player mode available)
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RALLY SCHOOL: Expert rally driving instruction from Colin McRae himself.
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OPTIONS: Set your difficulty level and game settings.
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LOAD: Load a previously saved Championship position from the MEMORY CARD.
Difficulty Settings
The difficulty settings can be found in the Options screen on the Main Menu. There are 3 difficulty settings: Novice, Intermediate, and Expert. The default setting is Intermediate.
Each difficulty level will affect certain game settings. Difficulty settings are relevant to both Championship and Rally play modes. The Expert setting is only available after you complete the Intermediate mode in 1st place.
Difficulty Table
| | Cars | Stages | Countries | Opponents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOVICE | 2WD Only | First 3 | 4 | 7 |
| INTERMEDIATE | 4WD Only | All 8 | 15 |
| EXPERT | 2WD & 4WD | All 8 | 15 |
Rally
Play a single country rally, on your own or against a friend. A rally is made up of a number of stages.
Time Trial
Time Trial allows you to play any stage of a country rally with 1 or 2 players. There are no Repair options available in Time Trial mode.
2 Player Modes
In Rally and Time Trial modes you have the option of playing against a friend. This can be done in 3 different ways.
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Split Screen mode: Allows you to play head-to-head with your opponent represented as a ghost car.
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Alternate mode: Allows a full screen view, where Player 1 goes first, followed by Player 2.
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Arcade mode: A head-to-head race where collisions between cars are possible.
In all these modes you must have 2 controllers connected to your PlayStation® game console.
Race Types
Championship
A rally championship covers a whole season of rallying in 8 different countries with varying weather conditions and time of day. All countries have 6 stages (see difficulty settings) and 4 of the countries have an extra Super-Special Stage. Beat the best and gain the Championship title.
Car Selection
Choose a rally car. The availability of certain cars may be restricted due to your difficulty setting. If you are playing in Championship mode, you will stand a much better chance with one of the four major cars with 4WD; these are by far, the most powerful.
There are four major 4WD Rally cars:
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Subaru Impreza
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Ford Escort WRC
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Mitsubishi Lancer
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Toyota Corolla
Enter Your Name
For all game modes, each player is asked to enter his or her name. This name is used throughout the game and stored for any records or high scores achieved. A name can be up to 11 characters in length.
Set-Up/Repair
Before you start a rally and before certain stages of a rally, you have the option to set up your car and if necessary repair damage to parts of the car. You are allotted only a certain amount of time to perform these set-up and repair operations.
Prioritize your options based on terrain, weather and time of day for optimal performance. When you enter Set-Up/Repair mode at the start of a rally, it is preset with recommendations for that country.
You can view the up-coming stages by selecting the View option. After selecting all the options that you want to set up and repair, you must select the Continue option for these changes to take effect. The Reset option will restore the default settings and remove any changes you have made.
Setup Table
| ITEM | EFFECT | TIME |
|---|---|---|
| Tires | Amount of surface grip | 03:00 |
| Suspension | Amount of grip when cornering | 15:00 |
| Brakes | Brake balance from front to rear | 10:00 |
| Steering | Sensitivity of steering | 12:00 |
| Gear Ratios | Amount of acceleration/Top speed | 20:00 |
Weather Types
When rallying a stage, you can encounter any of the following weather types:
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Clear
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Cloudy
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Rain
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Snow
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Stormy
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Fog
These weather types affect the surfaces on which you drive. For example, wet mud is much more slippery than dry mud.
Repair Table
| ITEM | EFFECT | MAX TIME |
|---|---|---|
| Electrics | Headlights flicker | 30:00 |
| Handling | Pulls to one side/Turns slower | 45:00 |
| Brakes | Less braking power | 30:00 |
| Engine | Slower acceleration/Top speed | 60:00 |
| Gearbox | Cannot select gear/Top speed | 60:00 |
Time of Day
As you progress through a rally, the time of day for each stage will vary. You can rally stages at any of the following times during the day:
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Early Morning
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Morning
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Late Morning
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Midday
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Afternoon
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Early Evening
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Evening
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Night
Message Examples
Tips & Maps
CORNERING
Unlike many motor sports, rallying does not require you to take the "racing line." It is essential to "set the car up" before a corner, using brakes to slow down and the handbrake to scrub speed and swing the car into a sharp turn.
POSITION
Use as much of the track as possible, being aware of surface changes that can slow the car or change direction. Pay attention to your co-driver's advice to avoid obstacles and prepare for what's ahead, and look for the quickest route, even if unconventional.
GEAR
When confident, switch to a manual gearbox to control gear changes and optimize performance.
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