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Colin McRae Rally 04
Colin McRae Rally 04The ultimate rally experience with realistic physics and challenging tracks
Colin McRae Rally 3
Colin McRae Rally 3Race the Ford Focus RS across three seasons to claim the world rally title.
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Colin McRae Rally 04 delivers an authentic rally racing simulation, featuring a variety of licensed cars and meticulously recreated world‑class stages. The game balances arcade fun with deep simulation elements, making it accessible for newcomers while satisfying seasoned rally enthusiasts. With both single‑player career mode and robust multiplayer options, players can compete against AI or friends across PC and PlayStation 2. Developed by Codemasters Southam and published by Codemasters, the title earned an 80/100 critic score and remains a benchmark in early‑2000s rally games.

Take the wheel of the Ford Focus RS RWC and compete in three full seasons of the World Rally Championship. Each season features eight competitions across diverse locations such as Australia, the USA, England, Sweden, Japan, Greece, and Finland, with six unique stages per competition and a final head‑to‑head showdown. Customize your car’s setup—including wheels, gearbox, brakes, and suspension—and test‑drive before every event to fine‑tune performance. Beat the clock, out‑pace rival teams, and climb the leaderboard to become the world champion.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Racing
Racing
Best for
Rally fans and simulation enthusiasts
Rally enthusiasts
Specifications
General
msrp
$49.99
$49.99
release date
2003-09-19
2002-10-25
Specifications
developer
Codemasters Southam
Codemasters Southam
publisher
Codemasters
Codemasters
age rating
ESRB E, PEGI 3
PEGI 3, ESRB E
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer
Single player
critic score
80/100
84/100+5%
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Authentic rally physics
  • Wide variety of licensed cars
  • Robust single‑player career
  • Engaging multiplayer modes
  • Deep car customization system
  • Diverse global locations
  • Challenging head‑to‑head stages
  • Authentic rally physics
Cons
  • Graphics are dated by modern standards
  • Limited online matchmaking features
  • No track editor or custom content support
  • Only single‑player mode
  • Limited platform availability (PC, PS2)
  • Graphics dated by modern standards
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