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Colin McRae Rally 2005

 

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  • User Score (45)
    7.8 7.8 from 45 reviewers
  • Expert Score (24)
    8.0 8.0 from 24 reviewers
  • Value for money (5)
    8.4 8.4 from 5 reviewers
  • Gameplay (8)
    8.2 8.2 from 8 reviewers
  • Graphics (7)
    7.8 7.8 from 7 reviewers
  • Sound (7)
    8.0 8.0 from 7 reviewers
  • Multiplayer (3)
    7.0 7.0 from 3 reviewers
  • Lifespan (3)
    8.8 8.8 from 3 reviewers
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  • Score Distribution

Experts:
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7-8
(15)
5-6
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3-4
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Users:
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  • Expert Reviews

  1. IGN Entertainment

    11 March 2010

    The updated graphics really help to bring CMR 05 into super racing game status. There’s a bit of time between now and the game’s end of September release date, but things are looking very, very good for the guys and gals... Read more

  2. Gamecell

    Gamecell
    9.0/10
    19 October 2007

    The sizeable career mode and decent selection of multiplayer options (including Xbox Live support) mean 2005 will have more staying power than any McRae before it. Read more

    • Feels right., Looks good., 34 cars and a huge career mode., Xbox Live multiplayer and scoreboards., Amazing, scratch-covered damage modelling and dirt effects.
    • The game engine is beginning to look its age in places., Fussy “resets”., -, Silly “dazed” effect., Avoid the poo-like water at all costs.

  3. xbox360.gamespy.com

    8.0/10
    14 October 2004

    Everyone's favorite rally racer takes to the online world, but is that enough to make this year's edition better? Read more

    • Solid racing mechanics; realistic vehicle handling; lots of car customization options.
    • Graphics have a washed out look; online gameplay is light on options.

  4. RewiredMind.com

    8.0/10
    2 May 2005

    The 2005 Rally gaming season is now officially open and we’re expecting some heated competition this year. Last year’s combatants for the “Best Rally Game” title were Sony’s own World Rally Championship III and the... Read more

  5. swapgame

    swapgame
    18 April 2005

    The steering wheel-gripping heart of Colin McRae Rally 2005 is the all-new Career Challenge, which takes players through a full professional rally career, driving the most diverse selection of rally cars. Read more

  6. The Armchair Empire

    The Armchair Empire
    3 March 2005

    generated opponents really reduced the replay value for me. True rally fans may have a quibble with that assessment. And I use the word "quibble" because it is a word that only European speakers of English would use, and... Read more

  7. DarkStation

    DarkStation
    9.0/10
    10 October 2004

    Colin McRae Rally 2005 may not be Rallisport Challenge 2, but it is a great rally racing game that should not be overlooked. Any fan of rally racing should definitely give this game a try as it has all the making of a great... Read more

  8. IGN

    9.1/10
    30 September 2004

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  9. NowGamer

    NowGamer
    7.0/10
    11 June 2005

    It’s a good rally experience but rally experiences aren’t always fun. Read more

  10. allaboutgames.co.uk

    9.0/10
    1 August 2005

    Essential to avoid taking a left when you should have gone right is the co-driver. Colin's former partner, Nicky Grist - who also did the commentary for the first three games - is back in action, and certainly helps to give... Read more

  • User Reviews

  1. Excellent Game

    Amazon
    10/10
    Reviewer: D. de Los Santos "Frank de Los Santos", Amazon
    27 October 2009

    If you're looking for an excitting real-like Rally game, this is yours. Since enviromental noises, even individual damage in tires and parts of your car, up to different behiavor deppending the tipe of car you're driving. Read more

  2. Amazing all around racing game.

    10/10
    Reviewer: teazepottery, epinions.com
    2 weeks ago

    I am not planning on a long review as I don't have the time. Read more

    • Really nice sound and looks. Easy to set up.
    • Maybe limited choice of cars in the beginning. I hope I have this right.

  3. Colin McRae Rally 2005

    swapgame
    6.0/10
    Reviewer: swapgame
    13 November 2005

    Having played Rallisport challenge 2 i found this game to be rather tame in comparison. Still, if you like car games then this is still worth a look. Read more

  4. Amazing all around racing game.

    epinions.com
    10/10
    Reviewer: teazepottery, epinions.com
    20 June 2005

    I am not planning on a long review as I don't have the time. Read more

    • Really nice sound and looks. Easy to set up.
    • Maybe limited choice of cars in the beginning. I hope I have this right.

  5. Colin McRae Rally 2005 Reader Review - 9.8

    9.8/10
    Reviewer: Enduro Man, IGN Entertainment
    17 September 2005

    I've always been a rally racing fan. To me, point to point offroad racing has a fascination all its own. Colin McRae Rally is the purest distillation of the sport on the X-Box. Read more

  6. my game is great

    Game Seek
    10/10
    Reviewer: Colin McRae from london, Game Seek
    19 August 2005

    this game is very good but a little tip. Richard Burns’ car is **** and it will crash easily, but mine is good and if you press a,b,x,y,r,l,white,black my car will take off and you can fly but you can only do this in the... Read more

  7. "Disappointing"

    6.0/10
    Reviewer: Xbox 360 Game Reviews
    29 January 2005

    As a big fan of CM04 i couldn't wait to get my hands on this but, and initailly i was very impressed with attention to detail, great graphics, loads of cars, more tracks and Career mode. Read more

  8. Colin McRae Rally 2005

    Review Stop
    10/10
    Reviewer: UK Guest, Review Stop
    26 June 2005

    best rally game so far !!! Read more

  9. Colin McRae Rally 2005 (Xbox): Top rally action

    Dooyoo
    Reviewer: sympatic, Dooyoo
    17 August 2005

    Driving game Read more

    • Lots of great cars
    • Takes a bit of getting used to

  • WikiFreak Description

Colin McRae Rally 2005

Colin McRae Rally 2005 for Xbox features Dolby Digital 5.1 sound with downloadable content as well as competitive online/offline modes. It also has allocation for 1 -4 players as well as 8 online players. The game also has special headset controllers and is of Rally/Off-road racing genre with suitability for everyone. Developed by Codemasters, the game was released 28 September 2004

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Colin McRae Rally 2005

Colin McRae Rally 2005 for Xbox features Dolby Digital 5.1 sound with downloadable content as well as competitive online/offline modes. It also has allocation for 1 -4 players as well as 8 online players. The game also has special headset controllers and is of Rally/Off-road racing genre with suitability for everyone. Developed by Codemasters, the game was released 28 September 2004

Features

Colin McRae Rally 2005 for Xbox features Dolby Digital 5.1 sound with downloadable content. It has competitive online/offline modes. The game allows 1 -4 players with 8 online players. It also features special headset controllers. The game is of Rally/Off-road racing genre and is suitable for all age groups. Colin McRae Rally 2005 takes the series forward with a massive multi-event Career Challenge and introduces online head-to-head rallying, for up to 8 players, on both PlayStation 2 and Xbox. The all-new Career Challenge has players hurtling through over 20 different classes of rally events including Challenges, Cups, SuperCups, Shields and Championships. There are more than 300 tracks in nine worldwide locations), plus a wide assortment of cars.

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  • Manufacturer's Description

Taking the series forward with a massive multi-event Career Challenge, Colin McRae Rally 2005 will introduce online head-to-head rallying, for up to 8 players on Xbox.

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