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Colin McRae Rally 2005 ngage Game Reviews
Colin McRae Rally 2005
Critic Score
Metascore: 83 Metascore out of 100
User Score  
6.4 out of 10
based on 11 reviews
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As the first Codemasters title for the N-Gage platform, Colin McRae Rally 2005, developed by Ideaworks3D, brings all the gripping action from the leading rally game series together with support for racing competitions via the N-Gage Arena. The online support for ghost racing via N-Gage Arena gives rally fans a chance to compete with the best rally gamers from around the world. [Codemasters]

PUBLISHER: Codemasters
DEVELOPER: Ideaworks3D
GENRE(S): Racing, Driving
PLAYERS: 2
ESRB RATING: E (Everyone)
RELEASE DATE: November 1, 2004

What The Critics Said

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90
Thunderbolt
A wonderful little conversion of a classic game. It shows what potential the N-Gage can have as a gaming machine if given a little love and attention.
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89
PGNx Media
The game’s frame rate could be better; it doesn’t quite reach the expected 30 frames per second, but the frame rate doesn’t stutter, providing for a smooth experience which is appreciated more than a stuttery frame rate that reached 30 at times.
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88
Console Gameworld
With a sophisticated damage system and realistic driving physics, it's the best N-Gage racer to date.
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88
N-Gage World
A racing game that almost feels out of place on the N-Gage device due to its realism, attention to detail and exceptional game-play, which should delight all you rally enthusiasts out there. This game is by far the most advanced racing game available for the device.
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86
GameBiz
THE reason why you would buy an N-Gage, this game is that good.
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83
GameSpot
Worthy of its lofty name and provenance, and it's one of the very best racing games available for its platform.
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82
GameZone
The world hasn't seen a mobile racer this good before and it probably won't see another until the PSP is released.
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80
Electronic Gaming Monthly
The graphics are solid, the physics are realistic...and the racing is actually fun. [Holiday 2004, p.142]
80
1UP
Gamers hoping for something a bit more challenging and in-depth than the usual street racing titles would be wise to check out love Colin McRae Rally 2005.
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80
GamerFeed
The game looks and plays great, and the many options at your disposal, 64 tracks, and the ability to wirelessly race a friend as well as ghosts via the N-Gage Arena make it the system's best racing game.
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80
GameSpy
A stunning achievement on N-Gage, and handheld gaming as a whole. If you've been dissatisfied with driving on the go like I have, take this baby for a spin.
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What Our Users Said

Vote Now! The average user rating for this game is 6.4 (out of 10) based on 9 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

Zac Rom gave it a10:
Friggin A.

Tommi K. gave it a8:
This is very much a real Rally game! Considering it's on N-Gage platform it's pretty amazing: all the settings, cars, co-pilot, weather and stages are there. And it also seems to have the full 4-wheel physics of the real game, or at least almost perfect simulacrum! The N-Gage control pad is not the best for driving. The tracks are modified wider to acommodate it, but still feels stupid to drive a car on your phone... The narrow screen is not perfect for in-car perspective either.

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