Mobil 1 Rally Championship

One of the most graphically accurate rally games of all time, Rally Championship features 420 miles of detailed terrain, the likes of which won't be seen again until Train Sim is released this summer. Unless you're the sort of person who really likes looking at scenery, this game may well lose its novelty after a time. So it's just as well Actualise has thoughtfully provided you with highly detailed cars and realistic sound effects, not to mention authentic weather conditions.

But fancy effects can only account for so much. The real proof is behind the wheel, and how the vehicles actually feel to drive. The handling is pretty arcadey, although you find yourself bouncing all round the track, much like the real thing. There are far too many immovable objects, like bales of hay, which stop your car dead (not one of the more realistic features I hasten to add), but at least your car can get damaged when you hit trees. Overall this is a good value game with plenty seat-of-your-pants action to keep you entertained, especially if you're not into hardcore rally simulations.