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{{Short description|1999 video game}}
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{{Infobox video game
| title = Mobil 1 Rally Championship
| title = Mobil 1 Rally Championship
| image = [[File:Mobil 1 Rally Championship, front cover, PC.jpg|Font cover art]]
| image = Mobil 1 Rally Championship, front cover, PC.jpg
| developer = [[Magnetic Fields (computer game developer)|Magnetic Fields]] <br> Creative Asylum Limited
| developer = [[Magnetic Fields (computer game developer)|Magnetic Fields]]<br />Creative Asylum Limited<br />[[Atod]], HotGen (PS1)
| publisher = [[Actualize (computer game publisher)|Actualize]] <br> [[Ubisoft Entertainment]] <br> [[Europress Software]]
| publisher = [[Europress|Actualize]] (PC, PS1)<br />[[Electronic Arts]] (PS1)
| series = ''[[Rally Championship (series)|Rally Championship]]''
| distributor = [[Electronic Arts]] <br> [[Atod]]
| composer = Darren Ithell
| designer = Andrew Morris
| programmer = Shaun Southern
| series = [[Rally Championship (series)|Rally Championship]]
| composer = Darren Ithell<ref>{{cite web|author=AmigaPD|date=May 2012|url=https://www.amigapd.com/interview-darren-ithell.html|title=Interview with Darren Ithell|website=AmigaPD|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230617185412/https://www.amigapd.com/interview-darren-ithell.html|archivedate=17 June 2023|url-status=live|accessdate=28 November 2023}}</ref>
| designer =
| engine =
| engine =
| released = {{vgrelease|EU|19 November 1999 <small>(PC)</small>|EU|11 February 2000 <small>(PS)</small>|NA|2 March 2000<ref>{{cite web|date=2 March 2000|url=http://www.psxnation.com/news/030200f.shtml|title=EA Ships Mobil 1 Rally|website=PSX Nation|publisher=Katastrophe Publishing|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20000521022608/http://www.psxnation.com/news/030200f.shtml|archivedate=21 May 2000|accessdate=15 May 2023}}</ref>}}
| released = '''Windows''' <br> {{vgrelease|North America|NA|1999}} {{vgrelease|Europe|EU|November 19, 1999}} '''PlayStation''' {{vgrelease|Europe|EU|2000}}
| genre = [[Racing video game|Racing]]
| genre = [[Racing video game|Racing]]
| modes = [[Single player]], [[Multiplayer]]
| modes = [[Single player]], [[Multiplayer]]
| platforms = [[Microsoft Windows]], [[PlayStation (console)|PlayStation]]
| platforms = [[Microsoft Windows|Windows]], [[PlayStation (console)|PlayStation]]
}}
}}


'''''[[Mobil 1]] Rally Championship''''' (officially called '''''Mobil 1 British Rally Championship''''', unofficially nicknamed '''Rally Championship 2000''') is a [[rallying|rally]] [[video game]] which is part of the [[Rally Championship (series)|Rally Championship series]]. The game was released for [[Microsoft Windows|Windows]] and [[PlayStation (console)|PlayStation]] on 31 December 1999. It is developed by [[Magnetic Fields (computer game developer)|Magnetic Fields]], distributed by [[Electronic Arts]] and [[Atod]], and published by [[Actualize (computer game publisher)|Actualize]]. The PC version is notable for stages based on real-life [[Ordnance Survey]] maps. Magnetic Fields exists no more.
'''''[[Mobil 1]] Rally Championship'''''{{efn|full title: '''''Mobil 1 British Rally Championship'''''}} (also known as Rally Championship 2000) is a [[Rallying|rally]] [[video game]] which is part of the [[Rally Championship (series)|''Rally Championship'' series]]. It is a sequel to ''[[International Rally Championship]]'' (1997). The game was released for [[Microsoft Windows|Windows]] in 1999. PC version was developed by [[Magnetic Fields (computer game developer)|Magnetic Fields]] and Creative Asylum and published by [[Actualize]] (formerly known as Europress). [[PlayStation (console)|PlayStation]] version was developed by [[Atod]] and HotGen Studios and published by [[Electronic Arts]]. The Windows version is notable for stages based on real-life [[Ordnance Survey]] and Ordnance Survey of Northern Ireland maps. A sequel, ''[[Rally Championship Xtreme]]'', was released in 2001.


== Reception ==
After the Network-Q RAC Rally Championship (1996), it is a sequel to the [[International Rally Championship]] (1997).
It features 22 cars and 36 tracks (42 in PlayStation version), drivable in two directions: Simulation and Arcade.

==Cars==
There are four classes available with a total of 22 cars:

A8
*[[Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IV]]
*[[Proton Wira]]
*[[Seat Cordoba WRC]]
*[[Mitsubishi Lancer Evo V]], the fastest car: 124 mph in second gearbox-ratio mode.
*[[Subaru Impreza WRC]]
*[[Peugeot 206 WRC]], the second fastest car: 123 mph in second gearbox-ratio mode.

A7
*[[Nissan Almera|Nissan Almera Kit-car]]
*[[Ford Escort (European)|Ford Escort RS2000 Kit-car]]
*[[Skoda Octavia|Skoda Octavia Kit-car]]
*[[Ford Escort (European)|Ford Escort Maxi]]
*[[Vauxhall Astra|Vauxhall Astra Kit-car]]
*[[Hyundai Coupé|Hyundai Coupé Kit-car Evo II]]
*[[Volkswagen Golf|Volkswagen Golf GTi Kit-car (MkIV)]]
*[[Renault Mégane|Renault Maxi Mégane]], the fastest A7-car.
*[[Seat Ibiza|Seat Ibiza Kit-car Evo II]]

A6
*[[Skoda Felicia Kit-car]]
*[[Proton Compact|Proton Compact SRi]]
*[[Honda Civic VTi]]
*[[Citroën Saxo Kit-car]]
*[[Peugeot 106|Peugeot 106 Maxi]]

A5
*[[Nissan Micra|Nissan Micra Maxi]]
*[[Ford Puma|Ford Puma Kit-car]], the slowest car.

==Trophy & Tracks==
{{Col-begin}}
{{Col-2}}
* Vauxhall Rally of Wales (3x Gravel / 3x Snow)
** Clocaenog Mid
** Penmachno South
** Myherin
** Hafren
** Dyfi
** Gartheiniog
* [[Pirelli International Rally]] (Gravel)
** Chirdonhead
** Falstone
** Kershope
** Pundershaw
** Riccarton
** Newcastleton
* [[Scottish Rally]] (Gravel)
** Twiglees
** Yair
** Cardrona
** Black Loch
** Glentrool
** Ae
* SEAT [[Jim Clark Memorial Rally]] (Tarmac)
** Moon and Star
** Bothwell
** Whitchester
** Eccles
** Langton
** Fogo
{{Col-2}}
* Stena Line Ulster Rally (Tarmac)
** Hamilton's Folly
** Tyrones Ditches
** Feeney
** Parkanaur
** Lisnamuck
** Tardree
* Sony [[Manx International Rally]] (Tarmac)
** Port Soderick
** Ballagyr
** Curraghs
** Tholt-Y-Will
** Injerbreck
** Cringle
* 2 Players Game (PlayStation version only)
** Foresters Creek
** Frozen Forest
** Sundown
** Farmers Hazard
** Palm Beach
** Settlers
{{Col-end}}

==Modes==
There are five different modes in the game:
*Individual (absent in PlayStation version)
*Mobil 1 British Rally Championship (named Championship in PlayStation version)
*A8 Rally Championship
*Arcade
*Time Trial

==Music==
The soundtrack for Mobil 1 Rally Championship was composed by Darren "Dith" Ithell.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.amigapd.com/interview-darren-ithell.html|title=Interview with Darren Ithell|publisher=AmigaPD|date=May 2012|accessdate=4 September 2014|author=AmigaPD}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mobygames.com/game/windows/mobil-1-rally-championship/credits|title=Mobil 1 Rally Championship Credits|publisher=[[MobyGames]]|accessdate=4 September 2014}}</ref>

==Reception==
{{Video game reviews
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| GR_PC = 85%<ref name=GRPC>{{cite web|url=https://www.gamerankings.com/pc/197963-mobil-1-rally-championship/index.html|title=Mobil 1 Rally Championship for PC|website=[[GameRankings]]|publisher=CBS Interactive|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20190609115915/https://www.gamerankings.com/pc/197963-mobil-1-rally-championship/index.html|archivedate=9 June 2019|accessdate=6 September 2020}}</ref>
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| GR = (PC) 85.23%<ref name="metacritic review (pc)">{{cite web|url=http://www.gamerankings.com/pc/197963-mobil-1-rally-championship/index.html|title=Mobil 1 Rally Championship Review (PC)|work=[[Metacritic]]|publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]|accessdate=14 October 2014}}</ref> <br /> (PS1) 63.33%<ref name="metacritic review (ps1)">{{cite web|url=http://www.gamerankings.com/ps/250610-mobil-1-rally-championship/index.html|title=Mobil 1 Rally Championship Review (PS1)|work=[[Metacritic]]|publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]|date=14 October 2014}}</ref>
| GR_PS = 63%<ref name=GRPS>{{cite web|url=https://www.gamerankings.com/ps/250610-mobil-1-rally-championship/index.html|title=Mobil 1 Rally Championship for PlayStation|website=GameRankings|publisher=CBS Interactive|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20190521162102/https://www.gamerankings.com/ps/250610-mobil-1-rally-championship/index.html|archivedate=21 May 2019|accessdate=6 September 2020}}</ref>
| Allgame_PC = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref name=AllGame>{{cite web|last=Kanarick|first=Mark|url=http://www.allgame.com/game.php?id=23896&tab=review|title=Mobil 1 Rally Championship (PC) – Review|website=[[AllGame]]|publisher=[[All Media Network]]|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141116025959/http://www.allgame.com/game.php?id=23896&tab=review|archivedate=16 November 2014|accessdate=6 September 2020}}</ref>
|MC=84/100<ref name="MC">http://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/mobil-1-rally-championship</ref>
| CNG_PC = 8/10<ref>{{cite magazine|last=Goble|first=Gordon|date=24 February 2000|url=http://www.gamecenter.com/Reviews/Item/0,6,0-3761,00.html|title=Mobil 1 Rally Championship (PC)|website=Gamecenter|publisher=[[CNET]]|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20000816092529/http://www.gamecenter.com/Reviews/Item/0,6,0-3761,00.html|archivedate=16 August 2000|accessdate=21 June 2021}}</ref>
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| GameRev = (PS1) {{Rating|2.5|5}}<ref name="gamerevolution review (ps1)">{{cite web|url=http://www.gamerevolution.com/review/mobil-1-rally-championship|title=Mobil 1 Rally Championship Review (PS1). The cannonball that missed the run|work=[[GameRevolution]]|publisher=Net Revolution Inc.|date=1 April 2000|accessdate=14 October 2014|first=Shawn|last=Sanders}}</ref>
| CNG_PS = 4/10<ref>{{cite web|last=Mahood|first=Andy|date=31 May 2000|url=http://www.gamecenter.com/Consoles/Sony/Mobil1rallyc/|title=Mobil 1 Rally Championship (PS)|website=Gamecenter|publisher=CNET|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20000818214432/http://www.gamecenter.com/Consoles/Sony/Mobil1rallyc/|archivedate=18 August 2000|accessdate=21 June 2021}}</ref>
| Edge_PC = 9/10<ref name=Edge>{{cite magazine|author=Edge staff|url=https://retrocdn.net/images/c/c7/Edge_UK_078.pdf|title=[Mobil 1] Rally Championship (PC)|magazine=[[Edge (magazine)|Edge]]|publisher=[[Future plc|Future Publishing]]|issue=78|date=November 1999|pages=70–71|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20231016233431/https://retrocdn.net/images/c/c7/Edge_UK_078.pdf|archivedate=16 October 2023|url-status=live|accessdate=28 November 2023}}</ref>
| GSpot = (PC) 8.9/10<ref name="gamespot review (pc)">{{cite web|url=http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/mobil-1-rally-championship-review/1900-2542608/|title=Mobil 1 Rally Championship Review (PC). Mobil 1 Rally Championship puts you as close to the action as you could ever hope to get|work=[[GameSpot]]|publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]|date=28 February 2000|accessdate=14 October 2014|first=Stephen|last=Poole}}</ref> <br /> (PS1) 5.8<ref name="gamespot review (ps1)">{{cite web|url=http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/mobil-1-rally-championship-review/1900-2558067/|title=Mobil 1 Rally Championship Review (PS1). In terms of an overall package, EA's V-Rally 2 and Colin McRae have much more to offer than Mobil 1|work=[[GameSpot]]|publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]|date=6 April 2000|accessdate=14 October 2014|first=Miguel|last=Lopez}}</ref>
| IGN = (PC) 8.8/10<ref name="ign review (pc)">{{cite web|url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2000/03/09/mobil-1-rally-championship|title=Mobil 1 Rally Championship Review (PC). If you like Rally racing, you'll be in heaven|work=[[IGN]]|publisher=[[Ziff Davis]]|date=8 March 2000|accessdate=14 October 2014|first=Arun|last=Devidas}}</ref> <br /> (PS1) 3/10<ref name="ign review (ps1)">{{cite web|url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2000/03/31/mobile-1-rally-championship|title=Mobile 1 Rally Championship Review (PS1). Failed Game Concept #1: A racer without steering|work=[[IGN]]|publisher=[[Ziff Davis]]|date=30 March 2000|accessdate=14 October 2014|first=Marc|last=Nix}}</ref>
| EGM_PS = 4.5/10<ref>{{cite magazine|last=Hager|first=Dean|url=https://retrocdn.net/images/b/bf/EGM_US_131.pdf|title=Mobil 1 Rally Championship (PS)|magazine=[[Electronic Gaming Monthly]]|publisher=[[Ziff Davis]]|issue=131|date=June 2000|page=169|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230408134403/https://retrocdn.net/images/b/bf/EGM_US_131.pdf|archivedate=April 8, 2023|url-status=live|accessdate=November 28, 2023}}</ref>
| EPD_PC = 10/10<ref>{{cite web|author=Rog|date=1 May 2000|url=http://www.elecplay.com/review.html?article=2443&full=1#mr_toppy|title=Mobil 1 Rally Championship (PC)|website=[[EP Daily|The Electric Playground]]|publisher=Greedy Productions Ltd.|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20020721173405/http://www.elecplay.com/review.html?article=2443&full=1#mr_toppy|archivedate=21 July 2002|accessdate=28 November 2023}}</ref>
|Edge=9/10
| EPD_PS = 6.5/10<ref>{{cite web|last=Conlin|first=Shaun|date=26 March 2000|url=http://www.elecplay.com/review.html?article=2272&full=1#mr_toppy|title=Mobil 1 Rally Championship (PSX)|website=The Electric Playground|publisher=Greedy Productions Ltd.|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20020629072644/http://www.elecplay.com/review.html?article=2272&full=1#mr_toppy|archivedate=29 June 2002|accessdate=28 November 2023}}</ref>
|EGM={{Rating|4.5|5}}
| GI_PS = 5.75/10<ref>{{cite magazine|title=Mobil 1 Rally Championship (PS)|magazine=[[Game Informer]]|publisher=[[FuncoLand]]|issue=85|date=May 2000}}</ref>
|GamePro={{Rating|4|5}}
| GameFan_PC = 90%<ref>{{cite magazine|title=REVIEW for [Mobil 1] Rally Championship (PC)|magazine=[[GameFan]]|publisher=Shinno Media|date=2 March 2000}}</ref>
|PCGUK=91%
| GameRev_PS = C−<ref>{{cite web|last=Sanders|first=Shawn|date=April 2000|url=https://www.gamerevolution.com/review/mobil-1-rally-championship|title=Mobil 1 Rally Championship Review (PS)|website=[[GameRevolution]]|publisher=[[CraveOnline]]|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141019210837/http://www.gamerevolution.com/review/mobil-1-rally-championship|archivedate=19 October 2014|url-status=live|accessdate=6 September 2020}}</ref>
|PCGUS=90%
| GSpot_PC = 8.9/10<ref>{{cite web|last=Poole|first=Stephen|date=28 February 2000|url=https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/mobil-1-rally-championship-review/1900-2542608/|title=Mobil 1 Rally Championship Review|website=[[GameSpot]]|publisher=[[Fandom (website)|Fandom]]|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150308094419/https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/mobil-1-rally-championship-review/1900-2542608/|archivedate=8 March 2015|url-status=live|accessdate=28 November 2023}}</ref>
| GSpot_PS = 5.8/10<ref>{{cite web|last=Lopez|first=Miguel|date=6 April 2000|url=https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/mobil-1-rally-championship-review/1900-2558067/|title=Mobil 1 Rally Championship Review (PS)|website=GameSpot|publisher=Fandom|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20041208230439/http://www.gamespot.com/ps/driving/mobil1rallychampionship/review.html|archivedate=8 December 2004|url-status=live|accessdate=28 November 2023}}</ref>
| IGN_PC = 8.8/10<ref>{{cite web|last=Devidas|first=Arun|date=8 March 2000|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2000/03/09/mobil-1-rally-championship|title=Mobil 1 Rally Championship (PC)|website=[[IGN]]|publisher=Ziff Davis|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170923093214/https://www.ign.com/articles/2000/03/09/mobil-1-rally-championship|archivedate=23 September 2017|url-status=live|accessdate=28 November 2023}}</ref>
| IGN_PS = 3/10<ref>{{cite web|last=Nix|first=Marc|date=30 March 2000|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2000/03/31/mobile-1-rally-championship|title=Mobil 1 Rally Championship (PS)|website=IGN|publisher=Ziff Davis|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20221028202124/https://www.ign.com/articles/2000/03/31/mobile-1-rally-championship|archivedate=28 October 2022|url-status=live|accessdate=28 November 2023}}</ref>
| NGen_PC = {{Rating|3|5}}<ref name=NGen>{{cite magazine|last=Pavlacka|first=Adam|url=https://archive.org/details/NextGen64Apr2000/page/n95/mode/2up|title=[Mobil 1] Rally Championship (PC)|magazine=[[Next Generation (magazine)|NextGen]]|publisher=[[Future US|Imagine Media]]|issue=64|date=April 2000|page=94|accessdate=6 September 2020}}</ref>
| OPM_PS = {{Rating|3|5}}<ref name=OPM>{{cite magazine|last=Kujawa|first=Kraig|url=https://archive.org/details/Official_U.S._Playstation_Magazine_Issue_32_May_2000/page/n91/mode/2up|title=Mobil 1 Rally Championship|magazine=[[Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine]]|publisher=Ziff Davis|volume=3|issue=8|date=May 2000|page=93|accessdate=21 June 2021}}</ref>
| PCA_PC = 7/10<ref>{{cite magazine|last=Hicks|first=Michael|url=https://archive.org/details/PCXL21May2000/page/n87/mode/2up|title=Mobil 1 Rally [Championship]|magazine=[[PC Accelerator]]|publisher=Imagine Media|issue=21|date=May 2000|page=86|accessdate=4 February 2021}}</ref>
| PCGUS_PC = 90%<ref>{{cite magazine|last=Mahood|first=Andy|url=http://www.pcgamer.com/archives/2005/07/mobil_1_rally.html|title=Mobil 1 Rally [Championship]|magazine=[[PC Gamer]]|publisher=Imagine Media|volume=7|issue=6|date=June 2000|page=106|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20060315135616/http://www.pcgamer.com/archives/2005/07/mobil_1_rally.html|archivedate=15 March 2006|accessdate=28 November 2023}}</ref>
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The Windows version of the game received positive scores and ratings, and was considered to have high quality graphics for its time of release. The PlayStation version was less popular and was rated lower.


The PC version received favorable reviews, while the PlayStation version received mixed reviews, according to the [[Review aggregator|review aggregation]] website [[GameRankings]].<ref name=GRPC /><ref name=GRPS /> Adam Pavlacka of ''[[Next Generation (magazine)|NextGen]]'' said that the former version was "not quite the best rally game out there, but it is definitely a contender."<ref name=NGen /> Kraig Kujawa of ''[[Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine]]'' said that the PlayStation version "offers nothing out of the ordinary–everything is just good enough not to get low marks. The sluggish pace of the game and the non-familiarity with this particular race will ruin the game for most racing fans."<ref name=OPM /> ''[[Edge (magazine)|Edge]]'', however, said of the PC version, "Thoroughly absorbing and rarely anything less than thrilling, ''Championship'' is a revelation."<ref name=Edge /> Mark Kanarick of ''[[AllGame]]'' agreed, calling the same PC version "a fun, adrenaline-pumping game that is great to play alone or with others (via split-screen action or through a network). It is the best rally game to come along, and that is saying something."<ref name=AllGame /> Nash Werner of ''[[GamePro]]'' called the PC version "a better racer than anyone could have predicted, recreating the wonderful world of Euro-rally racing on your home PC."<ref>{{cite magazine|last=Werner|first=Nash|date=13 April 2000|url=http://gamepro.com/computer/pc/games/reviews/5267.shtml|title=Mobile 1 Rally Championship [sic] Review for PC on GamePro.com|magazine=[[GamePro]]|publisher=[[International Data Group|IDG]]|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20050215233841/http://gamepro.com/computer/pc/games/reviews/5267.shtml|archivedate=15 February 2005|accessdate=7 September 2020}}</ref>{{efn|''[[GamePro]]'' gave the PC version two 4/5 scores for graphics and fun factor, 3/5 for sound, and 4.5/5 for control.}}
Some of the ratings for the Windows version include:


The PC version was nominated for the "Best Driving Game" award at ''[[GameSpot]]''{{'}}s Best and Worst of 2000 Awards, and for the "Best Driving Game for PC" award at ''[[EP Daily|The Electric Playground]]''{{'}}s Blister Awards 2000, both of which went to ''[[Need for Speed: Porsche Unleashed]]''.<ref>{{cite web|author=GameSpot staff|date=5 January 2001|url=http://www.zdnet.com/gamespot/features/pc/bestof_2000/p3_05.html|title=Best and Worst of 2000 (Best Driving Game Nominees)|website=GameSpot|publisher=Ziff Davis|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20010123230100/http://www.zdnet.com/gamespot/features/pc/bestof_2000/p3_05.html|archivedate=23 January 2001|accessdate=20 May 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=EP staff|year=2001|url=http://www.elecplay.com/feature.html?article=5130&page=2#mr_toppy|title=Blister Awards 2000 (PC Games 1)|website=The Electric Playground|publisher=Greedy Productions Ltd.|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20020124113036/http://www.elecplay.com/feature.html?article=5130&page=2#mr_toppy|archivedate=24 January 2002|accessdate=1 December 2023}}</ref>
*"''Both perfect rally simulation and eye-popping fast arcade action. Sheer exhilarating pleasure''" '''5/5 Game of the Month - Maxim'''
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*"''The most realistic game I have ever seen''" '''Martin Rowe (British Rally Champion)'''

*"''Rally Championship sets the pace for a completely new generation of racing games: Mobil 1 Rally Championship...the most realistic game...ever! Kicks dust in [[Colin McRae Rally|McRae's]] face''" '''PC Gaming World - Five Star Classic Award'''
== Notes ==
*"''Thoroughly entertaining. Mobil 1 Rally Championship is the best racing game to hit the PC...ever''" '''PC Home - 96% Gold Award'''
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*"''The feeling of driving a rally prepared vehicle is masterfully conveyed...thrilling...thoroughly absorbing...Rally is a revelation''" '''9/10 - Edge'''
*"''Mobil 1 Rally Championship is the closest thing to perfection ever released''" '''www.avault.com'''
*"''I don't think I've ever played a better driving simulation''" '''Games Domain'''


== References ==
== References ==
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==External links==
== External links ==
*{{moby game|id=/3758/mobil-1-rally-championship/}}
*[http://web.archive.org/web/20110707081405/http://www.activescore.com/cgi-bin/rally/UltraBoard/UltraBoard.cgi?action=Read&BID=4&TID=6500&SID=64415 Fixes for running Mobil 1 on Windows XP]
*[https://archive.org/details/RCDEMO2 Demo version] at [[Internet Archive]]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20110707081405/http://www.activescore.com/cgi-bin/rally/UltraBoard/UltraBoard.cgi?action=Read&BID=4&TID=6500&SID=64415 Fixes for running Mobil 1 on Windows XP]
*[http://vogons.zetafleet.com/viewtopic.php?t=28074 Fix for multicore CPU's]
*[http://vogons.zetafleet.com/viewtopic.php?t=28074 Fix for multicore CPU's]
*[http://rc2000.forumotion.com/t27-localisations-maps-of-the-stages-on-google-maps-lokalizacje-mapy-etapow-na-google-maps Localisations (maps) of the stages on Google Maps]

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Latest revision as of 19:34, 17 June 2024

Mobil 1 Rally Championship
Developer(s)Magnetic Fields
Creative Asylum Limited
Atod, HotGen (PS1)
Publisher(s)Actualize (PC, PS1)
Electronic Arts (PS1)
Designer(s)Andrew Morris
Programmer(s)Shaun Southern
Composer(s)Darren Ithell[2]
SeriesRally Championship
Platform(s)Windows, PlayStation
Release
  • EU: 19 November 1999 (PC)
  • EU: 11 February 2000 (PS)
  • NA: 2 March 2000[1]
Genre(s)Racing
Mode(s)Single player, Multiplayer

Mobil 1 Rally Championship[a] (also known as Rally Championship 2000) is a rally video game which is part of the Rally Championship series. It is a sequel to International Rally Championship (1997). The game was released for Windows in 1999. PC version was developed by Magnetic Fields and Creative Asylum and published by Actualize (formerly known as Europress). PlayStation version was developed by Atod and HotGen Studios and published by Electronic Arts. The Windows version is notable for stages based on real-life Ordnance Survey and Ordnance Survey of Northern Ireland maps. A sequel, Rally Championship Xtreme, was released in 2001.

Reception

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The PC version received favorable reviews, while the PlayStation version received mixed reviews, according to the review aggregation website GameRankings.[3][4] Adam Pavlacka of NextGen said that the former version was "not quite the best rally game out there, but it is definitely a contender."[19] Kraig Kujawa of Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine said that the PlayStation version "offers nothing out of the ordinary–everything is just good enough not to get low marks. The sluggish pace of the game and the non-familiarity with this particular race will ruin the game for most racing fans."[20] Edge, however, said of the PC version, "Thoroughly absorbing and rarely anything less than thrilling, Championship is a revelation."[8] Mark Kanarick of AllGame agreed, calling the same PC version "a fun, adrenaline-pumping game that is great to play alone or with others (via split-screen action or through a network). It is the best rally game to come along, and that is saying something."[5] Nash Werner of GamePro called the PC version "a better racer than anyone could have predicted, recreating the wonderful world of Euro-rally racing on your home PC."[23][b]

The PC version was nominated for the "Best Driving Game" award at GameSpot's Best and Worst of 2000 Awards, and for the "Best Driving Game for PC" award at The Electric Playground's Blister Awards 2000, both of which went to Need for Speed: Porsche Unleashed.[24][25]

Notes

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  1. ^ full title: Mobil 1 British Rally Championship
  2. ^ GamePro gave the PC version two 4/5 scores for graphics and fun factor, 3/5 for sound, and 4.5/5 for control.

References

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  1. ^ "EA Ships Mobil 1 Rally". PSX Nation. Katastrophe Publishing. 2 March 2000. Archived from the original on 21 May 2000. Retrieved 15 May 2023.
  2. ^ AmigaPD (May 2012). "Interview with Darren Ithell". AmigaPD. Archived from the original on 17 June 2023. Retrieved 28 November 2023.
  3. ^ a b "Mobil 1 Rally Championship for PC". GameRankings. CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on 9 June 2019. Retrieved 6 September 2020.
  4. ^ a b "Mobil 1 Rally Championship for PlayStation". GameRankings. CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on 21 May 2019. Retrieved 6 September 2020.
  5. ^ a b Kanarick, Mark. "Mobil 1 Rally Championship (PC) – Review". AllGame. All Media Network. Archived from the original on 16 November 2014. Retrieved 6 September 2020.
  6. ^ Goble, Gordon (24 February 2000). "Mobil 1 Rally Championship (PC)". Gamecenter. CNET. Archived from the original on 16 August 2000. Retrieved 21 June 2021.
  7. ^ Mahood, Andy (31 May 2000). "Mobil 1 Rally Championship (PS)". Gamecenter. CNET. Archived from the original on 18 August 2000. Retrieved 21 June 2021.
  8. ^ a b Edge staff (November 1999). "[Mobil 1] Rally Championship (PC)" (PDF). Edge. No. 78. Future Publishing. pp. 70–71. Archived (PDF) from the original on 16 October 2023. Retrieved 28 November 2023.
  9. ^ Hager, Dean (June 2000). "Mobil 1 Rally Championship (PS)" (PDF). Electronic Gaming Monthly. No. 131. Ziff Davis. p. 169. Archived (PDF) from the original on 8 April 2023. Retrieved 28 November 2023.
  10. ^ Rog (1 May 2000). "Mobil 1 Rally Championship (PC)". The Electric Playground. Greedy Productions Ltd. Archived from the original on 21 July 2002. Retrieved 28 November 2023.
  11. ^ Conlin, Shaun (26 March 2000). "Mobil 1 Rally Championship (PSX)". The Electric Playground. Greedy Productions Ltd. Archived from the original on 29 June 2002. Retrieved 28 November 2023.
  12. ^ "Mobil 1 Rally Championship (PS)". Game Informer. No. 85. FuncoLand. May 2000.
  13. ^ "REVIEW for [Mobil 1] Rally Championship (PC)". GameFan. Shinno Media. 2 March 2000.
  14. ^ Sanders, Shawn (April 2000). "Mobil 1 Rally Championship Review (PS)". GameRevolution. CraveOnline. Archived from the original on 19 October 2014. Retrieved 6 September 2020.
  15. ^ Poole, Stephen (28 February 2000). "Mobil 1 Rally Championship Review". GameSpot. Fandom. Archived from the original on 8 March 2015. Retrieved 28 November 2023.
  16. ^ Lopez, Miguel (6 April 2000). "Mobil 1 Rally Championship Review (PS)". GameSpot. Fandom. Archived from the original on 8 December 2004. Retrieved 28 November 2023.
  17. ^ Devidas, Arun (8 March 2000). "Mobil 1 Rally Championship (PC)". IGN. Ziff Davis. Archived from the original on 23 September 2017. Retrieved 28 November 2023.
  18. ^ Nix, Marc (30 March 2000). "Mobil 1 Rally Championship (PS)". IGN. Ziff Davis. Archived from the original on 28 October 2022. Retrieved 28 November 2023.
  19. ^ a b Pavlacka, Adam (April 2000). "[Mobil 1] Rally Championship (PC)". NextGen. No. 64. Imagine Media. p. 94. Retrieved 6 September 2020.
  20. ^ a b Kujawa, Kraig (May 2000). "Mobil 1 Rally Championship". Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine. Vol. 3, no. 8. Ziff Davis. p. 93. Retrieved 21 June 2021.
  21. ^ Hicks, Michael (May 2000). "Mobil 1 Rally [Championship]". PC Accelerator. No. 21. Imagine Media. p. 86. Retrieved 4 February 2021.
  22. ^ Mahood, Andy (June 2000). "Mobil 1 Rally [Championship]". PC Gamer. Vol. 7, no. 6. Imagine Media. p. 106. Archived from the original on 15 March 2006. Retrieved 28 November 2023.
  23. ^ Werner, Nash (13 April 2000). "Mobile 1 Rally Championship [sic] Review for PC on GamePro.com". GamePro. IDG. Archived from the original on 15 February 2005. Retrieved 7 September 2020.
  24. ^ GameSpot staff (5 January 2001). "Best and Worst of 2000 (Best Driving Game Nominees)". GameSpot. Ziff Davis. Archived from the original on 23 January 2001. Retrieved 20 May 2022.
  25. ^ EP staff (2001). "Blister Awards 2000 (PC Games 1)". The Electric Playground. Greedy Productions Ltd. Archived from the original on 24 January 2002. Retrieved 1 December 2023.
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