Colin McRae Rally 2.0 Classic
PlayStation · Racing
Colin McRae Rally
Certified classic
| System | PlayStation |
|---|---|
| Released | 1998 |
| Genre | Racing |
| Developer | Codemasters |
| Publisher | Sony |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Colin McRae Rally and Dirt |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 16 |
Colin McRae Rally is a racing game released in 1998 for the PlayStation, developed by Codemasters and published by Sony.
It landed about 3 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 1998 include Metal Gear Solid, Resident Evil 2 and Tomb Raider II. Among the 160 PS1 racing games in our database, it ranks #14 by legacy score.
It is part of the Colin McRae Rally and Dirt series; on the PS1 you can also try Colin McRae Rally 2.0. The series also appears on other systems with Colin McRae: Dirt 2 (DS). Codemasters also made TOCA 2 Touring Cars, TOCA Touring Car Championship and Micro Maniacs for the PS1.
Colin McRae Rally supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to race and compete
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you have a friend to play against
- you want to experience one of the PS1's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want a story or exploration rather than laps
What playing Colin McRae Rally is like
Racing games range from realistic driving to kart racers with weapons and shortcuts. Races are short, making them great for quick sessions and split-screen rivalries.
Tip for newcomers: Learn each track's racing line and braking points; in kart racers, item strategy matters as much as driving.
Colin McRae Rally cheats & codes
19 codes on file (Action Replay, GameShark). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| RCJC | D00D02DA
???? |
|---|---|
| All tracks & cars in expert mode | 8424FB4B
5E3D |
| Infinite set-up-time | 8429A537
E767 |
| Always pass the rally school | 8424F88C
5F7A |
| Infinite set-up-time (rally school) | 84290B8F
6DA9 |
| Timer stopped (rally school) | 842908E8
6A39 |
Colin McRae Rally walkthroughs & guides
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Playing PS1 games today
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Colin McRae Rally FAQ
When did Colin McRae Rally come out on the PS1?
Colin McRae Rally was released for the PlayStation in 1998.
Who made Colin McRae Rally?
It was developed by Codemasters and published by Sony.
Is Colin McRae Rally multiplayer?
Yes. Colin McRae Rally supports up to 2 players.
How long does Colin McRae Rally take to play?
As a racing game, Colin McRae Rally typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Colin McRae Rally on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.