Asobo, known today as the Microsoft Flight Simulator developer, created groundbreaking technology for large scale maps that was intended to be used in a high quality rally raid title. It was never released and ended up as FUEL, a post-apocalyptic open-world racing game. What happened?
Video game development is rarely about one man, but if it was, then Terence Groening should certainly get a mention for his contributions to the genre as the man responsible for the physics of Sportscar GT, EA’s PC F1 and NASCAR games of the early 2000’s, rFactor, rFactor 2 and every title and rFpro simulator that spawned from ISI’s engine.
This interview with RSC details his early life and career, through to him joining iRacing in 2021.
Lone developer, Sakis Rogkas, has been teasing his PSX-style rally game for a while over on X (Twitter) and finally announced today that he has created a Steam page for the game. If you want to re-live the glory days of Colin McRae Rally check out the screenshots, trailer and description below – and hit wishlist on Steam!
Trailer:
View this video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/6WhZMOzd29M and please consider subscribing to RSC’s main channel.
Current Steam description:
A nostalgic racing game that combines the charm of classic retro style visuals with the thrill of international rally competitions.
Old School Rally features fast-paced, arcade-style gameplay, with emphasis on driving skill and high-speed maneuvers.
RETRO STYLE VISUALS
Carefully crafted retro style visuals, reminiscent of the late ’90s rally games evoking a sense of nostalgia and charm, making it a must-play for everyone.RACE THE WORLD
With a variety of rally tracks from around the globe, race across different surfaces inducing dirt, tarmac and snow and challenge your driving skills.RALLY CARS
Choose from a diverse lineup of rally cars inspired by the legends of the past, each with unique characteristics and features.USER FEEDBACK
The game will evolve over time so your feedback is very important. Feel free to submit your comments in the game’s community page.Developed by a solo developer with passion about the classic 3D rally games, trying to fill a gap that is missing from modern rally games.
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