Video game development is full of names that have made groundbreaking steps you’ve never even heard about. Shawn Nash is a behind-the-scenes pioneer responsible for SODA Off Road Racing’s incredible physics, Papyrus’ graphical advancements and iRacing’s use of laser scan data for the physical track surfaces.
This interview with RSC, published in 2021, details his early life and career, through both his own company, Papyrus, Electronic Arts, to his time at iRacing.
Better known today as the developer of Skyrim and Fallout, Bethesda once had a well-respected racing game franchise and were deep into development of a licensed Skip Barber Racing title that never released.
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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