Sega Rally (PSP)

Overall this is a fun game and can be quite exciting, sometimes even a bit ruthless, where other racers try and bump you off course. It is mainly full throttle down and no matter what you crash into, you'll be in front of the next car. You will always start at the back so the trick is to go as fast as you can and thrash past everyone (5 other cars of various makes). Not much 'rally skills' involved, really. I managed to complete this within about 10 hours play, with another couple to get top place in every race. There are only a few tracks and all are very short, so you'll get to know the layout quite quickly. You will unlock new cars when you finish in the top three, but are not necessarily better. You can choose a faster car though, to complete rallies in higher places, to unlock more cars. But you don't get anything for reaching top place in every rally. I found the analogue stick easier to use, but that's because of Test Drive Unlimited experience. (Ooh, now that's a racing game). Although of it's short life span, it's good fun and easy to pick up and have a go for a couple of hours. It's quite good fun on Game Sharing with other PSP owners, as they do not need to own a copy of the game; it transfers all the details from the Host PSP. This game is particularly suited to a first time racer, I think. Have fun with this Sega Rally.