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Apple Games' latest feature takes to the road with a review of Colin McRae Rally Mac. Codemasters and Feral Interactive's rally racing title gives would-be racers the chance to test their mettle in a variety of rally events. Apple's feature includes an overview of the game and a brief rundown of the history of rally racing.

No matter how you play the game, you have access to many options that enhance the experience, such as different weather patterns and times of day. A realistic damage model reveals each ding and scratch endured during the race — slam into obstacles too hard and you’ll see serious physical problems, such as cracked windows, bent hoods, and missing bumpers. A word of caution: black smoke pouring from the engine is a bad sign.

You can always start over with a fresh car in challenge mode, but during the real competitions, you’ll need to repair the vehicle between rally stages. Each fix takes a certain amount of time, and if you go over sixty minutes, you’ll get hit with a penalty during the next stage. You can also upgrade your car with enhanced features, such as ceramic brakes, and configure its tires, steering, gearbox, and other setup options to accommodate the terrain found in the upcoming stage.

Apple Games: Colin McRae Rally Mac

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