Gene Rally Editor's Review

If you often feel the need for speed and were a fast and furious fan of old school arcade classics such as 4X4 Off Road or Super Sprint, then Gene Rally is just the game you need to burn some rubber without leaving the front door.

What is it and what can it do?

Gene Rally is basically a fun game in the same vein as the arcade classics of yore, but with added improvements. The great little racer can be played by one to six players and comes loaded with a sweet variety of tracks to test your racing skills on, and the good news is, you can even customise your own racing circuits. In the world of Gene Rally you are free to give it some throttle and beat the clock in time trial mode or you can battle against human and computer opponents in the tired and tested championship mode. Before you race you’re given a nice little selection of racers from which to pick. From rally car to turbo, from go-kart to even a one-wheeler, Gene Rally has pretty much the car to suit your adrenaline fueled needs, and if that’s not enough you can even customise your own personal speedster.
For those who like marathon races as opposed to sprints, Gene Rally gives you the option of setting the number of laps per race up to 100. So if you enjoy making a meal out of it, this is the game for you.

Pro's: A nice variety of game-play and simplicity of use makes Gene Rally a firm favourite in our office.

Con's: Unfortunately multiple players must share the same keyboard which can be a tad irritating.

Conclusion: Gene Rally offers around 15 cars and 40 pre-made tracks, and the track editor lets you create high calibre stages of your own. There’s a nice selection of cars to customise and it’s very simple to use. The game offers great potential and is very addictive. So what are you waiting for? Get your motor running and get out on the cyberway!