Xpand Rally (2006)

Developer: Techland
Genres: Racing
Rating: 4.2 of 5, 623 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 2.5 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A fast-paced offroad racer where you tweak your car's setup to tackle diverse terrain with responsive physics.

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What players say

Players agree Xpand Rally shows its age with no widescreen and jittery physics on modern hardware, though the car damage model and easy drifting still impress. The career is grindy and progression requires repeating races, while the handling splits players: some call it slippery or rear-steer, others enjoy the satisfying slides once mastered.

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