Underplayed Gems

Dakar '97 (1997)

Dakar '97 cover
Developer
Elcom
Publisher
Virgin Interactive Entertainment (Japan)
Platforms
PlayStation
Genres
Racing, Sport

How it feels

A grounded, simulation-leaning rally drive that rewards careful route choices and steady navigation over flashy speed.

realisticsimulation-likemethodicalmoderate difficultynavigation-focusedrally racingmodest presentationstraightforward

About

You can choose a car that cooperation with Mitsubishi, Isuzu etc. automaker, played in a real Dakar rally. Not only compete with the speed that is determined in the course, there is a degree of freedom such as shortcut course aimed at risk preparedness. Realistically reproduces the sound of words, such as the Navigator and the exhaust sound, based on what the actual configuration courses, plenty of realism. In addition, CG movies of power will encourage empathy in documentary film real shame.

Trailer

Screenshots

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