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The unforgiving nature of Colin McRae Rally 3 defined its appeal. A rally game built on weight and momentum, a single mistake could send you careening into the scenery, forcing you to restart the stage. Its career mode, with its focus on vehicle upgrades and championship standings, kept players coming back, even as the brutal physics and demanding tracks tested their patience.

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You are given 3 seasons to win the world rally championship, racing the Ford Focus RS RWC. In each season there are 8 competitions, staged in Australia, the USA, England, Sweden, Japan, Greece and Finland. Each competition has 6 stages set around different landscapes, and a special head-to-head stage at the end. You are out to beat the clock, and the time set by the opposing teams, on each occasion. Beat the time, win the stage, and you are once step closer to taking the world title. Along the way you can alter and modify the Focus' setup, from the wheels used, gearboxes, brakes, suspension and so forth. You can also test drive the car before any event to make sure the setup is to your liking.

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  • Features a robust physics engine that emphasizes vehicle damage and realistic handling, creating a tangible sense of speed and impact similar to Colin McRae Rally 3's rally stages
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