V-Rally Edition 99
Game by Infogrames
Reviewed by Mike H.
DianaH7777@aol.com (mom's email)
Size: 8 megabits 
Save: Password
Released: 1999
Works with: Gameboy Color only

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Opening Snide Remarks: I can't believe there isn't a review at DMG Ice
for this! Here it goes. The review.+

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Gameplay Descripion: V-Rally 99 is a racing game by infogrames.  Racing
games are basically racing games.  Its the little things that set this game
apart from the rest.  When you turn the game on, the first thing you see is
the main screen (thats a no-brainer).  The graphics are sweet on this
screen.  

You have the choice of Championship, Arcade, and options.  On championship, 
your objective is to drive through all 20 tracks, earning a point if you 
place first in a race.  A point is good for one continue if you run out of 
time.  It takes forever to complete championship mode without a precious
battery save slot. Ugh.  There isnt even an option to enter a password to 
continue where you left off.  Just all the way through.  Then there's Arcade 
mode.  There are 4 easy tracks, 6 medium, and 10 hard in this mode. 4 cars 
can be chosen to drive in on the game.  Passwords are used here.  On
the options screen, you can turn off signs, enter your name, adjust
difficulty, enter password, or adjust the KMH to MPH.

Liked:  A good racer.
Hated: Battery save, anyone?  No two player.....

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Graphics Description: The graphics on this game are awesome.  Each track is 
different.  The roads are bumpy, flat, hilly....anything.  Everything is 
clearly visible, including rain and snow falling occasionally. Detailed
scrolling backgrounds, too.  Unfortunatly, your cars only have four colors on
them. Detailed, but not colorful...but this isn't a big problem.  Also,
you really get a sense of speed.  The scrolling background, the stripes in
the grass, the lines in the road, they all are good for a feeling of speed.

Liked: Graphics are great in every way.
Hated: Nothing really.  The car colors are basically not a problem.

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Sound/Music Description: Audio is great.  Songs come on for each screen, all 
catchy.  During  a race, there is no music, the way I like it.  You can hear 
the engine roaring, the car crashes, and jumps.  All good.

Liked: Good sound.
Hated: Nothing.

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Play Control/Game Design:  The game is never really boring.  With 20 levels, 
you don't know whats coming next. Excitement is always there, especially with
jumps and things in the road.  Each level is long and different. Instead of 
laps on tracks, you race from point A to point B.    When you want to move, 
your car moves.  Good control. 

Liked: Nice game control and design.
Hated: Nothing.

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Improve: Battery save.  More colorful cars.  No two player games.

RIYL: Top Gear Pocket, F-1 race.

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Final Words: Despite a few problems, in my opinion this game is still the 
best racer currently for gameboy.  The passwords aren't long, and the overall
driving experience is fun and life-like.  A good pick up-put down type game.

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Score
Gameplay: **** (4 stars)
Graphics: ***** (5 stars)
Sound/Music: ***** (5 stars)
Play Control/Game Design: **** (4 stars)
Personal Opinion: ***** (5 stars)

Total: 23 stars

Final Score: 92%

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Currently Known Codes: 
The password for all the easy and medium tracks in Arcade mode is FAST.
The password for all the easy-hard tracks in Arcade mode is FOOD.


+Editor's Note: Well, we did have only an import review of this title before
this review... and that was it.. but now we have the US version review. :)