Thrash Rally
| Thrash Rally | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Alpha Denshi |
| Publisher(s) | SNK |
| Platform(s) | Arcade, Neo Geo, Neo Geo CD |
| Release date(s) | Neo Geo NA December 20, 1991 JP December 20, 1991 Neo Geo CD NA October 31, 1994 |
| Genre(s) | Racing game |
| Distribution | ROM Cartridge, CD |
Thrash Rally is a top-down perspective rally racing video game developed by ADK and released by SNK Corporation for the Neo Geo system. It was released by SNK on December 20, 1991 and would be followed by an unofficial sequel in 1996, Over Top.
Gameplay
Players begin by choosing a vehicle based on handling, acceleration, and overall speed. The game is played from an overview perspective with the camera focused on the players car at all times. Races take place from the 1992 World Rally Championship and the 1992 Paris–Cape Town Dakar Rally with a variety of terrain including snow and sand.
| Name (Japan version) | Name (export version) | Real-life equivalent | Tournament origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancian Deleta | Blaster LX | Lancia Delta | World Rally Championship |
| Toyot GT-Four | Land Crusher | Toyota Celica GT-Four | World Rally Championship |
| Nissun GTI-R | Warp ATV | Nissan Pulsar GTI-R | World Rally Championship |
| Citraen ZX | Turbo GT | Citroën ZX Rallye Raid | Dakar Rally |
| Mitsuboshi | Thunderjet | Mitsubishi Pajero | Dakar Rally |
| Parsche 911 | OD 6000X | Porsche 959 (1986 Dakar model) | Dakar Rally |
| Offroad Bike | Offroad Bike | Yamaha YZE750T | Dakar Rally |
| Sand Buggy | Sand Buggy | Dakar Rally | |
| Camion (rally-raid truck) | Camion | Kamaz | Dakar Rally |
| World Championship Mode |
|---|
| Stage 1 - Monte Carlo Rally, Monaco |
| Stage 2 - Safari Rally, Kenya |
| Stage 3 - Acropolis Rally, Greece |
| Stage 4 - 1000 Lakes Rally, Finland |
| Stage 5 - RAC Rally, United Kingdom |
| Stage 6 (Special) - 1992 Paris–Cape Town Dakar Rally, France to South Africa
The sixth stage will appear and be playable for the first-place winner from the five stages only. |
| Dakar Paris–The Cape Mode |
| 1992 Paris–Cape Town Dakar Rally, France to South Africa
The Offroad Bike, the Sand Buggy, and the Camion Truck are available in this mode. |