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((Infobox video game
| title = Richard Burns Rally
| image = RichardBurnsRallyBox.jpg
| developer = [[Warthog Games]]
| publisher = [[SCi Games]] <br />Gizmondo Studios (Gizmondo)
| producer = ((Unbulleted list|Lee Clare|Peter Hickman))
| designer = 
| released = '''PlayStation 2, Xbox'''((vgrelease|EU|9 July 2004))'''Windows'''((vgrelease|EU|3 September 2004))'''Gizmondo'''((vgrelease|EU|11 July 2005|NA|22 October 2005))
| modes = [[Single player]], [[Multiplayer video game|Multiplayer]]
| genre = [[Sim racing]]
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| platforms = [[PlayStation 2]], [[Xbox (console)|Xbox]], [[Windows]], [[Gizmondo]]
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'''''Richard Burns Rally''''' is a [[sim racing]] [[Video game|game]], published by [[SCi Games|SCi]] and developed by [[Warthog Games|Warthog]] with advice of [[World Rally Championship|WRC]] champion [[Richard Burns]] (1971–2005).

It was released in July 2004 for [[PlayStation 2]] and [[Xbox (console)|Xbox]], in September 2004 for [[Microsoft Windows]], and in July 2005 for [[Gizmondo]].<ref>((Cite web |last=Adams |first=David |date=2004-06-18 |title=Richard Burns Rally Goes Gold |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2004/06/18/richard-burns-rally-goes-gold |access-date=2023-02-11 |website=IGN |language=en))</ref><ref>((Cite web |title=Richard Burns Rally goes gold for PC |url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/richard-burns-rally-goes-gold-for-pc/1100-6105469/ |access-date=2023-02-11 |website=GameSpot |language=en-US))</ref> A [[GameCube]] release was planned but cancelled, similarly North American releases of all but the Gizmondo version were axed due to the lukewarm reception of the game in Europe. Although general reviews were mixed, the game is highly praised by rally game enthusiasts and sim racers due to its complex physics engine and realistic portrayals of real-life courses.

==Summary==
The game features 8 cars and 36 courses.<ref>((Cite web|url=http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/forum/showthread.php?t=29725|title = Richard Burns Rally - Ultimate Rally Sim))</ref> It simulates both classic and modern rallying, and is best known for its high difficulty and realistic [[physics engine]].

This game is considered by many [[gamer]]s to be one of the most realistic and difficult [[sim racing|racing simulators]]. ''Richard Burns Rally'' initially did not come with official support for user-made content, but despite this, there are [[mod (video gaming)|mods]] available due to a large online community, to which Warthog responded by releasing tools to aid in mod development.  The game was originally an offline racing game but user-created mods have enabled online play. A [[sequel]] to the game is unlikely, due to the death of [[Richard Burns]] in 2005 of a brain tumour.<ref>((Cite web|last=Redmayne|first=Tim|title=Richard Burns has passed away - WRC - Autosport|url=https://www.autosport.com/wrc/news/48385/richard-burns-has-passed-away|access-date=2020-07-14|website=Autosport.com|date=26 November 2005 |language=en))</ref> In addition, after the PC release, Warthog was sold to [[Gizmondo]], who went bankrupt in 2006. Since the release, the publisher [[SCi Games|SCi]] purchased [[Square Enix Europe|Eidos Interactive]] in an all-share offer, winning a bidding war from then-former EA man [[John Riccitiello]] and Eidos management – though they, in turn, would be purchased by Japanese publisher [[Square Enix]] in 2009.

== Development ==
The development team put particular care in making sure that the stages were as close to reality as possible. They had one or two people scouting each real life location - [[Gateshead]] forest, [[Nevada]], [[Canberra]], [[Hokkaido]], the [[French Alps]] and the [[Arctic Circle|Arctic circle]], sometimes going to actual real life rallies, with tools for activities such as texture photography. Road width, [[Cant (road and rail)|camber]] and texture were points that were given special attention.<ref name=":0">((Cite web |author1=GamesRadar_ US |date=2004-01-10 |title=Richard Burns Rally developer diary: Part two |url=https://www.gamesradar.com/richard-burns-rally-developer-diary-part-two/ |access-date=2023-11-27 |website=gamesradar |language=en))</ref><ref>((Cite web |last=Hegevall |first=Petter |date=2023-11-20 |title=The history of the Richard Burns Rally |url=https://www.gamereactor.eu/the-history-of-the-richard-burns-rally-1329093/ |access-date=2023-11-27 |website=Gamereactor UK |language=en))</ref>

[[Richard Burns]] was involved in the development, giving feedback on handling dynamics in particular.<ref name=":0" /> Rally driver [[Possum Bourne]] and his mechanics were also involved, notably by giving feedback about the Austalian stages.<ref>((Cite web |author1=GamesRadar_ US |date=2004-05-06 |title=Richard Burns Rally developer diary: Part three |url=https://www.gamesradar.com/richard-burns-rally-developer-diary-part-three/ |access-date=2023-11-27 |website=gamesradar |language=en))</ref>

Lead physics developer Eero Piitulainen said the following in 2023:<ref>((Cite web |last=Hegevall |first=Petter |date=2023-11-20 |title=The history of the Richard Burns Rally |url=https://www.gamereactor.eu/the-history-of-the-richard-burns-rally-1329093/ |access-date=2023-11-27 |website=Gamereactor UK |language=en))</ref>
((Quote|text=For me, the commercial part was largely unimportant. I remember that I didn't really care about that, but rather just wanted to get as close to reality as possible. But of course... It was very, very difficult and I remember SCi [Games] not really understanding that we were simulating reality closer and more faithfully realistic than any other game. [...] Perhaps the thing that affected me the most was that it got pretty bad ratings from various gaming magazines that obviously hadn't been introduced to how real it really was or been informed by the publisher about what they could expect from our game. It was simply too difficult and was somewhat misunderstood because of this.|author=|source=))

==Reception==
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|GR=76% (PS2)<ref name="GR-PS2">((cite web |title=Richard Burns Rally for PlayStation 2 |url=http://www.gamerankings.com/ps2/919096-richard-burns-rally/index.html |website=[[GameRankings]] |publisher=[[CBS Interactive]] |accessdate=January 14, 2020 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090720014159/http://www.gamerankings.com/ps2/919096-richard-burns-rally/index.html |archivedate=July 20, 2009|url-status=dead))</ref><br>67% (Xbox)<ref name="GR-XB">((cite web |title=Richard Burns Rally for Xbox |url=http://www.gamerankings.com/xbox/919217-richard-burns-rally/index.html |website=[[GameRankings]] |publisher=[[CBS Interactive]] |accessdate=January 14, 2020 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090930220133/http://www.gamerankings.com/xbox/919217-richard-burns-rally/index.html |archivedate=September 30, 2009|url-status=dead))</ref><br>80% (PC)<ref name="GR-PC">((cite web |title=Richard Burns Rally for PC |url=http://www.gamerankings.com/pc/919218-richard-burns-rally/index.html |website=[[GameRankings]] |publisher=[[CBS Interactive]] |accessdate=January 14, 2020 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090715054828/http://www.gamerankings.com/pc/919218-richard-burns-rally/index.html |archivedate=July 15, 2009|url-status=dead))</ref>
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The game had overall fairly positive reviews. Some detractors, such as gamesradar,<ref>((cite web|title=gamesradar.com|date=5 July 2004|url=https://www.gamesradar.com/richard-burns-rally-review/|accessdate=11 July 2020))</ref> claimed it was "too unfriendly to be any fun".

In the years since its release, the game has become highly regarded among the sim-racing community, as its handling and physics models are still some of the most realistic available on the market. A dedicated [[Video game modding|modding]] community has also grown around the game, allowing improvements to visuals, sound, and access to community-run online tournaments.<ref>((cite web|title=Is Richard Burns Rally still the king of rally sims?|archivedate=2 June 2023|date=5 June 2021|url=https://traxion.gg/is-richard-burns-rally-still-the-king-of-rally-sims/|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230602155200/https://traxion.gg/is-richard-burns-rally-still-the-king-of-rally-sims/|accessdate=2 August 2023))</ref>

One such modded release is [https://rallysimfans.hu/ Rallysimfans.hu] which allows users to download the full game with improved physics, new tracks, new cars, VR functionality and online rallies and championships. The community has expanded with a single championship including over 2500 entries.

== Other uses ==
In 2020, the [[Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile|FIA]] was using modded versions of Richard Burns Rally to teach rallying safety delegates from around the world.<ref>((Cite web |last=Evans |first=David |date=2020-05-11 |title=Reid using Burns Rally game in WRC safety training |url=https://dirtfish.com/rally/robert-reid-virtual-rally-safety/ |access-date=2023-09-17 |website=DirtFish |language=en-US))</ref>

==See also==
*''[[Rally Championship (video game)|Rally Championship]]'' - the previous rally game from the same developer

==References==
((Reflist|2))

==External links==
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20041211000632/http://www.richardburnsrally.com/ SCI Games page]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20041020211203/http://www.warthog.se/index.php?section=games&gameid=41 Warthog Sweden/42-Bit AB page]
*[http://www.mobygames.com/game/richard-burns-rally ''Richard Burns Rally''] at [[MobyGames]]
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