Rally 9000

If you’re looking for a monthly budget indie racing game that delivers fun with basic graphics, look no further. Driving is completely arcade and pretty decent. This entails driving with full power, rarely using the brakes. You can choose from a variety of tracks and four different weather conditions: day, night, rain, and snow. The surface doesn't really make a difference, other from somewhat worse traction. Starting with the highest difficulty makes winning a race impossible because your car only has three gears and no speed. Although you do receive twice as much money on the hardest setting, driving skillfully on lower difficulty results in a larger payoff. You will need to race the same tracks frequently to make enough money because upgrades are expensive. Some tracks are even impossible to complete because your car can't climb the hill or your motor blows up as you drive over a little bump. I suggest the Volcano track that can be finished in around a minute. After you purchase the essential parts, everything is a piece of cake. If the sponsorship upgrade that increases winning had been working, this process would have been finished more quickly. Now it’s just a waste of money because it has no effect. As a matter of fact, there are a few upgrades that don't do anything; bought the 4th gear but still driving in 3rd, bought the upgrade to lower the odds of animals showing up but they still keep appearing everywhere, etc. There isn't much to see on the extremely simple tracks. The animals crossing the road are the only thing of interest. You have five rally tracks and one on the circuit against other drivers. At least one is unplayable during the night because it’s so dark you can’t see anything. I was pleasantly surprised with a co-driver announcing the type of turns and a camera inside the car. Most don’t bother with these little things.

Can be a fun and challenging driving experience with a good feel of momentum but gets repetitive since there's only 1 stiff handling, slow starting car and 5 stages (of about 3min each) in a game based on repeat play for upgrade credits along with the following annoying issues: -Worst and most bizarre gear shift sound in racing game history. Sounds like rocks being thrown at the car?! -Rain & Snow seem to make little difference in handling. -Engine can suddenly suffer massive damage just from driving over barely visible bumps or up steep hills. -No indicator on whether you're going the wrong way or not. Especially annoying after crashes or going off road and trying to figure out which way to continue. -Has an internal dashboard view but no bumper, hood or roof cam as an alternative first person view. -No way to buy higher tier upgrades without also wasting credits on buying all the lower tier upgrades first. -Car reset button just resets you where you're already are, even if it means being stuck in some awkward angled ditch you can't drive out of or half way up a steep hill you can only roll down backwards. -There's nothing "9000" about this game or rally. However, there are some good things: -Spectacularly frightening and immersive flame effects whenever your engine explodes from running into a tree or animal. -Great music.

Please, don't beat my fastest overall times. Edit: Please write a review for Rally 9000, so that the developer will make more race tracks. + The game has been upgraded a bit and has improved over time of development. + To make your car perform better, to be able to attempt a record time, there are upgrades in-game to improve or change the performance and stability and model of the driven car. + There is a cheat for the in-game credits to maximize all upgrades from the beginning. + Reported a record time attempt cheat, the bug is fixed. Driving backwards on AI Race Track to the first checkpoint is impossible now. + The sense of speed in the game is quite decent, although there are not (yet) many long straights to brake at the end. + The graphics are very beautiful and the game runs at a very decent FPS. Turning on lights (L) looks beautiful. o The sound effects are not very special. Driving on grass sounds like a riding a horse. - The game has a bit of a learning curve, and would be quite difficult for arcade drivers. - It's difficult to keep the car on the road on a very twisting road. Sometimes, steering just a little too much gets the car off the road. - The time penalties for driving shortcuts are large (2 minutes, 3 minutes), it's no use taking a detour for a shortcut. - The time penalty for resetting the car (R) is 10 seconds, not usable for a record time. What I would like to see: !* More AI Race Tracks. !* More long straight ends to really get the car up to top speed and then having to brake at the end. ~* More options in the level editor, to build a circuit race track instead of only a course from bottom start to finish. ~* a fix for the Rain levels; I get a black screen after initial screen in the Rain levels only. Some other player reported this.

I had fun with this game. I don't typically play racing games, but I wanted to try something different. I'm not that good at racing games in general, i play them kinda casually. But i do believe players used to playing racing games would also get fun out of this, not just casual players. The customization options for the game are nice so you're not looking at a boring car the entire time.

very bad

Although my laptop is having a little trouble running it, ITS STILL DELIVERS ON FUN. I love how fast the cars can go, usually most racing games the cars don't feel as fast! you feel immersed while you're racing in these levels. The options for day, night, rain, and snow are amazing options to add to the experience. I would like if you were able to mix the two. for example, night with rain and day with snow. it would also be cool to have an option for daylight cycles. One problem i had was the controls. They are decent but at times a little too sensitive. I do also feel that the game lacks uniqueness. The level themes have been seen over and over again. I know its hard creating assets for unique level themes, but it would help a lot. You can also give the names of the tracks unique names like "Snowboard rumble-town" or some stupid ♥♥♥♥ like that. otherwise pretty fun racing game and i don't usually like racing games, GREAT JOB!!!!! P.S. my Laptop crashes a lot playing thiss game so i can only run the first couple of levels lmao

A nice entertaining game. This game runs smooth. The graphics are nice for this type of game. There are many options that have nice details. The terrain the the stages aren't too difficult, besides adjusting to the darkness or some traction.

Rally 9000 is a small, straightforward rally racer that leans fully into its indie identity, offering a compact experience built around light arcade handling, simple progression, and a handful of tracks that encourage repeated runs. Developed and published by Tegridy Made Games, it presents itself without pretension — a minimalist, budget-friendly take on rally driving where you upgrade your car, race through a modest variety of environments, and chip away at better times while navigating unpredictable weather and day–night shifts. Rather than trying to mimic high-end simulation titles or overwhelm players with realism, the game instead embraces accessibility, speed, and uncomplicated fun, clearly designed for short, pick-up-and-play sessions. From the beginning, Rally 9000 focuses on a basic but reliable progression loop. You start with an underpowered car that struggles on tougher routes, and early races require careful throttle control and a feel for the terrain. As you collect credits, you unlock upgrades such as improved engines, gear ratios, tires, and handling tweaks. Each upgrade brings noticeable performance gains early on, helping the car feel more agile and responsive. The simplicity of this system makes upgrading satisfying even though it lacks depth — the game is more interested in giving players immediate feedback and quick rewards than building an intricate tuning model. This helps maintain forward momentum, especially for players who derive enjoyment from seeing their car grow stronger with each race. The game’s handling model sticks firmly to arcade sensibilities. Cars grip generously, and the overall driving feel encourages constant speed rather than the careful braking and weight transfer typical of traditional rally games. While this results in a lack of nuance, it also makes the game inviting. Even players without experience in racing titles can quickly settle into a rhythm, drifting through corners with minimal fuss. Weather plays a small role in shaking things up — rain and snow reduce visibility and alter track feel, while nighttime races add an extra challenge due to dim lighting. Although the mechanics governing these conditions are simple, they help maintain variety across repeated runs of the same track. Track design is one area where the game reveals the limitations of its scale. Rally 9000 includes only a handful of rally stages and a single circuit-style track, and even though they each have their own layout and scenery, the pool is small enough that repetition becomes noticeable early in the experience. Some tracks shine with clear sightlines and enjoyable turns, whereas others — particularly those set at night or in heavy weather — can feel overly punishing due to limited visibility. The minimalistic graphics contribute to this difficulty; although functional, many environments lack detail, making it harder to read the road ahead. These shortcomings don’t break the game but highlight its modest ambitions and the constraints of its indie development. Perhaps the game’s most ambitious feature is its built-in level editor, allowing players to construct their own rally courses. This tool offers a surprising amount of freedom for an indie title, enabling custom layouts, terrain features, and control over certain track elements. However, the community around the game is small, which means the potential for user-generated expansion remains largely untapped. For players who enjoy creating or experimenting with their own designs, the editor adds extra value, but for most, it will likely be a novelty rather than a core part of the experience. Visually and technically, Rally 9000 opts for simplicity. The environments are clean but unadorned, car models are basic, and effects such as rain, snow, and dust clouds are functional rather than impressive. On the positive side, performance is smooth even on low-end hardware, making the game accessible to a wide range of systems. The soundtrack and sound effects are serviceable, complementing the racing without standing out. Overall presentation echoes the rest of the experience: modest, unpretentious, and built around functionality rather than style. In the end, Rally 9000 is a modest but earnest arcade rally racer that offers exactly what it promises — quick races, simple upgrades, and a handful of tracks to master. It lacks the depth, realism, and variety found in larger racing titles, but its accessibility and straightforward gameplay can make it appealing in short bursts. For players seeking a casual rally fix or an uncomplicated racing game that doesn’t demand expertise or lengthy commitment, Rally 9000 provides a lightweight, approachable option. It is not a game meant to compete with serious rally sims; instead, it exists as a compact, mildly entertaining experience best enjoyed with tempered expectations. Rating: 6/10

🏎️Simple racing game, not recommended because still have some bugs (eg. no visibility in Volcano Rally Night level) [spoiler]Easy money in game by typing "imlazy" in main menu, thanks for the developer[/spoiler]