When I was growing up only three things mattered in my life entertainment wise, Counter-Strike , Football, and most importantly Rally racing. And over the years I have come to idolise and adore just about anything related to the World Rally Championship series, and the now re-branded Paris Dakar.

Dakar 18 , and rally videogames are great, right Well, soon after starting a race, I quickly went off the track and into the desert, and didn't know where I was meant to go as there's no map in the bottom-right, just a set of rather odd icons in the form of a series of roadbook notes.

The Dakar Rally is by far the most gruelling event in the world of motorsport. Only the really brave attempt to accept the challenge laid out in front of them. Now the popular motorsport has made its way to the industry we all love, video games.

Track layouts are lots of fun; All the official licenses; Stages can last a long time

Stages can last a long time; Vehicle controls are a mess; Not quite the graphical showcase

want a good racing game look elsewhere....