# 🚗 art of rally

Release Year: 2020
Developer: Funselektor Labs
Platform(s): PC, Switch, Xbox, PlayStation

“To do something dangerous with style is art.”

# 🏞️ First Impressions

From the moment the menu fades in, art of rally sets a tone that’s both chill and quietly exhilarating. Its low-poly landscapes bathed in shifting sunlight feel almost meditative — a postcard from an alternate retro motorsport timeline. You don’t just drive here. You float, slide, and dance across scenery.

# 🎨 Visual Vibe

The aesthetic is pure intentionality:

Muted colors with bold contrasts
Top-down perspective that feels like rally meets miniature diorama
Smooth lighting and stylized dust trails that make every drift a visual treat

The graphics don’t just suit the game — they complete it. It wouldn't be the same in gritty realism.

# 🕹️ Handling & Fun Factor

There’s a beautiful tension between:

forgiving arcade fun
and enough challenge to keep you focused

The physics lean toward the “loose but learnable” end of the spectrum. Once it clicks, chaining corners becomes incredibly satisfying — like finding a rhythm in the snow.

# 🎧 Audio Atmosphere

An 80s-inspired synthwave soundtrack that’s equal parts mellow and pulsing
Engine notes and gravel skids feel intentionally muted — letting the music breathe
Immersive, but never overbearing

# 🔥 Verdict

art of rally is more than a driving game. It's a playable concept album — style-forward, nostalgic, and endlessly charming. For fans of drifting as a state of mind, this is a must-drive.

# 🏁 TL;DR

A rally sim for aesthetes, and chill seekers.
Rating: 🍃🍃🍃 / 3 green leaves