V-Rally Edition 99 on the N64 is one of those racers that nails the balance between arcade chaos and just enough realism to make you sweat. You start off picking from a handful of rally beasts—nothing too fancy, but they handle like they’ve got actual weight to them. The tracks? Mud, snow, dirt, the works. And yeah, the weather actually matters—try flooring it in a downpour and you’ll be eating guardrails.

First race in, you’re sliding around like a maniac, barely keeping it together, but somehow it feels good. The physics are janky in that classic N64 way, but it works. And the soundtrack? Pure late-90s Eurobeat cheese—you’ll either love it or mute it immediately. Definitely a hidden gem if you’re into that era’s rough-around-the-edges charm.