{{Short description|2020 video game}} {{Use mdy dates|date=December 2023}}{{Infobox video game | title = Art of Rally | image = Art of rally Kenya update Steam header.jpg | developer = Funselektor Labs | publisher = Funselektor Labs<br>Noodlecake Studios (iOS, Android) | designer = Dune Casu | programmer = Dune Casu<br>Adrian Tosello<br>Perren Spence-Pearse | artist = Dune Casu<br>Jamie Churchman | composer = Slava Korystov | engine = [[Unity (game engine)|Unity]] | platforms = {{cslist|[[Windows]]|[[macOS]]|[[Linux]]|[[PlayStation 4]]|[[PlayStation 5]]|[[Xbox One]]|[[Xbox Series X/S]]|[[Nintendo Switch]]|[[iOS]]|[[Android (operating system)|Android]]}} | released = {{ubl|September 23, 2020|'''Xbox One & X/S, Switch'''|August 12, 2021|'''PS4''', '''PS5'''|October 6, 2021|'''iOS, Android'''|January 18, 2024}} | genre = [[Racing video game|Racing]] | modes = [[Single-player video game|Single-player]] }}
'''''Art of Rally''''' (stylized as '''''art of rally''''') is a [[racing video game]] developed and published by Funselektor Labs. The game was released on September 23, 2020 for [[Windows]], [[macOS]], and [[Linux]]; on August 12, 2021 for [[Xbox One]], [[Xbox Series X/S]], and [[Nintendo Switch]]; on October 6, 2021 for [[PlayStation 4]] and [[PlayStation 5]]; and on January 18, 2024 ports for [[iOS]] and [[Android (operating system)|Android]] published by Noodlecake were released.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-12-13 |title='Art of Rally' for iOS and Android Has Been Delayed to January 18th, Includes Australia DLC – TouchArcade |url=https://toucharcade.com/2023/12/13/art-of-rally-mobile-release-date-delayed-2024-iphone-android-australia-dlc-noodlecake/ |access-date=2023-12-21 |language=en-US}}</ref> ''Art of Rally'' is set during the golden era of [[Rallying|rally]], in an alternate timeline where [[Group B]] was never discontinued. Players compete in rallies, unlocking classes and cars as they progress through the game.
''Art of Rally'' received generally favorable reviews for Windows and Xbox, while the Switch version received mixed reviews.
== Gameplay == ''Art of Rally'' is a racing game played in a top-down perspective. The game is set in the "golden era of rally", featuring [[Rallying|rally]] cars from groups such as [[Group 2 (racing)|Group 2]], [[Group B]], [[Group A]], and [[Group_B#Group_S|Group S]]. The game takes place in an alternate timeline where [[Group B]] was never discontinued.<ref name="PolyRev">{{Cite web |last=Good |first=Owen S. |date=25 September 2020 |title=Art of Rally's love for the sport, and its greatest days, shines through |url=https://www.polygon.com/2020/9/25/21455976/art-of-rally-review-pc-mac-steam-racing |access-date=3 May 2022 |website=[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]] |archive-date=9 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230809201348/https://www.polygon.com/2020/9/25/21455976/art-of-rally-review-pc-mac-steam-racing |url-status=live }}</ref> ''Art of Rally'' has a career mode and a free roam mode. Career mode starts with [[Group 2 (racing)|Group 2]], and progression is made by completing rallies. Players unlock new rally classes and cars as they progress through career mode.<ref name="GSpewRev">{{Cite web |last=Seagrave |first=Richard |date=7 October 2021 |title=Art of Rally Review |url=https://www.gamespew.com/2021/10/art-of-rally-review/ |access-date=3 May 2022 |website=GameSpew |archive-date=9 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230809201441/https://www.gamespew.com/2021/10/art-of-rally-review/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Cars can be damaged, which affects their performance.<ref name="PCGannounce">{{Cite web |last=Chalk |first=Andy |date=22 May 2019 |title=Art of Rally is a stylized racing game from the maker of Absolute Drift |url=https://www.pcgamer.com/art-of-rally-is-a-stylized-racing-game-from-the-maker-of-absolute-drift/ |access-date=2 May 2022 |website=[[PC Gamer]] |language=en |archive-date=9 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230809211351/https://www.pcgamer.com/art-of-rally-is-a-stylized-racing-game-from-the-maker-of-absolute-drift/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Free roam allows players to use any previously unlocked cars, and also contain collectibles for players to collect.<ref name="EuroGRev" /> The game has online events, taking the form of daily and weekly challenges that players can participate in.<ref name="GemLaunch">{{Cite web |last=Romano |first=Sal |date=24 September 2021 |title=Art of Rally for PS5, PS4 launches October 6 |url=https://www.gematsu.com/2021/09/art-of-rally-for-ps5-ps4-launches-october-6 |access-date=3 May 2022 |website=Gematsu |archive-date=9 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230809201438/https://www.gematsu.com/2021/09/art-of-rally-for-ps5-ps4-launches-october-6 |url-status=live }}</ref>
== Development == Dune Casu was creating a prototype of the game while working on the console ports of ''[[Absolute Drift]],'' but full development of the game started in 2017. Casu wanted to use what worked in ''[[Absolute Drift]]'' by refining the controls and making a "bigger, better, and more powerful" experience.<ref name="EscapeInterview">{{Cite web |last=Moyer |first=Phillip |date=8 July 2020 |title=Art of Rally Evokes the Most Dangerous Era of Rally, and It's 'Way Bigger' Than Absolute Drift |url=https://www.escapistmagazine.com/art-of-rally-dune-casu-interview-absolute-drift/ |access-date=3 May 2022 |website=[[The Escapist (magazine)|The Escapist]] |archive-date=9 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230809201354/https://www.escapistmagazine.com/art-of-rally-dune-casu-interview-absolute-drift/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Funselektor Labs released an announcement trailer for ''Art of Rally'' on May 15, 2019.<ref name="PCGannounce" /> The game was featured at [[EGX (expo)|EGX]] 2019, showing off content and gameplay.<ref name="EuroEGX">{{Cite web |last=Robinson |first=Martin |date=18 October 2019 |title=art of rally is rally done artfully |url=https://www.eurogamer.net/art-of-rally-is-rally-done-artfully |access-date=2 May 2022 |website=[[Eurogamer]] |language=en-gb |archive-date=9 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230809201404/https://www.eurogamer.net/art-of-rally-is-rally-done-artfully |url-status=live }}</ref> A free public demo of the game was released for PC on March 27, 2020.<ref name="RPSDemo">{{Cite web |last=Clayton |first=Natalie |date=29 March 2020 |title=Art Of Rally's free demo takes Absolute Drift's minimal powerslides to the woods |url=https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/art-of-rallys-free-demo-takes-absolute-drifts-minimal-powerslides-to-the-woods |access-date=2 May 2022 |website=[[Rock, Paper, Shotgun]] |language=en |archive-date=9 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230809201851/https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/art-of-rallys-free-demo-takes-absolute-drifts-minimal-powerslides-to-the-woods |url-status=live }}</ref> Funselektor later released a gameplay trailer on August 19, presenting a new handling system and new vehicles.<ref name="EuroGameplay">{{Cite web |last=Robinson |first=Martin |date=19 August 2020 |title=art of rally gets closer to the craziness of 80s off-roading |url=https://www.eurogamer.net/art-of-rally-gets-closer-to-the-craziness-of-80s-off-roading |access-date=2 May 2022 |website=[[Eurogamer]] |language=en-gb |archive-date=9 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230809201852/https://www.eurogamer.net/art-of-rally-gets-closer-to-the-craziness-of-80s-off-roading |url-status=live }}</ref>
During development, Funselektor Labs partnered with porting company Do Games. The game was supposed to launch on consoles with PC on September 23, 2020, but were unable to so due to the small size of team at the start of 2020. ''Art of Rally'' developer Dune Casu stated that it was a "big effort" to get more developers and producers "just to finish the PC version". However, Casu referred to it as a "blessing in disguise", allowing the team to improve and update the PC version of the game.<ref name="GBoltInterview">{{Cite web |last=Parijat |first=Shubhankar |date=2 November 2021 |title=art of rally Interview – Art Style, Development, and More |url=https://gamingbolt.com/art-of-rally-interview-art-style-development-and-more |access-date=2 May 2022 |website=GamingBolt |archive-date=9 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230809201854/https://gamingbolt.com/art-of-rally-interview-art-style-development-and-more |url-status=live }}</ref>
According to Casu, the visuals of the game was meant to be a "minimalistic take on nature". The 2016 puzzle game ''[[The Witness (2016 video game)|The Witness]]'' was a source of inspiration for Casu, with the developer stating that he was "enamoured" by the game's colors and vegetation.<ref name="GBoltInterview" />
''Art of Rally'' first released on [[Microsoft Windows]], [[MacOS]], and [[Linux]] on September 23, 2020.<ref name="PolyKenya">{{Cite web |last=Good |first=Owen S. |date=4 August 2021 |title=Art of Rally's console launch includes new racing course in Kenya |url=https://www.polygon.com/22610049/art-of-rally-kenya-update-nintendo-switch-release-dates-xbox-series-x-xbox-one-game-pass |access-date=2 May 2022 |website=[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]] |archive-date=9 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230809202355/https://www.polygon.com/22610049/art-of-rally-kenya-update-nintendo-switch-release-dates-xbox-series-x-xbox-one-game-pass |url-status=live }}</ref> ''Art of Rally'' later released on [[Xbox One]], [[Xbox Series X/S]]. and [[Nintendo Switch]] on August 12, 2021.<ref name="NLifeReldate">{{Cite web |last=Whitehead |first=Thomas |date=12 August 2021 |title=Art Of Rally Arrives Today With New Kenya DLC Included |url=https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2021/08/art_of_rally_arrives_today_with_new_kenya_dlc_included |access-date=2 May 2022 |website=[[Nintendo Life]] |archive-date=9 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230809202358/https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2021/08/art_of_rally_arrives_today_with_new_kenya_dlc_included |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="VG247reldate">{{Cite web |last=Nunneley |first=Stephany |date=26 March 2021 |title=Art of Rally is coming to Xbox consoles and Game Pass this summer |url=https://www.vg247.com/art-of-rally-xbox-series-x-s-game-pass |access-date=2 May 2022 |website=[[VG247]] |language=en |archive-date=9 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230809202356/https://www.vg247.com/art-of-rally-xbox-series-x-s-game-pass |url-status=live }}</ref> The game was also added to the [[Xbox Game Pass]] library the same day. ''Art of Rally''<nowiki/>'s console release included an update that added a map set in Kenya.<ref name="PCGKenya">{{Cite web |last=Prescott |first=Shaun |date=13 August 2021 |title=Art of Rally's big free Kenya update is out today |url=https://www.pcgamer.com/art-of-rallys-big-free-kenya-update-is-out-today/ |access-date=2 May 2022 |website=[[PC Gamer]] |language=en |archive-date=9 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230809202358/https://www.pcgamer.com/art-of-rallys-big-free-kenya-update-is-out-today/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The update also added more vehicles, songs, and stages.<ref name="PolyKenya" /> [[PlayStation 4]] and [[PlayStation 5]] versions of ''Art of Rally'' were released on October 6, 2021.<ref name="EuroPS">{{Cite web |last=Yin-Poole |first=Wesley |date=25 September 2021 |title=Art of Rally hits PS4 and PS5 in October |url=https://www.eurogamer.net/art-of-rally-hits-ps4-and-ps5-in-october |access-date=2 May 2022 |website=[[Eurogamer]] |language=en-gb |archive-date=9 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230809201905/https://www.eurogamer.net/art-of-rally-hits-ps4-and-ps5-in-october |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="GemPS">{{Cite web |last=Romano |first=Sal |date=6 May 2021 |title=Art of Rally coming to PS5, PS4 this summer |url=https://www.gematsu.com/2021/05/art-of-rally-coming-to-ps5-ps4-this-summer |access-date=2 May 2022 |website=Gematsu |archive-date=9 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230809202400/https://www.gematsu.com/2021/05/art-of-rally-coming-to-ps5-ps4-this-summer |url-status=live }}</ref>
On May 12, 2022, [[Serenity Forge]] announced that it would be producing physical copies of the game for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch.<ref name="NLifePhysical">{{Cite web |last=Doolan |first=Liam |date=13 May 2022 |title=Art Of Rally Speeds Onto Switch With A Physical Release, Pre-Orders Now Live |url=https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2022/05/art-of-rally-speeds-onto-switch-with-a-physical-release-pre-orders-now-live |access-date=20 May 2022 |website=[[Nintendo Life]] |archive-date=9 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230809202859/https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2022/05/art-of-rally-speeds-onto-switch-with-a-physical-release-pre-orders-now-live |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="BCPhysical">{{Cite web |last=Sheehan |first=Gavin |date=13 May 2022 |title=Art Of Rally Will Be Getting A Physical Release This September |url=https://bleedingcool.com/games/art-of-rally-will-be-getting-a-physical-release-this-september/ |access-date=20 May 2022 |website=[[Bleeding Cool]] |language=en |archive-date=9 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230809202900/https://bleedingcool.com/games/art-of-rally-will-be-getting-a-physical-release-this-september/ |url-status=live }}</ref> On the same day, Funselektor Labs released a trailer that announced a free update for ''Art of Rally'' to include six more tracks set in [[Indonesia]].<ref name="PSQIndonesia">{{Cite web |last=Tailby |first=Stephen |date=13 May 2022 |title=Art of Rally's Next Free Update Introduces Indonesia This Summer on PS5, PS4 |url=https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2022/05/art-of-rallys-next-free-update-introduces-indonesia-this-summer-on-ps5-ps4 |access-date=20 May 2022 |website=[[Push Square]] |archive-date=20 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220520180413/https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2022/05/art-of-rallys-next-free-update-introduces-indonesia-this-summer-on-ps5-ps4 |url-status=live }}</ref> The Indonesia update released on September 22, 2022,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Munro |first=John |date=2022-09-22 |title=Hands-on with art of rally's new Indonesian stages |url=https://traxion.gg/hands-on-with-art-of-rallys-new-indonesian-stages/ |access-date=2023-08-08 |website=Traxion.GG |language=en-US |archive-date=2023-05-30 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230530065632/https://traxion.gg/hands-on-with-art-of-rallys-new-indonesian-stages/ |url-status=live }}</ref> and the physical versions released on January 24, 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Noah |first=Steve |date=2023-01-25 |title=Art of Rally Physical Standard and Collector's Editions Available Now |url=https://www.operationsports.com/art-of-rally-physical-standard-and-collectors-editions-available-now/ |access-date=2023-08-08 |website=Operation Sports |language=en-US |archive-date=2023-08-09 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230809202859/https://www.operationsports.com/art-of-rally-physical-standard-and-collectors-editions-available-now/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
== Reception == {{Video game reviews | title = Reception | MC = PC: 79/100{{efn|Score based on 15 reviews}}<ref name="MCPC">{{Cite web |title=art of rally for PC Reviews |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/art-of-rally/critic-reviews/?platform=pc |access-date=29 April 2022 |website=[[Metacritic]] |language=en |archive-date=9 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230809202859/https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/art-of-rally |url-status=live }}</ref><br>XSXS: 80/100{{efn|Score based on 6 reviews}}<ref name="MCXSXS">{{Cite web |title=art of rally for Xbox Series X Reviews |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/art-of-rally/critic-reviews/?platform=xbox-series-x |access-date=29 April 2022 |website=[[Metacritic]] |language=en |archive-date=30 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220130105352/https://www.metacritic.com/game/xbox-series-x/art-of-rally |url-status=live }}</ref><br>NS: 74/100{{efn|Score based on 8 reviews}}<ref name="MCNS">{{Cite web |title=art of rally for Switch Reviews |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/art-of-rally/critic-reviews/?platform=nintendo-switch |access-date=29 April 2022 |website=[[Metacritic]] |language=en |archive-date=8 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220108042431/https://www.metacritic.com/game/switch/art-of-rally |url-status=live }}</ref> | OC = 86% recommend<ref name="opencritic">{{cite web|url=https://opencritic.com/game/10188/art-of-rally|title=''art of rally''|publisher=[[OpenCritic]]|access-date=November 12, 2025}}</ref> | EuroG = Recommended<ref name="EuroGRev">{{Cite web |last=Robinson |first=Martin |date=22 September 2020 |title=art of rally review - a slight yet stylish take on off-road driving |url=https://www.eurogamer.net/art-of-rally-review-a-slight-yet-stylish-take-on-off-road-driving |access-date=29 April 2022 |website=[[Eurogamer]] |language=en-gb |archive-date=29 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220429180849/https://www.eurogamer.net/art-of-rally-review-a-slight-yet-stylish-take-on-off-road-driving |url-status=live }}</ref> | NLife = 8/10<ref name="NLifeRev">{{Cite web |last=Reynolds |first=Ollie |date=16 August 2021 |title=Mini Review: art of rally - Stylish Driving With Plenty Of Substance |url=https://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/switch-eshop/art_of_rally |access-date=2 May 2022 |website=[[Nintendo Life]] |archive-date=2 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220502161849/https://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/switch-eshop/art_of_rally |url-status=live }}</ref> | PSQ = 7/10<ref name="PSQrev">{{Cite web |last=Posner-Ferdman |first=Brett |date=11 October 2021 |title=Mini Review: Art of Rally (PS5) - Proof You Don't Need to Reinvent the Wheel |url=https://www.pushsquare.com/reviews/ps5/art-of-rally |access-date=2 May 2022 |website=[[Push Square]] |archive-date=2 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220502161849/https://www.pushsquare.com/reviews/ps5/art-of-rally |url-status=live }}</ref> | VG = 8/10<ref name="VGrev">{{Cite web |last=Wise |first=Josh |date=17 August 2021 |title=Art of Rally review |url=https://www.videogamer.com/reviews/art-of-rally-review/ |access-date=29 April 2022 |website=VideoGamer.com |archive-date=29 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220429180848/https://www.videogamer.com/reviews/art-of-rally-review/ |url-status=live }}</ref> }}
''Art of Rally'' received "generally favorable" reviews for PC and Xbox Series X/S, according to review aggregator [[Metacritic]].<ref name="MCPC" /><ref name="MCXSXS" /> The Nintendo Switch version received "mixed or average" reviews.<ref name="MCNS" /> Fellow review aggregator [[OpenCritic]] assessed that the game received strong approval, being recommended by 86% of critics.<ref name="opencritic"/>
Martin Robinson of ''[[Eurogamer]]'' recommended the game, referring to it as "brilliantly playable" and "arrestingly stylish". Robinson praised the cars' visuals and game's soundtrack, calling the latter "decent".<ref name="EuroGRev" />
Ollie Reynolds from ''[[Nintendo Life]]'' rated the game 8/10 stars, praising the authenticity and challenge of the gameplay, the visual style, and the variety of content in the game. However, Reynolds felt that there were notable visual downgrades and [[frame rate]] issues on the Nintendo Switch version.<ref name="NLifeRev" />
''[[Push Square]]''<nowiki/>'s Brett Posner-Ferdman rated the game 7/10 stars, commending the visual style and atmosphere, stating that they "stand out". He enjoyed the free roam and praised the rallying experience, calling it "solid". Brett wrote that the environment felt "copy-pasted" at times, and criticized the "constant" object pop-in.<ref name="PSQrev" />
''VideoGamer.com'' reviewer Josh Wise gave the game an 8/10, describing it as "the video game as essay".<ref name="VGrev" />
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== External links ==
* [https://artofrally.com/ Official website]
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