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Boss Rally
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Boss Rally

Developer: Boss Studios · Published by SouthPeak Interactive · 1999
A back-to-basics PC rally racer for the technique-minded driver.
RacingRallySimulationMultiplayer
3.0
Good
POCG VERDICT
A solid, realism-minded rally racer, undone by cars that won't stay on the ground.
Deep tuning, a great rock soundtrack and online play make Boss Rally stand out, but absurd crash physics keep tripping it up.
About This Game

Boss Rally is a 1999 PC rally racing game from Boss Studios, published by SouthPeak Interactive. It leans toward realism, with deep vehicle tuning, varied weather and terrain, and a focus on driving technique over arcade flash. It released on Windows PC.

POCG ReviewOriginal: August 19, 1999 · Restored: June 5, 2026
3.0
Good
Review Verdict
Boss Rally
Deep tuning, a great rock soundtrack and online play make Boss Rally stand out, but absurd crash physics keep tripping it up.
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How to Play TodayYour options for running this game in 2026
Original Hardware
A late-90s Windows PC with the CD.
Modern Re-release
No official re-release; the disc can be coaxed onto modern Windows with compatibility tweaks.
Emulation / Other Options
Not applicable; this is a native PC title.