For any of you trapped in an office right now, you’re pretty lucky, because New Rally-X is today’s Live Arcade title. There are people I know who buy every Live Arcade game the instant it’s released but it’s titles like this one that could break even the most die-hard impulse buyer.

I’m not saying that this version of New Rally-X is flawed in any way, but it’s still a re-release of a 1981 Namco arcade game. A game that has probably been included in every Namco arcade collection since arcade collections began. Said collections have rarely sold for more than $19.99 and included anywhere from 15-30 games.

Microsoft should consider selling bundles of these arcade titles at a slightly discounted price because $5 for New Rally-X alone seems pretty steep. Especially when remixed versions are available on other collections, like the Namco Battle Arcade Collection for PSP.

Continue on to observe my New Rally-X skillz.

Name: New Rally-X
Price: 400 Points
NOT Available in: Korea
Dash Details: Single Player, HD (High Definition). Collect all the flags while avoiding enemy cars! With new features such as the Lucky Flag, which awards you points depending on your remaining fuel. Collect the Special Flag to double the points of all remaining flags! NEW RALLY-X, the sequel to RALLY-X, was released in 1981. It featured new courses and adjustments to the enemy cars, improving the overall game balance, as well as new graphics and BGM!

Specs from Major Nelson.