Paris Dakar Rally is a racing video game developed by Acclaim Studios Cheltenham and published by Acclaim Entertainment for the PlayStation 2 console in 2001. The game is based on the real-life Dakar Rally, an annual off-road endurance race that takes place in various locations across Africa and South America. In Paris Dakar Rally, players can choose from a variety of vehicles, including cars, trucks, and motorcycles, and compete in various stages of the rally, which involve navigating through challenging terrain and obstacles such as sand dunes, rocky mountains, and rivers. The game features multiple game modes, including Arcade Mode, where players can race through individual stages, and Dakar Mode, where they can compete in the full rally and earn points based on their performance. The game also includes a multiplayer mode, where players can compete against each other in split-screen or online play. Paris Dakar Rally received mixed reviews upon its release, with critics praising the game’s realistic terrain and vehicle physics, but criticizing its lack of variety and repetitive gameplay. Despite this, the game remains a popular choice for fans of off-road racing and the Dakar Rally.