In 1996, "Next Generation" listed it as number 57 on their "Top 100 Games of All Time", citing the "heavier", more realistic feel of the car when compared to other racing games, and the generally realistic controls. In 1999, "Next Generation" listed "Sega Rally" as number 19 on their "Top 50 Games of All Time", commenting that, "one of the best Model 2 games, "Sega Rally" is some of the best fun you can have in a car without having to pretend that you've run out of gas". "Sega Rally Championship" was named the best racing game of all time by "Retro Gamer" magazine, which ranked it at the top of its "Top 25 Racing Games Ever" list. In "Guinness World Records: Gamer's Edition 2009" the Saturn version of the game made it to 44th position in the list of the Top 50 Console Games, due to its "distinct handling style and superb track design". IGN staff writer Levi Buchanan ranked "Sega Rally Championship" 6th in his list of the top 10 Sega Saturn games, saying: "Yes, the Dreamcast version is much better and the current-gen sequel... is stunning, but this Saturn arcade port was one of the top reasons to stick by SEGA as it flailed through the 32-bit days". Some publications and fan-voted lists have considered it to be one of the best games of all time, including "Next Generation" in 1996, "Electronic Gaming Monthly" in 1997, "Computer and Video Games" in 2000, "Edge" in 2007, and NowGamer in 2010.