Rare Replay

The snapshots provide 'bite-sized' challenge in a pre-defined scenario in the game, accessible via the snapshots section of the Rare Replay interface. You cannot use the rewind feature when attempting these.

There are five snapshots to complete, which are as follows:

1. Ammo Amass
Grab all 28 of the stars scattered around the track before the race ends!

Stars are the game's representation of ammunition pickups - but for this snapshot, you're simply interested in collecting all of the stars on the track, not their function. The snapshot has no requirement for your performance in the actual race, so you have plenty of time to collect all 28 stars, essentially just needing to complete a single lap (so that you can cover the full extent of the stars' locations) in the time that the other racers take to complete the entire course. Don't dawdle, but don't worry too much about speed - just focus on collecting all of the stars as you come across them in a single lap.

2. 2,500 Point Turn
Tussle with your rivals and score 25000 points in just 60 seconds.

Again this snapshot has no requirement for your performance in the race, so you can focus on points. Your quickest way to build up points at first is to use your stock of missiles to land shots on your opponente (remember that there's no need actually to overtake); once these are exhausted, just focus on collecting as many as possible of the pickups that you come across on the track.

3. Cruise Control 1
Put your foot down! Win the race with an average speed of 85mph or more.

Here's the first snapshot where speed and race performance is a priority, but the race is fortunately fairly straightforward. Your average speed is displayed on-screen and you need this to be above 85mph at the end of the race, while also coming in first (which you're likely to do if you meet the speed requirement). Maintaining a good speed will come from avoiding the puddles and, in particular, the oil slick at the fifth corner (a spin from which can lead to a crash), while also trying to hit the speed-boosting chevrons wherever possible. You can also use your missiles (you start with three) to help to pass the other racers, but their use is far from essential.

4. Aim to Please
Successfully land five missile shots on your rivals, then finish in first place.

This snapshot sees you racing in trucks, so overall speeds are - helpfully - fairly slow. At the start of the race, you're armed with three missiles, which you can use to get three quick hits on other racers. However, unfortunately you can't then assume first place and go from there, as before finishing the race you need to get a total of five missile hits on your opponents.

After using your first three missiles, look out for ammunition refills (appearing as stars) at the end of the first lap, as you'll need to collect these to give the missiles that you need to complete the snapshot. As soon as you have the ammunition, focus on getting the remaining hits that you need, then go all out for first place before the end of the race, which lasts for four laps. You can of course make use of more missiles to help you to pass the other racers, if you find that helpful.

5. Lap It Up
You're a lap down, but the race isn't over! Make up the distance and win the race.

This final snapshot is by far the hardest of the five. You're in a nine-lap race, but start off one lap down on your opponents - so while you have to complete nine laps, they'll finish after only eight. This isn't quite as hard as it sounds, as your car is significantly upgraded over those of your opponents, but you'll need to maintain a near-perfect performance to come in first by the end, minimizing how much you hit the course edges (and of course, avoiding crashes). This is really all about practice and course memorization - keep trying and you should be able to win eventually.

As you near the end of the race, this is a good time to make use of the three bombs that you start with, to ensure that once you pass each racer for the second time (pulling ahead of them overall), you minimize their chances of overtaking you again, especially once you reach first place.

As milestones to help you to keep track of how you're doing on an attempt, I'd suggest that as you should aim to be passing the third-place racer for the first time on the straight of your second lap, the second place racer by the end of your third and the leader during the course of the fourth. This should then put you in a good position to overtake each of them again and win the race by the time that you near the end of your nine laps. Good luck!