This was the first game I ever played with decent physics. The cars felt weighty and you were free to roam around and decide how to face obstacles. Pacing was also unusual: instead of trying to go full speed, you maneuver carefully, minding traction, terrain and slope. With this one being the first of 3 games in the series, it looked simple even back then, but the others follow it's blueprint: a 4x4 all-terrain adventure!
For some reason, this game didn't land in any platforms other than Windows and even there was quickly forgotten, as the brand is not associated with driving. It has been unavailable for a long time.