![]() Whereas DiRT prioritises the experience of racing cars, WRC 9 is the full package of racing, team management, administration, and career progression. Though with that said, the game is still one of the most comprehensive racing simulators out there. But despite new content additions, this game is too similar and does not propel the franchise in a forward direction. WRC 8 was a welcome return to form for the franchise that had lost ground to competitor Codemasters with its DiRT franchise. ![]() The biggest criticism one can lay at the feet of WRC 9 is that it’s too similar to its predecessor. So does it translate well on this different hardware? Something old, something the same My inbox was trickling through with lots of notifications about this latest rally game coming in 2021, then a few months to go, new features announced, and then… the release date passed.Racing simulators on the console are few and far between, most likely due to its limitations and heightened senses which are needed to play these games. I believe WRC 9 was one of the best rally games ever made, but got the impression the new game wouldn’t be that much different (plus, is there the time to invest in all those seasons!?). While WRC 9 got a PS5 update with WRC 10, my mind was blown with this game. First off, the visuals on the PS5 are something else. Racing through the dirt tracks offered some stunning lighting effects (and the replay videos capture the scene pretty well). Looks aren’t everything (ask my wife), but it certainly helps when setting the tone WRC 10 has raised the bar big time.īut it’s not the visuals that were the only standout, but the use of the DualSense controller. Astro’s Playroom was the benchmark, but subsequent releases never fully utilised it until Timothy’s Night. Well, KT Racing have seen and thus raised that standard. Like Wreckfest, the haptic feedback adjusts accordingly to gear changes and provides enough resistance to make you feel involved. It’s not perfect (a steering wheel would naturally be better), but it’s immersive. Even better, the sound effects from the controller are insane. Each time you hear the stones chipping away, you can’t help but cringe about how the bodywork will look at the end of the stage. Optimal Gainsīut we’re being superficial here and talking all about the presentation. As per the introduction, WRC 10 has the same mentality of ‘if it ain’t broke…’ Once again, the management sections in the game are in-depth – sometimes a little overwhelming if you just want to race. The game does take itself seriously, so if you’re expecting an arcade experience, you might want to try something else. In particular, the standard setup in WRC 10 is overly sensitive. ![]() The same for the difficulty as the default setting is hard going – no matter how good you think you are.Īn ant will fart, and you’ll slide off the track, so you’ll want to adjust the settings as soon as possible. In the first few stages, I was sliding out so much that touching the tarmac was like reaching dry land when lost at sea. There are the usual extensive campaign modes with Junior WRC and WRC 3, before the main championships. You’d think the former are lite-versions of stages, but it really isn’t, and busting around the tracks in a Fiesta is unreal. As part of the 50 year WRC legacy, you’ll get to run some bespoke events, but these can happen a bit too soon, and the extra HP or change in drivetrain can be a shock to the system if you drive like James May. ![]() This is the nature of rallying, and like Art of Rally, you can get the perfect setup with enough tweaks. ![]()
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