WRC 4 FIA World Rally Championship reviews

"WRC 4" is the official WRC-Rally Game of the 2013 season. In addition to the well-known WRC, IT also Includes the lower Leagues WRC 2, WRC 3 and Junior WRC, as well as all Drivers and cars of the Series. In addition to the big Brands Ford, Citroen and VW, there is also a Mini Cooper or a Hyundai WRC test vehicle. The Problem with this is that the Cars do not travel very differently. And this is primarily due to the arcade-heavy Driving Model, which Purists will not like. Far too easily we circle our Carts around the Courses. The Driving Model forgives as Generously as the Damage model, which, if it comes to Fruition at all, has far too little Effect on the ability To Drive. A Complete top Of the Handle can also only scratch the body slightly, we fly off the Cliff we are simply quickly washed back. Even easier then is made by the Backcoil Function. In addition, the many Routes are unrealistically wide and driving across the Grass changes virtually nothing in terms of Adhesion. Routes there are 13 Networks, which are then used in some different Layouts and Variations, which is quite common and normal for a Rally. Locations include Sweden, Monte-Carlo and Germany. However, the Routes have very little to do with the real Models, at best are only based on the Original in Style. Nevertheless, the Tracks are quite lovingly and attractively designed, if you can not deny the map designer an overly great Love of Hairpin Bends. In addition to Individual Races and Three-day Tours, we can also play a Career where, starting with the junior WRC, we may one Day become World champion. The Building of the Career is basically quite good with Contract offers and E-mail traffic, but atmosphere Can't really arise with the same text Messages. After two rally stages each, we come to the Carpark, where we can repair our Car or change the Setup. The Possibilities for Change are quite extensive, but the Impact on Gameplay is manageable. The Graphics were no longer up-to-date to Release. Cracks or Rain effects on the Windshield have a particularly ugly Effect. The Cockpits are fit for purpose at best. Light Effects can be quite respectable for this and the Tracks are also visually well and creatively built. The Sound is well intentioned, which, as we know, is the Opposite of well done. All too often we have the Impression of being on the road with a childmanding Sewing machine. For this, the Co-Pilot is quite convincing; How early he brings his pace notes to the Man is adjustable. The pace notes themselves are mostly true and helpful. The Steering Wheel (G27) works smoothly and directly after some Adjustment. The Centering Spring works strong and flawless, Slides are easily palpable. In Contrast to the Track. You can hardly get anything from the Surface, the force feedback is hardly used. As a Result, different Surfaces have hardly any noticeable Differences. With Mud you slip a little more than on Asphalt, but the Ground does not really be noticeable. For me, annoying, as I prefer to ride in the cockpit view with the Steering Wheel displayed: Strangely enough, the In-Game steering wheel accurately performs our Steering movements with, but not when the Car is sloning. When the Tires slip, the Steering Impact is also displayed less than entered. One seriously wonders why. Despite all the Problems and Shortcomings, "WRC4" makes a good Mood for a while. Rally beginners or License Lovers in particular can risk an Eye. For a real Long-term Motivation, however, there is no Depth of Play and Challenge. And there are now several better Titles, most notably the distinctly "DiRT Rally" Playing in another League. Rating: 6/10 Atmosphere 6/10 Graphic 4/10 Sound 6/10 Handling 4/10 Force Feedback 5/10 Balancing 6/10 Fun Conclusion: Arcadiger license title that does a lot of quite well but nothing better. 6/10 Overall Rating