WRC 9 FIA World Rally Championship Reviews
Simply put, I like it. WRC 9 is a fine additional to franchise. Nacon brought passion and care into the project and it shows. Simulation racing is at its finest and there’s plenty game modes to go around.
WRC 9 presents to us driving at it’s purest. There is no one else on the course – just you. So at its core, is Man, Machine vs. the Elements, which is what rally car racing truly is.
So, overall hopefully I’ve painted the picture that states, that if you’ve ever played a WRC rally game, this is the best one yet, and that there’s enough changes and new ideas for those that have played the latest really games on offer on Xbox to invest in this fantastic effort, and last but not least, I would like to remind you again that WRC 9 supports Smart Delivery, so go buy it!
While simmy racing and I don't often get along I can at least appreciate titles that are meant to appeal to folks looking for a tougher challenge...
WRC9 has proved to be competent Rally simulator, offering a very complete experience full of content and game modes. From the most novice to the most enthusiastic, it presents enough gameplay depth to please everyone. In the future it will feature free updates to further extend the experience and gameplay, which reveals a great option for anyone who is a fan of the genre and likes to bet on a portable experience.
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KT Racing’s new title turned out to be an excellent rally racing game, capable of entertaining the player in improving his times more and more both in single player and online. All this without considering the support that the game will have over the next few months, considering that the offer presented at launch is more than valid. Therefore, the goal is centered for WRC9.
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To someone who has played and enjoyed these types of games before, WRC 9 probably won’t have anything to particularly surprise you, but there will definitely be something in there worthwhile. The game is extremely well put together and it’s clear a lot of work has gone into polishing it up to the highest standard possible. Sadly, however, if you’re someone who hasn’t really got into rallying before and is looking to try a new experience, I have to advise that you skip this title and look for something a little more approachable.
WRC 9 is a mighty good time and a great entry point for someone who might not be as familiar with the franchise or racing sims.
If you are a rally racing fan or even just a racing fan, WRC 9 is a definitive rally experience that deserves a spot in your library.
So if like me you had skipped WRC 9 as you had enjoyed or are still enjoying WRC 8, I would honestly suggest taking a look at WRC 9 on the PS5 if you’ve already made the jump. From the solid off-road driving mechanics to the graphics and the sounds, this is one that I’ll be coming back to often enough if not to get better, then just to have fun.
WRC 9 is the official racing game of the 2020 FIA World Rally Championship. WRC 9 has been developed by French studio Kylotonn and had been published by long time series publisher; Nacon (formerly known as Big Ben Interactive). Traditionally the WRC features 13 point-to-point events that are held across the world. The time-trial events feature teams of two (driver and co-driver) who aim to navigate through the often tricky courses in the shortest time possible.
More than anything else, WRC 9 is a tantalising demonstration of the DualSense controller’s potential to elevate well-crafted experiences into truly exceptional ones.
Of all of the PS4 games that have had PS5 upgrades, WRC 9 shows the most improvement. Sharper visuals in 4K running at a consistent 60 FPS transform an average looking game into a gorgeous one. Combined with an unchanged driving system that needed no tweaking and excellent DualSense implementation that elevates it, this takes 1st place as the best racing game on PS5 so far.
WRC 9 brings the fun home,it keeps building on the previous entries it relaxes a bit on the simulation aspects, but this works fine here, kudos to the copilot AI is stellar, while the fraphics could and should use some work.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
WRC 9 does not make many changes from the previous WRC. Nevertheless, it is a good game in its genre, perhaps one of the best. The game is fun and fans will see a good driving model and a sufficient number of cars and tracks. WRC9 offers three new rally locations and more classic cars. This WRC is ideal for new players.
Review in Czech | Read full review
WRC 9 is a fun game, for both casual gamers and serious rally fans. It’s a good rally game for anybody interested in WRC and racing, however owners of WRC 8 will not be missing out on a lot. The changes aren’t as big as last year - the visuals, audio and handling have been improved and there’s more content, but it still feels like an update or DLC, rather than an entirely new game.
Repetition can be both a crux and a boon. If done right, video games — and practically any form of media — can feel unique in their execution, regardless of how much repetition is featured. WRC 9 ticks all the correct boxes and then some. While the game largely feels exactly like WRC 8, it is clear Kylotonn Racing’s tweaks and changes were precise and immaculate. The changes may have been small, but their impact is significant in the grand scheme. Furthermore, KT Racing’s valuable additions to multiplayer serve as adequate methods to improve upon previous misgivings - particularly that of WRC 8. It is not a perfect game in any stretch and falls just short of what Dirt Rally 2.0 manages to do right. Even so, it is a part of the upper echelon of simulators and stands above many others in the rally genre. At the end of the day, WRC 9 serves as an excellent addition to any rally fan’s video game library; thanks to its attention to detail, excellent sound production and incredible new physics.
Those who are now joining the series will have something remarkable in their hands, those returning, not so much. Especially when basic mistakes like the unnatural difficulty are not improved, something has probably gone really wrong.
Review in Greek | Read full review
WRC 9 is not as innovative as its predecessor, but it maintains the same excellence. Whether you are a veteran of the franchise or a novice who wants to venture into speed in a new way, here you will find a title with a very complete experience.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
This year WRC show its greatest strengths with one of the best sim-racers of the moment.
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