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Weather isn’t just for show and an importance is placed on concentration as you read the road ahead and listen out for pace notes. It comes together in a way that helps deliver a tough but rewarding drive. Fog limits visibility, puddles can really throw your vehicle off and snow can make your proceedings very cautious. Giving the weather a chance to influence your approach adds another level of challenge to an already tricky driving experience. I was genuinely surprised when rain started falling during a stage in Sardegna. It does not carry the same flourish as their competitors but WRC 8 looks detailed and each rally has an identity all its own. Visually, the game looks sharp Kylotonn’s environmental work has always had a decent look to it and, as usual, the car models are especially well crafted. Dialling yourself into a new car can be challenging as you find out how effective they turn and brake. Different surfaces offer varying levels of grip and the vehicles offer their own sense of individuality. Playing with traction control off feels surprisingly accessible as you slip from corner to corner. What I do feel from my time behind the wheel is a sense of regularity. I say ‘seem’ because honestly, I’ve never felt fine-tuned to pick up on some of the minutia of physics models. WRC 8‘s handling model feels consistent and the physics seem to act realistically. It leans towards something trying to add accessibility whilst giving simulation fans something more nuanced. Camera position can be tailored to your liking too and a colourblind option for those that need it. Control sensitivity can be tweaked, buttons can be remapped and dead-zones can be altered. There’s a lot of options to customise too. There’s the typical variety of official cars and stages with thousands of miles replicated for your pleasure. Online can be played locally or online and functions well with a few options for class restrictions and rulesets within lobbies. If you wish to partake in something with less stakes, the usual standalone stages, daily challenges and eSports options are here.

I feel a lot more involved in the career mode this time out and what they’ve added makes this a much more comprehensive mode. The rallies are where your big bucks are made but there’s definitely an element of spinning plates as you try to hire the right people at the right time and do the right things behind the wheel. Resting keeps your staff sharp and maintenance events can help keep your vehicle in top condition for a rally. They’re worth doing for the additional funds and reputation. There’s an element of time management as you schedule training, historic and extreme condition events to sharpen your wits. It’s easily the star of the package and I’m impressed with the work that’s been put into it. If it feels like a lot, it is but WRC 8 does try to gradually introduce you to new events and options as your career progresses. It makes pursuing team objectives valuable as you look for additional funds to keep the show going. There’s an aspect of spinning plates at play and the financial side of running a team is surprisingly tight. You are always progressing towards something, which makes the more mundane aspects feel more impactful.įor those familiar with the career mode adopted by Codemasters’ F1 series, they’ll be right at home. Time between rallies can be spent training up, doing special events and generally trying to keep people sweet. There’s a lot more depth to it and it’s interesting to try and manage your time and funds effectively through a season. You’re hiring staff, managing research and car development whilst also paying out your own repair bill. There’s a lot more for the player to do as they involve themselves in the day to day running of a rally team. WRC 8 hopes to change all that with some new features, smart decisions and more reasons to race from point to point.Ĭareer mode has seen something of an overhaul. The sport’s been well-handled without necessarily stepping into something truly spectacular.

#Wrc 8 upate series

Since handing over the reins to Kylotonn, the WRC series has been on something of an upward trend.

#Wrc 8 upate trial

Septemin PS4 / Reviews tagged kylotonn / local multiplayer / online multiplayer / point to point / racing / time trial / world rally championship / wrc 8 by Mike