WRC 6: World Rally Championship

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  • Summary: All 14 rounds of the 2016 WRC season, including for the first time Rally China; All the star WRC drivers and also a wide selection of WRC 2 teams and competitors from the Junior WRC category eSports WRC, the first international online competition of the WRC, which was launched in JanuaryAll 14 rounds of the 2016 WRC season, including for the first time Rally China; All the star WRC drivers and also a wide selection of WRC 2 teams and competitors from the Junior WRC category eSports WRC, the first international online competition of the WRC, which was launched in January 2016 with WRC 5, will continue in WRC 6.… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 20 out of 24
  3. Negative: 1 out of 24
  1. Critical Hit
    Oct 18, 2016
    80
    The sixth time is the charm, as WRC 6 finally nails the winning formula for a properly decent rally game that emphasises accessible fun over unforgiving precision. It’s not perfect, but it’s easily the best use of the official FIA World Rally Championship in many a year.
  2. Multiplayer.it
    Nov 1, 2016
    72
    WRC 6 racing is a very funny title, with lot of improvements compared to the previous chapter, but the graphic engine is still not very fluid and gameplay is burdened by a severe penalty system. You can consider the title as a less severe alternative to the genre.  
  3. Digital Chumps
    Mar 13, 2017
    70
    WRC 6 may be the rally racer you’re looking for if you thought DiRT Rally was a bit too hardcore and you’re unsure what DiRT 4 will bring this June. That said, this isn’t a sport or series I’m familiar with or particularly enjoy, so it’s hard for me to give it a firm recommendation either way.
  4. XGN
    Nov 1, 2016
    65
    A fairly decent rally game. But one that lacks a certain depth that the competition represents. The engine still needs a lot of work, and level design could be more consistent.
  5. Worth Playing
    Apr 20, 2017
    60
    WRC 6 isn't all that bad. It's up to you to learn how to drive the rally way, as the game fails to help you out in that regard, but everything feels fine once you master it. The career mode is lengthy, and the number of available tracks and the various multiplayer options give you plenty of ways to extend the experience long after the career is finished. However, the bad co-driver system makes things unintentionally harder, and the presentation lacks some real polish. It certainly isn't the best rally racer out there, but it does well in a pinch, especially if you've already worn out Dirt Rally and are trying to satisfy your craving until Dirt 4 hits.
  6. IGN Sweden
    Nov 5, 2016
    60
    WRC 6 is competing with the likes of Dirt Rally, and in that race WRC 6 comes up short. It's a fun game, but it doesn't stand out in the market.
  7. ZTGD
    Mar 23, 2017
    45
    Even with the WRC and FIA license, coupled with lots of content and a split screen mode cannot make up for the performance issues I experienced; resulting in a game that I am unlikely to go back to. If you are hankering for some rally action, I would recommend waiting until June to see if Dirt 4 scratches your itch.

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  1. Positive: 2 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 10
  3. Negative: 5 out of 10
  1. Carles
    Nov 13, 2016
    10
    WRC 6 improved a lot in graphics and handling, but I think sound it can improve much more. Definitely it's not Dirt rally, but WRC 6 is theWRC 6 improved a lot in graphics and handling, but I think sound it can improve much more. Definitely it's not Dirt rally, but WRC 6 is the better iteration of WRC series by far. There are stunning stages, the cars are beautifully detailed, and the handling it's not perfect, but it's really good compared to the last ones.
    As I said, the worst area of this game is the sound. Engines sound good, but not in a powerful way as it should be (Dirt rally its way better for example), and the sound of the gravel and asphalt should be improved a lot, because you don't feel the extremely conditions that this cars have to face in every stage.

    It's a game that easily it's a 7 or an 8, but I give them a 10 because I think they improved a lot since WRC 5. Maybe now they are in the good road and can make amazing games for the WRC in the next years.    … Expand
  2. TheGamesShed
    Oct 7, 2016
    8
    WRC 6 is the official licensed game of the World Rally Championships and follows the 2016 season in all of its glory. Released on PlayStationWRC 6 is the official licensed game of the World Rally Championships and follows the 2016 season in all of its glory. Released on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One as well as PC, all current gen has been covered, however, previous gen has been dropped so as to concentrate on present hardware.

    Kylotonn Racing have apparently spent their time improving the quality of the physics and graphics of this motor racing game since their initial outing into WRC a mere 51 weeks ago, well according to Kylotonn anyway.

    For me, the WRC franchise (since 4 at least) has always felt very accessible. You see, I am not actually a die-hard rally enthusiast. If I find myself flicking through TV channels I will often stop on Motors TV if they are showing a rally, but my knowledge beyond that is pretty much all made up of what my friends bark at me in late night discussions via Steam chat.
    The reason I find it the most accessible of the rally games is because the learning curve, whilst still quite brutal, is less punishing than other rally games (Dirt, I am looking at you…with a judging eyebrow raised and pursed lips).
    I wouldn’t dare go as far as call WRC 6 ‘arcady‘, yet I would happily call it a sim-cade. Whilst it isn’t packed full of silly events which are nothing to do with the World Rally Championship, it still has arcade like qualities and this is where it focuses it’s energies. Technically and even graphically Kylotonn are never going to be able to compete with the likes of Codemasters, so rather than go head to head with beautiful mechanics and the inclusion of more dials than the Millennium Falcon (See F1 2016 as an example), their efforts should be pressed on the aspect of fun and accessibility which is exactly what they have done.

    With a Thrustmaster partnership I thought I’d have trouble with my Logitech G29 on my PS4 in WRC 6, but alas, not even a hint of trouble. Simply plug and play… and tinker with the settings if you are a tinkerer. WRC 6 offers support for over 35 wheel / pedal / shift combinations for PC, 17 for PS4 and 16 for Xbox One, including Logitech, Fanatec and Thrustmaster.

    Graphically not on par with some of the bigger studios, but they are nice.
    The car models are beautiful, the scenery is accurate with no distinguishable pop-in, the surface tearing when sliding around a corner or spinning your wheels wildly when stuck in the mud is lovely too, plus the 60 frames per second is consistent.

    Graphically huge improvements have been made from WRC 5 to 6. Tonnes more foliage, rocks, even surfaces, both concrete and gravel have been upgraded. One downfall of WRC 5 was the sparseness of it all and the fact that it looked as though you were mostly driving on a brown rug. Gone is that rug, thank the graphical Lord. However, there is some noticeable screen tear every now and then.

    5 camera modes: bumper, bonnet, cockpit and two external views. Why there are two external views is beyond me as they are so similar. But, having said that, you can adjust the external camera and cockpit camera distance in the option menu from close to very far, which is a very nice touch for those who have their preferred camera in racing games.

    Various HUD options can be turned on or off too if you prefer a less cluttered screen. The HUD is improved from its predecessor yet remains simplistic and functional.
    Sound FX: Co-Driver (annoying if you are focusing on it but reads pace notes well and clearly which is all you really want!) – turn your sub on and pop the cockpit mode on and you are in for a bass heavy guttural treat.

    WRC 6 improves on WRC 5 in so many ways, most notably the graphics and physics, but also the inclusion of local multi-player split screen mode.

    The handling is on point, with cars far less drifty than in WRC 5, yet a joy to master and when you pop a perfect slide around a hairpin you’ll be yelping with joy. Controls, both G29 steering wheel and DS4 controller feel very tight and very responsive. Clear improvements can be felt.

    The WRC Career, or season, is a long one and with the Junior, WRC 2 and WRC modes all to beat there is more than enough content (as well as over 65 stages) to see you through.

    I’m 100% confident that WRC 6 can outsell and outscore WRC 5 and I know I’ll be fully focused on perfecting my times on those global leaderboards and partaking in the eSport challenges when up and running.

    Ultimately, WRC 6 is fun. Very, very fun.    … Expand
  4. FranceColonia
    Nov 2, 2017
    7
    A really challenging and fun rally race game but the controls and the physics are just the worst enemy. All of the environment on all stagesA really challenging and fun rally race game but the controls and the physics are just the worst enemy. All of the environment on all stages is a great "caught in an eye" graphics.… Expand
  5. Leland72567
    May 14, 2017
    4
    Nice looking and sounds good. Some stages play smoothly while others are blighted by an inconsistent frame rate which make for a frustratingNice looking and sounds good. Some stages play smoothly while others are blighted by an inconsistent frame rate which make for a frustrating and unpleasant overall experience. I will most likely trade this game in. Will I give WRC 7 a chance? Perhaps...… Expand
  6. titanus
    Oct 24, 2016
    1
    titanus
    Oct 24, 2016
    1 Why they are in extasy? The game is unplayable. They added rocket engine, for became more close to Dit Rally, and    titanus
    Oct 24, 2016
    1
    Why they are in extasy? The game is unplayable. They added rocket engine, for became more close to Dit Rally, and made some tracks even worse, than in WRC 5 - absolutly mad. I was top-player in this previous game, but I often simply cannot reach finish: fly to precipice, because slight gas touch push car great, it begin to slide in undrivable mode, At short Mexico track I got minor tear car (WRC2) - dont help. And now each time you recieve 10 second penalty. These guys are absolutly without head, impossible to understand, for what and for whome they produced all these.    … Expand
  7. piacevole
    Oct 26, 2016
    1
    The game here killed finally. Picture better, but not for it we get such games. The main thing: tyres feeling lost. In WRC 5 I can correctThe game here killed finally. Picture better, but not for it we get such games. The main thing: tyres feeling lost. In WRC 5 I can correct slidibg with gas as well as with wheel or brake. Now - wild shoves: I get WRC2 car - and fly from stay position like a rocket. In Seb Rally 1000 horse power Suzuki hill climb dont fly in such way. And then, yes, we see again crazy pracks... so, you fly to ditch, and for the ends of all - 15 sec penalty. What about they think? Idiots, really. Nothing else I cay tell.… Expand
  8. zazenchicken
    Jan 23, 2020
    0
    Keep your 5 Euros for something else. Cars flipping for no reason, online is dead.

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