World Rally Championship

 PlayStation 2
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8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 16 Ratings

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  • Summary: The only officially licensed game of the World Rally Championship, WRC brings you all the authentic action and excitement of the rally circuit, as you race over 100 tracks in some truly massive racing locations. The unique 'go anywhere' engine means that the road is no longer the only routeThe only officially licensed game of the World Rally Championship, WRC brings you all the authentic action and excitement of the rally circuit, as you race over 100 tracks in some truly massive racing locations. The unique 'go anywhere' engine means that the road is no longer the only route to the chequered flag, so you'd better be careful on those mountaintop bends. [Sony Europe]… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 21
  3. Negative: 1 out of 21
  1. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    100
    A grueling 81 stages of the World Rally Championship await you, all modeled using satellite topography and some of the finest graphics you'll have seen on the PS2 yet. [June 2002, p.101]
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  2. IGN
    87
    Eye-numbing visuals, easy to pick up driving, excellent stage design, and more modes and secrets than you can shake a stick at, Evolution Studios have created a monster.
  3. GameSpot
    85
    [An] exceptional rally game--one that has no equal on the PlayStation 2.
  4. Total Video Games
    80
    A slightly bizarre mixture of realism and fantasy. All of the attention paid to replicating the courses and cars doesn’t seem to have been applied to the actual game and its mechanics, racing takes on more of an arcade like feel, whilst there isn’t that much depth to the actual going’s on behind the scenes.
  5. GamePen
    80
    It's got great track variety, quality graphics, and a bevy of options.
  6. Game Informer
    75
    I had a hard time putting it down, although I'd probably pick up Xbox's "RalliSport" first if it came down to the two of them. [June 2002, p.79]
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  7. Into Liquid Sky
    42
    I would not recommend this to anyone new to the genre. Play "GT3: A-Spec" instead - it costs the same amount and is a much, much better experience.

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  1. Positive: 5 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. ClarenceL.
    Mar 9, 2002
    10
    I think that WRC is an excellent game with suburb and bind-blowing graphics. It is very similar to the real time experience, which makes this I think that WRC is an excellent game with suburb and bind-blowing graphics. It is very similar to the real time experience, which makes this game an excellent game. This game has all the cars and tracks up to date, which is another reason to buy this game. If you are thinking about buying this excellent game, I heartly recommend this product. Even if you are not a person who likes racing games, this will be a great starter. I recommended this game to a friend of mine who only liked one-peson shooters and now he hates those types of games and he can't stop playing WRC.… Expand
  2. FrankH.
    May 13, 2003
    9
    Best rally game I have ever played to date. Definitely a keeper!
  4. KylanP.
    Oct 17, 2002
    9
    Super game play, and breathtaking environments.
  5. WakyEggs
    Feb 27, 2021
    9
    WRC 4 is my favorite racing game and also my favorite PS2 game. Challenging handling without being overly realistic or arcadey. They found theWRC 4 is my favorite racing game and also my favorite PS2 game. Challenging handling without being overly realistic or arcadey. They found the perfect balance. The hot seat tourneys were great with friends or just redoing the same track over and over to take one more second of it. We had a blast! WRC 4 is not on metacritic, therefore I put my review on its predecessor.… Expand
  6. NeilW.
    Aug 27, 2004
    8
    This is a good game.. Though i think the handling is too free. its too easy to take corners.. graffics I would have hoped to be better.. but This is a good game.. Though i think the handling is too free. its too easy to take corners.. graffics I would have hoped to be better.. but all on all this is a great fun game to play.. but ive played better.… Expand
  7. BogMan
    Jul 15, 2002
    7
    It's okay, but 2 player is a complete f... up, and there no service area completly detracting the need for damage at all. V-Rally 3 It's okay, but 2 player is a complete f... up, and there no service area completly detracting the need for damage at all. V-Rally 3 surpasses this in every way.… Expand
  8. The_D4RknesS
    Apr 22, 2023
    7
    It's a fun game because it's the only one that's easy to play, but I didn't like the long loading time , cars are not destroyed when they hitIt's a fun game because it's the only one that's easy to play, but I didn't like the long loading time , cars are not destroyed when they hit something and the lack of sense of speed.… Expand

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#50 Best PS2 Game of 2002