Sebastien Loeb Rally Evo

 PlayStation 4
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7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 97 Ratings

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  1. alexr8
    Feb 13, 2016
    0
    I have played SLRE on PS4 with a G29 wheel and I can say that it was the worst motorsport game I've ever tried. I don't know if it was the game, or the wheel, but the overall driving experience was awful. Far from what you feel in real life. If you switch from a car, -any car, not just racing ones- to this game, you will be surprised (in a bad way). The handling is really slow (it reactsI have played SLRE on PS4 with a G29 wheel and I can say that it was the worst motorsport game I've ever tried. I don't know if it was the game, or the wheel, but the overall driving experience was awful. Far from what you feel in real life. If you switch from a car, -any car, not just racing ones- to this game, you will be surprised (in a bad way). The handling is really slow (it reacts around half a second later than your input), the feedback you get is weird (as in the steering firms and softens when you least expect it), and the physics are just as terrible. The only thing I like about it is the rich content (car selection, stages, etc.). Other than that, it is a failed attempt of a rally game.… Expand
  2. Yaterade
    Feb 13, 2016
    8
    Let's get this out of the way first; this is the best rally game on consoles in a decade. With that done, let's look at a few things this game does well, and what it does not so well. The stages here are a vast improvement on Milestone's previous WRC efforts. What were once flat, wide, and boring stages in Milestone games have become tight, narrow, twisty challenges. Each location isLet's get this out of the way first; this is the best rally game on consoles in a decade. With that done, let's look at a few things this game does well, and what it does not so well. The stages here are a vast improvement on Milestone's previous WRC efforts. What were once flat, wide, and boring stages in Milestone games have become tight, narrow, twisty challenges. Each location is unique and offers its own style that needs attacking in different ways. The car selection also isn't bad. While I feel there could be a few more selections from the 1995-2005 era, what is on offer isn't sparse. The handling is also vastly improved over Milestone's WRC 1-4. It is however not perfect. Bogging under steer battles with snap oversteer on the same car depending on stage being run. And while possible to dial some of this out with setting adjustment, the presets that come in the game for each specific stage are usually not great (especially for the Tarmac rallies). The graphics, well, it's Milestone. They are never going to be Codemasters. They are what they are and it's what you take with the smaller budget studio that is Milestone.

    On PS4 I haven't really experienced the frame rate issues that others have been reporting for the PC version, but there is one glaringly bad thing that I feel detracts from the game: the pace notes. They are utterly inadequate, and there is very little consistency with the call distance. I have it on regular, which is mostly fine. However on certain stages there will be flat out portions with a large radius turn coming up. The code over will call out a 6 Left + so you say "ok I'll keep it pinned" as you start the turn, the co driver finishes his call, and then says "into 3 right - tightens".... Well I'm already going flat out so maybe a "caution" or a lengthier lead time on the call out would be better. The pace notes also don't convey near enough information compared to Richard Burns Rally or the older McRae games. There are very few call outs for keeping in/out or left/right over crests/jumps. Maybe one of these calls per stage on average, which is atrocious. Rally driving is all about where the car is set up in order to attack the turns, and with no co driver help you are left using the rewind feature more often than you should have to, or simply memorizing the entire stage, for every stage. This is not what a rallying game should be.

    That being said, I applaud Milestone for the lengths of the stages themselves. Too often we see games where a 3 minute stage is normal, and 5 minutes getting towards the long end. I've had a few 8+ minute stages which is getting to the level of believability for real life shorter stages. Kudos to Milestone for that.

    At the end of it all, this is a solid effort from Milestone and I feel the break away from the official license had done them wonders. I used to always say, "fool me three/four times shame on you Milestone... Fool me five..?" But after initial hesitation and waiting to read some early reviews I took the plunge again and Milestone did not disappoint. Bravissimo!    … Expand
  3. Fryto
    Feb 8, 2016
    6
    Recommended for fans of the genre. Despite several flaws, I enjoy it quite a bit with a wheel. But you really need to be willing to look past the aged graphics and sounds.
    I'd give this a 7 if it were not for the Day 1 paid DLC. This practice needs to stop ASAP.
    + Extensive career mode + Sim approach with proper narrow rally tracks + Overall fun factor - Uninspired career mode    Recommended for fans of the genre. Despite several flaws, I enjoy it quite a bit with a wheel. But you really need to be willing to look past the aged graphics and sounds.
    I'd give this a 7 if it were not for the Day 1 paid DLC. This practice needs to stop ASAP.

    + Extensive career mode
    + Sim approach with proper narrow rally tracks
    + Overall fun factor

    - Uninspired career mode approach (basically a copy-paste from Ride) with meaningless "ranking"
    - Too many "mission type" events while having not enough proper multistage rallies
    - Last gen graphics and sounds
    - 30fps and still occasional framedrops
    - Some handling bugs and absent wheel weight on some cars
    - Day 1 paid DLC    … Expand
  4. juanalvarodom
    Mar 3, 2016
    10
    I bought this game as a gift for one of my friends and he had the chance to play it yesterday all day long. We just couldn’t stop! Awesome game! The physics in Sebastien Loeb Rally Evo are much better than that and in every possible way and I like having fifty cars or so in the garage. Everything from WRC to JWRC, hill climb PWRC, rally cross, and Group B
  5. jm213182
    Mar 9, 2016
    10
    I had the chance to play this game a few times and I really loved it! I enjoyed my time spent driving off road with that car! Thank you Milestone! I know there are other rally games outside, but this mix really took me, and with my T300 is awesome. Don’t know if a simulation or if the physics is right , but I have lot of fun with it.
  6. Ubersoldat74
    Feb 2, 2016
    5
    I really, really, REALLY wanted to like this game. I am a HUGE fan of Rally games and have been waiting a long time for a good one on the PS4. Something to use the potential of the next gen console and immerse me in the game.

    Sadly, I will be waiting a while longer yet. This is the only game I've bought digitally (I was too lazy to go to Tesco to buy it on disc) and also the first game    I really, really, REALLY wanted to like this game. I am a HUGE fan of Rally games and have been waiting a long time for a good one on the PS4. Something to use the potential of the next gen console and immerse me in the game.

    Sadly, I will be waiting a while longer yet. This is the only game I've bought digitally (I was too lazy to go to Tesco to buy it on disc) and also the first game I've ever asked for a refund on. Having spent £67 on the bundle pack (Pikes Peak), I was left confused and ultimately, disappointed.

    Pros:

    A good selection of cars from across the decades. Nice to see some rarer models in there, such as the Pug 106 Rallye, Super 1600 cars and the Lancia Delta integrale 8v (everyone else seems to go for the Evoluzione).

    Some nice stages. The rally of Wales really looks the part!

    Rallycross. A criminally overlooked area of Motorsport when it comes to gaming.

    A reasonable attempt to replicate driving on snow, ice, tarmac and gravel.

    Cons:

    Graphics. Next gen? Really? Some of the scenery looks like its fit for the PS2, never mind the PS4. Why do developers INSIST on small trees being as solid as steel poles? If I spin off, let me demolish some scenery for gods sake. Oh and having the ability to get stuck ON the scenery is not cool. I played the Leob challenge stages in the Saxo kit car, spun at the last hairpin and ended up marooned on the scenery. Having turned the rewind function off, that was it. Stuck for good.

    In car views: In an era where other developers are using helmet cam views (which I don't like btw) and fully modeled interiors (Project cars for both), why has Milestone limited us to two dash views and the ability to look 4 degrees left or right? I felt like I'd gone back in time five years. Ok, so the exterior view are good, but I don't want an exterior view in a rally game.

    Car damage: Laughable. After dinging a few barriers and trees (who doesn't in a rally game), I crossed the line with the front bumper looking like it had melted. When cars crash or hit things, bits fall off, they don't just change shape. Even a non dedicated driving game can get this right. Look at the car damage in Gta V for example.

    Controls: Its 2016 and I can't activate the lights or wipers myself???? And when the wipers do activate, there are no blades on them, just the arms??

    Pace notes: I noticed quite a few wrong calls in this game. Luckily I was driving with the 3d notes enabled, but it was still bad to hear a left called, when it was actually a right.

    As I said, I really really wanted to like this game, but I can't. Over the years I've played a lot of rally games and I'm still waiting for that one that defines the era of that console. On the PS1 and 2 we had the Colin McRae games, then the dirt series on the PS3. For me, SLR Evo will be a middling attempt on the Ps4.

    No amount of content will get away from the fact that this game seems half finished. Sorry Milestone, but you've missed a trick here.    … Expand
  7. Allthat
    Feb 1, 2016
    8
    This is a really good rally game, but it isn't the best. I would recommend this game to actual fans of rally and people who actually know about the legendary Sebastien Loeb. Fans are going to like it because of the absolute wealth of content. The driving itself is more like Dirt Rally where there's more simulation than arcade although this game is a lot easier than Dirt Rally. However IThis is a really good rally game, but it isn't the best. I would recommend this game to actual fans of rally and people who actually know about the legendary Sebastien Loeb. Fans are going to like it because of the absolute wealth of content. The driving itself is more like Dirt Rally where there's more simulation than arcade although this game is a lot easier than Dirt Rally. However I would like to tell non-fans to go buy WRC 5 instead as it's more arcade like and better for new comers to rally.… Expand
  8. Hengist
    Jan 30, 2016
    10
    I've been playing SL Rally evo since my PS4, pre-install, went active last Thursday night at midnight. I haven't got any complaints with what I've seen so far, just positives. The wheel ffb is great, the physics are better than any rally title that's gone before it (on console, including previous gen), and the realistic stages are superb.

    I'll be getting the console edition of DiRT    I've been playing SL Rally evo since my PS4, pre-install, went active last Thursday night at midnight. I haven't got any complaints with what I've seen so far, just positives. The wheel ffb is great, the physics are better than any rally title that's gone before it (on console, including previous gen), and the realistic stages are superb.

    I'll be getting the console edition of DiRT Rally, but in the meantime, I'm very happy to have SL Rally evo in my motorsports collection.    … Expand
  9. Leland72567
    Apr 2, 2017
    8
    The stages look fantastic and achieving competitive times is very difficult and often frustrating. Unlike WRC 4, Milestone's last rally game, the cars in Rally EVO are very difficult to drive and behave realistically. Be prepared to invest some time mastering them. This is not a title for those looking for an arcade driving experience. One criticism, the engine sounds could be louderThe stages look fantastic and achieving competitive times is very difficult and often frustrating. Unlike WRC 4, Milestone's last rally game, the cars in Rally EVO are very difficult to drive and behave realistically. Be prepared to invest some time mastering them. This is not a title for those looking for an arcade driving experience. One criticism, the engine sounds could be louder and the audio overall is quite lackluster.… Expand
  10. IrisIris
    Feb 19, 2016
    10
    Really great! I love it. I-m a fan of rally and this is really great value. I recommended to all my friends and rally lovers. Congrats Milestone from me and my club!
  11. narcisa
    Feb 25, 2016
    9
    A rally lover? I know I am! I couldn’t wait to play it and this game really does fulfill my expectations! It’s really awesome! So many cars, and historical too, not just the modern ones! Lots of contents with an eye on authenticity.
  12. RHasseler1432
    Mar 27, 2016
    10
    One of the greatest rally games that I have ever played! I will for sure choose to try also the next game you guys will create! The Career and Loeb Experience modes offer a challenge for all rally fans. And I like the challenges in the game, you can drive elimination races, perfect trajectory or sector challenges, together with the usual events such as Hill Climb and Rallycross. And PikesOne of the greatest rally games that I have ever played! I will for sure choose to try also the next game you guys will create! The Career and Loeb Experience modes offer a challenge for all rally fans. And I like the challenges in the game, you can drive elimination races, perfect trajectory or sector challenges, together with the usual events such as Hill Climb and Rallycross. And Pikes Peak is good!… Expand
  13. Tompanze
    Apr 1, 2016
    8
    I enjoy this game. It certainly required couple of patches to fix worst glitches. Proper wheel is needed with some adjustments, but after those its all good. Driving physics are there, cars feel different, mistakes are yours... There is learning curve, but it always feels that there's connection to how it should be in real life (taken that I've never driven rally car), so if you likeI enjoy this game. It certainly required couple of patches to fix worst glitches. Proper wheel is needed with some adjustments, but after those its all good. Driving physics are there, cars feel different, mistakes are yours... There is learning curve, but it always feels that there's connection to how it should be in real life (taken that I've never driven rally car), so if you like arcade this might not be for you. Definitely better than most reviews let you think.… Expand
  14. Lewis-Angelo
    Sep 12, 2016
    9
    el juego de conducción que más me ha divertido desde Gran Turismo 4

    tramos, copiloto, coches, físicas, forcefeedback, todo eso raya a un nivel excelente, una pena que no tenga un apartado gráfico y sonoro mejor, entonces ya sería un juego de 10
  15. 360barrier
    Feb 19, 2020
    2
    Awful graphics, awful controls, awful camera and bad theme. This is a pretty mediocre release in every way. Graphics are like welcome to five years ago. Were they blindfolded when making the camera?
  16. I_am_Jack57
    Mar 10, 2019
    8
    So, I’m a late comer to this title but have been very pleasantly surprised. It does have a handful of annoying shortcomings but overall is excellent. The car physics are excellent. If you’re coming from other rally games particularly those from Codemasters you will need to give yourself time to convert from the ‘shopping trolley’ physics of those titles. In SLRE you need to balance theSo, I’m a late comer to this title but have been very pleasantly surprised. It does have a handful of annoying shortcomings but overall is excellent. The car physics are excellent. If you’re coming from other rally games particularly those from Codemasters you will need to give yourself time to convert from the ‘shopping trolley’ physics of those titles. In SLRE you need to balance the cars and use weight transfer to control the car effectively, just as IRL. The Loeb Experience section is an excellent addition to this title. FFB is ok’ish, which still puts it light years ahead of the recently released Dirt Rally 2. The negatives for SLRE are sound, which is quite poor, controller settings are fairly basic, graphics passable, co-driver calls way too late (thank goodness for rewind), and no manual windscreen wipers which is glaring oversight as it renders the onboard camera useless on the dusty stages. I really hope they make another title as DR2 is horrible. Learn to drive the cars and you will get many hours of satisfaction from Sebastion Loeb Rally Evo.… Expand
  17. tadnid
    Apr 27, 2022
    7
    Good game overall. At first I wanted to rate it 1/10. After a while, I thought 5/10. I finally give it the final score of 7/10.

    You should know that different cars feel different here. I hated the car they give you at first, but after getting more decent cars the experience improved. If you're new to the genre, know that most of the game is a "time attack" sort of thing, you don't    Good game overall. At first I wanted to rate it 1/10. After a while, I thought 5/10. I finally give it the final score of 7/10.

    You should know that different cars feel different here. I hated the car they give you at first, but after getting more decent cars the experience improved.

    If you're new to the genre, know that most of the game is a "time attack" sort of thing, you don't see your opponents while racing, ultimately you should just beat the time. This "AI" time is inconsistent. In one race I get the gold medal, in the next one I get the last place. There is no "learning" involved, the times are just off. This seriously undermines the fun to be had.

    There are still a few other modes, namely rallycross and elimination, but they are few.

    In general the game is tough on easy difficulty. For comparison, I beat Ride 2 and stood on the peak of world standing without much trouble on easy difficulty.

    If you get the game, make sure you don't throw it until you try the Loeb experience. With the interviews with Loeb and the different cars they give you to try (and unlock), it was a great experience (even if I only beat about half the events so far).

    I recommend the game on deep sale.    … Expand

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  1. GamingTrend
    May 3, 2016
    70
    Sebastien Loeb Rally EVO is a solid racing game that offers a mostly basic racing experience with a few unique twists.
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  2. Atomix
    Apr 6, 2016
    73
    Sébastien Loeb Rally Evo is a pretty good racing game with a lot of good ideas. If you are a fan of this sport, you should give it a try.
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  3. COGconnected
    Apr 2, 2016
    76
    Sebastien Loeb’s Rally EVO is a decent enough rally game that shows off high production value here and there, but unfortunately not in its visual fidelity.
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