WRC 7

 PlayStation 4
User Score
7.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 35 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 35
  3. Negative: 5 out of 35
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  1. hastabanana
    Sep 19, 2017
    9
    I don't know why this is getting so many 'mixed' reviews...
    It's a huge improvement on 6, especially graphically and really enjoyable. Cars are responsive, tracks are good challenge, eSports will keep me interested for ages. Looks like the franchise is back on ...track. sorry
  2. LudwigVonMises
    Sep 21, 2017
    8
    The mixed reviews are truly flabbergasting. WRC 7 is such a huge step up from previous titles that I don't get how IGN could give WRC 5 a 6.6 and WRC 7 a 6.0! This game gives similar sensations as DiRT Rally.

    Kylotonn has really done a good job this time. The physics are excellent. Pure simcade: correct handling, albeit not very complex. Surprisingly realistic for an official title.    The mixed reviews are truly flabbergasting. WRC 7 is such a huge step up from previous titles that I don't get how IGN could give WRC 5 a 6.6 and WRC 7 a 6.0! This game gives similar sensations as DiRT Rally.

    Kylotonn has really done a good job this time. The physics are excellent. Pure simcade: correct handling, albeit not very complex. Surprisingly realistic for an official title. Keep in mind that I love Sébastien Loeb Rally EVO's handling so I lean towards the sim side, but the handling model in WRC 7 is very satisfying. You can (have to) play with the weight of the car and modulate throttle and brake. The 2017 cars are absolute beasts; massive acceleration and grip and they need some real fast reactions to slide correctly. Also great that the 2016 WRC cars are there as it's nice to also take more toned-down runs once in a while. Ditto with the WRC2 R5 cars. I do not like the R2 class, though. For FWD they feel fine on asphalt but on gravel the're way too easy to slide. Feel more like a Lancia Stratos than a FWD Fiesta. But I doubt anyone gets this to drive R2 cars!

    The stages are mind-blowing. Although they are re-used from WRC 6, it's hard to even recognize them due to the amount of detail added this time, plus they are much narrower and more bumpy. It was a bit of a letdown to see that the epic stages are just the sum of the shorter stages, but at least sometimes they are reversed. I did the Monte Carlo epic stage and it was... well, epic! Flying down the straights, through tunnels, snaking through the hairpins, the junctions, the constant change from tarmac to snow and back to tarmac. It's an incredible experience, and the car handling compliments nicely. The stage ambiance is excellent in each rally and there are lots of famous landmarks and jumps and turns that can be recognized.

    Sounds continue to be average but they do their job. On my 7.1 home theater I love hearing the stones bounce off the sheet metal through the surround speakers.

    Replay angles still suck but at least that retarded camera that stares at the front bumper is gone.

    Force feedback with the G29 is decent. It's nothing special but does what it has to do: communicate what the car is doing. That said, it's tough to commend any FFB after being spoiled by Assetto Corsa. Pad feeling is great, the best I have felt in a rally game this generation, but both pad and wheel need tweaking in the setup menu: both are way too twitchy out of the box. On the G29 lowering the steering sensitivity helps a lot. I use 40%. And you can adjust on the fly in the pause menu while racing so no need to go back to the main menu.

    Graphics are good. Better than DiRT 4 but not quite at DiRT Rally level. Light years ahead of Sébastien Loeb Rally EVO (which is still my favorite rally game). With the game being locked at 30fps I think they could have been better, but they do the job just fine. 2K on the Pro looks nice as do the improved textures and shadows. I would have appreciated HDR. I would have given a score of 9 if it weren't for the 30fps. That's inexcusable and the only big fault the game has. However, it is locked at 30 and doesn't go down from there from what I've seen. I prefer that to a target of 60fps with constant drops and slowdown. Screen tearing has been completely eliminated in WRC 7. Draw distance is practically infinite. Very little popup. The light modeling is fantastic. Dawn and dusk look especially nice. A huge leap forward from 6 but still room for improvement. If you're coming from DiRT Rally or Project CARS the 30fps is a bit jarring at first but it only takes five minutes to acclimatize and it doesn't affect gameplay. I tend to be less sensitive to this than many others, so keep that in mind.

    Multiplayer is fun and it's nice to see local split screen and Hotseat mode, which is an absolute blast with friends. You can also make a custom rally season and choose various stages over three days. Nice thing to have if you think the career rallies are too short. AI speed on Hard and Hardcore are very challenging so even the fastest drivers will have fun racing in single player.

    WRC 7 provides an exhilarating rally experience on par with DiRT Rally. Highly recommended. Racing game surprise of the year and does a great job of giving you that on-the-limit immersive feeling.    … Expand
  3. kiper161
    Sep 18, 2017
    10
    this game is amazing! I preordered dirt 4 on ps4 but this game is much more interesting than this codemasters sh*t. first i wanna say that im not a fan of wrc game series because sooner games like wrc 5,6 was total disaster. but in this game i fall in love from first gameplay. new handling physics is awesome to this title. now you can feel speed of wrc car and there is a lot of chance thatthis game is amazing! I preordered dirt 4 on ps4 but this game is much more interesting than this codemasters sh*t. first i wanna say that im not a fan of wrc game series because sooner games like wrc 5,6 was total disaster. but in this game i fall in love from first gameplay. new handling physics is awesome to this title. now you can feel speed of wrc car and there is a lot of chance that you dont stay on the road. my pros and cons:

    PROS:
    -30FPS STABLE on PS4 not like wrc 6 with freezes and stuttering;
    -improved graphics (models of cars are very nicely projected and the game engine have added lens flares and glow which is very nice)
    -long, narrow stages
    -repairing cars after stages like in cmc rally 2
    -license
    -handling physics
    -cars left dirt on tracks
    -amazing weather effects
    -better view from inside the car
    -special stages mode
    -career mode
    -difficult races on PRO mode on

    CONS:
    -fans could have better textures
    -co-pilot is only "good"
    -replays are not so good as in DIRT series

    so the game is awesome and i like it! dont listen sh*t opinions like this is the same wrc as was in last years.. no! i dont listen it i watched few really good reviws, buy and this wasnt a waste of money because the fluid gameplay and beauty graphics compared with smooth gameplay is awesome!    … Expand
  4. zaftgun
    Nov 21, 2017
    8
    The thing that really stands out in this game is the WRC tracks. Its quiet enjoyable to drive. But the gameplay makes the experience somewhat frustrating. It will take lots and lots of practice and a knack for the game. The starter settings are hard to drive with, particularly with the choice of the test/starter track and car.

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70

Mixed or average reviews - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 22 out of 27
  3. Negative: 0 out of 27
  1. Worth Playing
    Apr 9, 2018
    70
    To say WRC 7 is a rally car simulation is a bit of a stretch, but it has nice simulation-like characteristics, such as vehicle damage, navigation call-outs, and car builds. I don't feel that it competes with the Dirt franchise very well, but it could be due to a lack of aesthetics in the menu and excitement in career mode. WRC 7 is still a quality choice, but it feels like the second option in a marketplace with a niche target audience.
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  2. IGN Japan
    Dec 15, 2017
    74
    Since many of the course layouts have become more difficult, mastering this year’s iteration of WRC will take quite some time. As long as you become able to carefully listen and react to the navi’s instructions, the most exhilarating rally race experience available is yours.
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  3. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Nov 22, 2017
    70
    Its appeal lies primarily with that official license and the draw of sitting down for some sim-cade powerslides. I'm down with that - for now. [Dec 2017, p.87]
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