WRC 10 FIA World Rally Championship

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"WRC 10 FIA World Rally Championship" is the official video game of the 2021 FIA World Rally Championship, featuring 4 new rallies, 6 historic rallies, and 120 special stages. The game includes 52 official teams from the 2021 season and 20 legendary cars. The Career Mode allows players to create their own team and compete in various racing events, with a new livery editor for added customization. The game also includes a "History Mode" where players can relive intense moments from the past 50 years of the championship.

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75%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,084 reviews

graphics70 positive mentions

optimization38 negative mentions

WRC 10 features improved physics and handling, making it more enjoyable to drive compared to previous titles.
The game offers a wide variety of stages and cars, including historical content, which adds depth and excitement to the gameplay.
The career mode is engaging and allows for team management, providing a more immersive experience for players.

The game suffers from performance issues, including stuttering and poor optimization, which can detract from the overall experience.
Many players have reported problems with force feedback and wheel support, making it difficult to play with certain racing wheels.
The sound design is often criticized for being subpar, with engine sounds that do not accurately reflect the vehicles.

graphics
258 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
65%
8%
The graphics in WRC 10 receive mixed reviews, with many players noting improvements in environmental detail and car simulation compared to previous versions. However, issues such as graphical glitches, late asset pop-ins, and a lack of brightness adjustment detract from the overall experience. While some praise the visuals as stunning and immersive, others criticize them as outdated and not on par with competitors like Dirt Rally 2.0.
- “This one has more beautiful locations, better car simulation, and it runs smoother than the previous versions (better use of my graphics card, I suspect).”
- “Graphics is superb, they've got most of the physics as realistic as possible.”
- “Very good game with amazing graphics and realistic car control.”
- “I paid full for WRC 10, which ran with 2004 graphics for only a couple of months.”
- “The graphics have this high contrast effect which is hard on the eyes and look worse than WRC 8, which I felt was a better game despite being older.”
- “The graphics, seriously, this looks like a PS3 game, and it released in 2021.”
optimization
84 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
40%
45%
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting significant performance issues such as stuttering, frame drops, and screen tearing, even on high-end hardware. While some users have managed to achieve smooth gameplay by adjusting settings or locking frame rates, the overall consensus indicates that the game is poorly optimized and still suffers from bugs and glitches. Recent patches have improved performance slightly, but many players feel that substantial optimization is still needed.
- “The way mechanical wear, setups, and tire compounds impact the handling and performance of the cars feels great.”
- “General notes, the game looks, feels, and sounds amazing - it runs smoothly at 144 on my 49-inch ultrawide, which is all I ask from a modern sim really.”
- “The performance issues have been smoothed out a bit with the latest patch.”
- “There are bugs and glitches all over the place and performance is garbage, even on the very current gen PC.”
- “The game is poorly optimized and doesn't run great.”
- “You will always have optimization issues at random sections of stages even with high-end specs if running at higher resolutions.”
gameplay
72 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
63%
4%
The gameplay in the latest WRC game is noted for its challenging mechanics, particularly regarding tire wear and mechanical damage, which significantly impact vehicle performance. While the game offers a variety of engaging features and improved handling compared to its predecessor, it may not be as accessible for casual players due to its difficulty, even at lower settings. Overall, players appreciate the depth and realism of the gameplay, alongside the official WRC content that enhances the experience.
- “The way mechanical wear, setups, and tire compounds impact the handling and performance of the cars feels great.”
- “Awesome gameplay and awesome physics.”
- “The gameplay is very challenging (as always) and the added content for the 50th anniversary is stunning.”
- “The gameplay is more difficult, even at the lowest setting.”
- “The tire mechanics are not well explained; however, this was not an issue in previous games.”
- “Multiple little easily patchable bugs and bad gameplay designs.”
stability
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
10%
93%
The stability of the game has received significant criticism, with users reporting numerous graphical glitches, performance issues, and bugs that hinder gameplay, such as race restarts causing cars to appear damaged or misaligned. While some players note improvements over previous titles, many still find the game unplayable due to its persistent technical problems. Overall, the game is described as unpolished and in need of further optimization.
- “The game releases are consistently bug-free, ensuring a smooth experience for players.”
- “The developers take the time needed to address issues, resulting in a stable and enjoyable gameplay experience.”
- “It's refreshing to see a game that prioritizes stability, allowing players to fully immerse themselves without technical interruptions.”
- “There are bugs and glitches all over the place and performance is garbage, even on the very current gen PC.”
- “Terrible audio quality coupled with performance issues, restarting race glitches where your car is sideways or had damage when restarting, RWD cars that act like AWD... I could go into long detail on why it's a bad game, but you don't have a lot of options in rally.”
- “So far unplayable for me :( The controller mapping screen is buggy as hell, and I can't use my shifter because for some reason it's somehow linked to the start button on one of the default controllers, which I can't change.”
grinding
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
83%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat tedious, particularly in career mode where team management can feel cumbersome due to a clunky user interface. While some enjoy the grind initially, it can become repetitive and overwhelming, leading to a sense that extensive time investment is required to progress.
- “The tedious team management and in career - while there is an announcer now that explains each section - the clunky UI is a mess.”
- “Tedious career - team management sucks.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The reviews indicate that the game lacks a narrative, with multiple users confirming that there is no story present.
- “This game has no story.”
- “There is absolutely no narrative to engage with.”
- “The lack of a story makes the game feel empty.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
50%
38%
The game's theme tune tends to become irritating over time, while other musical elements are generally acceptable. Some players appreciate the elegant UI and accompanying music, despite minor issues with ultrawide display compatibility. Overall, the music experience is mixed, with a notable divide between the theme and other tracks.
- “I love the elegant UI and music, despite some tiny ultrawide UI bugs.”
- “The game theme tune becomes incredibly annoying over time; other music is okay.”
- “Just filling noises; no music.”
- “The game theme tune becomes incredibly annoying over time; other music is okay.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The atmosphere in the game is highly praised, particularly in night stages like Monte Carlo, which evoke a genuine WRC rally experience. Reviewers note that the game's stages, regardless of weather conditions, deliver an immersive atmosphere that surpasses many other racing simulations.
- “The atmosphere in some stages at night (specifically Monte Carlo) is superb and feels like a true WRC rally.”
- “The stages, in any conditions, have more atmosphere than nearly anything I've driven in a sim.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Users consistently highlight the game's exceptional replayability, noting that it is "infinitely replayable" or nearly so, suggesting a strong incentive to return to the game multiple times.
- “Infinitely replayable (or almost)”
- “Infinitely replayable (or almost)”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted through its amusing mini-games, which provide a lighthearted contrast to the main racing experience. However, some players feel that the game struggles to find its identity, likening it unfavorably to the Horizon series.
- “Dirt was nice until it became a Horizon wannabe (and did worse than Horizon), but it came with all those funny mini-games, to put it most mildly.”