WRC 6
- October 7, 2016
- Kylotonn Racing Games
WRC 6 is a great addition to the series and is genuinely good fun, but despite its accessibility is still only likely to appeal to fans of the sport.
On a race track, it's the car that makes all the difference. In a rally, it's the driver. WRC 6 puts you to the test: fog, mud, punctures, night racing, engine breakdowns... you have to deal with it all. WRC 6 also includes: all of the official 2016 content, including Rally China, 11 Super Special Stages on a 1:1 scale, local split-screen multiplayer, worldwide leaderboards and new online challeng…
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Reviews
- WRC 6 offers a solid and fun rally experience with a variety of tracks and accessible driving mechanics.
- The game features a well-thought-out career mode and a good representation of the World Rally Championship.
- Improvements have been made over previous titles, making it a more approachable option for those new to rally games.
- WRC 6 suffers from technical issues, including poor framerate, audio problems, and a lack of depth in customization and content.
- The co-driver experience is frustrating, and the game feels outclassed by its major competitor, Dirt Rally.
- While it targets fans of the WRC, it may not retain players beyond a few hours due to its limited appeal outside the core experience.
- gameplay1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The gameplay of WRC 6 is praised for its authentic recreation of real-world tracks and cars, appealing primarily to fans of the World Rally Championship. However, it may not engage broader audiences or retain players beyond a few hours due to a lack of additional content or features.
“Fans of the World Rally Championship who are looking for a faithful recreation of real-world tracks and cars will find that here.”
“WRC 6 offers a core experience that is true to rally racing, making it appealing for dedicated fans.”
“The gameplay captures the essence of rally racing, providing an authentic experience for players.”
“Fans of the World Rally Championship who are looking for a faithful recreation of real-world tracks and cars will find that here, but outside audiences, even within the world of rally racing video games, will find that WRC 6 offers little beyond its core experience to retain players past a few hours of gameplay.”
“The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks the depth needed to keep players engaged for an extended period.”
“While the graphics are impressive, the actual gameplay mechanics are clunky and frustrating, making it hard to enjoy the racing experience.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The graphics have been criticized for technical issues such as pop-ins, broken lighting effects, and a sub-par framerate, leading to an overall disappointing visual experience. Additionally, users noted poor audio quality and inconsistent graphics performance, regardless of the settings used.
“Technical problems like pop-ins and broken lighting effects, as well as a sub-par framerate.”
“Poor audio and spotty graphics in certain areas.”
“The graphics are abysmally pathetic regardless of what settings you choose.”
Critic Reviews
WRC 6: FIA World Rally Championship
WRC 6 makes a good step in the right direction, but it has a slight problem – Dirt Rally being around affects my recommendation of the game for people looking for an authentic take on the motorsport. Codemasters has experience in this genre, and unfortunately for the WRC series, it came back in full swing with Dirt Rally. It does feel a little unfair to keep matching that game up with Kylotonn’s second attempt, but at least steps are being made by the studio to make it a better game. The improvements are there to be seen in WRC 6, and maybe with each yearly release Klyotonn will manage to creep up to the high standards that Dirt Rally set. At the moment, WRC 6 is a solid rally game that is, above all else, fun, and brings some genuinely great tracks, making it a decent alternative for people who are put off by the hardcore nature of Dirt Rally.
70%WRC 6 Review – A Rally Game for Fans, and No-one Else
WRC 6 is a product for a very narrow base. Fans of the World Rally Championship who are looking for a faithful re-creation of real world tracks and cars will find that here, but outside audiences, even within the world of rally racing video games will find that WRC 6 offers little beyond its core experience to retain players past a few hours of gameplay.
60%WRC 6 Review – Rolling Around in the Dirt
WRC 6 has its positives. It's certainly more approachable than other rally games, but it's simply not improving enough. It's the best of the series but pales in comparison to its major competitor, Dirt Rally.
60%
