WRC Generations
- October 13, 2022
- KT Racing
- 174h median play time
WRC Generations is a solid effort that ends KT Racing's time at the helm, acting as a greatest hits for the series. It may not offer tons of content or any substantial additions, but the controls are tight, and it looks the best it's ever looked before.
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Get on Xbox Games StoreWRC Generations, a rally racing game, simulates the 2022 hybrid era with new mechanics requiring hybrid engine management for strategic gameplay. Compete online in the new Leagues mode, and share customized liveries with other players. Featuring 750 km of unique special stages in 22 countries, 49 teams from the 2022 season, and 37 legendary cars. Player satisfaction and community engagement are prioritized through rewards for the best creations and a ranking system in the Legends category.
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Reviews
- The game features a wide variety of stages and cars, providing a rich rally experience.
- Graphics and visuals have improved significantly compared to previous titles, making the game visually appealing.
- The handling of the cars feels more weighty and realistic, enhancing the driving experience.
- The throttle input is problematic, requiring nearly full throttle to engage, which affects control and realism.
- There are numerous bugs and performance issues, including crashes and inconsistent controller support.
- The sound design is subpar, with engine sounds and audio effects failing to meet expectations.
- graphics278 mentions
- 42 % positive mentions
- 49 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The graphics in WRC Generations have received mixed reviews, with many players praising the overall visual improvements, particularly in lighting, weather effects, and track design, which contribute to a more immersive experience. However, some users noted inconsistencies in car models and performance issues, especially on lower-end hardware, leading to a less favorable comparison with other racing titles like Dirt Rally 2.0. While the game showcases stunning visuals in certain areas, such as snow and rain, there are criticisms regarding specific graphical glitches and the quality of water effects.
“The graphics are the best that they've ever been.”
“First of all the graphics are amazing such that I find myself driving outside the cockpit just to enjoy the view.”
“Graphics are a major upgrade from the WRC 10.”
“I have seen games from the 2000s with better graphic work.”
“Didn’t really like this game; loved Dirt Rally 2.0 and the WRC game from EA, but this one seemed to be more about graphics than gameplay, resulting in a bad game and good graphics.”
“Not a bad game, but I can't understand how I can run medium-high graphics on Dirt Rally 2.0, which looks really good, but on this game I run like low settings which look like a game that came out in 2010 and I'm just about getting 60 fps.”
- optimization98 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 47 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players reporting stable performance and good graphics on high-end systems, while others experience significant stuttering and performance issues, particularly on mid-range setups. Many users noted that the game struggles with consistent frame rates, especially during longer stages or in adverse weather conditions, leading to frustration. Overall, while there are improvements in optimization compared to previous titles, many players still find it lacking and recommend waiting for further updates to address these issues.
“WRC Generations is a great modern rally game with very nice looks, comprehensible physics, and stable performance.”
“Performance with quality DLSS is good.”
“Hugh improvement in graphic optimizations, smooth and more FPS with the same graphic options compared to WRC 9.”
“This game has serious performance issues for all types of systems; I would not recommend buying until they are fixed.”
“The game is let down by extreme stuttering which happens most often in the longest stages, particularly in the Monte Carlo stage, which suffers from extreme stuttering in the last half despite running on top-end components.”
“To top off this sizzling package, you get the most poorly optimized WRC to date with constant stuttering. I have a respectable RTX 3070 and can run most games on very high settings, but this is still struggling on medium.”
- gameplay68 mentions
- 35 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The gameplay is widely praised for its challenging and exciting nature, with realistic physics and weight detection enhancing the overall experience. Players appreciate the variety of gameplay modes and the intuitive controls, particularly for controller users, although some express frustration with the career mode structure and the lack of distinct mechanical setups for different vehicles. Overall, while the game offers a satisfying rally experience, it is noted that it could benefit from further refinement in simulation aspects and online features.
“The gameplay is challenging and exciting.”
“The game's mechanics are fine-tuned to offer a satisfying, intuitive experience for controller users.”
“One of the best rally games; the gameplay is better than previous WRC.”
“My one complaint is that there are only three save slots per event type, and I need more as I like to switch between modes in order to keep the gameplay fresh.”
“Really annoying though how a lot of the career gameplay isn't even spent inside a rally, and despite having +20 rep with a manufacturer after an event, the game ended the career mode and forced me to start again, wasting about 3 hours.”
“With all that said, there's so much that WRC Generations is missing in terms of its simulation gameplay, online systems, and just overall development progress from KT Racing's previous WRC games that an air of laziness taints this title and makes it an overall subpar experience.”
- stability42 mentions
- 10 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 90 % negative mentions
The game's stability has received mixed reviews, with some players reporting no crashes or significant bugs, while others describe it as a "buggy mess" filled with glitches that hinder gameplay. Despite multiple updates from the developers, issues such as wheel support problems and graphical glitches persist, leading to a frustrating experience for many users. Overall, while some enjoy the game, the stability concerns remain a significant drawback.
“Never experienced a game crash; no bugs, but definitely not bug-free for others.”
“It runs great; the cars feel amazing, and the career mode is great.”
“Would be the best rally game if only it wasn't a buggy mess.”
“But this game has had glitches since the December 2022 update for me that render my game completely unplayable on a PS4 controller.”
“But alas, they just crammed in a lot of maps, threw in new cars, and seasoned all that with new unforgivable bugs and glitches that ruin the experience from the get-go.”
- story10 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The game's story has received mixed feedback, with some players praising it as "very good," while others express disinterest in the story mode and related features. Overall, the narrative experience seems to vary significantly among players.
“Very good story”
“In contrast, my experience with this game has been a vastly different story.”
“☐ no story”
“Story mode, team management, and career and all that stuff doesn't interest me.”
- emotional6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express a mix of excitement and disappointment regarding the emotional experience of the game. While there was anticipation for a polished and engaging gameplay based on the trailers, technical issues, such as vehicle bugs and a floaty feel during races, detract from the overall emotional connection and immersion.
“I was very excited for the trailer, and it seemed as though KT had finally realized their mistakes and decided to give us a polished and wholesome experience.”
- music6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music and audio quality in the game have received significant criticism, with users noting issues such as overcompressed dynamic range, lack of essential sound effects, and an overall annoying soundtrack that detracts from the authentic experience. While the aesthetic elements are praised, the intrusive and poorly balanced audio elements, including louder vehicle sounds, have left players dissatisfied.
“The aesthetics and overall experience are very authentic.”
“From the menus to the music, everything is well integrated.”
“The overall experience is immersive and engaging.”
“Bad audio, very bad audio: other vehicle sounds are louder than yours, overcompressed dynamic range, no brake sound, annoying music, etc.”
“The aesthetics and overall experience are very authentic, albeit the YouTube-vlogger soundtrack is ear-grating.”
“From the menus to the music to the cars.”
- grinding6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively time-consuming and frustrating, often requiring significant effort just to set up accounts and navigate tedious processes. The lack of clear warnings and the repetitive nature of problem-solving contribute to a sense of annoyance and the feeling that extensive time investment is necessary.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“The process of signing up, setting up, and verifying a forced new account is tedious.”
“I've restarted, changed the game's properties, and fiddled for days, but the lack of warning for input duplicates in the menu makes the process of problem solving very tedious.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its excellent graphics and stunning stage design, which effectively conveys the essence of various locations through a diverse range of roads, surfaces, and landscapes. Additionally, responsive controls and well-placed camera angles enhance the immersive experience.
“The stage design is absolutely stunning; it not only conveys the atmosphere of the country and place, but it also has an enormous and very thought-out diversity of roads, surfaces, and landscapes.”
“Excellent graphics and atmosphere, responsive controls, and excellent camera angles.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by the co-pilot's amusing reactions to the player's driving antics, which adds a comedic layer to the experience. Additionally, the exaggerated physics, such as cars flipping over with minimal provocation, contributes to the overall lighthearted and funny atmosphere.
“The co-pilot's reactions to what's happening when you are driving are a great touch and even funny at times.”
“The cars flip over if you look at them funny, every single time.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Reviewers highlight that WRC Generations builds on the strengths of WRC 10, offering enhanced content and features that significantly boost its replayability. The potential addition of new modes could further elevate this aspect, making the game even more engaging for players.
“If they add such a mode, the replayability would skyrocket.”
“WRC Generations takes what worked well in WRC 10 and strives to deliver something better, bigger, with more content and replayability.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviewers appreciate the game's monetization model, noting it avoids the pitfalls of other recent titles that are perceived as cash grabs. This positive reception highlights the game's commitment to quality over exploitative practices.
