WRC Generations

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.

64%Game Brain Score

graphics, gameplay

optimization, stability

64% User Score Based on 1,275 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

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WRC 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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64%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,275 reviews

graphics91 positive mentions

optimization28 negative mentions

Great variety of stages and locations, providing a rich rally experience.
Improved handling and physics compared to previous WRC titles, making it more enjoyable to drive.
The career mode is engaging and offers a good mix of team management and racing.

Throttle input is inconsistent, requiring high pressure to engage, which can be frustrating for players.
Sound design is lacking, with many cars sounding flat or unrealistic.
Numerous bugs and technical issues, including crashes and problems with wheel support, detract from the overall experience.

graphics
235 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
39%
51%
10%
The graphics in this game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the stunning visuals and improvements over previous iterations, particularly in 4K and with new lighting effects. However, many users also report issues such as outdated textures, inconsistent performance, and graphical bugs that detract from the overall experience. While some find the graphics to be a significant upgrade, others feel they still fall short compared to competitors like Dirt Rally 2.0.
- “The graphics are quite frankly stunning in 4K maxed out with a real sense of realism to the cars and tracks.”
- “Gorgeous graphics, fun career mode, and runs smooth on controller.”
- “The graphics are amazing and the weather conditions are top notch.”
- “This game feels so clunky, the controls are garbage compared to WRC 10, the graphics are slightly better but they are still outdated.”
- “The water effects, if you have a too new graphics card, they will literally shine to the point of being blinding.”
- “I have seen games from the 2000s with better graphic work.”
optimization
98 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
55%
29%
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players experiencing significant stuttering and performance issues, particularly on mid-range systems. While some users report improvements and stable performance on high-end setups, others find the game unplayable due to frame rate drops and inconsistent performance across different stages. Overall, it appears that while there have been efforts to enhance optimization, many players still encounter challenges that detract from the gaming experience.
- “WRC Generations is a great modern rally game with very nice looks, comprehensible physics, and stable performance.”
- “They seem to have put a lot of effort into optimization, at least for PC, as the game runs smoothly for the first time for me right from the start and didn't require me to do any adjustments outside the game on the NVIDIA control panel.”
- “Performance is good on high settings (5900x + RTX 3080).”
- “Massive amounts of stuttering rendered it basically unplayable for me.”
- “Awful graphics, awful optimization, very bad handling (clutch, throttle response), basically unplayable.”
- “This game has serious performance issues for all types of systems, would not recommend buying until they are fixed.”
gameplay
70 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
34%
61%
4%
The gameplay of the game is generally praised for its realism and attention to detail, particularly in driving physics and mechanics, making it appealing to serious racing fans. However, it faces criticism for technical issues, lack of polish, and some gameplay mechanics that feel underdeveloped or frustrating, especially for beginners. Overall, while the game offers a rich selection of content and modes, it struggles with bugs and inconsistencies that detract from the overall experience.
- “The best iteration of driving physics, almost all the content from previous games, and awesome career mechanics.”
- “While it may be challenging for beginners and has minor flaws, its attention to detail and realistic gameplay make it a worthy addition to any racing fan's collection.”
- “The game's mechanics are fine-tuned to offer a satisfying, intuitive experience for controller users.”
- “Just buy Dirt Rally 2.0 instead; the gameplay is 20x better, sounds better, and is easier to get running. I can't even switch the wheel degree on this game, and the cars are way too weighty. It just feels horrible in general.”
- “I tried to like it; the amount of content and the graphics are fantastic. However, the numerous issues with the gameplay are unacceptable.”
- “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. An air of laziness taints this title and makes it an overall subpar experience.”
stability
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
6%
94%
The game's stability is a mixed bag, with many users reporting significant bugs, glitches, and performance issues, particularly with wheel support and social elements. While some players have experienced smooth gameplay without crashes, the overall consensus highlights persistent problems that detract from the experience, suggesting that the game remains a "buggy mess" despite ongoing updates.
- “Never experienced a game crash; no bugs, but it's definitely not bug-free for others.”
- “It runs great; the cars feel amazing, and the career mode is fantastic.”
- “It's buggy, and sometimes has lags or stutters.”
- “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.”
story
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
59%
24%
The game's story aspect is generally perceived as minimal, with many players noting the absence of a traditional narrative. While there is a career mode that adds some structure, it lacks depth and cinematic storytelling, making it more of a fun gameplay experience than a story-driven one. Comparisons to other racing games highlight that while it may have a better story than some, it still falls short of delivering a compelling narrative.
- “Has a better story than Dirt Rally 2.0 and more maps.”
- “In contrast, my experience with this game has been a vastly different story.”
- “Very good story.”
- “☑ no story”
- “The optional manageable career mode does its job, but is no story-driven cinematic racing experience.”
- “There's no 'story' mode to be told, but a career mode which is fun.”
grinding
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
56%
Players express frustration with the grinding aspect of the game, describing it as excessively time-consuming and tedious, likening it to a farming simulator rather than a rally game. While some appreciate the challenge of grinding for gold medals, many feel that the overall experience requires an unrealistic time commitment, detracting from enjoyment. Additionally, the setup process for accounts is criticized for being cumbersome and adding to the grind.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “It's bad; maybe it has a lot of content, but the game looks like Farming Simulator 2017. Farming has the right to look like that, but a rally game?!”
- “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.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
25%
38%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many users noting a significant downgrade from WRC 10. Criticisms include poor audio quality, such as louder vehicle sounds drowning out the player's car, an overcompressed dynamic range, and an annoying soundtrack that feels out of place. While some appreciate the music's aesthetic, others feel it lacks variety and fails to enhance the overall experience.
- “The aesthetics and overall experience are very authentic, although the YouTube-vlogger soundtrack can be ear-grating.”
- “From the menus to the music to the cars, everything is well integrated.”
- “Nice music, although the song library could use a bit more variety.”
- “Music is a downgrade compared to WRC 10.”
- “Bad audio, very bad audio: other vehicles sound 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.”
emotional
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express a mix of excitement and frustration regarding the emotional experience of the game. While the immersive sound design and challenging track layouts evoke feelings of nostalgia and thrill, issues like vehicle bugs and oversensitive controls lead to significant emotional setbacks, resulting in a sense of disappointment despite initial high hopes. Overall, the emotional impact is a blend of exhilaration and frustration, reflecting the highs and lows of the gameplay experience.
- “From flying over jumps in Finland to tight rally stages in Monte Carlo, listening to the pure sound of the engine and turbo made me feel like Colin McRae in his prime.”
- “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.”
- “Very nice and challenging track design, detailed sounds (like touching a house wall or driving through grass), team management, and upgrade system has a lot of variety and choices.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The atmosphere in the game is highly praised for its excellent graphics, stunning stage design, and diverse landscapes that effectively convey the essence of various locations. In contrast, the Dirt Rally series is criticized for its lack of depth and soul in the track atmosphere, making it less engaging compared to KT's WRC games. Overall, the immersive and thoughtfully crafted environments significantly enhance the gaming 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.”
- “I always love the atmosphere of the tracks in KT's WRC games; the tracks and atmosphere in the Dirt Rally series feel way behind and lack any soul.”
- “I really hope that EA's WRC series will become better, but I always love the atmosphere of the tracks in KT's WRC games. In the Dirt Rally series, the tracks and atmosphere are way behind and lack any soul.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by the co-pilot's amusing reactions during gameplay, which adds a comedic touch to the driving experience. However, the frequent bugs, such as cars flipping over unexpectedly, detract from the overall enjoyment, suggesting that the game could be genuinely funny if these issues were resolved.
- “But 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.”
- “Could be a good and funny game if the bug fest is gone.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
While WRC Generations builds on the strengths of WRC 10 and offers more content, the lack of a custom championship mode limits its replayability. Users believe that adding such a feature could significantly enhance the game's longevity and engagement.
- “Sadly, you can’t create your own championship (like in EA WRC), so that may take away some of the needed replayability.”
- “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.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization of the game is perceived as a cash grab, yet it stands out positively compared to other recent titles that have been criticized for similar practices. Overall, players appreciate that this game offers quality gameplay despite concerns about its monetization strategy.
- “This game in its current state is a cash grab.”
- “Really made me happy that this is a great game and not another flop, as currently seen in games such as BF2042, New World, and other terrible cash grabs.”