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The perfect complement to GT3

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 5 / 7
Date: March 10, 2002
Author: Amazon User

If you enjoyed Gran Turismo 3 yet wished for more rally racing, THIS is the game you want. I've played the PAL version and can attest to the level of realism. Even in two player mode, the machine cannot be slowed. You will be able to tell the difference in surfaces and you -will- be challenged to keep yor car moving. In a word, awesome!

Dunno yet????

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 14
Date: March 13, 2002
Author: Amazon User

I gave this a 4-star review so as not to tip the scales because I haven't played it yet, but I can't find any legitimate reviews anywhere from the U.S.A.... simply stated this 'review' to get the ball rolling...how do the PAL players like this game? Keep in mind that I like a rally game to play like a rally game--racing the clock in other words. More importantly, then, how does the games 'feel' or 'drive'. Player reviews are most important; thanks...

Best Rally Game Yet?

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 6 / 8
Date: March 16, 2002
Author: Amazon User

*Preview* (based on European version) Famitsu rated this game 35 out of 40 which is pretty good based on their high standards. Visually WRC looks great. One thing that really stands out to me is the revolutionary cockpit view that keeps the center view position in the direction your are moving instead of always in front of the car. I have been dreaming of this functionality for years. This game was originally set out to take the top rally game position away from Colin McRae Rally 2.0 but I have read that Sony of Europe forced Evolution Studios to dumb down the game so that it would appeal to a broader audience. This might be one reason why some say the game is far too easy. Even though your car will take on damage to the body, there is no affect to the performance of the car. There is also no repair management/penalty system which means your car is automatically fixed for the next race. Dispite some of these gripes, WRC is looking VERY good. This will probably be the best rally game for the PS2 for a long time so I gave WRC the benefit of doubt with 5 stars. I am glad I wont have to import this game. I can't wait!

awesome game!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 5
Date: March 21, 2002
Author: Amazon User

Played this at the WRC race in Great Britain this past Novemeber. What an awesome game-especially for rally enthustiasts! Tease the Sony people at the race why it was delayed for sale in the US 'cause they felt there wasn't the player base in the US......I think they are dead wrong...

Great Game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 3
Date: March 29, 2002
Author: Amazon User

This game as of right now is the best rally game on Playstation or Playstation 2 hands down. Another plus about this game is that it is the officially licensed FIA WRC game. Meaning you get the real cars, real teams and real drivers. So if you are a rally fan, like me, you need to purchase this game.
My only complaint/wish is that I would like to see the Junior WRC cars and drivers included in the future versions.

Fun... but way too easy

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 4 / 5
Date: April 05, 2002
Author: Amazon User

Finally the satisfaction of driving a WRC car. Graphics and framerate are great. But the game falls short on realism (it's an arcade game rather than a simulation) and it is way too easy... Replay value is low, so rent it unless you are a huge WRC fan!

Great RALLY GAME but still not perfect!!!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 3 / 5
Date: April 08, 2002
Author: Amazon User

This game is fantastic as far as all the tracks, sound effect, and driving the cars itself; just an amazing game. Then again, this game is still not perfect overall. To tell you the truth, I like COLIN MCRAE II (CM2) for PSone system. The game is tough and lots of tracks. The game becomes harder as you go pro with CM2 game. With this WRC the numberof tracks are the same with NORMAL and PRO version. They're all the same tracks as well, no different. It's just when you go pro you just have to be a bit faster than anybody else. I think you can do it. I earn my PRO title after 2 days of playing this game.

As far as technical stuff, CM2 is really harder. You just have to know the tracks you're dealing with. Unlike the WRC, the tire will be adjusted according to the tracks you're playing now. If it's gravel, WRC only gives you two options; wet or dry. NO MUD or anything like that.....

What really hates me about this WRC game is the LOADING TIME. It takes really long, longer than Gran Turismo 3. I don't know why.

Sorry if I have to compare with CM2. But CM2 really has a great game play rather than WRC. It looks like WRC just like to give you a feel of what it takes to be a world rally driver in an easy to play game. I'm not saying it's gonna be easy for everybody. But if you're good at driving in GT3, I'm sure you're good at this one too.

This game also has EXCELENT graphics, driving views, and awesome replay. Just like you see it on SPEED-TV (speedvision) channel. You're gonna love this game.....

I can't wait for V-Rally 3 and Colin Mcrae 3

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 8 / 10
Date: April 14, 2002
Author: Amazon User

...It's not a bad game.In fact it's incredibly fast and handles the way a good rally game should. I just have a few personal problems with this game.

First of all,there is no service area like in Colin Mcrae or V-Rally.You can totaly trash your car and it will be fine for the next stage.Ridiculous.

Secondly,the normal difficulty is too easy.The only trouble I had was in the first rally when I kept picking the wrong controller set up,or had it on manual transmission or thought I should change the type of tires on the car.Actually The Network Q rally was a challenge as well.The only way to get the proffesional difficulty is to become the WRC champion.Not that hard to do,but you have to finnish all 14 rallies to do so.I wanted a harder setting after the fourth rally.

Next,Although you can change some settings on your car,the computer allready sets it up for you at the begining of every stage.The only thing I played around with was the gear ratio.

Also,for a game that is officially licensed it would of been nice if the rallies shared something in common with there real life locations.For instance,they show several watersplashes in the intro for Argentina and there weren't any in the game.They mention the ballbearing like gravel in Australia and it drove like gravel anywhere else.In Colin Mcrae2 the Australia stages are really hard because you can't get a good grip of the road.It would of been nice to see the bridge in Catalyuna as well.

Speaking of the individual rallies in general,there seem to be too much driving up hill.This isn't a hill climbing game.

The level designers also liked to put jumps(or yumps) just before a major turn.This was a good trick at first but quickly lost it's appeal.

I lost count of what number this is suppose to be but trust me I'm not done yet.

Oh yes the load times.Bring your laundry to the room your PS2 is.I have had a lot of time to sort my socks and get everything on hangers while I'm waiting for the game to load.A magazine or comic is also handy.I tried reading some of The Two Towers while waiting but there wasn't enough time.

The co-driver's calls are also at times off.A hairpin on one stage is just a "5" on another.Sometimes he is even way too late on his call.Luckily there is a map you can take a quick peek at if you need to.

If you plan on playing this with friends ,forget it.The two player mode is done by split screen.You still are not technicly on the stage at the same time but yet you are stuck doing it at the same time.It's retarded.Colin Mcrae2 had up to 8 players each taking turns at the stages.It might take awhile to play but at least it was playable.

I just unlocked the professional mode and am currently doing the championship while driving a Hyundai.So far I'm earning top 3 finishes,unlike the easy mode where i could drive off a cliff and still win.The proffesional mode so far seem more competitive.There was no fun in knowing I was going to win all the time on the easy mode.

Hopefully most of this will be fixed before the next version of this game comes out.Only problem is ,by then Colin Mcrae 3 and V-Rally 3 should be out and the previous versions of those two games are allready better in so many ways than WRC,except graphically and the lack of the official WRC license.(The intro's for the rallies are cool.)

Despite all of the bad stuff I had to say,(there was a lot wasn't there),I still have to give this game 3 stars.Rally fans are going to buy this game regardless what anybody says,I just wanted to warn them that it wasn't as perfect as some people may of told them.For those who are not rally fans I'm sure someone has a nascar game for you somewhere,but please give this game (and sport)a try,you might be surprised.

I expected A LOT more

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 3 / 4
Date: April 18, 2002
Author: Amazon User

I'm very disapointed. Sure the graphics are amazing, but there's just too much low points in this game to get a decent score.
1. You can drive as reckless as you want. Your car will be fine for the next stage.

2. Setup of the car is way to basic. We're all used to the CMR series, Rally Masters and Rally Championship, where setup is essential.

3. It's just way to easy to complete. Drive the Accent or the Octavia for a half-decent challenge.

4. They have everyone listed, except Colin McRae. Why is he listed as "Ford Driver" and doesn't score any points?? Unfair I tell ya!!

I can't wait for CMR3.

FAR Better than Rally Events in the Gran Turismo Series

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 1
Date: April 29, 2002
Author: Amazon User

When I was living in Belgium in 1990-1991, I saw rally racing for the first time on Eurosport, and I just could not understand the appeal. It was not until Gran Turismo 2 - and more recently Gran Turismo 3 - that I really began to have an appreciation for rally racing. I have also begun watching Speed Channel's coverage of the World Rally Championship whenever I can, both for the action itself and to listen to the various languages. Except for the lack of multiple languages (in the North American version of the game), World Rally Championship brings the excitement of the real-world World Rally Championship home... without the bruises when the driver rolls the car!!!

This game is FAR superior to Rally Events in the Gran Turismo series. Gran Turismo 3 removed the only two stage-style courses from GT2; World Rally Championship sports about 80 total stages, between actual rallies and Time Trials - with some of these stages unlockable. Special bonus codes - also unlockable - produce an interesting twist on the compeition. Even many of the in-game movies - most of which provide an excellent overview of the real-world version of each rally from the 2001 season - are unlockable features.

However, the two-player mode really lacks in options, especially in views. Car set-ups are incredibly simplistic, which is quite a letdown after playing Gran Turismo 3 and F1 2001 extensively. While the navigator's instructions are often spot-on, there are some critical instances when important dangers are NOT mentioned, and are completely unseen from the in-car cameras. Also, the learning curve between the penultimate and final rallies of the season (World Championship mode) is VERY steep, making it virtually impossible to win the Rally of Great Britain.

Overall, World Rally Championship is a wonderful game. The release of this game combined with the excellent coverage of the real-world World Rally Championship on Speed Channel will hopefully bring rally racing some significant exposure in the States.

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