70
Boring...plain as an old Rich Tea biscuit, and just as dry.
75
I had a hard time putting it down, although I'd probably pick up Xbox's "RalliSport" first if it came down to the two of them. [June 2002, p.79]
74
Whilst the game might handle like a superlative arcade racer from each dynamic moment to the next, it neither looks nor behaves like one in any real, wider sense...it's far too concerned with vainly struggling to be a simulation.
7
It's a fun game because it's the only one that's easy to play, but I didn't like the long loading time , cars are not destroyed when they hit something and the lack of sense of speed.
9
WRC 4 is my favorite racing game and also my favorite PS2 game. Challenging handling without being overly realistic or arcadey. They found the perfect balance. The hot seat tourneys were great with friends or just redoing the same track over and over to take one more second of it. We had a blast! WRC 4 is not on metacritic, therefore I put my review on its predecessor.
WRC: World Rally Championship
PlayStation 2
Released On:
Mar 21, 2002
Metascore
Generally Favorable
80
User score
Generally Favorable
8.6
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100
A grueling 81 stages of the World Rally Championship await you, all modeled using satellite topography and some of the finest graphics you'll have seen on the PS2 yet. [June 2002, p.101]
85
[An] exceptional rally game--one that has no equal on the PlayStation 2.
80
The graphics are pretty outstanding. [May 2002, p.32]
80
It's got great track variety, quality graphics, and a bevy of options.
80
A balls-out, seat-of-your-pants ride that shows the lesser known motor sport of rallying in all its rugged glory. At the very least, the most brutal racer on PS2 yet. [PSM2 Magazine]
70
It's a few visual tweaks, collision-detection issues and A.I. adjustments away from being outstanding.
42
I would not recommend this to anyone new to the genre. Play "GT3: A-Spec" instead - it costs the same amount and is a much, much better experience.
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69% Positive
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Feb 27, 2021
9
WRC 4 is my favorite racing game and also my favorite PS2 game. Challenging handling without being overly realistic or arcadey. They found the perfect balance. The hot seat tourneys were great with friends or just redoing the same track over and over to take one more second of it. We had a blast! WRC 4 is not on metacritic, therefore I put my review on its predecessor.
Apr 22, 2023
7
It's a fun game because it's the only one that's easy to play, but I didn't like the long loading time , cars are not destroyed when they hit something and the lack of sense of speed.
SummaryThe only officially licensed game of the World Rally Championship, WRC brings you all the authentic action and excitement of the rally circuit, as you race over 100 tracks in some truly massive racing locations. The unique 'go anywhere' engine means that the road is no longer the only route to the chequered flag, so you'd better be caref... Read More
Rated Efor Everyone
