WRC 9 FIA World Rally Championship

WRC 9 FIA World Rally Championship

September 3, 2020

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WRC 9, the leading off-road simulation franchise endorsed by the world&s;s top drivers, is the most in-depth rally game on the market: 3 new rallies (Kenya, Japan, New Zealand), over 15 classic cars and 100 special stages to tackle! WRC 9 has new game modes specially designed for the community, …

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Critic Reviews (38)

A.K Rahming Sep 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

15.0

"WRC 9 is a mean, brutal, no-nonsense racing experience that will have you both feeling like a driving artist and peasant all at once."

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Alan Strawbridge PlayStation Universe Sep 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

95.0

Gameplay

88.0

Story

70.0

"WRC 9 is the complete rally package - tough but rewarding handling, astonishing representations of the real world rally stages, and a wealth of gameplay options. Many hours of non-blinking fun are to be had for racing fans, with a …"

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Alec Benner GamingBolt Sep 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

30.0

"Despite some technical issues, WRC 9 delivers on its core mechanics, offering a deep and rewarding off-road racing game."

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Álex Pareja IGN Spain Sep 2020
75.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

40.0

"WRC 9 is far from the best games of the genre, but keeps his multiples options and modes to be enjoyed by all kind of players."

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Bahram Bigharaz BaziCenter Sep 2020
80.0 /100

"WRC 9 is definitely the best WRC game yet, and one of the best racing games of this generation. It&s;s not perfect though, as rather shallow career mode and absence of some big cars are noticeable; but its solid physics …"

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Benjamine Branscum Digital Chumps Sep 2020
83.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

35.0

"Overall, WRC 9 is a good representation of rally racing. It is a fun time for someone who enjoys racing or the casual fan just looking to run with your mates."

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Ben Johnson KeenGamer Sep 2020
65.0 /100

Graphics

40.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

30.0

"WRC 9 brings simulation rally racing to the Nintendo Switch, preserving the core gameplay of the original. With over one hundred rallies and a generous career mode, there&s;s lots to keep you busy. But, with the many visual concessions, does …"

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Ben Thomas New Game Network Sep 2020
75.0 /100

"WRC 9 finds itself in a healthy position with a fantastic driving model and a broad range of awesome rally stages. With pleasing visuals and a decent team management component, there are only a few issues that keep it from …"

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Charles Oakley GameGrin Sep 2020
85.0 /100

"To be perfectly frank, I did find WRC 9 to be a very difficult game. Maybe it’s partly down to my rustiness in the racing genre, and the fact I’ve been playing more arcade racers like Forza lately, but it’s …"

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Chris Bowman GameSpace Sep 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

30.0

"Overall, WRC 9 is one of the most realistic racers that I have had the fortune of playing recently. It is full of great graphics and a level of realism I would want for many of my other games. Be …"

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Chris Jarrard Shacknews Sep 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

30.0

"Building on the foundation of last year&s;s game, WRC 9 fleshes out the experience with new features and content."

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Chris Scullion VGC Sep 2020
60.0 /100

Graphics

35.0

Gameplay

55.0

Story

15.0

"The improved frame rate makes WRC 9 a better experience than WRC 8, but it still suffers from a number of issues through no fault of the developer, such as a lack of analogue triggers and a reduced rally count. …"

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Chris White God is a Geek Sep 2020
85.0 /100

"WRC 9 on PS5 adds a new layer to the gameplay thanks to the haptic feedback, with improved visuals that&s;re noticeable from the start."

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Chris Wray Wccftech Sep 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

88.0

Story

25.0

"WRC 9 is yet another step ahead for the WRC series from KT Racing and Nacon. However, unlike last year&s;s outing which was a massive leap, this seems to be content to simply refine. In keeping with that, the visuals, …"

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David Burdette GamingTrend Sep 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

75.0

"WRC 9 is a beautiful game that will speak to the enthusiast. There are a plethora of modes, and the career offering is packed with plenty of ways to customize your experience. The only issue I have is I don&s;t …"

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Domenico Musicò Spaziogames Sep 2020
82.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

35.0

"WRC 9 is best game in the series and is getting closer the king of the genre: Dirt Rally 2.0."

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Dominic Sheard DarkZero Sep 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

87.0

Story

65.0

"Once again it is the stages that make playing WRC 9 a brilliant time."

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Gary Bailey Sep 2020
80.0 /100

"Although it feels a slight step backwards from last year, WRC 9 is still an impressive rally game that fans will love."

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Gavin Herman GameWatcher Sep 2020
65.0 /100

Graphics

38.0

Gameplay

52.0

Story

24.0

"If you enjoy the cars, the managing, the challenge, WRC 9 will be your cup of tea. Everyone else should find something enjoyable but nothing that&s;ll hold your attention for long."

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Jacob Hull Push Square Sep 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

88.0

Story

25.0

"While it&s;s perhaps not the graphical powerhouse we would use to showcase our new console to friends and family, WRC 9 on PlayStation 5 runs at a consistently smooth 60 frames-per-second at 4K resolution, and marks a significant improvement over …"

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Ján Kordoš SECTOR.sk Sep 2020
65.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

55.0

"It is just another WRC game - good racing with solid gameplay but without inovations."

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John-Paul Jones PlayStation Universe Sep 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

30.0

"Though the breadth of the upgrades that the PS5 brings to WRC 9 is expected and somewhat unambitious to an extent, the truth is that developer Kylotonn has provided a delectable coat of polish to what is already considered to …"

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Jordan Helm Hardcore Gamer Sep 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

58.0

"For all its familiarity and how little the experience has changed - at least in a way that feels beneficial, most of all - Kylotonn still manage to make WRC 9 shine where it matters."

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Josh Di Falco Cubed3 Sep 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

50.0

"WRC 9 FIA World Rally Championship does a fantastic job of filling the rally-racing void, despite the fact that it doesn&s;t appear to have made many leaps forward from last year&s;s title - but sometimes, making minimal changes is still …"

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Ken McKown ZTGD Sep 2020
75.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

40.0

"WRC 9 is a nice update and yet another game taking advantage of the new hardware. Most likely overlooked the game when it initially came out. If you enjoy simulation racers this is definitely one to put on your radar. …"

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Lou Sytsma COGconnected Sep 2020
77.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

20.0

"WRC 9 checks nearly all the boxes for a racing game and most importantly excels in the areas of rally racing and fun."

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Luke Reilly IGN Sep 2020
80.0 /100

"WRC 9&s;s incredible stages make it easy to recommend to series first-timers, although it&s;s not a huge leap from WRC 8."

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Mehrdad Khayyat DualShockers Sep 2020
75.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

88.0

Story

30.0

"WRC 9 is currently the best rally experience you can get this year, but there&s;s still room for a much deeper and more detailed career mode."

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Nicholas Simonovski Stevivor Sep 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

20.0

Gameplay

15.0

Story

30.0

"When it comes to annual releases like these, everything is essentially a build-up of the formula before it, but WRC 9 to me feels like the most fun I’ve had in a rally game since Colin McRae DiRT over 13 …"

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Paulmichael Contreras PlayStation LifeStyle Sep 2020
85.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

30.0

"WRC 9 continues to give the Dirt series a run for its money. This year saw a safe update to the series, with extra content being the main new feature. If you enjoyed WRC 8, picking up WRC 9 is …"

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Pedro del Pozo Generación Xbox Sep 2020
83.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

83.0

"WRC 9 is a little bit continuous from the previous edition, but it is undoubtedly overflowing with quality for another year."

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Peter Taylor Jump Dash Roll Sep 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

30.0

"We clearly had the big leap last year, as WRC 9 only shows minor improvements overall. It still suffers from a lacklustre multiplayer experience, but for those wishing to take cars and drive at speeds that defy all sense around …"

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80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

20.0

"A fantastic rally sim for newcomers and veterans alike, WRC 9 has only gotten better in its transition to the PlayStation 5. The next-gen console brings with it obvious visual and performance enhancements - pushing gameplay anywhere between 60 &a; …"

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Richard Seagrave GameSpew Sep 2020
90.0 /100

"At this moment in time, WRC 9 is the closest thing to a perfect rally game we’ve got."

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Rudra Mehta KeenGamer Sep 2020
87.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

20.0

"The Big Daddy of rally games is packing an even bigger punch this year. WRC 9 returns with a stellar package, promising to give both, amateurs and seasoned drivers, a thorough challenge. But how difficult is it to master? The …"

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Stefano Calzati The Games Machine Sep 2020
80.0 /100

"WRC 9 is a mature, democratic and very fun rally game. A driving model suitable for everyone, with cars that finally bite the dirt and a very solid technical realization, ensure that the Kylotonn title is easy to recommend to …"

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Tom Harrison-Lord TheSixthAxis Sep 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

40.0

"At last, Kylotonn has delivered on the promise of authentic driving experience, and for a rallying game, I think that is the single most important element."

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80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

30.0

"WRC 9 feels more like a big update than a deep evolution of the series. It is a little and already a lot because the game has sufficient quality to justify its purchase. As long as you are already a …"

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