"A Strong Sense of Pace": WRC Preview
The World Rally Championship is one of the most challenging and exciting motor racing events in the world. The off-road time trial format tests its drivers with the harshest of conditions, and over the years has received a number of video game adaptations such as the extensive . Next in the list is , with EA Sports and Codemasters taking over the mantle.
It's going to be big shoes to fill, with Kylotonn doing a solid job with the official World Rally Championship games since 2015. However, Codemasters has proved its mettle with rally games before, such as the phenomenal quality of . Now, a preview build gives a first glimpse at what's in store — and signs are pointing to something positive for fans of rally racing.
It's immediately clear based on the preview build that Codemasters' ability to create strong driving experiences will once again be on show. Handling feels crisp and sharp, and the game maintains a strong sense of pace in spite of the relatively low speeds in comparison to what players of the likes of the thrilling might expect.
Placing this preview build against the aforementioned does lead to some interesting comparisons. It perhaps feels a little bit more fluid than Codemasters' rallying magnum opus, straddling the line between realistic driving and something more easy-going. It's a fine line to walk, but it does seem well-structured based on this preview.
Most importantly, recreates the most essential feel of any rally driving game. It successfully creates a connection with your co-driver, which sees the driver recognising which turns are coming up almost telepathically. It's absolutely vital for rally racing, providing something exhilarating that no other form of racing game can quite reach.
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