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Review of WRC 10 on Xbox Series X/S

by Hemal Harris Hemal Harris photo Sep 2021
Cover image of WRC 10 on Xbox Series X/S
Gamefings Score: 8.5
Released: 02 Sep 2021
Genre: Racing
Developer: Kylotonn
Publisher: Nacon

Introduction

Strap yourself in because WRC 10 is here! As the official game for the 2021 World Rally Championship, this beauty throws you behind the wheel of some of the craziest rally cars ever made. Think about it: where else can you channel your inner speed demon and heroically drift around corners while imagining you're being chased by a band of angry badgers? As you slip into the driver's seat, get ready to wrestle some serious speed while your gaming skills are put to the ultimate test. The real challenge? Not letting your friends see you cry when you crash headfirst into a tree (again).

Gameplay

WRC 10 dials up the challenge by serving a smorgasbord of dynamic stages, each one more demanding than the last! It's like trying to tame a wild beast – one second you're gliding through a chocolate-smooth gravel path, and the next, you’re hanging on for dear life as your car bounces off the walls of a narrow mountain pass. The physics are robust, which means if you think you can take a shortcut through the bushes, think again unless you want your rally car to perform a not-so-graceful somersault. You’ll spend your time gearing up and choosing a car that suits your personality – from robust and rugged to sleek and spicy. The tuning options are as varied as the array of snacks at a gaming sleepover. Choose your tires, adjust the suspension, and get ready for a wild ride. The AI is smarter this time, ready to hunt you down like a lion stalking its prey in a high-octane safari. That said, unless you’re used to driving with the recklessness of a caffeinated squirrel, you might find yourself eating dirt – a lot. In career mode, players follow the path to rallying stardom, faced with quirky challenges like tuning upgrades or adapting to the famous WRC Junior series. For those who enjoy a good wheel-tussle against other players, online modes will provoke both competition and camaraderie, unless you’ve decided to make enemies on the track. Last but not least, WRC 10 also packs a historical mode featuring iconic rally cars that are making a comeback. Suddenly, your racing dreams have retro flair, and winning with an old-school car feels like beating the high score on a retro arcade machine – a wholesome victory!

Graphics

The graphics are hot – hotter than a jalapeño with high self-esteem! Each stage looks as good as a freshly polished trophy, with attention to detail that makes every environment feel alive. Dust kicks up as you make turns and flies off like confetti at a graduation ceremony. The cars glimmer with enough realism that you might get a little too attached to your virtual ride. However, it’s not all sunshine and rainbows; some visual bugs do creep in from time to time, like that one friend who always leaves food crumbs everywhere. But fret not! They won't hijack your experience entirely!

Conclusion

WRC 10 offers rally racing enthusiasts one of the most exhilarating experiences around, and it serves a full platter of challenges that will test your skills, patience, and maybe even your sanity. It's got everything from dynamic physics to obsessive detail in an aim to turn your living room into the world’s fastest rally course. Sure, you’ll scream, you’ll cry, and you may even throw a controller or two in metaphoric agony as you try to conquer those treacherous turns, but we can promise you one thing: every roar of the engine will make the frustrations worth it! Buckle up, kids – racing just got an upgrade!

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