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Rally games are a mixed bag genre. Sometimes you will get a game that many people latch onto and it really takes off while others will only appeal to the hardcore. That's the risk that publishers take when they make a rally game but Evolution must be doing something right as Sony continue to ask them to make the official WRC game. Over the years the game has evolved quite a bit but we can say that this year Evolution Studios have really outdone themselves. We haven't been huge fans of WRC, but WRC Rally Evolved finally gives gamers what they want; pick up and play action with simulation aspects.Rally Evolved is the 2005 official WRC game from Sony as they have the exclusive license.
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Evolution has made many changes to this year's game however the core structure remains the same. They have worked on keeping the game interesting and ticking along because, for casual non-rally fans, it really can get a bit boring racing stage after stage without any other cars. So to combat this Evolution introduced three new main features, along with a few not so major changes.The first addition is the Rallycross mode. Fast becoming a popular discipline of rally, Rallycross puts you in a race with three other rally cars on a circuit and basically tasks you with coming first. This may not sound all that innovative and in reality it's not but it still remains a nice addition to the game and offers a change for a few hours of gameplay. The other new mode is historical challenge.
This is extremely tough and shows just how hard it was for the drivers of yesteryear. You are given a car which handles like a brick and have to beat challenges to unlock more cars for the mode.
It's not easy. We did an almost perfect run and still were about a second off the pace. This is one for the more accomplished rally fan.Something which seems to have had quite an overhaul is the actual physics engine. The game is 'pick up and play' but also has the simulation options for those who want it. What we found was that the car is easy to control, but the physics are on the realistic side. You can't take a corner at a 90 degree angle and not expect to spin, that is unless you're one of the top rally drivers in the world.
The game also features a damage model which does affect the handling. One of the most significant impacts you can have is suspension and the car looks lopsided and is almost impossible to control. This damage can be caused by dynamic events during the stages. You can be driving along and all of a sudden have to avoid falling rocks, or passing animals. This can creep up on you and really throws curve balls which can cause a completely ruined rally. The co-driver does warn you about them though.As you would expect with a licensed game, Sony has gone all out on getting the tracks and teams right and you will be driving the tracks that the real world drivers do. The one thing which has changed however is the amount of stages, you will generally find only three or four stages per really which is in stark contrast to the real world and also the stages are significantly shorter so Sony has been inspired by the real world conditions as opposed to completely replicate them.
Considering this is a fully licensed game that was a risk that Sony took and in reality the best option would be to offer both scenarios, fully and shortened rallies.In terms of cars you have a plethora to choose from ranging from the top level manufacturers through to the Super 1600 series and Historical cars. With the 16000 cars included, this really does replicate every level of the championship now and offers many challenges to the player. The car models are stunning to say the least this year and Sony has really worked on the damage subsystem and general visuals of the game as it's fair to say this is one of the best looking titles we've seen in the rally genre. The co-driver has had a complete overhaul as well in terms of pace notes and generally how they act. They will react to the situation. For instance, if you make a mistake, they will lambast you, but also if you drive well tell you that you're doing well.
Sony has timed the pace notes quite well as well with the co-driver generally one step ahead of where you are most of the time.As we mentioned before the visuals of the game are extremely well done and the whole game feels a lot more dynamic this year. Marshell's alert you of upcoming obstacles, spectators jump out of the way, animals run across the track and generally at any moment you can fly off the track of run into something - it's quite hard. The sound effects of the engine are spectacular as well, but the real impressive area of the sound is the aforementioned co-driver.WRC Rally Evolved is the game that will take Rally to the mainstream with its pick up and play gameplay, multiple game modes, rally cross and just generally its fun to play.
You may not like rally games that much but you will probably like this one.
Rallying is a rather dull sport to watch on the TV. Much like many motorsports, the thrill of driving just doesn't come across to the viewer. Sure, it has its fans, like all sports, but it's not something you'll find pulling in millions of viewers during a peak time slot on the BBC. Rally videogames on the other hand are the complete opposite, containing more thrills than the entire four series of 24 that have aired. The WRC series has been going strong on the PlayStation 2 for a number of years now, and the latest game might just be the best yet.Rather than simply churn out another yearly update, developers Evolution Studios have looked to make the whole experience more dynamic.
They've done this by introducing roadside events. During each stage of a rally you'll encounter crashed cars (with accompanying marshals and drivers risking their lives in the middle of the road), falling logs, rock falls, animals, and more. Bizarrely, I even encountered a forest fire in one of the stages of the Australian Rally. How the rally was allowed to continue needs questioning, but realism aside, these incidents are a nice touch and add to an already dangerous and exhilarating experience.Like in many racing titles these days, you can choose how difficult you want the game to be. On its easiest setting the game gives you more than a small helping hand, even going so far as to brake as you approach bends.
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Of course, this takes a lot of the thrill out of the game, with the real fun coming when you are in full control. To be successful you'll need supreme concentration skills, sharp eyes and be willing to drive on the edge (often quite literally). The cars feel just right too, handling differently on each of the road surfaces, but once you learn how to drive properly, you never feel out of control. Sure, your car will fly off a cliff edge numerous times, but never because it's doing something it shouldn't be; it'll be because you just hit a large rock or flipped the car after mounting a slope on the inside of a bend.The game treads the tricky line between sim and arcade game exceedingly well, allowing you to gradually reduce the driving aids as you put more time into the game. Car damage will cause your car to lose performance, but unless you're really awful, it's hard to do enough damage to seriously affect your stage time. Repairs are also handled well, giving you the option to auto repair if you don't fancy taking a more hands-on approach.As well as the lengthy WRC itself, which lets you take the position of one of the official drivers for one of the teams in the championship (although this year's game has fewer stages than in the previous game), Rally Cross racing (where four drivers race on the same circuit in lap races) and a Historic Challenge mode have also been included.
The Historic Challenge requires you to drive classic B12 rally cars and beat quite tricky section times. Each car in the Historic Challenge has its own set of rally stages to master, and they'll prove troublesome for even the best drivers. If you fancy testing some cars you can take to the test area and practice on numerous surface types. It's a nice addition, but some focussed training challenges would have allowed newcomers to ease into the game.Online modes are a welcome addition, but sadly aren't as great as they could have been. Stat tracking is limited to your performances online, but there are a few competitive modes. You can play with up to sixteen players in time trial races on each of the game's rally stages (with each driver being seen as a ghost car to you) and there's support for four player races on the Rally Cross events. Performance online seemed solid, but the biggest problem is the lack of players.
During a whole day I only managed to see six people online, certainly not enough to make a thriving online community that the game deserves. Evolution Studios has always managed to get the most out of the PlayStation 2, with their WRC series being among the best looking racing games on the system. Being wowed by Evolved's visuals then is an impressive feat.
The most striking aspect is how fast the game moves. During more enclosed sections of track, with trees or cliff walls surrounding you, the game appears to move at near Burnout speeds. On more open sections of track you can see far into the distance, with the track meandering around, bridges cutting through the skyline, lakes sitting peacefully and more.The lighting is also great, with each location seemingly having its own unique look. Early games in the series went a little overboard with lighting effects, but Evolved isn't flashy at all, and looks better for it. Weather effects, such as rain and fog aren't too shabby either, with both effecting visibility as you'd expect. Water will also splash onto the screen; it's been done many times before, but it would have been notable in its absence here. Car models are superb and they can show an impressive amount of damage and dirt.
In fact, the only real downer is the frame rate and the odd bit of pop-up, and these aren't major problems. On occasion things will slow down for a few seconds, but it's only occasionally and it's never bad enough to affect your control of the car. Pop-up, too, is an infrequent occurrence, and something that players 100 percent focussed on the road probably won't see. Audio in racing games is usually no more than authentic sounding engines, but a key part to the gameplay in WRC Evolved is the voice of your co-driver. He gives you information on the track ahead so no corner should come as a surprise to you.
All instructions are clear and given well in advance of the corner, and co-drivers will even react to what's happening, criticising your bad driving and acting shocked when you come close to hitting a spectator or narrowly miss an obstacle in the road. Engine sounds and sound effects are also extremely solid, making for a very impressive sounding game.WRC: Rally Evolved might not offer the same online integration of the best racers on the Xbox, but on the PlayStation 2 no rally game plays better, looks as good or offers as much content. Fans of the WRC will appreciate the official licence and the game can be tweaked for all players, be it a novice or sim enthusiast. Rallying might not be as high profile as F1 or other motorsports, but as a video game this definitely deserves a place on the podium.