WRC Generations Review | 4.25 Right, Don't Cut!

Ole Marius Myrvold · Nov 19, 2022

I think WRC Generations are like WRC10, which are like WRC9, that for all intents and purposes was like WRC8, which wasn't a huge difference from WRC7 etc.

I mean, they could've spent a bit of time to at least changed up the training bits.
Also, granted, I haven't played them that much, but I seem to recall there used to be a full out "open roam" around the HQ with different kind of roads etc. That's gone?

I'll give them one thing though, after 6 games and a bit, they apparently managed to patch the scoring rules for manufacturers in WRC10... a while after release, and they have kept that patching in for this game. So for the first time in KT's WRC history, it's mostly correct who scores points for the manufacturers!

jonination · Nov 19, 2022

I've always known from the experience of others what I would be getting in the WRC games--if it could recognize my wheel. WRC 10 didn't support the VRS DFP and required registry editing just to get it functioning, much less satisfactory on the ffb. Had to awkwardly explain my situation to Steam just to get the refund so I'm holding out until someone with a DFP takes the chance and reports back that it's supported this time.

Schnemat · Nov 19, 2022

The biggest proble from my point of view still is, that it only runs smooth at 60 or 120 fps, which means (as the game does not offer any options to do so) you have to lock it with Rivatuner or sth similar. This also makes this whole frame generation thing which came with the latest update (for RTX 40*) completey useless as it does not work with locked fps. So you either stay with locked fps or you will still get stutter (no matter how high your fps is).

XhendrickX · Nov 19, 2022

Releasing the game when the official season is over........

hotak · Nov 19, 2022

I'm really enjoying this game, but as you said in the review, the controls assignment issues - present since WRC10 - make me need to re-assign controls each time I start the game, which is a bit frustrating.

Metla · Nov 19, 2022

How's the VR?

Yeah, 0/10.

Next.

The Flying Hun · Nov 19, 2022

No VR? R.I.P.

Even if the blip on my radar screen only lit up for three minutes of reading, it was still there.

Until I deleted it.

What's the point of releasing a game like this without VR...? I don't get it...

Zolazem · Nov 19, 2022

The Flying Hun said:
No VR? R.I.P.

Even if the blip on my radar screen only lit up for three minutes of reading, it was still there.

Until I deleted it.

What's the point of releasing a game like this without VR...? I don't get it...

I also have VR but I also drive without VR in other SIMS for example AMS 2 sometimes in VR sometimes without.
And yes I’m having a blast driving WRC generations! That’s why they released it because they want people enjoy there lives and having fun!!!

VirtuaIceMan · Nov 19, 2022

Ole Marius Myrvold said:
I seem to recall there used to be a full out "open roam" around the HQ with different kind of roads etc. That's gone?

I've only had a quick play with WRC Generations but I think I saw the Free Roam option

ChevyGuy566 · Nov 19, 2022

Ole Marius Myrvold said:
I think WRC Generations are like WRC10, which are like WRC9, that for all intents and purposes was like WRC8, which wasn't a huge difference from WRC7 etc.

I mean, they could've spent a bit of time to at least changed up the training bits.
Also, granted, I haven't played them that much, but I seem to recall there used to be a full out "open roam" around the HQ with different kind of roads etc. That's gone?

I'll give them one thing though, after 6 games and a bit, they apparently managed to patch the scoring rules for manufacturers in WRC10... a while after release, and they have kept that patching in for this game. So for the first time in KT's WRC history, it's mostly correct who scores points for the manufacturers!

The free roam training area is not gone. I forget what it's called in the menu, but it's definitely there. I just did it the other day.

UnixRoot · Nov 19, 2022

XhendrickX said:
Releasing the game when the official season is over........

This already annoyed me when Grand Prix Legends was released 31 years to late.

timson72 · Nov 19, 2022

Cant really enjoy it at the mo,due to the annoying throttle issue.

wolftree · Nov 19, 2022

UnixRoot said:
This already annoyed me when Grand Prix Legends was released 31 years to late.

RaceDepartment forums, where irrelevant complaints need to be dredged up to support pre-determined conclusions.

b)b · Nov 19, 2022

There are a few technical problems that prevent me to enjoy it at the moment on my G27

- (minor) 1st gear being bugged regarding acceleration. Problematic for handbrake
- no "road texture" feel in FFB. Way too smooth
- broken Self Center force, which is only active when accelerating, resulting in jolts in FFB. Without this force, wheel as no weight at all
- interior views being an after-thought in various areas: bad sounds, too dark, loss in performance, ...
- other weird issues and bugs reported on Steam forums

Hoping patches will fix some of it, but not super hopeful... Which is a shame as the content is massive and great.

BrettSinclair1 · Nov 19, 2022

How is the multiplayer mode actually done?
I heard about "leagues", but it multiplayer in any way comparable to DR2.0's monthly (and weekly) challenges?
Thanks.

Ole Marius Myrvold · Nov 19, 2022

VirtuaIceMan said:
I've only had a quick play with WRC Generations but I think I saw the Free Roam option

ChevyGuy566 said:
The free roam training area is not gone. I forget what it's called in the menu, but it's definitely there. I just did it the other day.

Nice!
Not that it adds much, I just thought it was weird to remove it. Thanks for the correction

BorisK · Nov 19, 2022

Ole Marius Myrvold said:
I think WRC Generations are like WRC10, which are like WRC9, that for all intents and purposes was like WRC8, which wasn't a huge difference from WRC7 etc.

I disagree. WRC 8+ is a completely different game compared to the previous ones (although I liked WRC7). But the experiments with the interface and bringing it to idiocy is a trick of the developers. Developers - if you don't know how to control by mouse - turn it off at all, like was did in F1-22, and have done with it. But raping the users with unusual approaches to menu navigation is too much for me.

orange400 · Nov 19, 2022

BorisK said:
I disagree. WRC 8+ is a completely different game compared to the previous ones (although I liked WRC7). But the experiments with the interface and bringing it to idiocy is a trick of the developers. Developers - if you don't know how to control by mouse - turn it off at all, like was did in F1-22, and have done with it. But raping the users with unusual approaches to menu navigation is too much for me.

Yes, I remember the WRC 7 vs Dirt Rally time well...

We have Dirt Rally and endless Youtube **** talk to thank for WRC 8's physics overhaul, which has carried over into Generations.

MarkModdy · Nov 19, 2022

jonination said:
I've always known from the experience of others what I would be getting in the WRC games--if it could recognize my wheel. WRC 10 didn't support the VRS DFP and required registry editing just to get it functioning, much less satisfactory on the ffb. Had to awkwardly explain my situation to Steam just to get the refund so I'm holding out until someone with a DFP takes the chance and reports back that it's supported this time.

Works fine with my VRS direct force pro… no editing anything etc, worked right out of the box…

The only thing I had to do was set the left as ‘inverted’ for the left turn of the wheel, as both left and right when you assign them are on the same axis, so by inverting the left it works opposite to the right, that being left

LibranRabbit · Nov 19, 2022

Couldn’t even get it to work with my peripherals , full motion sim rig, refund!
It is 2022, isn’t it?

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