Back on dr2 after getting wrc8 and enjoying it alot, but it can't compare as a serious sim to dr2. It's still a semi arcade/light sim game in comparison.
Wrc8 might feel hard with a pad but with a wheel you can see its way too easy to control fast slides and landings from big jumps.
Makes you feel like a top pro soon after getting used to it, which is ridiculous honestly for a non real racer like me.
Physics and grip are on the realistic side but lightweight and wonky.
Plus sound, looks, optimisation, real feel stages, cockpit view feel, movement/animation of the car in cockpit and 3rd person gameplay etc.
Wrc8 smooths out the movement in replay like gts to look more believable.
Still a nice game..
Dr2 you need to be on, especially on dirt gravel with a wheel to not mess up and be fast. It's possible to have runs near like a pro but it's hard work as should i feel. Pretty satisfying.
Such a nicely done rally sim for me.
I Hope They won't mess up this series with pc2 engine physics/controls. As i have quibbles with that one.
Even the ffb for me is better and the steering feels more like a real car and sim vs wrc8. Cant say im in a hurry for wrc9 after now having the chance to compare.
Will still try the career of wrc8, lots to like of course, i like the wrc2 i20, skodia, citroen in it. Haven't tried the full wrc cars yet and the r2.
But the classics feel a little underwhelming, and the sounds eww.
Also the difficulties can be gamey like its dynamic weather, how reasonable is it in a few mins stage. Seems the track degradation in dr2 is a more realistic sim change too. Plus the career management.
Edit: Wear and tear also is more gamey in wrc8.
It makes for a fun immersive light weight realistic game of course. At least it gives us 2 nice different choices. Edit: It's excellent still with many cool features although less polished. Wrc8 vs dr2 kinda reminds me of pc2 vs ac in the same ways.
So thankfull we have dr2, ac and acc on console at least though on the more believable sim side.
Edit2: been trying Finland in wrc8 in a wrc2 car and i don't know, it gets to feel boring honestly, not meaning im so good, of course i can try push to be faster, but it just feels lifeless in comparison and i dont feel like im in this real and thrilling challenge as should be.
Maybe it's just my mood today hehe i dont know, should have stuck to dr2 for rally maybe, and put this purchase on something else.
