WRC finally returns and this time on next-gen consoles in the latest addition to the series.
Fans of the series and the racing genre will enjoy this installment which brings all the world locations to career mode but with all new Junior WRC (WRC 3), WRC 2 and WRC tiers to work your way up by signing contracts and eventually becoming WRC champion! The graphics are decent albeit a little bit dated but given BigBen are a small company and on a low budget, the animations and weather effects suffice and impact the handling of the cars. The sense of speed and handling is great with the ability to alter the settings to set up manual gearing, auto, semi-pro and even simulation. WRC 5 also offers an all new rally school mode to hone and improve your skills when taking a break from the career mode. Offline multiplayer and online modes are also available for those who wish to mix it up as well as a Special Events mode which lets you select any stage of the calendar and go against the clock.
Overall a very satisfying game with more realistic AI times, great gameplay, multiple modes, decent graphics and animations to make a solid purchase. Fans of WRC and racing games will like this. I highly recommend. 8.5/10.