Rally car driving and physics are fantastic using a good force feedback wheel. I did have to change the wheel settings to correct the very loose steering the game had by default but once I got that dialed in I was good to go. Can't speak for using a controller but I've heard that works okay as well. Career modes are okay and more real world tracks would have been nice but the core driving experience is what makes this game great. Racing is very challenging even on the default medium difficulty setting but if you have the patience to learn every corner and nuance of a track, get your car setup right, adjust your driving to suit what type of car you are in (FWD/RWD/4WD), you will start leading the pack. Head-to-head 6 car racing in the officially licensed FIA World Rallycross Championship series is also great fun.

All the positives of the first game such as great graphics and excellent car physics, and it is much more accessible with regards to difficulty. It’s not nearly as hard. The only negative is that two of the achievements are broken at the moment. Otherwise I would give it 5 stars.

It’s a rally game, so you should know what you’re getting into. This games sets itself apart by having the best visuals I’ve ever seen in a racing game. The game is pretty difficult, but I think dirt rally is a little more difficult. Must own for rally fans.

This is a sim, its not an arcade racer, the difficulty is punishing, and you have to spend time setting up your car. If you don't you'll struggle. Visuals are nice, car physics are solid If you are a die hard racer, this game is for you

It felt like an awesome improvement on the first game. The courses, cars, and the handling all feel slightly improved over the last one and created a more immersive gameplay.