In the hunt for authentic sound, the developers of the EA SPORTS WRC game went to extraordinary lengths.
Engine sound is a crucial element within a driving game, and sometimes it can be overlooked in favour of handling precision or graphical prowess.
But it should never be underestimated. Imagine a representation of a historical car in a video game looking exactly like the real deal, only to sound like a tumble dryer. A complete immersion robber.
I personally always thought that…