Need for Speed II vs Dakar Desert Rally vs The Need for Speed vs EA Sports WRC
Side-by-side breakdown of reviews, playtime, current prices, and buy/wait/skip verdicts.
| Compare |  Need for Speed II |  Dakar Desert Rally |  The Need for Speed |  EA Sports WRC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Release year | 1997 | 2022 | 1994 | 2023 |
| Genres | Racing, Simulator | Racing, Simulator, Sport | Racing, Simulator | Racing, Simulator, Sport |
| Platforms | PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation | Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5 | PC (Microsoft Windows), 3DO Interactive Multiplayer, DOS, PlayStation | Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5 |
| Metacritic | 60 | 47 | 77 | 70 |
| User rating | 68% | 61% | 74% | 71% |
| Avg. playtime | — | — | — | — |
| Best price | — | $6.00$29.99 Steam | — | $49.99 Steam |
| Discount | — | -80% | — | — |
| Lowest tracked | — | $6.00 | $4.99 | — |
| Developer | EA Canada | Saber Interactive | EA Canada | Codemasters |
| Publisher | Electronic Arts | Saber Interactive | Electronic Arts | EA Sports |
| Buy / Wait / Skip | WaitMixed reviews — check gameplay first | SkipWeak reviews | WaitGood reviews — wait for a sale | WaitGood reviews — wait for a sale |
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