DiRT Rally Reviews
Dirt Rally is a tough but hugely enjoyable racer that easily eclipses its competitors and is likely destined for the rally video game hall of fame.
DiRT Rally is a realistic, beautiful-looking off-road racing simulation that's really exciting to drive. Its high level of challenge and unforgiving nature means it won't appeal to everyone, but for those who want to experience the trials and tribulations of rallying, it's an absolutely brilliant game.
An honest, often brutal celebration of rallying that will exhilarate racing fans but intimidate newcomers.
An impressive driving experience. Leaving aside the "glam" tone of Dirt 3 and Showdown, Codemasters synthesize in a game the true feeling of the discipline and the thrill of offroead racing. The console version is technically impressive, smooth as the PC counterpart.
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Codemasters' latest often makes a task out of just finishing races. Placing first – if it ever actually happens – is just a bonus.
One of the best driving sims of the new generation, and although it still lacks content in some areas the console versions are just as good as the PC.
Dirt Rally transcends its simplistic presentation to offer one of the most engaging and dramatic representations of the motorsport yet.
DiRT Rally is a tour de force for rally games, and a return to form for Codemasters. It is brutal, unforgiving, and most of all extremely rewarding for those that enjoy true rally games. It is not for everyone, and its simulation aspects will turn off a ton of gamers, but those willing to stick with it will find one of the most finely-crafted racing games of the generation.
If you've got the time and patience to overcome its seemingly impenetrable exterior, then Dirt Rally is a thrilling racing game that's best in its class. This is a game where satisfaction can be had with a podium finish and one where you'll feel a true sense of pride and joy for every hard-earned victory... as rare as they may be.
DiRT Rally is the purest and most visceral rally game in a long, long time: it's a constant knife edge experience of risk and reward, trial and error, concentration and sweet, sweet progress. This simulation comes highly recommended to both rally and racing fans everywhere.
DiRT Rally is definitely a game you should pick up, it will satisfy all your needs for extreme and intense off road racing. Even if you're not a hardcore car fan or massively good at racing games, you will enjoy the challenge that DiRT Rally has to offer.
Dirt Rally is the first racing game I have really enjoyed since Forza Horizon 2 which was about 18 months ago, the game is well polished and has a variety of customisation options. The progress in the campaign can be slow to start with. The game hasn't lost my attention or focus and I just keep returning to it. This entry to the franchise has shown what Codemasters are capable of and we can't wait to see their next game.
DiRT Rally delivers a stunning performance on console, offering a difficult but rewarding experience which cements it as one of the best rally simulators available.
DiRT Rally, then, isn't a true successor to the DiRT series you might know and love, but it's a better rally experience if you're willing to put in the work.
The DiRT game that rally fans have been craving, DiRT Rally is a triumphant return to form that every self-respecting video game racing aficionado needs to own. Don't be put off by the steep learning curve, DiRT Rally is worth getting to grips with; it's super rewarding and ultimately a fantastic rally title. Pretty much one of the best of all time, in fact.
Dirt Rally is a true return to form for Codemasters' Dirt franchise and may be the company's best title to date.
Codemasters has been making rally games since the original PlayStation era, but it is now closer than ever to perfecting its craft
Not a game for those wanting to master it from the get go, the payoff is well worth the effort put into DiRT Rally.
The best thing about Dirt Rally, really, is that it strips away all the unnecessary hipness and attitude from the previous titles, and steps out from the shadow of the Colin McRae games that it evolved from.
DIRT Rally geht den richtigen Schritt zurück zur ordentlichen Rally Simulation und überzeugt mit einer ordentlichen Fahrzeugauswahl und dem Rally-Feeling was man seit der Colin McRae Rally Serie vermisst hat. Die Schwierigkeitsgrad dürfte zwar einigen Einsteigern Probleme bereiten und auch die Strecken-Vielfalt könnte etwas ausgiebiger sein, aber ansonsten macht DIRT Rally eigentlich alles richtig und wird vor allem Rally Fans begeistern können.
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