DiRT 4

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6.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 157 Ratings

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  1. reteps
    Jun 14, 2017
    6
    Most people seem to be comparing this game to DiRT Rally. Well I haven't played DiRT Rally! Thje last DiRT game I played was 3, and it is obvious that a lot of stuff has gone into the game since then. The physics simulations have been massively improved, the tuning options have been fleshed out tremendously and so on. But I find that very little of what have been added to the game hasMost people seem to be comparing this game to DiRT Rally. Well I haven't played DiRT Rally! Thje last DiRT game I played was 3, and it is obvious that a lot of stuff has gone into the game since then. The physics simulations have been massively improved, the tuning options have been fleshed out tremendously and so on. But I find that very little of what have been added to the game has actually added to the experience. It may feel more realistic, I wouldn't know as I have never actually wrestled a rally car or stadium truck through a corner at 100 kph, but it does not feel more right. And in my opinion not nearly as fun.
    It is more challenging so if that's your thing, then this might be for you.
    A lot of the simulation features does feel as though they have been slightly exaggerated so that the player actually notices the added features. The AI is worse. While it is true, as others have mentioned that the "Your Stage" system does reuse bits of track a bit often, I really think it works pretty well and the pacing notes are always decent even if they are rarely great.
    The sound's still awesome.    … Expand
  2. YeahNah
    Jun 9, 2017
    7
    Dirt 4 is not arcade garbage.

    At the lowest, it's a great simcade racer. Breaking down its handling model, it's Dirt Rally's but with noticeable improvements in weight transfer, braking, jump characteristics and FFB feel, and large improvements in tarmac and rallycross physics. Dirt 4 can feel more realistic than Dirt Rally at times. The only caveat is high gravel grip, which    Dirt 4 is not arcade garbage.

    At the lowest, it's a great simcade racer. Breaking down its handling model, it's Dirt Rally's but with noticeable improvements in weight transfer, braking, jump characteristics and FFB feel, and large improvements in tarmac and rallycross physics. Dirt 4 can feel more realistic than Dirt Rally at times.

    The only caveat is high gravel grip, which restricts the car's ability to be thrown to the end of a bend sideways (unless its rallycross). Yes, that takes a hit on the game's realism, but that doesn't mean it is not fun to drive. The game's still highly enjoyable to play, sim handling + no assists on a wheel and a controller.

    The stage generator produces fun to drive rally stages (but don't expect it to recreate DR's Anglos' complexity). On a scale of Dirt 3 to DR, D4's generated stages are 75% towards DR's. It makes online rally very enjoyable because you don't know the combination of turns ahead, and its up to your skill and your split-second reactions to the pace-notes to determine whose faster, rather than wondering if your opponent practiced that stage a thousand times in custom event prior. Even if you recognise some sections, taking them at 100% pace is still satisfying as driving on a familiar stage in another rally game. ATM yourstage has a solid start, but it has so much more potential and it would be great for CM to improve it for the sequel.

    TLDR: It's still a very fun game. But if you don't want to touch anything that's not a full simulator, just get RBR.    … Expand
  3. SuperkenGaming
    Jun 9, 2017
    7
    Dirt 4
    Deep but generic
    Dirt 4 is a racing game all about rally cars, and this rally simulator gets pretty deep… Before the game starts it asks if you’re here for fun or here for simulation... I chose fun but the game just couldn’t deliver for me… Dirt 4 Features a lengthy career mode, an academy to learn the ropes, free roam, free play, trials, and competitive online options with up    Dirt 4
    Deep but generic
    Dirt 4 is a racing game all about rally cars, and this rally simulator gets pretty deep…
    Before the game starts it asks if you’re here for fun or here for simulation...
    I chose fun but the game just couldn’t deliver for me…
    Dirt 4 Features a lengthy career mode, an academy to learn the ropes, free roam, free play, trials, and competitive online options with up to 8 players…
    There are 4 types of event you can do here….
    There’s land rush which is truck and buggy racing around boring dirt tracks… rally cross which is a circuit race around boring asphalt tracks… and finally Rally and Historic Rally which are really the stars of this show…
    The game has a great soundtrack but sadly during races you have a voice in your ear telling you the upcoming turns as there is no mini map to race with…
    And each race gives you challenges for extra credits that you can use to buy new cars, upgrade your parts, and pay your team that you hire to repair your car more efficiently as you do take damage, which is why it’s important to pay attention to the commands from your partner while racing..
    Sadly these rally races much like the circuit races also get boring fairly quickly…
    There are seemingly endless amounts of rally tracks here with different terrain and weather to deal with….
    These tracks are endless because they are procedurally generated…
    In modes outside of career in particular, you choose the length and complexity on a slider and with that information the game generates a track
    if you’ve been around my channel long you know that procedural generation is my favorite thing in the world...
    That’s sarcasm…
    I hate procedural generation and Dirt 4 does a great job of showcasing why this is…
    Every single track despite being different feels exactly the same no matter the weather I’m dealing with…
    The problem with procedural generation is that it lacks the handcrafted care levels in practically every game need… this is especially true for racing games
    Its artificial replayability…
    I’ll play the same great hand crafted track 100 times before ill play 100 procedural tracks…
    This procedural generation quickly exhausts this game for me…
    And that’s a shame because it is so deep…
    The cars handle wonderfully, there are time attacks and smash attack obstacle courses to finer tune your drifting and handling skills….
    There is love in this game… just not in the actual tracks where it desperately needs to be..
    Again, at the start of the game you’re asked if you want fun or simulation...
    Those that choose simulation no doubt in my mind will think this game is great or even amazing...
    But those here for fun...
    Look someplace else…
    I give Dirt 4
    a 7.5/10    … Expand
  4. Zinger69
    Mar 10, 2018
    5
    I was hugely disappointed with the play-ability of Dirt Rally, great game don't get me wrong but unfortunately no adjustment for driver level ability, just preset on super hard and cop it. I waited for Dirt 4 to come on special in Steam as no way I was going to pay full price after Dirt Rally. I like the options here more play-ability wise and some different game modes but after a weekI was hugely disappointed with the play-ability of Dirt Rally, great game don't get me wrong but unfortunately no adjustment for driver level ability, just preset on super hard and cop it. I waited for Dirt 4 to come on special in Steam as no way I was going to pay full price after Dirt Rally. I like the options here more play-ability wise and some different game modes but after a week of playing my love of the Dirt series games has now come to an end. It new coded driver engine is not consistent, throwing you off mid corner in Rally mode for no apparent reason, and the awful Buggy's are just horrible. Sorry Codemasters, you have lost a once loyal customer here but good luck in the future, can only get better from this stuff.… Expand
  5. rAMZA
    Aug 28, 2017
    6
    nothing new in this game, the random generated tracks are horrible, game graphoics look old, i will not recommend this game, i had more fun with horizon 3, now waiting for forza m 7 and pcars2
  6. gold
    Aug 5, 2022
    7
    Даже на простой сложности - гемор.
    Итог: 7.455/10
  7. FinnWolfey
    Jun 12, 2019
    7
    Soulless Rallying Around the Globe

    There are a few positives about this title. Handling is great on both Arcade and "Simulation" settings. Graphically this is one of the best looking games on the market. Surprisingly the game even runs well on lower end builds! Sound design is also on a really great level although I would have wanted more co-drivers. This is certainly a good pick for    Soulless Rallying Around the Globe

    There are a few positives about this title. Handling is great on both Arcade and "Simulation" settings.
    Graphically this is one of the best looking games on the market. Surprisingly the game even runs well on lower end builds!
    Sound design is also on a really great level although I would have wanted more co-drivers.
    This is certainly a good pick for those wanting to get into the Rally genre as it's not too punishing.

    But that's about it. DiRT 4 on its core is soulless. Developers design choice to make auto-generated stages results in a refreshing but worse and soulless rally experience. The game also lacks content. We only have 5 rally locations which is far from enough. Essentials like Monte Carlo and Finland are missing. Car selection is a bit disappointing as well. While we have lots of good historic rally cars, modern selection is really bad. At last, the career mode is really boring and it lacks any true meaning.

    In conclusion, there are hardly any reasons for a seasoned player to get this game.
    I can't really recommend it unless you are totally new to the rally genre and the game is on sale.    … Expand
  8. PizzaSubCombo
    Oct 18, 2019
    6
    The much-appreciated presence of team management elements, which in theory would make campaign a blast to play through several times over, are held back by an overall lack of content. With only six rally environments, and the procedural stage generator often repeating itself multiple times per lap, there's only so far you can get into the game before you become extremely bored. HadThe much-appreciated presence of team management elements, which in theory would make campaign a blast to play through several times over, are held back by an overall lack of content. With only six rally environments, and the procedural stage generator often repeating itself multiple times per lap, there's only so far you can get into the game before you become extremely bored. Had Codemasters pumped out a stream of DLC to pad the track roster, this could easily be a candidate for one of the best rally games ever, but they instead abandoned it almost immediately after launch.… Expand
  9. bar0yka
    Feb 5, 2023
    6
    güzel 6.5 .

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  1. Game Debate
    Jul 17, 2017
    75
    All in all, Dirt 4 is an undeniably fantastic racing experience wrapped up in a dull procession of events known as a career mode. At its absolute best it can be a white-knuckle thrill ride that hardcore racing fans would do well to give a try, but those after a more consistently adrenaline-filled arcade experience may want to look elsewhere.
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  2. Games Master UK
    Jul 13, 2017
    75
    An accessible off-road racer, but a lack of personality and dull management features let it down. [Aug 2017, p.76]
  3. Riot Pixels
    Jul 5, 2017
    68
    Duality is the biggest flaw of Dirt 4. Fans of colorful arcade racing games will find it too dull and unforgiving, while hardcore rally enthusiasts continue to enjoy their DiRT Rally and Richard Burns Rally.
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