DIRT 5

 PlayStation 4
User Score
5.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 136 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 42 out of 136
  2. Mixed: 35 out of 136
  3. Negative: 59 out of 136
Buy Now
Buy on

Review this game

  1. Your Score
    0 out of 10
    Rate this:
    • 10
    • 9
    • 8
    • 7
    • 6
    • 5
    • 4
    • 3
    • 2
    • 1
    • 0
    • 0
  1. Submit
  2. Check Spelling
view
per page
  1. Ablongelos
    Nov 18, 2020
    0
    First of all, I understand that DiRT is more casual and DiRT Rally focuses on hardcore rally fans, so the problem I have with DiRT 5 is not because "it's not DiRT Rally". When Codemastes came out saying that they now have two different teams making DiRT and DiRT Rally games, I thought (and I still think) that it's the best thing to do since they're both different games with differentFirst of all, I understand that DiRT is more casual and DiRT Rally focuses on hardcore rally fans, so the problem I have with DiRT 5 is not because "it's not DiRT Rally". When Codemastes came out saying that they now have two different teams making DiRT and DiRT Rally games, I thought (and I still think) that it's the best thing to do since they're both different games with different purposes.

    When DiRT 5 was first announced, I was extremely happy to see a DiRT 2 "vibe" back to the series. At first I thought that Codemasters finally woke up and decided to bring everything that made DiRT 2 a timeless masterpiece back to the series, but hell I was wrong...

    DiRT 5 is an odd mismatch of Motorstorm, Forza Horizon and Trackmania altogether. Okay, all 3 franchises are great and all, but they're NOT DiRT! DiRT is supposed to be arcade, but not just a generic colorful arcade with crazy things happening all over the screen, it's is supposed to be an "accessible simcade", a game that focuses on actual motorsport culture but is still not hard to drive, a game that can be colorful but is still serious is some regards. DiRT 5 pushed too far to the arcade side, just like DiRT 4 pushed too far to the sim side (at least DiRT 4 was still good).

    I mean, DiRT 5 came from Colin McRae Rally, but is a game with no rally stages at all! I mean, what the hell?? There are just massive, meaningless and generic off-road tracks in this game. Also there's no mechanical damage, and visual damage is not even close to what it used to be in Codemasters' games from late 2000s like DiRT 2 and Race Driver Grid. The main menu is colorful and generic like every other game nowadays. Career mode is boring and feels like a different clothed version of the same GRID 2019's garbage career mode.

    Seems like Codemasters is becoming the EA of racing games. They used to make timeless masterpieces during the 2000s and early 2010s, but now they only make colorful generic games (DiRT 5), live services (DiRT Rally 2.0), games loaded with microtransactions (F1), games more focused on advertising than quality (bringing Donut Media and making DiRT 5 looks like DiRTs 2 and 3 when it's clearly not) and forgettable games (GRID 2019 and Onrush). Even in the graphics department Codemasters is choking big time, it's crazy how DiRT 5 is colorful and feels dark at the same time, and even the textures, I don't know, there's something off about this game's graphics.

    I really hope to see Codemasters waking up after garbages like DiRT 5 and GRID 2019. I used to trust them when it came to great quality games, but now I'm starting to drift away from their products, and it's pretty sad since I know they have a lot of talented people making games for them. I just don't understand what's going on. Why most companies are not even trying to make actual great games anymore? Instead of focusing on making great quality games and naturally bring casual players just because they want to play great quality games as well, now the companies are kicking their loyal fans in the butt and trying to bring Fortnite casual players, alienating their customers with generic games.

    I'm almost finishing, but I'd like to tell Codemasters what people in general expect from a DiRT game, especially from DiRT 6 in the future:
    - Arcade but not generic, more focus on a quality game for racing fans, if the game is good the casual fans will come naturally;
    - DiRT with no rally stages is forbidden(!);
    - It's more of a personal opinion, but I miss DiRT 2's 3D menu, seems like Codemasters left their creativity in the past;
    - Mechanical damage and impressive visual damage;
    - Beautiful graphics;
    - A complete game at launch, not a game plagued with bugs;
    - Legendary locations that feels real and authentic;
    - Challenging tracks and not wide open tracks with walls always keeping the player on the race surface;
    - Some rally/rallycross/off-road drivers from real life;
    - If you ever want to make another game like DiRT 5, just don't call it "DiRT", call it "DiRT Showdown 2" or "DiRT Storm" or "DiRT Mania" or "DiRT Fest", anything you want, just don't call it DiRT as if it belongs in the main franchise;
    - JUST TRY TO REPLICATE WHAT MADE THE FIRST 3 DiRTS SO GREAT AND EXPAND ON IT WITH THE TECHNOLOGY WE HAVE AVAILABLE TODAY!

    Sorry if this review is all over the place, I'm just really disappointed and venting here. DiRT 5 is one of the worst games Codemasters ever made (definitely the worst DiRT/Colin McRae game) and I really hope to see a DiRT 6 in the future, a DiRT made for DiRT fans, not another generic arcade racer on the market. There's a big difference between an arcade game and a generic game. Also, there's a reason why games like Race Driver Grid and DiRT 2 are so beloved and GRID 2019, DiRT Showdown and Onrush are forgotten you know...    … Expand
  2. TheBit
    Nov 19, 2020
    0
    No rally stages and everything feels incredibly generic... Don't waste your money with this trash. Maybe it would be a 4 out of 10 if it wasn't named Dirt. If you really wanna have some actual Dirt experience, go play Dirt 2 or Dirt 3, or maybe even Dirt Showdown if you really want something very arcade and "fun". Anything but this! What's going on with Codemasters lately??? Geez...
  3. Marrik
    Nov 21, 2020
    0
    if codemasters keeps making games like this, onrush and grid reboot, they better stop and just remaster their games from 2007-2011. i've played every single codemasters off-road games since the first colin mcrae, and dirt 5 is by far the worst ever. codemasters used to be about innovation and character on their games, now they only make generic and forgettable stuff. such a shame...
  4. arostislavna
    Jan 10, 2022
    4
    Okay arcade racer, but the wheels really bug me... they are completely fake looking circles that are perfectly parallel and do not emulate real wheels. In general, this is truly a step back visually compared to Driveclub.

    The lack of rally races is a disgrace to the Dirt name. PS4 Pro's performance options have frame drops and stutters in some tracks, so the real questions I have are    Okay arcade racer, but the wheels really bug me... they are completely fake looking circles that are perfectly parallel and do not emulate real wheels. In general, this is truly a step back visually compared to Driveclub.

    The lack of rally races is a disgrace to the Dirt name.

    PS4 Pro's performance options have frame drops and stutters in some tracks, so the real questions I have are "Was this game optimized for PS4 Pro?" &/or "What was the purpose of a performance mode if it is sub-optimal?"

    Anyway, beg for remasters of Need For Speed Hot Pursuit -> Need For Speed Underground 2 for "good" arcade racing experiences.    … Expand
  5. deniz3rn
    Feb 20, 2021
    0
    Codemasters should stop giving the green light to the guy whoever made Dirt 3 and Showdown. I mean, can't you take a hint? Do you not look at sales numbers or Metacritic scores? Nobody cares about this weird genre that has nothing to do with actual rallying! I've been playing Codemasters games since the first Colin McRae Rally so I believe I have a say in this. Currently to me, Dirt is theCodemasters should stop giving the green light to the guy whoever made Dirt 3 and Showdown. I mean, can't you take a hint? Do you not look at sales numbers or Metacritic scores? Nobody cares about this weird genre that has nothing to do with actual rallying! I've been playing Codemasters games since the first Colin McRae Rally so I believe I have a say in this. Currently to me, Dirt is the arcade rally genre, and Dirt Rally is the simulation rally genre. And I want it to stay like that. That guy who made Dirt 3, Dirt: Showdown and Dirt 5, whoever you are, just create your own IP and stop piggybacking the "Dirt" name. We don't want you to tarnish Dirt name anymore.… Expand
  6. Saszha01
    Apr 21, 2021
    5
    No fish, no meat. Dirt 4 is a good game, and I don't know what it is. When I press the brake on the trigger of the gamepad, there are some defects in the game, as if it were a beta version. Gymkhana and not nearly as good as in Dirt 3. Racing on these little American cars .... how to ride it !? He constantly carries the car to the left. I'm shocked. Did the studio that did Dirt 4No fish, no meat. Dirt 4 is a good game, and I don't know what it is. When I press the brake on the trigger of the gamepad, there are some defects in the game, as if it were a beta version. Gymkhana and not nearly as good as in Dirt 3. Racing on these little American cars .... how to ride it !? He constantly carries the car to the left. I'm shocked. Did the studio that did Dirt 4 really do that?… Expand
  7. Zloj_Pes
    Nov 8, 2020
    0
    В подростковом возрасте, проводил сотни яасов за гонками, в одном flatout 2 будет пол тысячи часов на psp. Но в этом поколение пробовал кучу разных гонок и совершенно нечего не заходило, только в onrush зацепил и наиграл часов 20, как кстати только сейчас заметил что его делали разрабы dirt 5. Может это из за того что мне совершенно не нравяться гонки в открытом мире, а сейчас если аааВ подростковом возрасте, проводил сотни яасов за гонками, в одном flatout 2 будет пол тысячи часов на psp. Но в этом поколение пробовал кучу разных гонок и совершенно нечего не заходило, только в onrush зацепил и наиграл часов 20, как кстати только сейчас заметил что его делали разрабы dirt 5. Может это из за того что мне совершенно не нравяться гонки в открытом мире, а сейчас если ааа гонка выходит, то это открытый мир.
    Не знаю как то решился на покупку dirt 5, при том что о прошлых играх слышал, но не когда пробовать не хотелось. А тут купил и просто 2 дня с утра до вечера не вылезал, очень понравилось. Как гемплей залепательный, так еще это не совсем полноценная сюжетка, но история про противобороство двух гонщиков, которая развивается в виде подкаста тоже понравилась, хотя это наверно все благодаря Трою Бейкеру и Нолану Норту которые озвучивали этих гонщиков. Мультиплеер только слегка расстроил, попробовал его на 3 день выхода в воскресение вечером, но он уже полу живой, там 2 режима, и пока в режиме со стандартными гонками находит хоть кого-то, в большинстве матчей было всего 5-6 человек в сессии. Но второй режиме с пати играми, он просто не находил матч, хотя я целенаправленно пытался поиграть пол часа.

    Буду теперь обязательно следить за их новыми играми, раз за все поколение, их 2 игры только и зашли.

    И платина тут конечно тот еще гринд, зачем придумывать такие трофеии. Этим я уж точно заниматься не буду.    … Expand
  8. 2random
    Jan 6, 2022
    0
    PERFORMANCE! The game is running in like 20 fps on my ps4 pro. Some tracks are not playable at all, FPS just drops to about 5 and the game becomes a slodeshow. Oh, and the more FPS you have, the faster you drive. So, as soon as performance drops to 10fps, all bots will just overcome you instantly.
  9. CanceriousIG
    Mar 7, 2021
    0
    Id like to add that I only made an account to review this game! This game is complete garbage compared to the ENTIRE FRANCHISE of the Dirt series! This is just another genaric racing game that has you drive around the same tracks over and over again with different vehicles! The removed huge parts of other dirt games that made them dirt games! Like rally, time trial etc.! I am a massive fanId like to add that I only made an account to review this game! This game is complete garbage compared to the ENTIRE FRANCHISE of the Dirt series! This is just another genaric racing game that has you drive around the same tracks over and over again with different vehicles! The removed huge parts of other dirt games that made them dirt games! Like rally, time trial etc.! I am a massive fan of the dirt franchise and it feels as if this game was just a desperate cash grab from the company to cash out on the dirt name! This game is slow loading, crashy, repetitive, laggy, horrible looking and just a desperate play on nostalgia! I was excited to see this game come out, especially when i saw donut media in the game, but I was sorrowful to see that it came out as this huge hunk of garbage excuse for a dirt game… Expand
  10. Leruleixons
    Jan 8, 2022
    0
    Lixo, você fica em primeiro a corrida inteira, aí no último quilômetro os oponentes te passam, que ódio
  11. KWRGR
    Nov 6, 2020
    1
    Bitterly disappointing. I cannot recommend this game if you are expecting something akin to Forza Horizon or Dirt 2. You will not get that experience here. Do not be fooled by the pretty visuals; this is an empty shell of a game that will neither deliver an immersive nor a rewarding racing experience. Excellent weather effects is the only redeeming quality of a game that is simply flashyBitterly disappointing. I cannot recommend this game if you are expecting something akin to Forza Horizon or Dirt 2. You will not get that experience here. Do not be fooled by the pretty visuals; this is an empty shell of a game that will neither deliver an immersive nor a rewarding racing experience. Excellent weather effects is the only redeeming quality of a game that is simply flashy packaging with almost no substance in terms of visuals, immersion, and depth of driving mechanics. The Forza Horizon series perfectly balanced a lively festival environment with multiple layers of immersion that made you feel as though you were in a living, breathing world of racing with semi arcade but deep physics that required true driving skill to master, and rewarded you for developing your skills. Dirt 5 seeks to invoke this feel, but utterly fails both in driving mechanics and environmental presentation. Dirt 5 is wrapped in a flashy veneer that quickly reveals a hollow world once you scratch the surface. It lacks the layers of immersion that define Dirt 2 and Horizon, and the driving physics are oversimplified to the point that minimal skill is required to negotiate the track. Surfaces do not have significant impact on the feel of the race so gravel feels much like mud and snow. There is no track erosion seen in games like Dirt Rally 2.0 so subsequent laps don’t really change the nature of the race except for a few prescripted events where snow build up or rain or time of day change occurs the exact same way during a three lap race. The festival thematics (which ostensibly is the center of gravity of the title’s disposition) are seen in the forms of colorful still menus, lively music, and the occasional colored smoke or firework on the track, but that is about the extent of it. The story rivalry story isn’t very engaging and there are no cutscenes or story pieces that make you feel like part of something bigger. The races themselves are so arcade-driven, that skilled driving is not rewarded. The game uses a very cheap slingshot trick to give off the illusion of a close race. Essentially, when you exit a corner several car lengths ahead of the pack, the trailing vehicles suddenly are accelerated to unrealistic levels and blast by you, even if you perfectly execute a corner, so what you end up with is a very cool looking game of Mario Kart. Additionally, vehicle damage is mild, both visually and otherwise, and the tracks are not well constructed; you are often punished for tiny obstacles which will completely stop your travel or cause your vehicle to react unrealistically, thus resulting in you being impossibly behind the pack with not way to catch up, which seems to defeat the balance of an arcade style racer.

    This game fails to hit the mark because it tries to fit into the fun festival racing arcade experience that made Dirt 2 and the Horizon series famous, but it doesn’t nail the festival component and it whiffs on the racing mechanics; it just feels like a very pretty looking but ultimately, and sadly, an empty experience. It pains me to write this review, as I have been a Dirt fan for years and I love the festival style games, but I would recommend you spend your money elsewhere. Hopefully next time around, Codemasters will not outsource their brand. In the meantime, buy an Xbox and get Forza Horizon 4 if you want a festival racer, or buy Dirt 4 or Dirt Rally 2.0 if you are hungry for a rally simulation.    … Expand
  12. shinealight
    Nov 5, 2020
    4
    It's not bad, but just idk. Forza Horizon 4 did it so much better, i feel kinda disappointed. It's not bad, it has just been done so much better.
  13. ChLoNicaL-EST
    Nov 7, 2020
    1
    This is the worst game in the Dirt series. The graphics are ugly. The game looks exactly as cheap as Grid 2019. Gameplay, A.I and physics are bad. I'd rather play Dirt 3 / Showdown than that horror.
  14. times_like_thez
    Nov 5, 2020
    3
    Come on, racing games should have little bit highers standards by now. Forza Horizon 3 did it better in 2016.
  15. DJbaxter88
    Nov 9, 2020
    3
    Played 2 hours career mode, really enjoying it and then the game crashes, blue screens the PS4 and lose all my saved data... and now it keeps crashing everytime I try and play the first race, absolute joke.
  16. michelebourbon
    Nov 18, 2020
    1
    This is the sort of game that should not be relevant in 2020. Repetitive and boring arcade racing, with a few bells and whistles, but absolutely NOTHING special about it. All this game does is to profit on the relevance of the 'Dirt' brand. Even if what you're looking for is some arcade casual racing you will be much better served going for a different game.
  17. fizzlerHD
    Nov 8, 2020
    3
    Some race courses look georgeous and are fun to play, others are just dull & boring, I mean how many oval courses can one put in a single game? I get tired playing this game after a few minutes, there is simply no motivation to push your career, the whole game feels so unfinished. Again, it's an arcade racer but the opponents driving-AI is sub-standard. It makes no difference which car youSome race courses look georgeous and are fun to play, others are just dull & boring, I mean how many oval courses can one put in a single game? I get tired playing this game after a few minutes, there is simply no motivation to push your career, the whole game feels so unfinished. Again, it's an arcade racer but the opponents driving-AI is sub-standard. It makes no difference which car you drive... the cars don't feel balanced at all, that's why the opponents drive in one big group all the time.… Expand
  18. Idiota150
    Apr 18, 2021
    0
    Does not deserve to have the word "Dirt" in the title at all. This game concept is so bad it made me question my love for "real" racing games. Tried during a free weekend on a PS4 Pro (with a G923 steering wheel) and also really poor performance whichever mode I set.
  19. ShadowPeter
    Nov 11, 2020
    8
    DiRT 5 differs from DiRT Rally by offering very fun arcade races, something that manages to do it successfully.
  20. KavkazButcher
    Nov 9, 2020
    3
    Нет русского языка____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
  21. ArcTheWolf
    Nov 5, 2020
    2
    Looks nice, music is great, sadly that's all this has going for me, now I've been playing dirt for years and I always liked how the racing was pretty decent in terms of simulation, I've been playing Dirt 4 a lot lately because I was super hyped for 5 but they aren't even remotely close to similar. First race was fine but that was to be expected it's the first race you always win the firstLooks nice, music is great, sadly that's all this has going for me, now I've been playing dirt for years and I always liked how the racing was pretty decent in terms of simulation, I've been playing Dirt 4 a lot lately because I was super hyped for 5 but they aren't even remotely close to similar. First race was fine but that was to be expected it's the first race you always win the first race no matter what. Soon as I hit the second one though it became very obvious what was happening, that age old trick the rubber band. I took a turn that exits and goes uphill right after it, car right behind me, we're the same car even, difference, the other car takes off like it's got a jet engine in it, I'm talking instantly max speed as soon as exiting the turn. I restarted that race 7 times just to watch the same car do the same thing every time at that turn, whats worse it's legit one of the last turns so once that car's super powers kick on that's it you will get second at best no matter what. I guess that's what I get for expect the Dirt name to mean something, I thought there were standards but clearly not with this game, my biggest regret is pre-ordering the deluxe edition digitally on PS4, no refund policy and stuck with a game that for some reason is bearing the Dirt name.… Expand
  22. Gorgiyo
    Jan 10, 2021
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. When it works it’s broken physics and ai make it one of the worst not only rally experiences but racing games all together. Leading by 0,5 lap then touching wall once makes opponents catching up in 3 seconds. Parts of the car falling off while driving flat straight. Whippers not clearing off mud off the windshield even though they going forth and back as if there is no tomorrow. Textures and objects pop in , lights lighting up in very unnatural way just in front of the car. Silly racing disciplines that are really all the same with one exception - pathfinder all rest is exactly the same only driving in different types of vehicles. Better / more expensive cars make no difference difficulty is not changing always leaving you with impression of fake cheating ai. This is by far worst dirt game and worst racing game of all time! Finally with latest update on Xbox series x can’t even start the thing - tried all things found on codemasters forums with no avail. Glad I got disc based Verizon perhaps it will fly out window better than it works !… Expand
  23. andishdi
    Nov 25, 2020
    2
    Nice graphics, nice selection of music, cars, race types, environments etc... Appalling AI.

    And the Sprint races!!? I'm assuming they're broken and will be patch because currently they are impossible no matter what difficulty level or driver aids are selected. Codemasters seem to have gone out of their way to make this game as fun as possible only to wring that out of it with some    Nice graphics, nice selection of music, cars, race types, environments etc... Appalling AI.

    And the Sprint races!!? I'm assuming they're broken and will be patch because currently they are impossible no matter what difficulty level or driver aids are selected.

    Codemasters seem to have gone out of their way to make this game as fun as possible only to wring that out of it with some awful, awful gameplay and difficulty spikes in places.    … Expand
  24. Mezzeruk
    Nov 15, 2020
    7
    Dirt 5 first and foremost is a fun and exciting racer that has hints of Motorstorm, Drive Club and Onrush. Its fast,frantic and good for short bursts. If playing on SX enable VRR on SX settings and of course you need a TV that has this option...
  25. ElleryHQ
    Jul 27, 2021
    8
    После последних нфс управление автомобилем показалось просто волшебным. Много машин, интересная кампания.
    Ложкой дёгтя стала лишь средненькая по современным меркам графика. Плоское дно машины, это вообще как? Эра пс2 давно прошла.    После последних нфс управление автомобилем показалось просто волшебным. Много машин, интересная кампания.
    Ложкой дёгтя стала лишь средненькая по современным меркам графика. Плоское дно машины, это вообще как? Эра пс2 давно прошла.
  26. Blindsyde
    Nov 19, 2020
    7
    It's not a game I'll be spending a lot of time with. I bought it with my new Series X and already would prefer to play any Forza game for my racing fix over this, or Gran Turismo on PS5. It's OK. Nothing worth spending a lot of time with amongst other options.
  27. MaksimT
    Sep 20, 2021
    4
    Dirt 5 is a disgusting game, 4 out of 10. Disgustingly done intro. For me, basically, the most disgusting cacophony that cannot be called music. 100500 similar races so what? Strong artificial tightening, which is further increased by DLC. Poor optimization on PS4 slim - frequent FPS drops. The garbage atmosphere of the festival. Useless chatter of some people - podcasts. DisgustingDirt 5 is a disgusting game, 4 out of 10. Disgustingly done intro. For me, basically, the most disgusting cacophony that cannot be called music. 100500 similar races so what? Strong artificial tightening, which is further increased by DLC. Poor optimization on PS4 slim - frequent FPS drops. The garbage atmosphere of the festival. Useless chatter of some people - podcasts. Disgusting physics during accidents - once I tumbled for 15-20 seconds on the roofs of rivals. Bad physics for arcade racing.
    Of the good - beautiful graphics, more beautiful than the same Driveclub and more technical. Although the rain is worse, it's not bad either. Licensed cars. Interesting and beautiful tracks. Some good music.    … Expand
  28. Slashrus
    Apr 3, 2021
    8
    Not bad racing game, thanks Codemasters and Sony for free trial. I get platinum on 2 days, Thanks!!
  29. ronnielsen
    Nov 20, 2020
    1
    While this game looks amazing on PS5 in 4k, the gameplay loop is dull, and the AI is N64 quality. The physics are not realist, and aren't fine-tuned. Please create a better user experience.
  30. Ashtray84
    Jan 5, 2021
    4
    The worst Dirt game ever. Come on, this is just Sega Rally, only without that arcade background. Some critics said that there’s a lot to do in the game. I would strongly disagree - 95% of the game is racing (or rather sliding) against other cars on muddy/snowy/icy tracks, using brakes 6 times per lap. There is no rally experience whatsoever. No reward. Like I said - Sega Rally meets NFS.
  31. Alan89
    Apr 10, 2021
    10
    This is more realistic MotorStorm game. Split screen multiplayer performance for PS4 is fantastic. If you love split screen games this is the best sim/arcade racing game for 8th and 9th generation consoles. Cherry on the top is changing time of the day, and weather features.
    It was very fun to play 4 player split screen, set about 20 laps, 12 cars, starting race from dawn and finishing it    This is more realistic MotorStorm game. Split screen multiplayer performance for PS4 is fantastic. If you love split screen games this is the best sim/arcade racing game for 8th and 9th generation consoles. Cherry on the top is changing time of the day, and weather features.
    It was very fun to play 4 player split screen, set about 20 laps, 12 cars, starting race from dawn and finishing it at night. Controls are perfect mix between sim and arcade, invite friends and have a blast.
    Racing game without split screen is not a racing game. Buy it now! Dirt 5 rules!    … Expand
  32. pedrozozue
    Jun 29, 2021
    3
    Game is shallow and does not deserve its name. Worst of the series, cars are uninspired and there is no feeling of contact with the track. It feels like you are driving a hovercraft. Flashy visuals are just OK, but nothing special. Played a bit and could not progress due to lack of interest. I do not recommend.
  33. Nok517
    Sep 7, 2021
    5
    Starts off the same as any Dirt game pretty much, but then you quickly realize that this game has been on it's last legs since Dirt 3. Frame drops from poor performance to bugs and glitches, this game has gone down hill fast.
    It does at least feel like they tried to go back to the glory days of Dirt 2, but feels extremely rushed and just not even close to finished. Sadly this is common    Starts off the same as any Dirt game pretty much, but then you quickly realize that this game has been on it's last legs since Dirt 3. Frame drops from poor performance to bugs and glitches, this game has gone down hill fast.
    It does at least feel like they tried to go back to the glory days of Dirt 2, but feels extremely rushed and just not even close to finished. Sadly this is common place with most AAA titles nowadays.
    I do not recommend this game, even on sale... AVOID this game    … Expand
  34. laserbeams
    Nov 5, 2020
    2
    Would recommend forza horizon 4 instead of this, like seriously. forza horizon 4 is so much better game.
    Even just graphically.
  35. thepoison
    Nov 4, 2020
    9
    Well what can i say, it has about million times better story than last of us 2 and we are talking about racing game here, so that should say a lot. Graphically beautiful, not forza level tho.
  36. das_jay
    Nov 20, 2020
    9
    Hardcore fans of rally racers will be disappointed with the lack of tuning options and a classic rally mode but that does not detract from the fact that Dirt 5 is an absolute joy to play. The pure act of driving and drifting around tight curves has rarely felt this satisfying. Pair that with a banger soundtrack, a decent amount of content and a functional four player-splitscreen and youHardcore fans of rally racers will be disappointed with the lack of tuning options and a classic rally mode but that does not detract from the fact that Dirt 5 is an absolute joy to play. The pure act of driving and drifting around tight curves has rarely felt this satisfying. Pair that with a banger soundtrack, a decent amount of content and a functional four player-splitscreen and you have one of the better arcade racers on the PS4.… Expand
  37. Bolkie
    Nov 7, 2020
    10
    Not often these days I end up playing the game late in the night and looking forward to the next morning to play again. Above all, it's a pile of fun. Even the career mode is not a chore, as these usually are in racing games.
    I really love Dirt 5, and the more you play it, the more you appreciate the true scale of the game. A huge variety of locations and cars. The weather effects are    Not often these days I end up playing the game late in the night and looking forward to the next morning to play again. Above all, it's a pile of fun. Even the career mode is not a chore, as these usually are in racing games.
    I really love Dirt 5, and the more you play it, the more you appreciate the true scale of the game. A huge variety of locations and cars. The weather effects are tremendous.
    Yes, this is an arcade racer. Those who prefer sim/arcade or sim might not like this. I love my sims like Dirt Rally 2.0, GT Sport etc, but I've been looking for a good arcade racer, and this is the one that fits my needs. Among others, Motorstorm fans will love this.
    Graphics: seen a lot of comments about this, but there are very good. Not up to Forza 4 standards, but definitely on a high standard.
    The collision detection is perfect for close and fair online racing. You can't just barge through a corner and puts everyone of course. The cars remain somewhat planted, a bit off course, but another player can't nudge you out of the game. Already played some very exciting online races.
    The current online options are very basic but Codemasters has promised to upgrade these.
    Time trials: if you love time trials, this is the game to play. A huge amount of track/car combos where you can compare your times to global players an friends.
    Hope to see you on the track!    … Expand
  38. We444
    Nov 6, 2020
    10
    Great fun. Great graphics and an all round racing beast.. wish there was more customisation ad both performance and visual options are lacking
  39. PSYZON
    Nov 6, 2020
    8
    I've never played such a polarizing visual mashup. One moment it's cringe worthy and the next it blows me away, and this can be during a single race.

    The main take away is just how fun it is to fly around these tracks. Yes it is a little like being on a loose Rollercoaster, but the erratic AI and sense of speed is just fun, simple as that. This is pure arcade (closer to a Sega Rally),    I've never played such a polarizing visual mashup. One moment it's cringe worthy and the next it blows me away, and this can be during a single race.

    The main take away is just how fun it is to fly around these tracks. Yes it is a little like being on a loose Rollercoaster, but the erratic AI and sense of speed is just fun, simple as that.

    This is pure arcade (closer to a Sega Rally), more so than anything Codemasters has put out before. Considering this is from the guys that gave us the somewhat awful Onrush (Evolution Studios) you can see Codemasters influence and keeping the frenetic arcade gameplay has actually paid off.    … Expand
  40. TheGibbo2296
    Nov 13, 2020
    9
    One of the best arcade racers out there.
    Dirt 5 differs from the other Dirt games (as well as the Dirt Rally series) for a very predominant arcade feeling like old school games, such as Sega Rally etc.
    If you're searching for an accurate simulation this is not the game for you, but if you search hours of fun driving through mud and ice with simple controls and physics, this game won't    One of the best arcade racers out there.
    Dirt 5 differs from the other Dirt games (as well as the Dirt Rally series) for a very predominant arcade feeling like old school games, such as Sega Rally etc.
    If you're searching for an accurate simulation this is not the game for you, but if you search hours of fun driving through mud and ice with simple controls and physics, this game won't disappoint you.    … Expand
  41. Steyraus
    Jun 25, 2021
    2
    Budget trash.. The beople are so low detail they look like minecraft character. The driving is dull and very easy.
  42. DaniRossi
    Nov 7, 2020
    0
    ужасная физика , очень разочаровала
    единственный плюс это разделение экрана
  43. Spacedweeb
    Nov 10, 2020
    2
    Wow. So bad. Physics make no sense. The racing is worse than wreckfest but then you get no damage from smashing into cars, walls, etc. Heavily flawed and horribly simple racing physics. Recent Dirt titles were fantastic but felt a little lonely. This is action packed garbage.
  44. sebastad14
    Nov 10, 2020
    2
    Some great ideas but poor execution. The game is broken on PS4. Don't buy it until it's fully patched.
  45. CoffeeBoy
    Nov 4, 2020
    9
    Dirt 5 is a blast, sure its not Forza but it definitely can take 1st place in its own right, its an action packed arcade rally game that makes you feel like a bad ass. The game is beautiful and action packed, been a long time since a racing game has kept me so captivated. There is a bunch of content to keep you interested. Playgrounds lets you build your own race track and share it withDirt 5 is a blast, sure its not Forza but it definitely can take 1st place in its own right, its an action packed arcade rally game that makes you feel like a bad ass. The game is beautiful and action packed, been a long time since a racing game has kept me so captivated. There is a bunch of content to keep you interested. Playgrounds lets you build your own race track and share it with the world, its super easy to do and loads of fun. If you are on the fence about this one i can say its safe to come down and race hard.… Expand
  46. Ency
    Nov 11, 2020
    8
    Dirt 5 is a fun arcade racer. It isn't the prettiest game around but does it really matter? The gameplay is smooth (you can pick between fps and graphics). The music is very nice. Even though it's not as good as in the famous Dirt 2, it is still miles better than most other racing games.
    The AI difficulty is set on normal as default. Normal is quite easy, (just as in previous Dirt series)    Dirt 5 is a fun arcade racer. It isn't the prettiest game around but does it really matter? The gameplay is smooth (you can pick between fps and graphics). The music is very nice. Even though it's not as good as in the famous Dirt 2, it is still miles better than most other racing games.
    The AI difficulty is set on normal as default. Normal is quite easy, (just as in previous Dirt series) You can of course pick hard and very hard mode as well. I would recommend a harder difficulty than normal for most players.

    The reason I wanted to review this game is that you shouldn't believe the Forza Horizon fanboys who never played the game and just compared their next gen trailers. Forza Horizon and Dirt are about as equal as Gears of War and Fortnite. Forza Horizon is a mmo racing/cruising game. Dirt 5 is a fast paced arcade racer.

    I was surprised how much this game looked like Dirt 2 (menu structure, music, gameplay elements) and at times, it really plays like Sega Rally. This game is super arcade. I do prefer Dirt 2 over Dirt 5 overall.

    There are some cons
    - Menu's are extremely colorful, maybe abit TOO colorful.
    - Lines between characters feel unnatural and awkward. (maybe due to covid 19? a different way of recording voice overs?)
    - Arcade racers in general tend to be abit minimalistic.
    - Not as good as Dirt 2
    Other than that a great arcade racer. Forza Horizon is an apple. Dirt 5 is a pear.    … Expand
  47. MinePlay512
    Nov 4, 2020
    10
    Dirt 5, hands down the best racing game like F1. Codemasters have gave us another racing masterpiece.
  48. JackLoo
    Nov 5, 2020
    10
    Best Racing Game Ever ! Best Racing Game Ever ! Best Racing Game Ever ! Best Racing Game Ever ! Best Racing Game Ever ! Best Racing Game Ever !
  49. NateN576
    Dec 2, 2020
    8
    Looks amazing, plays great. Clearly an arcade game and as a casual player of the racer genre, I'm really enjoying a little bit of next gen racing in some extreme environments. As far as racers go imo I am enjoying Dirt 5. The playgrounds mode can be fun too, trying to beat other people's time etc. If you don't like serious racers and just want a fun racing game, I recommend this game.
  50. Sickball
    Nov 14, 2020
    5
    its a fun game, but is not a good arcade racing game, nfs heat has better physics and the car rating system (S,A,B,C) doesn't match how the cars actually drives, again its fun, not the best, buy it on sale
  51. Ali_mm86
    Oct 10, 2021
    10
    you cant say forza horizon or dirt. forza horizon is incomparable with this game.But this game is dirt. isnt forza its dirt and dirt isnt very very good game!i just good game
  52. Hilarious
    Jul 24, 2022
    0
    i though I would like it but from the start, when I saw ugliest menu ever, to the first few races I was disgusted.
  53. agent13
    Apr 2, 2023
    1
    horrendous, the graphics look horrible once dirt 1 was an example of good graphics but now dirt 5 looks terrible, the car models are laughable and the handling is even worse than arcade games wtf happened to code masters thay don't deserve this name. this game should have been a mobile game not a console game.
  54. Ismael10
    Feb 5, 2022
    7
    Tomando Dirt5 sin caer en comparaciones, es un juego entretenido bastante arcade de forma que las carreras se sienten bien repetitivas donde los primeros 3 lugares hace lo imposible para que no ganes la carrera, dependiendo la dificultad tiene sus momentos absurdos donde los autos están desde el punto en no dejarte ganar y hacerte lo imposible hasta que toman velocidades absurdas, el juegoTomando Dirt5 sin caer en comparaciones, es un juego entretenido bastante arcade de forma que las carreras se sienten bien repetitivas donde los primeros 3 lugares hace lo imposible para que no ganes la carrera, dependiendo la dificultad tiene sus momentos absurdos donde los autos están desde el punto en no dejarte ganar y hacerte lo imposible hasta que toman velocidades absurdas, el juego más que en la carrera se centra en derrapes, al igual mantiene unas físicas desde absurdas hasta el punto en que sientes que el juego se siente injugable y frustrante, sin embargo gráficamente es muy bueno, al igual que jugablemente es bastante sencillo y atrapante, recomendado con un platino sencillo y aún teniendo sus contras es una opción divertida.… Expand
  55. IIIAHMIII
    Feb 23, 2022
    5
    Game looks good and play really wel with the manual. The downside is the ai and unrealistic car behaviore. Every car is a brick that can't move. The drifting is also pretty garbage. The music is the worst feature bunch of hippy woke songs nobody except a handfull of murrica people listen to. Where is the drum and bass and heavy metal ?
  56. Attis48
    Mar 4, 2022
    8
    The Codemasters team doesn't need to be particularly introduced. This is especially true when it comes to racing games, be it a touring car, an F1, or just a rally. Their "adventure" began back in 1998 with the legendary Colin Mcrae rally gamma that exploded into the market at the time. Realistic weather and track conditions, detailed damage / breakage model that was also felt in theThe Codemasters team doesn't need to be particularly introduced. This is especially true when it comes to racing games, be it a touring car, an F1, or just a rally. Their "adventure" began back in 1998 with the legendary Colin Mcrae rally gamma that exploded into the market at the time. Realistic weather and track conditions, detailed damage / breakage model that was also felt in the verda's behavior, graphics, lifelike physics of the cars' behavior, and I could even list...The game survived several sequels marked by the name of the competitor's legend. Then something happened in 2007 ... The word Dirt appeared in the name of the game. stadiumcross or rallycross races. Then came the sequels, leaving the name of the eponymous legend from 2009 onwards. And at the same time, the gameplay began to shift from a simulator image to an arcade. It became colorful, smelly, loud, crazy, which didn’t win the favor of every fan. The 2009 Dirt 3, or Dirt: Showdown, has already focused specifically on the show, the point. the numbered Dirt series remains, now just Dirt 5. The stuff brings the expected standard and quality. A colorful, spectacular, loud, true show-feeling game that pampers the player with a step-by-step progression of 100+ events in a career mode, with a variety of racing styles, providing a decent selection of classic and modern rally cars and off-road monsters. There will be rallycross, hillclimb, pathfinder, gymkhana (not my personal favorite) and icebraeker race (which takes place on the surface of frozen rivers (lakes, but I loved that) as well, as well as stage races. we get it, it is recommended to finish in the first 3, if we want to move on or get xp points, we can buy newer and newer race cars, stickers, etc. Controlling the machines is a snap, I could say mentioning the trite slogan, on the gas (on the trigger on the right, left foot on the right) but I don't, although I would be close to the truth, because no one should look for more serious reality in the physics of vehicles, press the Against our rivals, I can only talk about the game's graphics in superlatives. The sight and dirtiness of the cars, the dust, mud and ice cubes give a really impressive sight. The icing on the cake is that we will be lucky enough to meet the fantastically elaborate, sometimes changing weather and time of day. It takes approx. It took me 10 hours, dosing little by little. Whether it's a lot or a little is a matter of taste. A word like a hundred: for those who like this style, it's a must-have piece, an ideal subject for a liberated fun. I honestly admit to online opportunities, I haven’t put them to the test.

    final judgment: 8 points

    what you liked:

    amazing visuals, the image refresh runs fast, without cracking

    easy, slap-easy control

    plenty of cars and locations

    enjoyable career mode

    what I didn't like:

    let no one look for realism in it

    fracture model is slightly roughened    … Expand
  57. Birlginson
    Feb 16, 2022
    2
    If you have a kid it's a nice game but if you are a adult looking for some good driving experience it's not a game for you.
  58. ziGihouse
    Jan 19, 2022
    1
    Рдко когда пишу рецензии но тут просто не выдержал ... 2 года после выхода она еще полна багов и недочетов, физика ужасно, онлайн на нуле (где возможность выбора трас или клссов) после 4 которую я с удовольствием гонял с друзьями я просто разочарован и в гневе, столько вылетов и фризов что с трудом выдерживаешь, порой бывает как ускорится картинка как будто кто-то нжал на перемотку х2,Рдко когда пишу рецензии но тут просто не выдержал ... 2 года после выхода она еще полна багов и недочетов, физика ужасно, онлайн на нуле (где возможность выбора трас или клссов) после 4 которую я с удовольствием гонял с друзьями я просто разочарован и в гневе, столько вылетов и фризов что с трудом выдерживаешь, порой бывает как ускорится картинка как будто кто-то нжал на перемотку х2, хотя играю на PS4 Pro с выбором - производительность, короче не кому не советую кому жалко своих нервов и времени.… Expand
  59. Davor11
    Feb 20, 2022
    1
    Very bad game for me...only arena racing,its so boooring....i missed old rally and normal stages!!! Wtf u make this game???
  60. M41_SPNKR
    Mar 20, 2022
    6
    As a casual player who has never played a DiRT game before, DiRT 5 is a bit of fun although it is very repetitive. My main gripe with this game, excluding the lack of a good career mode, is the physics. There are so many objects located at the edges of the track that are modelled as rigid, even if they shouldn't be, for instance, a bamboo plant. That means that if my vehicle makes contactAs a casual player who has never played a DiRT game before, DiRT 5 is a bit of fun although it is very repetitive. My main gripe with this game, excluding the lack of a good career mode, is the physics. There are so many objects located at the edges of the track that are modelled as rigid, even if they shouldn't be, for instance, a bamboo plant. That means that if my vehicle makes contact with one of these rigid objects then I am forced to a complete stop, bounced backwards or careened sideways into the track - extremely annoying.… Expand
  61. Andrevery
    Feb 19, 2022
    8
    Несмотря на негативные отзывы мне игра зашла. Хорошие аркадные гонки по природе с бодрой музыкой и вайбом нулевых-десятых. Также понравился ненавязчивый сюжет, подаваемый через ироничные подкасты про доброе соперничество. Ещё огромный плюс - наличие сплитскрина.Несмотря на негативные отзывы мне игра зашла. Хорошие аркадные гонки по природе с бодрой музыкой и вайбом нулевых-десятых. Также понравился ненавязчивый сюжет, подаваемый через ироничные подкасты про доброе соперничество. Ещё огромный плюс - наличие сплитскрина.
  62. Rami_el_maton
    Nov 29, 2022
    5
    Impresionante lo divertido que es para mi es mejor juego que Gran Turismo 7.
  63. Brlevy
    Jan 24, 2022
    3
    Gameplay is just absolutely terrible. It's ok visually, sounds are whatever, bad car list with a bunch of dlcs, no sense of speed at all and car control is really bad. There are cool tracks but the gameplay is so bad and that is by far the most important thing in a racing game. Terribly disappointing game, but what could we expect from EA right.
  64. tomechh
    Feb 21, 2022
    5
    If you want to play a game, where sliding sideways, while smashing the handbrake button gives you much more speed, than straight line flat out acceleration, you're at the right place.

    I cannot believe how f*cked up this game is. The graphics are beautiful, but gameplaywise.. oh man... First of all, I was hoping, this game would continue to be the perfect mix of arcade & somewhat    If you want to play a game, where sliding sideways, while smashing the handbrake button gives you much more speed, than straight line flat out acceleration, you're at the right place.

    I cannot believe how f*cked up this game is. The graphics are beautiful, but gameplaywise.. oh man...

    First of all, I was hoping, this game would continue to be the perfect mix of arcade & somewhat realistic gameplay elements like the previous dirt games did (not the rally series, ofc.). But my hope was destroyed quite fast.

    I don't know where to start, but maybe I'll start with the AI. Well, it is artificial, but far from intelligent. The "AI" is a complete joke. I played from medium difficulty up to very hard and it is a complete disaster. I admit, my favourite category was the 90's rally, so obviously there's a little "boost" when I played those races, they were easier. But still, some races seemed incredibly easy even on very hard, while some races seemed impossible on medium difficulty. I always thought NFSU's catch-up logic is the top in this category, but this is very close to it, even "better".

    The tracks are boring after the 2.-3. career phase, but it is clear, they had the potential to be extremely fun tracks, it just did not work out. Waste of opportunity.

    While I understand, that it's an arcade game, I simply cannot accept the fact, that going like an idiot, crashing into opponents, sliding on them into the corners is much-much-much more rewarding, than trying to race with some brain. Planning a maneuver (having a better acceleration for the next straight for example) absolutely makes no sense, just pull the trigger, crash into something, don't release the trigger, keeeeeep pulling. If you are in really deep trouble, like a hairpin is coming, just smash the handbrake button, everything will be fine. I wasn't expecting real life physics, but this is a complete joke.

    As mentioned, the graphics is probably the best part of the whole product. I played it on PS4/5 + One X, it seems to be more than okay on all platforms.
    The player card + stickers seems to be fun, it's a good thing.
    Playgrounds can be very addictive, there are some great guys out there, with a lot of creativity.

    Considering, how much I loved Dirt 2/3/4, this is a massive disappointment.
    It seems, that Codemasters lost the focus. The visuals, graphics were priority no 1., everything else was secondary.

    Oh yeah, I almost forgot, the dynamic weather is stunning, but my brain was so f*cked during the races, that I felt, the whole weather change was only to create big contrast between dark and bright areas and you won't see a thing. But it's just probably an overreaction from me.

    Still got the platinum tho, but for me, this is way below dirt 2-3-4.    … Expand
  65. SerdarSaglam
    Apr 1, 2022
    6
    I admit that this is not a Rally game and I just want to say that I don't like it as a Rallycross game.

    Rallycross game, which does not contain any details for entertainment purposes only, the graphics are different but I did not like it very much.

    The online part is quite fun, you just play for fun without thinking too much because everyone is equal.
  66. XplosiveStealth
    May 3, 2023
    2
    How does someone create a rally racing game where you have the option to play from inside the car but no way to turn on the windshield wipers? In 30 seconds of running you can't see anything, you have to drive blind! Unreal and ridiculous!

Awards & Rankings

63
#63 Best PS4 Game of 2020
47
#47 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2020

Critic Reviews

All reviews »
Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 37 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 37
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 37
  3. Negative: 0 out of 37
  1. Worth Playing
    Mar 2, 2021
    68
    As great as Dirt 5's presentation may be, the gameplay is lacking. It looks and sounds incredible at times, but there isn't too much engaging content here to challenge players to do more and perform better as the driver. That changes if you're primarily racing against friends online or offline, but as a single-player experience, it feels flat once you peek under the flashy hood. It's fun for a few races at a time, and it's easy to jump in, but it's even easier to drop once you've had your fill.
    Read full review
  2. PLAY! Zine
    Jan 8, 2021
    70
    The new instalment of the Dirt franchise is full of energy and style but lacks in some aspects that made the previous iterations so attractive.
    Read full review
  3. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Dec 25, 2020
    56
    In a game called Dirt, dirt has no effect on car’s behavior, and neither does snow. Only ice forces you to make adjustments to your driving. [Issue#250, page 53]
See all critic reviews »