DiRT

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83

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  • Summary: (Formerly known as "Colin McRae Rally 2007" or "CMR '07") After a two-year break for the series, Codemasters Studios' designers have created a reinvigorated McRae experience. The new Colin McRae title goes beyond the series' point-to-point rallying to deliver the most diverse selection of(Formerly known as "Colin McRae Rally 2007" or "CMR '07") After a two-year break for the series, Codemasters Studios' designers have created a reinvigorated McRae experience. The new Colin McRae title goes beyond the series' point-to-point rallying to deliver the most diverse selection of extreme off-road competitions. Sensational gravel, mud and dirt racing events from the world over include perilous Hill Climb and collision-packed Rally Cross events. International rallying competitions are also featured, with official cars on tracks based on real roads and locations around the globe. The title also expands on beat-the-clock racing and includes events with multiple cars on track to satisfy anyone who wants to push their on-the-edge driving just that bit further. [Codemasters]… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 55 out of 59
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 59
  3. Negative: 0 out of 59
  1. Console Gameworld
    95
    DiRT seems to do just about everything right.
  2. TeamXbox
    90
    Brilliant physics, handling and damage engine are well utilized in this be-all,-end-all ode to four-wheel dirt racing.
  3. GameTrailers
    87
    If you’re looking for the perfect replication of sliding around a gravel corner with all four tires holding on for dear life, then buy it with no reservations. The learning curve is just right regardless of your experience level, there’s a ton of content despite the lack of true online play, and it’s a very pretty game, despite some occasional draw-in.
  4. GameSpot
    83
    As a graphical showpiece, DiRT is an unbridled success. It also happens to be an entirely enjoyable rally racer.
  5. DailyGame
    81
    Definitely more inviting to non-rallycross fans, and the graphics and modes are certainly a boost. Unfortunately, the online mode is a letdown, as are the framerate issues.
  6. 1UP
    80
    Slightly flawed in some spots -- its Career mode, for example, is a pyramid of increasingly challenging events rather than a glimpse into a racer's life -- DiRT is nevertheless a big, beautiful game that goes places previous McRaes have not. It's quite simply one of the finest driving-centric titles to hit the still-new 360 world.
  7. NTSC-uk
    70
    It retains the feel of McRae, but not the subtlety or precision. The car doesn’t feel different enough across the various surfaces, while the ability to stop almost instantly in the majority of cars on any track is a sign that they are not interacting with the ground as they should. They feel loose, almost distant.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 44
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 44
  3. Negative: 7 out of 44
  1. RyanH.
    Sep 16, 2007
    10
    This game is pure awesome, and as close to real as a racing game can get while staying fun for the average gamer. I'm not a Forza or This game is pure awesome, and as close to real as a racing game can get while staying fun for the average gamer. I'm not a Forza or Grand Turismo fan, the burnout and NFS series' have always held my heart, but this semi-sim has just the right amount of challenge and reward to keep me coming back to it. The lack of anything but improvised hot seat multiplayer at home is sad, but the single player is incredible enough to play and watch that you and your friends won't mind taking turns. Dirt for the win!… Expand
  2. Ninto
    Jun 4, 2007
    10
    This is simply the best racegame I've played on the Xbox 360 till now. Better than Forza 2, better than Project Gotham Racing 3. It may This is simply the best racegame I've played on the Xbox 360 till now. Better than Forza 2, better than Project Gotham Racing 3. It may not be the ultimate simulation racer, but it isn't arcade either. You should buy this game for sure if you like to race. You should buy it if you own a Xbox 360!… Expand
  4. Lukedeem
    Jun 21, 2007
    10
    Best racing game for the 360 thats FUN to play and not insanely realistic like forza. Not saying forza isnt good, its just not a "fun" game Best racing game for the 360 thats FUN to play and not insanely realistic like forza. Not saying forza isnt good, its just not a "fun" game to play like Dirt. Sick graphics, Sick damage.… Expand
  5. AmritK.
    Jun 25, 2007
    7
    @Jon W- I totally agree with you man.That commentator was like making me insane.Can someone please punch him in the face for me(If you know @Jon W- I totally agree with you man.That commentator was like making me insane.Can someone please punch him in the face for me(If you know him). They also screwed up the whole physics for which i so liked this franchise in the first place.CMR 2005 and 2003 are a blast for rally fans,infact,i am still playing CMR 2005.I don't know why they try to re-invent the successful idea and screw it up.… Expand
  6. sinadoom
    Jul 23, 2012
    7
    Out of all the DiRT games this is definitely the most technical and least simplified version (in theory). You can tune to very fine detailsOut of all the DiRT games this is definitely the most technical and least simplified version (in theory). You can tune to very fine details all aspects of the vehicle, and must spend money to repair damage, which encourages clean racing. Tracks are fun, arcade and yet technical, with plenty of pre-race data such as surface type and even a short briefing avaialble beforehand. In race, proper rally co-driver terminology is used (such as 1-6 to indicate angle of turns). There are 5 difficulty levels which can be chosen separately for each event, with a higher reward for harder difficulty obviously. The presentation is slick, but the menus and general navigation is best in this one, and looks very polished and modern. When you jump into the game however, things aren't as great as they first seem. The technical tuning setups look pointless when the braking, handling and graphics seem so unrealistic and childishly arcade in some aspects. Lighting and environments are good, but texture detail is very much lacking, with just about everything - including shadows - requiring much more anti-aliasing to even look presentable. Nevertheless, you do get manual transmission, can change controls and interior view. Inside the car everything look very bland with very little detail at all. Framerate is choppy at times too. The disparity in graphics between sandy landrush circuits and trucks (which look hideous) compared with the woodland jungle rally courses and cars like the Renault Clio & Subaru Impreza (which look impressive even in 2012) are too large. But the game does do a fantastic job of talking you through everything so you're not left confused- not that it would ever happen due to the smart GUI. It's also good that at the end of each event a leaderboard is shown so you can see how good or badly you did compared to world record and where you rank. Progression is very simple, and achievements are even more straightforward. However, compared to DiRT 2 and DiRT 3 this is much more arcade-feeling despite it being more technical. It's still a good game, just not a great game like DiRT 2 or mind-blowing like DiRT 3. As a starting point though, the foundations are solid and are evidently improved upon in DiRT 2 and evolved in DiRT 3. Still worth playing even if you've played the other two, as it has better, more varied tracks which are not only more technical but fun, satisfying and intense too. In terms of variety overall it beats DiRT 2 and even DiRT 3 in the rallying part, since DiRT 3 tends to deviate a bit more with Gymkhana and in DiRT 2 you have gate crasher (which definitely isn't rallying). Here you get the lot- from massive rigs on rough surfaces in the desert to agile rally cars like the Peugeot 307 being driven on very tight, technical mountain roads in Spain and Japan. For its time it's by far more fun to drive on than Forza 2, but that's the only thing this game really excels at.… Expand
  7. JonW.
    Jun 17, 2007
    6
    In short, ive not been in the slightest bit impressed!! Iv always loved the Colin McRae franchise, and was expecting another brilliant In short, ive not been in the slightest bit impressed!! Iv always loved the Colin McRae franchise, and was expecting another brilliant edition. However, it has been one of the most unfulfilling rally games ive ever played. Easily, Colin McRae 3 is a most realistic simulator, and by far!! And on top of that, theres such a yankee style aproach to it all, the menu commentator has absolutely ruined the game for me... but this wasn't hard considering the racing experience it attempts to supply. Sorry Colin, but i'd much rather hammer the excellant 2005 game for another couple of years than struggle with this for another few hours.… Expand
  8. JohnJ.
    Jun 16, 2007
    1
    The game is pretty much for ppl that cant handle great sims like forza 2. The easier arcade style game.

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#20 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2007
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#21 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2007
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#44 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2007