19 June 2007
Colin McRae: DiRT
A lengthy and eclectic career mode is just the start of what DiRT offers, with Championship mode allowing for full-length rallies to be played out and Rally World mode letting you play any course that has come up in career mode. The Live side of things is equally bountiful, offering Forza fans and Gotham kids an entirely different prospect by letting up to a hundred players per session vote on a course and car from a given list before all battling it out in a level field time-trial challenge. A wonderful package and a triumphant return to form for Codies, DiRT sets a mean precedent for future rally games to match and really manages to capture the excitement, the fear and the challenge of off-road racing.
(Eurogamer, 8/10)
Despite a few issues with the frame-rate and the disappointing online mode, Colin McRae: DiRT is one of the most enjoyable next-gen racing experiences we’ve had. The single-player is rich and fun, with a well-rounded collection of different events, vehicles and tracks which never become tiresome nor boring thanks to the variation of driving experiences offer. The feeling of speed is great too, particularly on the tighter courses, but most importantly DiRT is a lot of fun because it’s immediately accessible. Whether you’re an experienced wheelman or new to driving games, DiRT will offer a white-knuckle thrill ride you won’t forget. (IGN, 9.0)
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