Solid driving game, but a little overhyped

User Rating: 8.2 | Colin McRae: DiRT X360
By rhody1976 | Review Date:
Yes, the graphics are very solid and deserving of a '9'. Gameplay is fun and rather addicting at times...not an easy game, but that's a good thing; you actually have to work to win races, even on medium settings (the way video games should be)

The game is most immersive imo during the buggy races. Most other races you'll tend to race in 3rd view or completely out of the cockpit. The buggy design is excellent, and you almost feel as though you are on the tracks. This is definitely the kind of game that'll motivate you to invest in a surround system and big screen TV. However; a weak online mode definitely hurts the Dirt in the replayability department. You know what I want to see? Stunt Car Racer (an old Amiga 500 title) redone...with these kind of graphics, it would be fantastic.

I'd recommend renting this one rather than buying, especially considering the cost of games these days.

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