DiRT Rally 2.0

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5.3

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  1. Deadheadbill
    Feb 26, 2019
    10
    Great game. Better than Dirt Rally in every way. There are some issues with Racenet and the ffb is a little light but I have confidence that Codies will sort it all out.
  2. Psendo
    Jul 13, 2022
    10
    Brilliant. Superb feel to the cars, excellent stage design, love the visuals! Rallying feels incredible with a wheel. Absolutely worth buying today without question. Grab it if you dont already have it.
  3. tsJarlie
    May 5, 2019
    10
    Best rally game ever, after playing 35 years of rally games, this is definitely the best.
    With my Logitech G29 wheel, it works perfect.
  4. Thepaint21
    May 19, 2019
    10
    Really Lovely rally game.
    Great amounts of content, right now more than double that of the predecessor.
    Well thoughtout Forcefeedback, Car physics and Good graphics for the Genre.
  5. Diablosrouge
    May 24, 2019
    10
    This is the best rally game you can get right now and there has been an effort to deliver what the fans have been requested over the paths few months (example: FFB update, among other stuff that's coming very soon). The game is getting better and better with the continuous support throughout the seasons and I sincerely hope more seasons make an appearance on the development board, becauseThis is the best rally game you can get right now and there has been an effort to deliver what the fans have been requested over the paths few months (example: FFB update, among other stuff that's coming very soon). The game is getting better and better with the continuous support throughout the seasons and I sincerely hope more seasons make an appearance on the development board, because the core game and the core platform is great to build on.

    Might've had a rocky start, but the journey is being great.    … Expand
  6. Brunoamt
    Nov 12, 2019
    10
    Melhor jogo de rally de todos os tempos recomendo muito, melhor que o wrc mas muito.
  7. Kufir
    Jun 21, 2023
    10
    If you have steering wheels and other accessories it's the best rally game in the world. I love her.
  8. guilhermebarros
    Jun 15, 2022
    10
    Dirt Rally 2.0 tem todo o potencial de receber atualizações pra continuar sendo o MELHOR GAME / SIMULADOR de todos os tempos!! acrescentando Novas Pistas livres para fazer Gymkhana online com amigos no mesmo mapa juntos!! Ou quem sabe um Dirt Rally 3.0 ??? ;D isso faria o mundo dos simuladores ir a loucura com muitas corridas de Rallycross e pistas livres para Powerslides e Drifts comDirt Rally 2.0 tem todo o potencial de receber atualizações pra continuar sendo o MELHOR GAME / SIMULADOR de todos os tempos!! acrescentando Novas Pistas livres para fazer Gymkhana online com amigos no mesmo mapa juntos!! Ou quem sabe um Dirt Rally 3.0 ??? ;D isso faria o mundo dos simuladores ir a loucura com muitas corridas de Rallycross e pistas livres para Powerslides e Drifts com carros 4x4!! :DDD um game realista trazendo o oposto de Forza 5 cujo a física deixa a desejar! Dirt Rally 2.0 é perfeito porque você SENTE O CARRO DE VERDADE ao pegar em um volante de simulador. NÃO DEIXEM ESSE JOGO MORRER!!… Expand
  9. Nolfy
    Mar 6, 2019
    9
    If you like racing, own a force feedback steering wheel? This is a great game. Be aware that this is just about the rally racing itself. No stories or unlocks/skill trees etc.. Only should have had 2 more maps in base game. For FFB steering wheel owners: download latest driver (otherwise ffb probably doesn't work).
  10. johnstobbart
    Mar 12, 2019
    9
    don't understand why so bad comments.if you're semı-sımulatıon control and lıke rally thıs game best for you.ıt's gamepad frıend.and long tıme after I felt the orıgınal colın mcrae rally dırt sensatıon whıle drıvıng also.that's why ıs so enjoyable.

    dırt rally maybe a good game but need steerıng wheel controllıng and wıthout ıt control wıth pad ıs so ımposıbble.game's atmoshpere has    don't understand why so bad comments.if you're semı-sımulatıon control and lıke rally thıs game best for you.ıt's gamepad frıend.and long tıme after I felt the orıgınal colın mcrae rally dırt sensatıon whıle drıvıng also.that's why ıs so enjoyable.

    dırt rally maybe a good game but need steerıng wheel controllıng and wıthout ıt control wıth pad ıs so ımposıbble.game's atmoshpere has some magıc also.    … Expand
  11. jamiemb17
    Jan 12, 2021
    9
    Giving it a 9 because I got the GOTY edition for £12, and using a G29 wheel, this is the most immersively fun gaming experience I've ever had. Locations, cars, graphics and physics are all superb. I mean, the graphics have some lighting issues, and apparently RBR had better physics, but I can't give it less than a 9 when I have had as much fun as I have. Career mode is very enjoyable, asGiving it a 9 because I got the GOTY edition for £12, and using a G29 wheel, this is the most immersively fun gaming experience I've ever had. Locations, cars, graphics and physics are all superb. I mean, the graphics have some lighting issues, and apparently RBR had better physics, but I can't give it less than a 9 when I have had as much fun as I have. Career mode is very enjoyable, as are the online community events.… Expand
  12. basic123
    Oct 16, 2022
    9
    Probably the last good Dirt Rally game which tried to be more realistic. But since it is too difficult for most players, the newer games are getting more arcade again.
  13. PunisherTeam
    Sep 1, 2023
    9
    With this video game, the mythical Colin McRae Rally returned. A well-made rally game, a lot of real simulation. A jewel
  14. deadmeat2k
    Jun 3, 2019
    8
    Updated review (June 3rd '19): The game is finally in a state where I dare recommend it. It is in particular the FFB which has now been upgraded to a state, where it is more than half decent. I would even say I definitely enjoy the FFB in many aspects now. It has elevated the driving experince from uninspiring to exciting.

    The rest of the game is rock solid, greatly crafted (but too    Updated review (June 3rd '19): The game is finally in a state where I dare recommend it. It is in particular the FFB which has now been upgraded to a state, where it is more than half decent. I would even say I definitely enjoy the FFB in many aspects now. It has elevated the driving experince from uninspiring to exciting.

    The rest of the game is rock solid, greatly crafted (but too few) tracks and very nice selection of cars. The graphics are stellar with good performance and the audio is great. The pace notes co-driver voice is not to my liking, but I guess that is a very personal preference.

    Based on the improved FFB I would now recommend the game and I have raised my score given from 5 to 8. The game will probably never be as iconic as the original DIRT Rally, but it is at this very moment the best new rally game out there.    … Expand
  15. lo_svelto
    Sep 30, 2020
    8
    Currently the only "next-gen" rally simulation software.
    VR performance is spotless, and the visuals are top notch.
    I've never driven a rally car, but I find the physics convincing. You can predict how the car is going to react to bumps, crests, camber changes and apply corrections in a natural way. In particular, weight shift physics works as you would expect. To nail a scandinavian    Currently the only "next-gen" rally simulation software.
    VR performance is spotless, and the visuals are top notch.
    I've never driven a rally car, but I find the physics convincing. You can predict how the car is going to react to bumps, crests, camber changes and apply corrections in a natural way. In particular, weight shift physics works as you would expect. To nail a scandinavian flick is pure joy.
    Other details are surface changes, improved manual gearbox compared to DR1, fantastic FFB, tyre wear.

    Some "game-ish" features spoil the true rally experience. The damage model is on the forgiving side, and once you develop your team's repairing skills it's impossible to run out of time for repairs between stages.
    Locations are beautifully crafted and rich in details, but stages are too short. I think the longest stages are in the 16-18 km range, whereas the average is less than 10km.
    Although tyre wear is there, you always have enough tyre changes to get a fresh set at every service area.

    About the pricing policies, the only way to get a reasonable price is to put the full game including all DLCs in your steam wishlist and wait for at least a 50% discount.

    PROs:
    - convincing physics
    - visuals, audio and FFB give a great immersion
    - excellent VR performance
    - the full game has a good variety of locations and cars

    CONs:
    - gameish features prevent a true rally experience: forgiving damage model, easy repairs
    - short stages
    - combined price of base game + all DLCs is unjustifiable    … Expand
  16. gold
    Jun 12, 2022
    8
    2 часть игралась проще своего предшественника. Появились уровни сложности (в виде ии)! Графика кажется мыльной, хоть и высокие настройки, но освещение - класс.
    Итог: 8/10
  17. rallyman40
    Jun 24, 2020
    8
    This is one of those games that induces mixed feelings. The core gameplay is fantastic - most of the problems that plagued the original (tarmac physics, roadside banks that launch the car like a Saturn V etc.) have been ironed out, the career mode was improved upon and the car/country selection was expanded to create one of the best racing sims ever. The way it was delivered to its coreThis is one of those games that induces mixed feelings. The core gameplay is fantastic - most of the problems that plagued the original (tarmac physics, roadside banks that launch the car like a Saturn V etc.) have been ironed out, the career mode was improved upon and the car/country selection was expanded to create one of the best racing sims ever. The way it was delivered to its core audience, however, is regrettable to say the least. I never thought Codemasters, the one company I would trust with this sort of stuff, would implement such extensive microtransactions as they have. 20 dollars for a one year pass? 2 dollars or so for a single car? Even though the GOTY edition is selling for 55 USD as of now, these were (and still are) egregious prices. I understand why they did it - Dirt 4 underperformed massively in terms of sales, so the team probably needed some quick cash to be able to keep the series going - but the way it was done, coupled with the always-online career mode, leaves a sour taste on what is otherwise a terrific game. Were it not for my love of Codies, I'd struggle to rate this higher than a 7.… Expand
  18. FunMisery
    Jul 9, 2023
    8
    I was surprised to see more negative than positive reviews on metacritic regarding the best rally sim out there. A lot of reviews ignore the game's quality due to one or two things they found inconvenient or bad, meanwhile it's a fun and audio-visually pleasing racing game that contains a smooth and rewarding learning curve. Yes, this game is flawed, but even if a flawless rally sim was toI was surprised to see more negative than positive reviews on metacritic regarding the best rally sim out there. A lot of reviews ignore the game's quality due to one or two things they found inconvenient or bad, meanwhile it's a fun and audio-visually pleasing racing game that contains a smooth and rewarding learning curve. Yes, this game is flawed, but even if a flawless rally sim was to be released, dirt rally 2.0 would still have it's place as an entertaining racing game with driving that feels heavy and consistent.… Expand
  19. swinogrodzki
    Nov 5, 2020
    7
    Would have been 10/10 if not the selling strategy known very well nowadays that you have to buy a demo for €50 and then all the content separately for €10 a piece. And please don't confuse it with DLC. A proper base game vs DLC situation (like in Cities Skylines) is not relevant here. There is no base game here. There is even no snow events - you have to buy them additionally. Other thanWould have been 10/10 if not the selling strategy known very well nowadays that you have to buy a demo for €50 and then all the content separately for €10 a piece. And please don't confuse it with DLC. A proper base game vs DLC situation (like in Cities Skylines) is not relevant here. There is no base game here. There is even no snow events - you have to buy them additionally. Other than that, graphics, physics, everything is brilliant and I love it. Nothing to be disappointed with.… Expand
  20. anotherplayer
    Feb 27, 2019
    6
    For £45 you are being served reheated leftovers from a couple of years ago - and not even all of them. You have to pay extra for the remaining ones. At least the dessert is free - track degradation - the only new aspect of gameplay.

    And how would you expect such a meal to look like? That's right, it looks dated even at ultra.

    Lacks content, worth ~£20.
  21. Mr_Impulsive
    Feb 17, 2020
    6
    DiRT Rally 2.0 plays nothing like the original DiRT Rally, it's not a simulator in fact I'm really not sure what Codemasters is trying to do with the series now. I was under the impression that the Dirt Rally series would be the sim version of the game and just the regular Dirt series was the arcade version. I guess I was wrong...

    Lets start with times and balances, Codemasters is all    DiRT Rally 2.0 plays nothing like the original DiRT Rally, it's not a simulator in fact I'm really not sure what Codemasters is trying to do with the series now. I was under the impression that the Dirt Rally series would be the sim version of the game and just the regular Dirt series was the arcade version. I guess I was wrong...

    Lets start with times and balances, Codemasters is all over the place with ai times. I feel like they dumbed down the game to make it easier for people to play and in return they altered the ai times to beat considerably. So basically they added a ton of stability and traction to the game and jacked up the times to beat is what I'm experiencing.

    Now it seems like a lot of cars are missing, I'm getting the impression that we lost a bit of inventory and that inventory ended up in a marketplace. It seems as if they are starting to lean towards some of the same shady practices that other developers use to sort of kindly force people to buy cars off the store. Certain races with very limited options unless you purchase them, if you're going to half bake a game then half bake the price as well please. These types of developer choices ruin reputations with the player base, I would urge Codemasters to stop since their games are not popular enough to support these types of practices. Not only that it's shady as you can get.

    The game is a hybrid of Dirt Rally with much more control and stability but much faster career competing times. Faster than actual world record times..LOL!! Hilarious.

    Overall if you're a fan of Dirt Rally this game is nothing like it as in terms of stability, traction and control. It's very arcade like and Codemasters is starting to lean towards the marketplace more and more taking cars away. If the times were balanced better and more cares available from the start for specific classes I would recommend. As of right now I would pass unless you get a great sale.    … Expand
  22. kaanelif
    Mar 1, 2019
    6
    DiRT Rally 2.0 offers you patience test if you are not already cancer. Game mechanics and story is ridiculous.
  23. ViperShogun
    Mar 3, 2019
    6
    Middle of the road rally game, nothing really stands out with almost no risks being taken in the gameplay design and overall feel of the game. Graphics are very average for a 2019 racing game, this is extremely pronounced when the game has you driving through the heavy rain weather scenario, the rain looks terrible and very low res.

    The only saving grace for this game is the driving    Middle of the road rally game, nothing really stands out with almost no risks being taken in the gameplay design and overall feel of the game. Graphics are very average for a 2019 racing game, this is extremely pronounced when the game has you driving through the heavy rain weather scenario, the rain looks terrible and very low res.

    The only saving grace for this game is the driving mechanics and the audio, they feel great and give you a good sense of driver feedback, this sadly is not enough to justify the full purchase price of the game especially with a "year pass" attached to it.

    TL;DR Stay way for now, this game will go on sale and I predict relatively quickly on the steam store.    … Expand
  24. Piaer
    May 6, 2019
    6
    The game has great gameplay but is way too short! It has only 6 rallies with repetetive/reversed stages! If you want to play more rallies (from dirt 1 !!!!) you need to pay more. I don't think the game is worth the money
  25. robevery1971
    Jan 17, 2020
    6
    There is a lot to hate about this game, the always online thing does not bother me, apart from when Racenet goes down, which it seems to a lot sadly, and you lose progress and get given a time for 800th place when you were in the top 50 with one event to go.

    The DLC model has been rightly panned by most, releasing a game with new content is great, but then tying players into a DLC    There is a lot to hate about this game, the always online thing does not bother me, apart from when Racenet goes down, which it seems to a lot sadly, and you lose progress and get given a time for 800th place when you were in the top 50 with one event to go.

    The DLC model has been rightly panned by most, releasing a game with new content is great, but then tying players into a DLC paywall model which is basically all old content with some new stuff mixed in is weak at best and downright rude at most.

    The new stages are good, but tend to be either fast or slow, meaning bunches of very slow low gears bends, or very fast sections, not much in between like the first game.

    Physics are a little better, the poor cars from the first game have been improved, the track condition thing is not much of a big deal really.

    But some things are annoying, odd penalties for very little, grass that is as slippy as ice in 100 degree heat in Australia, sides of roads that are concrete but look like piles of sand or grass, not being able to use your own car for practice, yet being forced to grind for hours to upgrade tour car to be able to compete in events against other players.

    All in all, this is basically a giant patch for Dirt Rally, same vars, stages, but some new ones and a much improved rallycross, but other than that, it is the same game really.    … Expand
  26. drfranconi
    Jul 14, 2021
    6
    The game is very nice. But you have to buy all DLC to enjoy it. I don't really like this kind of marketing.
    To be clear, I LIKED the game very much but I suggest to buy the GOTY edition with all dlc inside.
    It's not optimized (50 to 100 fps, average 70) on my system: r7 3700x, rtx 2080, 32 gb at 3400MHz (in 2560x1440p)
  27. mpelley92
    Apr 9, 2019
    5
    It's an arcade simulator. I get what they're trying to do though, appease both sides of the gaming market. However, it doesn't work well as there are no people in the middle. Make it an arcade game, or make it a simulator. The only other issue I can think of is always-online DRM. The solution to this, buy the game, but download the pirated copy to eliminate that issue.
  28. gameking
    Aug 25, 2020
    5
    I don't like the graphics. It seems like very unnatural. The physics are very bad.
  29. GreedisGoood
    Apr 23, 2019
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lovely!
    You must add a sort of Handle Mod ,just like the dirt 4.
    Many people did not have a Wheel Controller ,Who's just only want to be fun in their ways, like before.

    i think it's too harder for Rookie like me.    … Expand
  30. Drudik
    Jun 3, 2019
    5
    Let me start with the fact that I have 200 hours in Dirt Rally 1. So now I can tell you that this game isn't worth its money. Took it only due to the fact that I have Steering system from Logitech, so I wanted to give it a try. My piece of advice is don't try to play it on steering wheel, it's not compatible with it. despite the fact that I set the controls by hand, it didn't work in aLet me start with the fact that I have 200 hours in Dirt Rally 1. So now I can tell you that this game isn't worth its money. Took it only due to the fact that I have Steering system from Logitech, so I wanted to give it a try. My piece of advice is don't try to play it on steering wheel, it's not compatible with it. despite the fact that I set the controls by hand, it didn't work in a right way.
    Graphics 7/10 for 2019, just take a look at Horizon or Project CARS.
    Controls 6/10, Awful for Steering system, OK for keyboard
    Audio 8/10. Sounds can change depending on the weather, road or grass. Condition of your car, engine, etc. can also change the sound of car.
    Feel and feedback from game 3/10, even with vibrating steering system and VR goggles there's no feeling that you're in the game.
    Price 2/10, not worth it
    Conclusion:
    Game was made only in order to get profit, not to bring in new feelings or technologies.    … Expand
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#23 Best PC Game of 2019
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#69 Most Discussed PC Game of 2019
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#17 Most Shared PC Game of 2019

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Metascore
84

Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. Game World Navigator Magazine
    May 15, 2019
    75
    As often is the case with Codemasters, Dirt Rally 2.0 failed to properly build upon the success of its predecessor. Even if we disregard the blatant DLC-milking, there’s still the issue of quirky physics and poor sound effects. [Issue#237, p.42]
  2. Riot Pixels
    Apr 20, 2019
    78
    Dirt Rally 2.0 will not become a cult hit like Colin McRae Rally 2.0 did. Still, if you’re tired of the original Dirt Rally, don't miss this sequel — decent rally simulators are a very rare breed these days.
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  3. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Apr 4, 2019
    80
    An improvement in all aspects, but above all a great ride to test your skills. Just a pity for those business shenanigans that make the content lag behind the form by more than just a few milliseconds. [Issue#294]
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