Dakar 18

 PlayStation 4
User Score
5.5

Mixed or average reviews- based on 25 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 25
  3. Negative: 9 out of 25
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  1. FT2000
    Oct 4, 2018
    7
    At about 3hrs into the game, I'm still enjoying it.

    It doesn't look great, the physics are questionable and it's a bit niche, but I'm still enjoying it. The main complaint that I have is that if halfway through a long stage you trash your vehicle, you can restart from the most recent populated checkpoint, but your vehicle is still wrecked, so there's no point restarting like that    At about 3hrs into the game, I'm still enjoying it.

    It doesn't look great, the physics are questionable and it's a bit niche, but I'm still enjoying it. The main complaint that I have is that if halfway through a long stage you trash your vehicle, you can restart from the most recent populated checkpoint, but your vehicle is still wrecked, so there's no point restarting like that really.

    Also, as far as I can tell, there's no way to switch vehicle mid playthrough, so if you're halfway through the campaign and fancy switching to the truck, you'd have to do all the previous courses before getting to the one you've currently reached. I guess it's supposed to create the idea that your driver is one of a specific discipline, but it's kind of limiting in enjoyment that way.

    I'm not into rally or Dakar, I do really like driving games when they're a bit more long form. The Crew, The Crew 2 and Fuel (remember that?!) are all favourites for me, and if you enjoyed those, you might enjoy this.

    The Route Book idea has a bit of a learning curve, but is easy to use after a bit. The actual driving I think is fun, there are very long stages and you have to be on your toes to avoid wrecking after making an epic jump or clipping a rock. The co-driver is quite shouty and will probably get irritating after a while but he's ok for the time being.

    I would have given it a much higher score, only the price at the moment on the PSN is totally bonkers.    … Expand
  2. cjr3559
    Mar 9, 2019
    7
    This game is not for everyone. You have to have an open mind and patience for which is mostly uncommon in gamers. If you’re looking for a crash and burn racer, bump and pass competition, and/or details you can inspect under a microscope down to the last rivet, then Gran Turismo Sport, Forza, and Horizon are waiting for you. This game is not perfect but the developers have a passion forThis game is not for everyone. You have to have an open mind and patience for which is mostly uncommon in gamers. If you’re looking for a crash and burn racer, bump and pass competition, and/or details you can inspect under a microscope down to the last rivet, then Gran Turismo Sport, Forza, and Horizon are waiting for you. This game is not perfect but the developers have a passion for what they do and it shows.… Expand
  3. Ardho
    Oct 17, 2021
    7
    I like the concept, the first time I played the Dakar game and the 1 hour marathon, but after reaching stage 11 I was really bored and couldn't continue, I hope the next game will be much better

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Metascore
53

Mixed or average reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 14
  3. Negative: 3 out of 14
  1. PLAY! Zine
    Mar 6, 2019
    65
    In front of us we now have first Dakar rally game in 15 years, and since we waited so long for it, we have mixed feelings and thoughts about it. Yes, we are grateful that somebody took it upon themselves to develop a game based on the most famous and grueling rally in the world, and we can see the effort that went into it, and small things that show the uniqueness of the rally, but on the other hand, it`s hard for a smaller company to make a great game for a rally of this scale, and it is really visible.
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  2. LaPS4
    Nov 18, 2018
    55
    Dakar 18 is a rally game that promised loads of fun for those driving simulator’s fans, anyway, It ended up being a heap of bugs, good intentions with a bad execution, horrible co pilot mechanic and a gameplay that is not in the level where our expectations were before the game was released.
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  3. Impulsegamer
    Nov 5, 2018
    40
    To sum it all up, I recommend Dakar 18 for the hardcore racing fans that are up for a challenge, rather than someone trying to have some casual fun. The visual aspects are great within a 10m radius especially the vehicles but further out into the distance it becomes horrendous. The gameplay is almost impossible to master due to the inconsistent vehicle handling, which causes you to veer off the straights and completely miss corners. With little to no navigation help beyond the beginner level, it really is a difficult game to play. Unfortunately, this all makes Dakar 18 a bit of a let-down.
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