DiRT Rally

 PlayStation 4
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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 307 Ratings

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  1. glypheye
    Apr 6, 2016
    10
    This game absolutely rocks! I like racers, first off...but am by no means an aficionado. I don't own a racing wheel and can't tune a one stringed guitar, much less a complicated, high performance race car. I typically enjoy the arcade racers ranging from NFS to Drive Club. I tend to shy away from sims because of the inherent frustration factor.

    All that in consideration, I have no    This game absolutely rocks! I like racers, first off...but am by no means an aficionado. I don't own a racing wheel and can't tune a one stringed guitar, much less a complicated, high performance race car. I typically enjoy the arcade racers ranging from NFS to Drive Club. I tend to shy away from sims because of the inherent frustration factor.

    All that in consideration, I have no idea why the hell I bought this game yesterday. In part, I found the reviews intriguing...and the gameplay vids just looked incredible. I enjoyed Dirt 3 but understand it leaned more heavily on style-over-substance side of things, drawing in us more casual gamers. Great game with fun driving gameply but, by comparison, Dirt Rally is not the same. The menus are almost spartan...minimalist compared to the NFS-like flash of Dirt 3. The graphics are not nearly as gorgeous as Drive Club. But, once I put in a few hours and got the hang of the extremely challenging, yet intensely rewarding drive physics....I was in heaven. I don't even know how to describe it....it just feels pure. All the graphical fidelity of this game is siphoned away from peripheral nonsense and focused right there where it should be in a game like this.....on the car and the dirt beneath it's wheels.

    For all you sim racer pro's, it's a no brainer, unless you just don't like rally racing at all. For you racing casual gamers, I'd say if you like thrill of racers and have been craving something a little more nourishing than the what the arcade racers deliver...give this one a go. No expensive racing wheel? Don't let that stop you. I just finished the first 60's championship series, finishing in 1st place....all with the dual shock 4 controller. And, when I unlocked the advanced settings for tuning...I didn't touch a thing, leaving everything on default settings. I'm sure I'll have to do some tuning down the road to stay competitive (thank heaven for YouTube gamer tips/tutorials!), but for now am doing just fine leaving the hardcore settings alone.    … Expand
  2. naser_sadigh
    Mar 2, 2018
    9
    this game is the one of best car simiulation ever very hard and breath taking roads, nice graphic, nice cars, dont miss it.
  3. HarrydeParry
    Nov 29, 2018
    8
    This is the most realistic and difficult driving simulator i have ever played. The physics and behaviour of the cars are absolutely stunning. U really have to be a pro driver to compete at the highest difficulty levels of the game. There are a lot of instruction videos made by the developers, so you can really educate yourself in terms of racing mechanics.

    I do not say this about games    This is the most realistic and difficult driving simulator i have ever played. The physics and behaviour of the cars are absolutely stunning. U really have to be a pro driver to compete at the highest difficulty levels of the game. There are a lot of instruction videos made by the developers, so you can really educate yourself in terms of racing mechanics.

    I do not say this about games normally because i really like a challenge, but this game was just too hard for me to progress to higher racing levels. But i do not blame the developers for this at all. I'm just a solid gamer and a good driver, but absolutely no pro so this game is not for me. But if u are a pro driver and u wanna compete at an insane level of difficulty, u must pick this one up most def.

    This is called the Dark Souls of racing games for a very good reason. And if u will play this game, u will realize dark souls is actually a cakewalk ;)    … Expand
  4. kwstas
    Apr 10, 2016
    10
    i love this game because it is so original rally game . it so realistic the physics the sound effects the graphics the stages . it is challenging perfect for a person who like to play like a pro . it is take you from the history of the first rally cars till now . you upgrade your car your crew . cars takes real damage so always have to play perfectly . it is the best new generation gamei love this game because it is so original rally game . it so realistic the physics the sound effects the graphics the stages . it is challenging perfect for a person who like to play like a pro . it is take you from the history of the first rally cars till now . you upgrade your car your crew . cars takes real damage so always have to play perfectly . it is the best new generation game with cars in ps4 .… Expand
  5. HarryHood
    Apr 9, 2016
    10
    Firstly, I'm giving the game a 9.5/10, but I'll round up for the pure joy factor.

    This game is truly an achievement. The blend of sound design, car models, and incredible physics make this quite possibly the best racing sim of this generation. I can't remember the last time a racing game got my adrenaline pumping as fast this one. It's really refreshing to be battling something than    Firstly, I'm giving the game a 9.5/10, but I'll round up for the pure joy factor.

    This game is truly an achievement. The blend of sound design, car models, and incredible physics make this quite possibly the best racing sim of this generation. I can't remember the last time a racing game got my adrenaline pumping as fast this one. It's really refreshing to be battling something than poorly programmed AI and/or frustrating physics engines. Instead, it's you, your co-driver (quite important without a minimap) and an extremely narrow road. The outcome of the race is entirely in your hands, and mistakes always feel like your fault. This game doesn't take the wheel (or game pad) out of your hands at any point. Even if you are a casual driving fan, I'd encourage you to try this out. It takes discipline, but it's worth it. If you like sims, it's a must-have.

    Only complaint so far is the lack of visual hierarchy in the menus. They all look kinda similar and I feel the visuals are too detached from the content. For example, the cars you're buying are just listed on cards with a rendering of the car from one angle. Would have been nice to see some more flash when it came to the presentation of everything outside of the races.

    But really, this game is a masterpiece in racing titles. It has a soul, which is something you see less and less in the oversaturated gaming/racing market. Be brave.    … Expand
  6. ippo16
    Apr 11, 2016
    10
    Excellent gameplay you have to race to win better and different cars to compete other stages, it makes you play to unlock no to pay a DLC later. Also works perfectly with my racing wheel the feedback is real.
    I think Driveclub or Project cars are good but this is the game I was waiting with a good career to animate you to keep racing.
  7. BlackEelGang
    Apr 8, 2016
    10
    Simply outstanding, finally a rally where the cars are responsive, the settings are everything you would expect, theres no lag, this leaves SLR and WRC for dead and is an absolute must if your into any type of racing SIM, its a little low on content but the driving makes up for that big time, if you are going to choose one racing or rally game for 2016, make this be it,
    Cheers
  8. SileSixEcho
    Apr 6, 2016
    10
    This is Rally! If you have enough patience to learn the unique physics, there is really no way around this gem that reminds why the series got popular in the first place! Colin McRae would certainly like this game.
  9. YeahNah
    Apr 5, 2016
    10
    Hands down the most enjoyable racing game I've played this gen. It is very challenging and super easy to crash in, but it is super satisfying when you drive through a section at speed just inches away from certain death (or a 15 second penalty and a puncture)
  10. Jose7Becks
    Apr 6, 2016
    10
    Codemasters aplicó sabiamente el freno de mano a Dirt antes de perder el rumbo y no sólo ha vuelto a las raíces de la disciplina, sino que lo ha hecho mejor que en cualquier entrega de la franquicia. Esto conlleva un precio: no es para todo el mundo; las pocas ayudas que contiene sólo varían el juego de difícil a extremadamente duro. No es para cualquiera. Pero si lo es para ti, vas aCodemasters aplicó sabiamente el freno de mano a Dirt antes de perder el rumbo y no sólo ha vuelto a las raíces de la disciplina, sino que lo ha hecho mejor que en cualquier entrega de la franquicia. Esto conlleva un precio: no es para todo el mundo; las pocas ayudas que contiene sólo varían el juego de difícil a extremadamente duro. No es para cualquiera. Pero si lo es para ti, vas a disfrutar como hace mucho no lo haces con un juego de Rally.… Expand
  11. Carles
    Apr 6, 2016
    10
    Absolutely perfect. That's the game I've been waiting for!! The best rally sim since 2005. The game looks and sounds perfect, and the handling of the cars are totally sim. For me it's a perfect game, because I'm a huge fan of rally and cars. If you love cars and the most amazing motorsport, you have to give it a change. You won't regret it.
  12. Maycolino10
    Apr 8, 2016
    9
    Unkind, Punisher, Ruthless, all of these things is Dirt Rally, but also they do translate into joy and pride once you managed to pull out that right acute turn in 2 that tightens with a combination of brake and gas pedal off with a such an iconic car as the Subaru Impreza. After that the smile on your face is just inevitable.
  13. ItGoesInAndOut
    Apr 9, 2016
    9
    The best game Codemasters have made since the original Colin McRae, Codemasters have a very poor record making racers like the horrible Grid series but this is an improvement.
  14. MADRICKY97
    Apr 7, 2016
    9
    The best racing game on PS4 for now on!!!!

    It feel like the best of both of world, if your a fan of rally or a fan of great handling racing game , that s for you, but if your a arcade type of race driver it s not for you!!!! This game is realy hard, but with a lot miles under the hood you will get better and better and....... Gave it a 9 ! ...and thank you Codemasters to    The best racing game on PS4 for now on!!!!

    It feel like the best of both of world, if your a fan of rally or a fan of great handling racing game , that s for you, but if your a arcade type of race driver it s not for you!!!!

    This game is realy hard, but with a lot miles under the hood you will get better and better and.......

    Gave it a 9 !

    ...and thank you Codemasters to recreate what you were born for,...........that kind of pissoff hard and realistic game you deliver us!!!

    RICKY    … Expand
  15. Bilbur
    Apr 13, 2016
    9
    For anyone remotely interested in driving games, this is a must own, even if you consider the idea of a racing sim unappealing. Codemasters have distilled all that they have learned over the last 20 years and galvanised it into a pure and visceral Rally game. The only times I can remember getting thrills like this from a racing game was with the original Colin McRae games and also HotFor anyone remotely interested in driving games, this is a must own, even if you consider the idea of a racing sim unappealing. Codemasters have distilled all that they have learned over the last 20 years and galvanised it into a pure and visceral Rally game. The only times I can remember getting thrills like this from a racing game was with the original Colin McRae games and also Hot Pursuit (although, those were much easier earned than what we have here). When you do fire it up, expect to spend at least the first couple of hours wrestling with the physics. I haven't played any true racing sims before (Assetto Corsa, rFactor, Richard Burns Rally) so this is a revelation for me. I'm astounded how well Codemasters have fine tuned the feeling of momentum, speed, friction and mechanics in this game....Hats off. Oh, and the Pikes Peak hill climb is superb. Bring on the DLC!!!… Expand
  16. dingdong
    Apr 9, 2016
    9
    Superb game. When I played DiRT Rally on my brother's PC a few months back I knew that it would be a definite Day 1 purchase for me on the PS4. I've always been a huge fan racing simulators ever since playing Gran Turismo on the PS1, and DiRT scratches that itch on the PS4.

    Granted I'm a bit of a sucker for punishingly hard games; you have to remember that DiRT's a very accurate rally    Superb game. When I played DiRT Rally on my brother's PC a few months back I knew that it would be a definite Day 1 purchase for me on the PS4. I've always been a huge fan racing simulators ever since playing Gran Turismo on the PS1, and DiRT scratches that itch on the PS4.

    Granted I'm a bit of a sucker for punishingly hard games; you have to remember that DiRT's a very accurate rally racing simulator; it's not unfair in its difficulty – you just have to treat whatever you're driving like a real car. (ie, Keeping the gas pedal to the floor will surely see you flying off the road.) It's hard but incredibly satisfying.

    Visually it's a stunning game with an excellent attention to detail that makes me feel I'm really "there." Sound is top notch too. Oh, and it's a great pick-up-and-play sort of game. Only have 30 mins? Play a couple quick stages, or hop into the daily challenges and do your best!

    Good luck.    … Expand
  17. kraster
    Apr 9, 2016
    10
    This is a game where the mere act of keeping the car on the road is an achievement. One of the best Rally sims ever made and make no mistake this is a sim. There are no rewinds, no flashy menus, just you, a car and some of the most brutal and sadistic tracks ever designed in a game. You may find yourself teetering on the edge of a cliff in Greece or driving in almost complete darkness inThis is a game where the mere act of keeping the car on the road is an achievement. One of the best Rally sims ever made and make no mistake this is a sim. There are no rewinds, no flashy menus, just you, a car and some of the most brutal and sadistic tracks ever designed in a game. You may find yourself teetering on the edge of a cliff in Greece or driving in almost complete darkness in Wales after you smash your lights....oh, and it's raining. But when you nail a Scandinavian flick or manage to keep the car inches from certain doom there is no feeling quite like it. Sublime.… Expand
  18. DankSerpico
    May 19, 2016
    8
    The rally stages are a lot of fun and really force you to improve your driving. The game runs at a butter smooth frame rate and the cars really bounce and slide around in a realistic feeling fashion. The rally stages can get quite long so it's not unusual to have a rally stretch over 6 minutes of real time. That means driving flat out for six minutes with no mistakes. This is where theThe rally stages are a lot of fun and really force you to improve your driving. The game runs at a butter smooth frame rate and the cars really bounce and slide around in a realistic feeling fashion. The rally stages can get quite long so it's not unusual to have a rally stretch over 6 minutes of real time. That means driving flat out for six minutes with no mistakes. This is where the game truly shines. It's not perfect by any means but it's close. For example, you can still win or get second in a race where you flipped your car. It's real, but not real at the same time.

    Unfortunately the game is very spartan when it comes to features for the single player. Win a championship (that might have taken hours to complete) and nothing happens aside from getting credits. The game design behind progressing is also a bit annoying. You start out with a slightly gimped car and as your engineers get more experience with the car, the cars stats improve. I suppose this is realistic but it kind of puts you in a box where you have to be perfect to proceed because your competition has been fully upgraded. In rally or hill climb it's not a big deal but in Rally cross... it's kind of a deal breaker.

    Rally cross for me is kind of boring and a chore to get through. The tracks themselves are not that fun to drive around and seem to lack variety. Aside from that, the AI drivers smash into you all the time and cause spin outs, yet when you crash into them they recover perfectly. I have never seen the AI crash or mess up in any significant way.

    In summation this game is like a race car itself. All racing and no bells and whistles. I would suspect Dirt Rally was designed for the hardcore and probably excels online. Which is a shame that more effort wasn't put towards customizing liveries. It's also a head scratcher that tires and tire types play absolutely no roll what-so-ever.    … Expand
  19. bulletchan
    Apr 11, 2016
    9
    Simply outstanding, finally a rally where the cars are responsive, the settings are everything you would expect, theres no lag, this leaves SLR and WRC for dead and is an absolute must if your into any type of racing SIM, its a little low on content but the driving makes up for that big time, if you are going to choose one racing or rally game for 2016, make this be it,
    Cheers
  20. Bolkie
    Apr 8, 2016
    10
    The reviews were so positive, I caved in and bought the game. I didn't like the other Rally titles on PS4, so I was a bit wary. I can only say that this is my most enjoyable race experience yet on the PS4. I'm a very average driver, so the difficulty sacred me at first. Yes, the first event are the tracks in Greece which are very difficult. What keeps me playing is the fact that theThe reviews were so positive, I caved in and bought the game. I didn't like the other Rally titles on PS4, so I was a bit wary. I can only say that this is my most enjoyable race experience yet on the PS4. I'm a very average driver, so the difficulty sacred me at first. Yes, the first event are the tracks in Greece which are very difficult. What keeps me playing is the fact that the handling physics are so good. I play with a controller, and never have I felt so much master of my car with the DS4. It feels responsive, it's rewarding. I'm actually surprised at my driving talent sometimes, that's because the controller responds so well.I can recommend this for the sim fans, but also for the casual arcade fans as the handling/difficulty balance makes you want to master each car and track. I've only used the Fulvia and Mini until now, I can't wait for the other cars.
    Graphics are great, 60 FPS the whole time. When the processor is finding life difficult, it will slightly decrease the resolution, keeping 60 FPS. Haven't noticed and graphic problems yet, I'm too concerned trying to drive as fast as possible.    … Expand
  21. Seidinger
    Apr 21, 2016
    10
    Unbelievable how Codemasters nailed it... It is simply the best rally game since Richard Burns Rally! Do you like racing games? Go and buy it NOW!

    But remember: this is not a game for casual racers...
  22. Alanebner
    Apr 9, 2016
    10
    The best rally game since dirt 3 i think,everything from visuals to gameplay absolute must buy for rally fans good to have more cars but should get more on update.
  23. lizardking420
    Apr 10, 2016
    9
    very very good game. lacks major amounts of cars and content. its also just too easy without realistic damage. while it is still not a sim and not ultra realistic, the mechanical damage the handling and physics are very good. the actual impact damage is not realistic. I need that realstic damage, with or without a wheel I just keep coming in first after terminal crashes. no option forvery very good game. lacks major amounts of cars and content. its also just too easy without realistic damage. while it is still not a sim and not ultra realistic, the mechanical damage the handling and physics are very good. the actual impact damage is not realistic. I need that realstic damage, with or without a wheel I just keep coming in first after terminal crashes. no option for clutch stall. the graphics are solid, but they're 10 years old. I hope there is a next one, there is alot to improve on. its not for everyone they dropped everything in old dirt titles, dirt was never a sim, this captures the realistic bland euopean rally atmosphere. theres no other offroad vehicles. and I dont think they'll have a dirt 4 with baja trophy trucks and rock crawlers, which I still want. I would most like really to mod it like pc 's damage and crashes, which makes the game almost perfect and a true simulator. I cant believe they put it out on ps4, but it should be on ultra graphics my pcs video card thwt died was running on the oldest pc and cheapest card.… Expand
  24. jules257
    Apr 16, 2016
    9
    This game is near perfect. The graphics are rally good, the weather conditions are sublime, the driving mechanics work smooth and it feels so real. I play it with the game-pad and it takes some hours to drive straight, but after that you can really manage the car and I love to take those hairpins. The only CON is the CONtent, there are not many locations and limited cars to choose from,This game is near perfect. The graphics are rally good, the weather conditions are sublime, the driving mechanics work smooth and it feels so real. I play it with the game-pad and it takes some hours to drive straight, but after that you can really manage the car and I love to take those hairpins. The only CON is the CONtent, there are not many locations and limited cars to choose from, but I must say i already played this game over 50 hours and I am far from getting bored, but i really hope they would at like two new locations and a new hill climb or something. Oh yeah and don't pay attention to the gives who give this game a zero, they just are frustrated they cant handle this game.… Expand
  25. joost-013
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    You really have to focus to decently play this game, but when you get in the zone, boy does it reward you. The cars handle great and there are just enough stages to keep it fresh. The collection of cars is really complete. The graphics are ok, not great but not bad either. But it's the physics and feel that make the game excel. The handling is pretty realistic without being boring. YouYou really have to focus to decently play this game, but when you get in the zone, boy does it reward you. The cars handle great and there are just enough stages to keep it fresh. The collection of cars is really complete. The graphics are ok, not great but not bad either. But it's the physics and feel that make the game excel. The handling is pretty realistic without being boring. You have to learn how different surfaces (gravel, snow, asphalt etc.) change the cars driveability. It's not the easiest game if you never played racing games, but if you really sink your teeth in it, it rewards you a lot.… Expand
  26. partyintheback
    Apr 16, 2016
    8
    Very surprised by this game. Both the graphics and the gameplay are top notch. DiRT has returned and it's better than ever. Great job, Codemasters. Love this game!
  27. dunwich666
    Feb 18, 2017
    10
    Got this game around release, and even though I enjoyed it quite a bit in the beginning, I ended up trading it away long before I was done with it. Maybe its also relevant to mention that I am by no means a racing game fan - I rarely play them.
    Anyway, with the release of the PSVR version I had to buy it once again, which I did yesterday and I must say this this is one of the most    Got this game around release, and even though I enjoyed it quite a bit in the beginning, I ended up trading it away long before I was done with it. Maybe its also relevant to mention that I am by no means a racing game fan - I rarely play them.
    Anyway, with the release of the PSVR version I had to buy it once again, which I did yesterday and I must say this this is one of the most incredible gaming experiences Ive ever had. Wow! It really feels like you are inside the car.
    Non VR: 8/10
    VR: 10/10    … Expand
  28. pongkrit03
    Jun 9, 2016
    10
    One of the best racing game I ever played. I would like to give it 9.5/10 since there are few things that I don't like, however they do not affect the main quality of the game.

    First of all, the driving system is so great. The car goes as what it should do. The car customization and team management feel real. Co-Driver plays the crucial role in this game. I NEVER EVER listened or    One of the best racing game I ever played. I would like to give it 9.5/10 since there are few things that I don't like, however they do not affect the main quality of the game.

    First of all, the driving system is so great. The car goes as what it should do. The car customization and team management feel real. Co-Driver plays the crucial role in this game. I NEVER EVER listened or cared about co-driver at all in other games, but in this game you really need his information about the course or risk yourself flying off the cliff. The light and damage system seems realistic. You will notice them when you drive in the night. It is really dark and if you damage your front light then you have screw up. I have to change my view from 3rd person to 1st person specially for this game. I never did that when I played Dirt 2 or 3.

    Second, Map design is top notch. We have asphalt, ice, snow, gravel maps. All of these surfaces play differently to the traction of the car. There are dangerous everywhere. You can easily crash if you do not play attention to the road ahead and Co driver. I never liked rally this much before. In previous Dirt games, I always play Rally cross more.

    Third, it has "Dark Soul" difficulty. If you are familiar with Dark Soul title, it is the game that is considered one of the hardest games in the world. Why is it Dark Soul ? that is because Dirt Rally removes many features in their previous games that help players. For example, you can't rewind the time when you make mistake, you can let the game to recover the car from crash but you will get 10-15 second penalty (which is huge), every damage the car getting will be transfer to the next run and you have limited time to repair with your crews, you can still restart the race but your reward will decrease every time you do, you can get demoted if you do bad. These are what make the game so intense + challenging. Moreover, AI is strong, very strong for casual players even on the easiest difficulty (Open Championship).

    Other points
    - Graphic is OK for the current genre, not the best, not bad
    - Rally Cross Multiplayer is doing OK
    - High Peak mode is not that interesting but I considered it a free plus.
    - Very few BGM (but it is not needed anyway)

    Bad parts
    -Need more maps, especially in Rally cross ( Rally cross mode is bare bone)
    -Racenet is sometimes not stable.
    -Replay view is below average.
    -Cannot save replay, why ?
    -Too difficult for casual gamers.
    - AI in Rally Cross sometimes hit you in the back. They are brutal

    In sum, I have to say this game quality is beyond what I expected. I have spent more than 50 hours, still playing and considering to buy a wheel controller. I have reached Master Championship in both Rally and Rally cross. However, because of the difficulty, I would suggest only for veterans to buy the game. If you are casual and have no patient, I suggest you stay away. This game needs a lot of practices to win. You gonna keep going off the cliff, crash, restart -> repeat. Furthermore, If you are a fan of Rally Cross, you might not like the game because it focuses more on Rally.    … Expand
  29. joaopontesvaz
    May 30, 2016
    8
    An authentic rally driving simulation. Great graphics with no technical failures, solid 60 fps. Perhaps the biggest problem is the excessive realism for the common players. Should have more locations.

    Graphics: 9.0 Sound: 9.0 Gameplay: 8.8 Fun/Story: 8.0
  30. toaplan
    May 2, 2017
    9
    Incredibly thrilling, heart-pounding, exciting and realistic rally sim. Also very demanding and requires you to fully commit to the game, but it's so rewarding as your skills gradually improve. You kind of feel like becoming a real rally driver as time goes by. One of the most intense racing games ever.
  31. Hengist
    Apr 27, 2016
    9
    Codemasters DiRT Rally is an amazing detailed physics representation of rally driving. It also allows a gearstick, in sequential mode, to act as a handbrake.
  32. EliteGames
    May 17, 2016
    9
    Best Racer on the market for the current Gen systems, Period! Its challenging but not to the point of lacking in fun. Loads of cars are available (Over 40 (Currently) and of course you can upgrade them. There is definitely a learning curve overall and a slight learning curve for each vehicle but honestly that is no different then most racers. Overall there is allot of fun to be hadBest Racer on the market for the current Gen systems, Period! Its challenging but not to the point of lacking in fun. Loads of cars are available (Over 40 (Currently) and of course you can upgrade them. There is definitely a learning curve overall and a slight learning curve for each vehicle but honestly that is no different then most racers. Overall there is allot of fun to be had here and I'd recommend picking this up if your into the genre.… Expand
  33. Sheep_198
    Apr 22, 2016
    8
    Excellent game, beautiful graphics, different world environments, fantastic and accurate sounds, great classic rally cars. Driving and handling are accurate and smooth even playing on a controller. This is not an accelerate and cut corner to win driving game, this is a patience and slow down, slide/skid through corner game. It requires full attention and lots of patience and grindingExcellent game, beautiful graphics, different world environments, fantastic and accurate sounds, great classic rally cars. Driving and handling are accurate and smooth even playing on a controller. This is not an accelerate and cut corner to win driving game, this is a patience and slow down, slide/skid through corner game. It requires full attention and lots of patience and grinding through to master the skill in order to proceed the game. Rally simulation to the best!… Expand
  34. gusman
    Feb 21, 2017
    9
    I've always sucked in car games, I only bought this to try the VR mode, and oh my, this is another world! Being on the car, perceiving the depth and seeing all the details on the game just changes the way you play, it's like being on a real car on a real race, the pilotage is totally different, as you can perceive the depth (at least me) you can know when really start taking a bend, whenI've always sucked in car games, I only bought this to try the VR mode, and oh my, this is another world! Being on the car, perceiving the depth and seeing all the details on the game just changes the way you play, it's like being on a real car on a real race, the pilotage is totally different, as you can perceive the depth (at least me) you can know when really start taking a bend, when to use a brake and so on.

    Hope to see more games like this on VR.    … Expand
  35. GameRogue
    May 7, 2016
    10
    This is an absolute triumph, a true testament to the good old days of Colin McRae Rally. The car physics are unmatched, The lesser arcade style systems used in competitors don’t register any sort of feeling as to what it would be like to rally. Dirt Rally however is a close as you can get to the intensity of it. The bumps an lumps in the terrain lift the wheels of the road just enough toThis is an absolute triumph, a true testament to the good old days of Colin McRae Rally. The car physics are unmatched, The lesser arcade style systems used in competitors don’t register any sort of feeling as to what it would be like to rally. Dirt Rally however is a close as you can get to the intensity of it. The bumps an lumps in the terrain lift the wheels of the road just enough to lose grip, if you feel the bump and catch it you feel like a champion if you don’t you will be hugging more trees than green peace. While the game is technically a sim it’s not far enough in that direction to exclude new users from enjoying it (as project cars managed to do). Sure it’s hard but the learning curve is fantastically balanced, when you feel it, when you catch grip in a corner using the accelerator and weight of the car instead of the brake your there, you know all there is to know. It then becomes all about how much you’re willing to risk, the faster you go the more damage that tree will do when you hit it. The shear gratification of finishing a run at full tilt without hitting the tree is a feeling I thought was lost generations ago but Codemasters have brought me back to a time when competiveness in games was based on skill and learning, when points didn’t matter finishing did, when first place was earned by pushing limits not xp. This is a perfect game, an exhibition in games development by a team that puts gamers before profits, that makes gamers part of the project rather than a target of it. An excellent game that sets the standard of this generation’s rally/racing games sky high.… Expand
  36. JoshBtB
    May 18, 2016
    9
    As a non-super rally racing fan I have no means of gauging this game's credibility as a sim but having been a casual fan of racers throughout my gaming history I know this is one with a refined and tuned focus on absolute skill.

    I played Dirt 2 and whatever the next title in the series was called and where I previously was sold by the availability of SUVs and dune buggies I can see a    As a non-super rally racing fan I have no means of gauging this game's credibility as a sim but having been a casual fan of racers throughout my gaming history I know this is one with a refined and tuned focus on absolute skill.

    I played Dirt 2 and whatever the next title in the series was called and where I previously was sold by the availability of SUVs and dune buggies I can see a younger me closing the lid on Dirt Rally for lack of that range of vehicle variation. Long gone is the indie, Americanised, 'dude' vibe of the earlier titles, the rewind time options and a lot of features that had me relish in my year or so spent having it over stadium jumps and losing tyres after smashing in to trees on some insane rally cross - but the very core of Dirt has of course, remained the same: Rally racing as tricksy and devilish as it comes and it was this very premise that was the most (obviously) gripping and skill-pushing feature that was the overall reason I clung to those previous titles over the more zany racers like the ever increasingly poor Need for Speed titles.

    It was 2 months ago me and my house mate were sat in the living room having just played through another hour of Alien Isolation, sweaty from evading the black beast and pondering our life on the sofa, swapping controllers, nostalgically reminiscing the days of split-screen. My friend started pining for a racer - a gripping and intense racer. I pondered the available market and remembered that I'd seen a new Dirt release, fondly remembering my times careering across dune and desert, forest and cliff-side trail. I said that would be the one.

    Suffice to say when I booted up I was somewhat shell-shocked to find how aesthetically different and stripped back the title was in comparison. All the selling points I'd thrown at my friend were false - it seems we were not in for another addition of crashing and smashing, crowds cheering and dudes dude'ing us on. Nope, we were met by a single-track soundtrack, the retro-vibe of the arcade that pumps through our surround sound system (a tune I can't deny I love more and more with each play - bizarre considering it really is just one song for hours and hours of play) - a menu stark and simple - the only sell I had left were the reviews flooding the web: "[one of the] best Rally Sim[s] EVER!!"

    "oh" I said, hopefully; "It's a Rally simulator... as opposed to a straight up rally racing 'game'"... Thrown straight in to the rally-cross whilst our game installed (loved that.. you get to play whilst you install? Awesome) my concerns were dropped; a scotch rider at my side shouting details of the course ahead, zero map (in my previous Dirt experiences I intentionally always raced in drivers' seat view, always had my huds completely blank and left it to intuition and skill to best the tracks) and just dirty road ahead: I was comfortable and in all fairness I smashed the race with a clean 1st place! My friend wasn't so lucky... at this point I was worried that we'd just purchased a racing game that was entirely lacking in 'easy' fun.

    And that was the truth of it. Diry Rally is challenging as it comes. But that's WHY it's so GOOD!! I was worried my friend wouldn't dig it but luckily his natural desire to conquest all challenges (unless they're entirely banal) had him hooked to beat the rocks and trees constantly spinning him out. A few hours in and plenty of 20 second behind finishes and soon we were finally catching the pack. We're a few months in now and we're having it! Sure there's loads of losses and wipe outs but boy oh boy we can give it to the best of them.

    Dirt Rally is no easy winner, there's no second chances, only relentless penalisation for being a lazy racer, no corner cutting, no shunting and spinning out opponents, no rewinds, no respawns without time penalties... just absolute drive to master every corner and come out feeling like a true racing king... just how I like it. We all like and bit of rough and rumble but I'll gladly leave that for the poor show racing on the latest GTA's sandbox tracks, where smashing is like some sort of law. I've always been about the clean race and the clean finish: across the line without a scratch, after all, every bump is seconds lost and Dirt Rally really reigns that home to the point where you clip and corner and find yourself instantly reaching for the restart option, despite being on the 4th and final painful lap - every second counts!

    The landscapes are fantastic, the graphics are good enough for a racer, the business ethic, that sort of campaign manager feel with the engineers you hire and of course the racing itself is top notch. My main qualms being, in spite of the realism, that many seemingly soft objects, like plastic mesh fences, small bushes etc. - stuff that should squash beneath the chassis, are apparently immoveable and will stop you in your tracks... immersion lost a bit there. Other than that: class game for anyone looking for a racing challenge!    … Expand
  37. jerkface910
    Sep 7, 2016
    10
    Good. God. Is this game ever hard. I've been playing it pretty much consistently since it was released and unlike many other games where I grasp the curve and it becomes easy, this game is always hard. You have to focus on your technique every race, every turn. It's almost sadistically unforgiving, too. Slide off an icy bridge two (real) hours into an event? Did not finish, last place. IGood. God. Is this game ever hard. I've been playing it pretty much consistently since it was released and unlike many other games where I grasp the curve and it becomes easy, this game is always hard. You have to focus on your technique every race, every turn. It's almost sadistically unforgiving, too. Slide off an icy bridge two (real) hours into an event? Did not finish, last place. I call it the Dark Souls of racing and I think that's apt.… Expand
  38. eSKAone
    Sep 7, 2017
    10
    I love this Game. You can not judge it without a force feedback wheel. I also own DiRT 4, but it is almost as if Codemasters, the creators of the also very good F1 2017, passed this job to some other team. DiRT Rally is better in every aspect. And no, it's not too hard (speaking a relatively noob). Codemasters: MUCH LOVE!
  39. Magician99
    Jul 31, 2016
    8
    Good game, if you consider yourself not a good but a great driver. Anything less and your going to be dissapointed as the game is ruthless but rewarding. Nice handling when you have tweaked the feedback settings (g29) but not quite enough variation. 8/10 here
  40. Perscat
    Jul 3, 2016
    10
    Only Racing game which doesn't get boring. It's technical and therefore the player grows in knowledge. The graphics and frame rate are insane as well.
  41. crazymurdock
    Feb 21, 2017
    10
    It's a fully featured Rally game with fantastic handling, that supports PSVR and the Pro. What more could anyone ask for. A true gem in the PSVR catalogue. With this and RE7 things are beginning to get very exciting.
  42. Arkames
    Nov 14, 2016
    10
    Perseverance, patience, learning programs and the closest path to the abyss, are the ingredients for victory, and only then will grow. Worth every penny spent, and the finger of the brakes will be much in demand.
  43. silverXXwolf
    Dec 27, 2016
    9
    For true fans of rally racing and driving sims, Dirt Rally is a must own. It gives us everything we want, and nothing we don't. Rally Cross is fast and chaotic, and the hill climb event is pure adrenaline. The rally stages are beautiful and highly technical, requiring tremendous focus and nerves of steel. Those who say this game is too difficult to be enjoyable have no place here. They'reFor true fans of rally racing and driving sims, Dirt Rally is a must own. It gives us everything we want, and nothing we don't. Rally Cross is fast and chaotic, and the hill climb event is pure adrenaline. The rally stages are beautiful and highly technical, requiring tremendous focus and nerves of steel. Those who say this game is too difficult to be enjoyable have no place here. They're better suited for games like Asphalt 8 and Need for Speed. This game demands more from its players, rewarding those who provide proper input and punishing those who don't. You will need to choose the right line and proper angle of entry. You will need to learn how to feather the brakes and throttle with minimal steering input. You will need to master the pendulum turn and e-bake slides. You will have to interpret your navigator's pace-notes like a second language. It will take time and it will be frustrating; but the payoff for perfecting these skills is infinitely more rewarding than any arcade-racer could hope to be. I'm docking one point because the selection of vehicles and tracks is limited, and there is minimal customization. Aside from that, Dirt Rally is a technical work of art that will surely satisfy the desires of any racing-sim junky.… Expand
  44. keyser1884
    Jan 20, 2017
    9
    I've been playing the Colin McRae rally series since the original on the Playstation 1 and this is one of the best.

    I went into my first rally knowing that I'm very good at these games. I was confident of picking up where I left off and I turned all of those unnecessary driver assist options off from the get-go. That's when i discovered that this game is great at humbling even the most    I've been playing the Colin McRae rally series since the original on the Playstation 1 and this is one of the best.

    I went into my first rally knowing that I'm very good at these games. I was confident of picking up where I left off and I turned all of those unnecessary driver assist options off from the get-go. That's when i discovered that this game is great at humbling even the most seasoned Rally gamer.

    As I rolled my mini off the side of a Greek cliff, my pride followed with it.

    I lost my confidence. I was crawling into corners and excessively feathering the throttle, lest I spin out of the corner. Slowly I built my speed up and got to the point where I'm winning stages and rallys. It's still not easy, but at least I can compete.

    I haven't given the game top-marks for a couple of reasons. First, the selection of locales is limited compared to older games in the series. I know I'm in the minority, but I don't like the rallycross mode. The spirit of Rally is man vs the road, and I never feel like I'm lacking for competition on a class timed rally stage. I don't need to see other cars on the track in order to get my adrenaline up.

    Pikes Peak feels a bit tacked on, and really requires that you memorize the whole circuit as there's no co-driver. I'm sure I'll grow to like it, but for now I'm only trying it occasionally.

    I really like the daily/weekly/monthly rally events. There are no do-overs, so it feels like a real rally against real people. If you pop a tire, you can kiss the whole event goodbye because there's no way you're making up that 1:30 it took for you to repair. I'm sure a lot of people might find this mode a bit sparse, but for me it's a real highlight.

    To wrap-up: this is a great Rally game. It's hard, but fair. and it never feels like it's cheating you. It's my second favorite Rally Game after Colin McRae 2005 on the original XBOX, and that's high praise indeed.    … Expand
  45. AndersL
    Apr 12, 2017
    9
    The best rally game I have played. It is very difficult but also very rewarding. Don't let this be your first foray into racing games. There are three different modes giving the game a lot of variety.
  46. RaFfr0
    Aug 28, 2017
    8
    I've always been a fan of racing games, obviously good racing games. DiRT Rally is such a good game, it may be a little different because is a rally game, and almost everything is based on times and nt on head to head races. But the gameplay is so good, but at first it may be a little hard, but as the races goes you'll get used to.
  47. Drowne789
    Oct 13, 2017
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Dirt rally is an intense, unforgiving yet extremely rewarding game which brings the worldwide sport of rallying right to your home. The instructions of your co-driver are vital in order to stay on the road, as there is no racing line or infamous Codemasters flashbacks to carry you through the stage, in this game, if you make a mistake it could cost you massively.
    In this game, you not only have to be quick, but you have to ‘be brave’ as even the calm informative voice of your co-driver next to you says as you are charging at 70 mph through the tight-fast corners of Germany or the mighty jumps of Finland. Codemasters have gone back to their roots of the classics like Colin McRae: Rally, by scrapping the Gymkhana and free roam modes of Dirt 3, and giving you realistic stages in which you can drive on using a variety of cars from the 1960’s mini classic to the insanely powerful Peugeot 205 4 wheel drive of the now banned Group B class. Something that brings this game to life even more is the incredibly realistic force feedback through compatible wheels in the game, from my experience, it was incredibly detailed by adding things like the stiffness of the wheel turning when the car is not moving, due to the lack of power steering for some cars, I could also feel the difference between the thick gravel and the soft asphalt, even my relative who has experience racing through the stages of Wales said it feels very realistic and similar to real life, without the smell of burning rubber or soreness the day after landing heavily after a big jump.
    For the graphics of this game, I would say they are okay as the graphics for the cars are pretty good, with mud and dirt building up on the car throughout the stage, also the damage model of the cars are very good as you get dents and scratches on the car depending where you hit it. However, the texture of the trees and surroundings could be better, though it still does a good job of putting you into the game, with a good weather system which actually effects the way the cars handle and act.
    However, despite the fun, exhilarating rush of the game, the difficulty and lack of assists can make it frustrating for people who have little experience or skill in rallying games to get into. I would say this is much more of a simulation game for the hard-core fans of rallying, whereas games like dirt 3 would be much better suited for people who want to have fun and play about as they have more assists like the racing line and flashbacks which this game lacks.
    In conclusion, I feel this game has a lot of realism and really makes you feel like you are in the driver’s seat, especially with a wheel which can immerse you even further. However this game is definitely not for the type of people who like casually playing a game a messing about, as you really have to graft in order to achieve victories and gain credits. I would recommend this game to people over the age of 12 as it requires a lot of skill and experience in order to master the game.    … Expand
  48. chr1so
    Dec 27, 2017
    9
    I was a big fan of the Colin Mcrae series so I'm stoked with this game after such a long time between drinks. The physics/handling is amazing and gives you a real sense of satisfaction as you get better and better, taking corners faster and even keeping the car on the road on straights at high speed.
    2 things that coud improve though are the graphics, and multiplayer setup. It's so hard    I was a big fan of the Colin Mcrae series so I'm stoked with this game after such a long time between drinks. The physics/handling is amazing and gives you a real sense of satisfaction as you get better and better, taking corners faster and even keeping the car on the road on straights at high speed.
    2 things that coud improve though are the graphics, and multiplayer setup. It's so hard to organise leagues to play against your friends.    … Expand
  49. JyroJyro
    Dec 22, 2017
    8
    The level of immersion on offer here is immense - from the sheer raw difficulty to the guttural engine roars. A return to form from Codemasters, and one that rewards patience and persistence. It could have done with more content (cars, stages etc), but it's an insanely good rally game as it is.
  50. Damian_roar
    Oct 19, 2016
    9
    Here it is in few words:

    Have my driving license + Don't own a car + Don't have experience + The best rally game out there ATM = Fly through the trees and crash my way to the 1st places, ocasionally killing some of the expectants.

    9/10 will keep killing the camera guy and trying to be at the first places often.
  51. stealthg0d
    Aug 31, 2018
    9
    Absolutely exhilarating. I was in 2 minds earlier about either buying Dirt 4 or Dirt Rally. I researched a bit, observed the game-play for both, in either case Dirt Rally was coming on top with its neat graphics, superior game-play and loyal following. Nevertheless, I asked my games vendor to fix me up with Dirt 4, he said he got one in stock. I went to fetch it and it turns out he didn'tAbsolutely exhilarating. I was in 2 minds earlier about either buying Dirt 4 or Dirt Rally. I researched a bit, observed the game-play for both, in either case Dirt Rally was coming on top with its neat graphics, superior game-play and loyal following. Nevertheless, I asked my games vendor to fix me up with Dirt 4, he said he got one in stock. I went to fetch it and it turns out he didn't have on and he confused it with Dirty Rally being in the pre-owned bundle. I picked the Dirt Rally by chance and what a fortunate event it happened to be. The game is sheer thrill and absolutely fantastic. It mind-blowing control of the car, the exhaust noise, fluid traction, beautiful European landscape and everything about the game is just incredible. Especially, the Swedish tracks are too tormenting but amazing play overall for the game.… Expand
  52. SandroTevez
    Jun 15, 2019
    9
    Perfect but missing a real time multiplayer rally.. Like in dirt2................................................
  53. WRC_Racing
    Feb 23, 2019
    10
    В 2019 году игра по прежнему не утратила своей актуальности и абсолютно реиграбельна.
    Рядом с DIRT Rally 2.0 выглядит шедеврально. Жаль что первая часть, в части геймплея оказалась и последней в серии. Рекомендую к покупке любителям хардкорный автосимов.    В 2019 году игра по прежнему не утратила своей актуальности и абсолютно реиграбельна.
    Рядом с DIRT Rally 2.0 выглядит шедеврально. Жаль что первая часть, в части геймплея оказалась и последней в серии. Рекомендую к покупке любителям хардкорный автосимов.
  54. Menni
    Apr 27, 2020
    8
    La migliore simulazione di rally su console. Peccato che lo abbia scambiato per il quarto capitolo della serie, credendo erroneamente in un online scoppiettante, in attesa di Dirt 4
  55. Adkhey0z
    Oct 12, 2020
    9
    Plus réaliste plus immersif ! Le gameplay est dure mais quand on le maîtrise ça permet de faire de vraiment belle action ! Les drifts très bien retranscrit c'est rare dans un jeu de rally (WRC devrait en prendre de la graine).
  56. biggy-gamer
    Nov 4, 2020
    10
    Cars feel a bit too weightless but other than that this game is fantastic. Super fun to play!
  57. Ardho
    Oct 8, 2021
    9
    Super realistic gameplay super realistic graphics, lastly played the rally game on ps1, what an amazing development, really like the red mini cooper
  58. nfs7379
    Aug 30, 2022
    8
    8/10........................................................................................

Awards & Rankings

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#18 Best PS4 Game of 2016
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#51 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2016
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#30 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2016

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85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 46 Critic Reviews

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  1. Positive: 45 out of 46
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 46
  3. Negative: 0 out of 46
  1. Games.cz
    May 19, 2016
    80
    Excellent simulation didn´t lose anything of its charm with the console conversion – it plays great with steady fps and offers hours and hours of sheer fun. Only a slight impersonality of singleplayer and not very functional link to the RaceNet network prevents a higher score.
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  2. Playstation Official Magazine Australia
    May 18, 2016
    90
    This is a game for those unafraid of a steep challenge (or investing in a good driving wheel setup). [June 2016, p73]
  3. Play UK
    May 16, 2016
    90
    Brutal, yet hugely rewarding, Dirt Rally both understands and respects its eponymous sport. It doesn't patronise with gimmicky mechanics, nor is it a dry, joyless simulation. [Issue#269, p.76]
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