DiRT Rally

 PlayStation 4
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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 307 Ratings

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  1. nfs7379
    Aug 30, 2022
    8
    8/10........................................................................................
  2. Stratslinger315
    Feb 2, 2022
    0
    Not fun for casuals. What is the problem with difficulty sliders exactly? That you’ll feel smaller if someone else can accomplish what you did in a video game? That’s sad. Almost as sad as saying “get good” instead of accepting criticism. It might be surprising to find this out, but some people like to enjoy games without sweating and have zero interest at all in learning the finer thingsNot fun for casuals. What is the problem with difficulty sliders exactly? That you’ll feel smaller if someone else can accomplish what you did in a video game? That’s sad. Almost as sad as saying “get good” instead of accepting criticism. It might be surprising to find this out, but some people like to enjoy games without sweating and have zero interest at all in learning the finer things about cars and rally racing. Some people would like a very basic driving option. Refer to Dirt 5 for the solution. And to all you try hards, honestly, get a real life hobby and let the games be for fun.… Expand
  3. 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
  4. Goatlips
    Nov 10, 2020
    4
    Terrible game. The RWD handling on dirt and gravel is far too sensitive, meaning you have to drive too slowly or retry countless times till you learn the stage. There's enough different cars, but each class has one outstanding car which renders the others pointless. Dirt Rally was, almost certainly, not even tested on a console gamepad, as it's virtually unplayable - but the game is farTerrible game. The RWD handling on dirt and gravel is far too sensitive, meaning you have to drive too slowly or retry countless times till you learn the stage. There's enough different cars, but each class has one outstanding car which renders the others pointless. Dirt Rally was, almost certainly, not even tested on a console gamepad, as it's virtually unplayable - but the game is far too minimal to be worth buying an entry level wheel and pedals for (>£150!).
    Game modes are very poor. Rally Cross has unfair AI at top level, where the AI cars drive flat out even when sideways and are solid when shunted, but easily smash you off the track when you're winning. There's no time attack mode, no ghost cars, no real way to test set ups, there's no official World Rally Championship licence - which is very n i g g a r d l y considering how low budget WRC has gone, so they could've bought it cheaply. The fake rally season mode only has 6, yes SIX, events! It all seems pointless.
    Online modes and leaderboards are worthless, only silly Rally Cross races against humans, who no doubt cheat as there's no non-collision options, and no downloadable car set ups or user ghosts to time attack.
    Very overrated, a very small and minimal game which should be a budget game, it's not a full game. Even if this game was perfected it's so basic it'd only score 6/10.    … Expand
  5. biggy-gamer
    Nov 4, 2020
    10
    Cars feel a bit too weightless but other than that this game is fantastic. Super fun to play!
  6. 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).
  7. JimmieReview
    Sep 2, 2020
    6
    Brilliant racing SIMULATION with amazing graphics and physics - but TO DAMN HARD.

    This game could be a 10/10, but it just fails to give the player any easier tracks to play. Skid half a meter to the left or right and you will crash or get stuck in terrain instantly. The game basically forces you to play on the hardest setting by default and just says "If your not good enough to handle    Brilliant racing SIMULATION with amazing graphics and physics - but TO DAMN HARD.

    This game could be a 10/10, but it just fails to give the player any easier tracks to play. Skid half a meter to the left or right and you will crash or get stuck in terrain instantly. The game basically forces you to play on the hardest setting by default and just says "If your not good enough to handle this then to bad for you!".
    I think a great racing game needs to be able to scale back the difficulty. It would have been nice for example if you could have 3 different settings for how narrow the roads are (sure - that is not realistic, but come on - this is a video game still). And some setting to make the handling of the car easier.

    Dirt refuses all of this and only caters to players who are on the extreme difficulty end of the spectrum. It also fails to provide good driving tutorials and tracks where you can perfect and hone your skills.
    To me, this difficulty problem is a serious flaw and if codemasters ever want to grow out of their dwindling fanbase of "hardcore or nothing!"-players they better address it. I'm not picking up any sequal unless they can prove they have fixed this.

    (I bought this game at 20USD, if I had to pay a full price of 40-60 USD the score would drop another 2 points. Im giving it a pass due to the fairly low price point).    … Expand
  8. 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
  9. SandroTevez
    Jun 15, 2019
    9
    Perfect but missing a real time multiplayer rally.. Like in dirt2................................................
  10. 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.
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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.
  14. 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
  15. 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.
  16. 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
  17. whoischarlotte
    Sep 28, 2017
    7
    I really enjoy a good racing game, and I guess this is good in some respects. But I also found this to be a slight struggle to play at times with this game.
  18. 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!
  19. 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.
  20. Multitude
    Aug 27, 2017
    3
    Good Racer, BAD Game - This game feels VERY unfinished.

    A lot of things you would expect from a racing game a missing: - Very few track - Very few modes - every car has only 3 upgrades that install automatically and you won't see any difference in performance. - Every Menu is mostly text, instead of nice designs - After a Championship is finished, there is simply a small button    Good Racer, BAD Game - This game feels VERY unfinished.

    A lot of things you would expect from a racing game a missing:
    - Very few track
    - Very few modes
    - every car has only 3 upgrades that install automatically and you won't see any difference in performance.
    - Every Menu is mostly text, instead of nice designs
    - After a Championship is finished, there is simply a small button that says "next event"
    - You can't go back to events you already did, replay them or even see your score
    - The controls feel nice, but the car "swims" a lot, so it's very hard to keep the car on the road on almost any surface
    - touch the edge of the car even a little bit and you either spin 360, topple over or just fly of the track
    - it doesn't matter if you win or loose, the game will never encourage you or praise you. and don't think you get any titles or contracts with sponsors or anything like that at all. the "career" mode is nothing but one race after another after another.
    - the graphics are kind of ok, but they look like a remaster of a ps3 game. the people next to the road don't even have actual faces and the shadows are very rough square patters.

    All in all, this game as very little to offer. Within the first 3 hours you will see every track thins game has. After that it's nothing but driving these tracks again and again - while you are never celebrated in any way or form for your success.

    I'm, really happy i didn't pay more than 15€ for this. At that price it's kind of ok, but don't spend more on it.    … Expand
  21. 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.
  22. 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.
  23. Draggerz
    Mar 8, 2017
    0
    I'm done with DR -enough hours wasted trying to tweak the cars. I am not sure what coders had on their minds- must have been "they will never beat this game"--- It started off as an exciting game - only to realize I will never be able to win. Why can't the tires be picked or air adjusted? That makes the suspension adjustments completely worthless. therefore as the game.
  24. 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
  25. 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
  26. 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.
  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. 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
  29. dazza450d
    Jan 20, 2017
    3
    Why are people giving this game good ratings? It's a load of rubbish. Trying to drive a car is impossible with ps4 controller. It's not realistic and certainly not fun. Do not waste your money on this game. You can mess with the car settings and game settings all you want, you will not get your sluggish brick of a car round the stage. This is not a sim or arcade game, I would not recommendWhy are people giving this game good ratings? It's a load of rubbish. Trying to drive a car is impossible with ps4 controller. It's not realistic and certainly not fun. Do not waste your money on this game. You can mess with the car settings and game settings all you want, you will not get your sluggish brick of a car round the stage. This is not a sim or arcade game, I would not recommend to anyone.… Expand
  30. 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
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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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Metascore
85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 46 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  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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