DiRT Rally

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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 307 Ratings

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  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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)
  9. 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
  10. 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.
  11. 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...
  12. 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.
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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
  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. 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
  20. 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.
  21. 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.
  22. 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.
  23. 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.
  24. biggy-gamer
    Nov 4, 2020
    10
    Cars feel a bit too weightless but other than that this game is fantastic. Super fun to play!
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. 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.
  28. 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
  29. 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.
  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.
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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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