DiRT

 Xbox 360
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7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 107 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 69 out of 107
  2. Mixed: 24 out of 107
  3. Negative: 14 out of 107
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  1. AndyD.
    Jun 8, 2007
    10
    A hell of a lot better than Forza 2 and much more fun...Great graphics and sound coupled with great gameplay and the super slick menu system makes this a must have game!
  2. [Anonymous]
    Jun 10, 2007
    10
    Brilliant rally game. Awesome.
  3. Ninto
    Jun 4, 2007
    10
    This is simply the best racegame I've played on the Xbox 360 till now. Better than Forza 2, better than Project Gotham Racing 3. It may not be the ultimate simulation racer, but it isn't arcade either. You should buy this game for sure if you like to race. You should buy it if you own a Xbox 360!
  4. RyanH.
    Sep 16, 2007
    10
    This game is pure awesome, and as close to real as a racing game can get while staying fun for the average gamer. I'm not a Forza or Grand Turismo fan, the burnout and NFS series' have always held my heart, but this semi-sim has just the right amount of challenge and reward to keep me coming back to it. The lack of anything but improvised hot seat multiplayer at home is sad, but This game is pure awesome, and as close to real as a racing game can get while staying fun for the average gamer. I'm not a Forza or Grand Turismo fan, the burnout and NFS series' have always held my heart, but this semi-sim has just the right amount of challenge and reward to keep me coming back to it. The lack of anything but improvised hot seat multiplayer at home is sad, but the single player is incredible enough to play and watch that you and your friends won't mind taking turns. Dirt for the win!… Expand
  5. Dan
    Jun 21, 2007
    10
    I bought this game the day it came out. I love it. If you want a "Fun-to-play" racing game this is a must! Although I have PGR3 and forza 2, i just get so fustrated sometimes. Half way through forza 2 and I end up loosing interest... If you liked Burnout or if anyone remembers back in the day "Insane" this game is a MUST have!
  6. Lukedeem
    Jun 21, 2007
    10
    Best racing game for the 360 thats FUN to play and not insanely realistic like forza. Not saying forza isnt good, its just not a "fun" game to play like Dirt. Sick graphics, Sick damage.
  7. John
    Jun 21, 2007
    10
    Finnaly a game that I cant have fun with rather than getting fustrated like hell with like forza. Basicly you have two options when it comes to racing games. Simulation - Forza, G.T, PGR or Arcade - Burnout, and now Dirt. If your looking for Simulation hard realistic to the (T) get forza 2. If your looking to have some fun and have your friends be able to play also go with Dirt! haha, Finnaly a game that I cant have fun with rather than getting fustrated like hell with like forza. Basicly you have two options when it comes to racing games. Simulation - Forza, G.T, PGR or Arcade - Burnout, and now Dirt. If your looking for Simulation hard realistic to the (T) get forza 2. If your looking to have some fun and have your friends be able to play also go with Dirt! haha, very funny to watch my friends try to play forza 2. Im sure they will do much better with DIrt Thanks Codemasters.… Expand
  8. MiguelG.
    Jun 29, 2007
    10
    I haven't been to the "driving games University" so I kinda play them just for the fun, and heck! This one's a blast, and gorgeous to look at on top of it. Roll on a driving weekend's coming this way!
  9. SLogan
    Jun 30, 2007
    10
    This Game is fun ,fun, fun! Forza 2 is great but its not a rally game and vice versa. Dirt has Great GFX and great handling if you know how to set it up in game. I love playing online, battling it out and trying to get the best time, and love the replays! the only thing Codemasters left out... saving replays ...overall great game that will stay in my gaming cabernet for a long time to come.
  10. Goldciggy
    Jun 13, 2007
    10
    Xbox 360s Best racing game to date. 10 times Better than Forza 2 ....I say buy buy buy this game its awesome!
  11. NickG.
    Jun 15, 2007
    10
    An excellent off-road racing game, that gives Forza 2 a run for it's money. From the slick menu system, to the amazing graphical detail, this one is a winner.
  12. JackD.
    Jul 10, 2007
    9
    This game is a lot of fun and the graphics look great. It would probably be even better if I had the steering wheel.
  13. ChrisA.
    Jun 21, 2007
    9
    I had not previously played any of the Colin McRae games before, but after playing the demo of this game from Live I was completely hooked. This is simply a fun rally racer with great visuals and offers a good balance between arcade and simulation with regards to the gameplay. I am not a die hard sim guy, so the arcade feel works just fine with me as far as playability goes. The menu I had not previously played any of the Colin McRae games before, but after playing the demo of this game from Live I was completely hooked. This is simply a fun rally racer with great visuals and offers a good balance between arcade and simulation with regards to the gameplay. I am not a die hard sim guy, so the arcade feel works just fine with me as far as playability goes. The menu interface is also very well done and adds an engaging element to the game in addition to the rush of racing the various vehicles in this game. Also, the replays give you a true sense of what you have accomplished with each race. From the amazing camera angle to the slow motion effect, it all comes together for a true cinematic experience. Overall, from a casual racing gamer point of view, this game hits the mark in my opinion.… Expand
  14. JoeyL.
    Jun 20, 2007
    9
    Im very pleased with how this game is set up. It's control is not too hard to get the hang of. It has a great set up of different events to play and a really nice system of playing against the worlds high scores. The detail in the cars is great, and the variety of cars is great. The damage you car receives according to the crash is almost perfect. The only problem i have had with the Im very pleased with how this game is set up. It's control is not too hard to get the hang of. It has a great set up of different events to play and a really nice system of playing against the worlds high scores. The detail in the cars is great, and the variety of cars is great. The damage you car receives according to the crash is almost perfect. The only problem i have had with the crashes is that I like to see my crash finnish; if your crash get to wild and you go off coarse it sets you back up on course. Other than that i find little flaw in the game. Keep pumping them out Codemasters and i'll keep on playing.… Expand
  15. CiaranG.
    Jun 20, 2007
    9
    Codemasters sure know how to make a game! I feel they've hit the right spot between simulation and arcade so that it's realistic yet fun. The game is very thrilling, and it looks so good at all times - both in game and wandering through the cool menus. It has become Americanised, but I feel it is now a much more varied experience. There's loads to do. The only Codemasters sure know how to make a game! I feel they've hit the right spot between simulation and arcade so that it's realistic yet fun. The game is very thrilling, and it looks so good at all times - both in game and wandering through the cool menus. It has become Americanised, but I feel it is now a much more varied experience. There's loads to do. The only disappointment is that there are only 2 online modes, based around the rally mode so there's no multi-car racing but the online mode is still well thought out and satisfying. The game's soundtrack consists of 10 songs, but I think they are really good songs and the sound effects are also great. There are some very minor annoyances but these are dwarfed by the games virtues. This game is not really a social experience like Forza but if you're looking for time on your own for a thrill, I'd suggest getting this!… Expand
  16. JF
    Jun 16, 2007
    9
    This game is fantastic. looks great and plays great! compaired to Forza2 ( which is good also) it's so much more fun. I've just been playing it non stop since I got it... It might not be the most realistic - but its certainly the most fun.
  17. V-digit
    Aug 31, 2007
    9
    Great game - great graphics - way too much fun. perfect controls once u get the hang of it.
  18. SteveP
    Jan 21, 2009
    9
    Not a simulation like Gran Turismo but never-the-less it is a great game. Really good graphics and good damage. Handling of cars is a little arcadey and takes a while to get used to. Races are quite varied. Uphill races are awesome especially on full difficulty and damage, knowing one small mistake will totally trash your car. Online aspect is good, you have to strike the balance between Not a simulation like Gran Turismo but never-the-less it is a great game. Really good graphics and good damage. Handling of cars is a little arcadey and takes a while to get used to. Races are quite varied. Uphill races are awesome especially on full difficulty and damage, knowing one small mistake will totally trash your car. Online aspect is good, you have to strike the balance between all-out speed and agression with the knowledge you actually have to finish the race in order to finish first. People who dont usually rate racing games may find it a little repetitive.… Expand
  19. Yojimbo2015
    Jul 5, 2023
    9
    The Colin McRae series takes a leap forward and includes other forms of off-road racing including buggies, trucks and rally cross. The pyramid style of unlocking later challenges works well, there are heaps of vehicles, it's great to look at and the sense of speed, physics and realistic damage give it a real sense of driving on the ragged edge. One of the best racers on the Xbox 360.
  20. WayneH.
    Sep 22, 2007
    8
    After reading the comments on this page so far its obvious that the hard core McRae fans are dissapointed byt the lack of pure realism in the game. I have many rally games including the Mcrae franchise and world rally etc and as far as looks go this one beats them all hands down. The handing of the cars can be made to feel more like a rally game if you change it correctly in the set up After reading the comments on this page so far its obvious that the hard core McRae fans are dissapointed byt the lack of pure realism in the game. I have many rally games including the Mcrae franchise and world rally etc and as far as looks go this one beats them all hands down. The handing of the cars can be made to feel more like a rally game if you change it correctly in the set up but I understand where people are comming from when they say its not a rally game. It is however a fun fun game, i love the big Chevy 4x4 races. Its Just fun, I know that the physics isnt spot on but i still have a smile on my face. If you just want a pure rally feel prob best to get the new sega rally game but if you want a great racer thats fun by Dirt! Biggest down fall is the lack of 2 player. Rest in Peace Col, you're a legend.… Expand
  21. AnthonyN.
    Jun 22, 2007
    8
    When I first played the demo, I wasn't too impressed with the over responsive handling, but overall it was fun. Already owning and loving Forza 2, I thought I'd go for Dirt. I'm glad I did. When Forza 2 gets slighty dull (after hours of constant play), it's a breath of fresh air to play a no-brainer game that it full of speed and excitement. If I had to choose, When I first played the demo, I wasn't too impressed with the over responsive handling, but overall it was fun. Already owning and loving Forza 2, I thought I'd go for Dirt. I'm glad I did. When Forza 2 gets slighty dull (after hours of constant play), it's a breath of fresh air to play a no-brainer game that it full of speed and excitement. If I had to choose, I'd have Forza2 over this but if you can, get them both as they are totally different games. Also, get the forcefeedback steering wheel. It's amazing how much it adds to these games. For all those people who gave Dirt a score of 1, well you're entitled to your opinion....but you're wrong. Cheers.… Expand
  22. BlueFalcon
    Aug 13, 2007
    8
    This is a truly outstanding game. It plays a LOT like Rallisport Challenge 2. I just wish there was offline multiplayer, and better online multiplayer. With those additions, I'd likely give it a 10/10.
  23. iddqd4
    Mar 16, 2018
    8
    Колин Макрей погиб, но серия одноименных раллийных гонок жива и по сей день, но название пришлось сменить.
  24. Daz
    Aug 21, 2007
    7
    I enjoyed thiis game very much, great graphics beatuiful layout ,till i got to Tier 5, it suddenly demands you do 3 rallys for one podium and a meagre reward, i can t do 2 races in a row ( full rally races) then get time to do barely any repairs, its gets impossible as your on the last race is close to a scrapheap even on amateur, i'm not the only the only one. Oh and truck and buggy I enjoyed thiis game very much, great graphics beatuiful layout ,till i got to Tier 5, it suddenly demands you do 3 rallys for one podium and a meagre reward, i can t do 2 races in a row ( full rally races) then get time to do barely any repairs, its gets impossible as your on the last race is close to a scrapheap even on amateur, i'm not the only the only one. Oh and truck and buggy races are awful, worst steering ever in buggy races.… Expand
  25. AmritK.
    Jun 25, 2007
    7
    @Jon W- I totally agree with you man.That commentator was like making me insane.Can someone please punch him in the face for me(If you know him). They also screwed up the whole physics for which i so liked this franchise in the first place.CMR 2005 and 2003 are a blast for rally fans,infact,i am still playing CMR 2005.I don't know why they try to re-invent the successful idea and @Jon W- I totally agree with you man.That commentator was like making me insane.Can someone please punch him in the face for me(If you know him). They also screwed up the whole physics for which i so liked this franchise in the first place.CMR 2005 and 2003 are a blast for rally fans,infact,i am still playing CMR 2005.I don't know why they try to re-invent the successful idea and screw it up.… Expand
  26. HCGamer
    Jun 29, 2007
    7
    + Best looking racing game ever on any platform + Variety of disciplines, not just rally + Damage modelling - Baaad physics. Way too powerful brakes - No snow, no rain - No multiplayer, only leaderboards - Cars reset too easily Why make a game which actually manages to LOOK REAL, be totally unreal in terms of physics? Also, the multiplayer is total failure. It is not really a multiplayer, + Best looking racing game ever on any platform + Variety of disciplines, not just rally + Damage modelling - Baaad physics. Way too powerful brakes - No snow, no rain - No multiplayer, only leaderboards - Cars reset too easily Why make a game which actually manages to LOOK REAL, be totally unreal in terms of physics? Also, the multiplayer is total failure. It is not really a multiplayer, it´s a cheap trick. The game is 100% single player game, with online leaderboards, nothing more.… Expand
  27. drlowdon
    Mar 12, 2013
    7
    Dirt continues to deliver the excellent single player experience associated with the Colin McRae series combining the usual superb handling with a number of new race modes and greater variety of vehicles. The multi-player, both on and off-line, is a disappointment with very few options available but fans of previous entries will find plenty to entertain them here.
  28. sinadoom
    Jul 23, 2012
    7
    Out of all the DiRT games this is definitely the most technical and least simplified version (in theory). You can tune to very fine details all aspects of the vehicle, and must spend money to repair damage, which encourages clean racing. Tracks are fun, arcade and yet technical, with plenty of pre-race data such as surface type and even a short briefing avaialble beforehand. In race,Out of all the DiRT games this is definitely the most technical and least simplified version (in theory). You can tune to very fine details all aspects of the vehicle, and must spend money to repair damage, which encourages clean racing. Tracks are fun, arcade and yet technical, with plenty of pre-race data such as surface type and even a short briefing avaialble beforehand. In race, proper rally co-driver terminology is used (such as 1-6 to indicate angle of turns). There are 5 difficulty levels which can be chosen separately for each event, with a higher reward for harder difficulty obviously. The presentation is slick, but the menus and general navigation is best in this one, and looks very polished and modern. When you jump into the game however, things aren't as great as they first seem. The technical tuning setups look pointless when the braking, handling and graphics seem so unrealistic and childishly arcade in some aspects. Lighting and environments are good, but texture detail is very much lacking, with just about everything - including shadows - requiring much more anti-aliasing to even look presentable. Nevertheless, you do get manual transmission, can change controls and interior view. Inside the car everything look very bland with very little detail at all. Framerate is choppy at times too. The disparity in graphics between sandy landrush circuits and trucks (which look hideous) compared with the woodland jungle rally courses and cars like the Renault Clio & Subaru Impreza (which look impressive even in 2012) are too large. But the game does do a fantastic job of talking you through everything so you're not left confused- not that it would ever happen due to the smart GUI. It's also good that at the end of each event a leaderboard is shown so you can see how good or badly you did compared to world record and where you rank. Progression is very simple, and achievements are even more straightforward. However, compared to DiRT 2 and DiRT 3 this is much more arcade-feeling despite it being more technical. It's still a good game, just not a great game like DiRT 2 or mind-blowing like DiRT 3. As a starting point though, the foundations are solid and are evidently improved upon in DiRT 2 and evolved in DiRT 3. Still worth playing even if you've played the other two, as it has better, more varied tracks which are not only more technical but fun, satisfying and intense too. In terms of variety overall it beats DiRT 2 and even DiRT 3 in the rallying part, since DiRT 3 tends to deviate a bit more with Gymkhana and in DiRT 2 you have gate crasher (which definitely isn't rallying). Here you get the lot- from massive rigs on rough surfaces in the desert to agile rally cars like the Peugeot 307 being driven on very tight, technical mountain roads in Spain and Japan. For its time it's by far more fun to drive on than Forza 2, but that's the only thing this game really excels at.… Expand
  29. gamingisgreat
    Sep 24, 2016
    7
    The original Dirt is a good game.

    The game plays well,with good physics and competitive AI.The is no limited use flashback feature like the 2nd and 3rd game,which is frustrating when you have to restart a long race.The variety of racing is great.The game does give out way too much prize money though The graphics are nice,with a smooth framerate. The sound design is good,but the    The original Dirt is a good game.

    The game plays well,with good physics and competitive AI.The is no limited use flashback feature like the 2nd and 3rd game,which is frustrating when you have to restart a long race.The variety of racing is great.The game does give out way too much prize money though

    The graphics are nice,with a smooth framerate.

    The sound design is good,but the soundtrack,and the in-menu announcer will irritate you so much.

    Overall,the original Dirt is a good game held back by far too much prize money,the irritating announcer in the menus,and the poor soundtrack.    … Expand
  30. Andyman
    Jul 10, 2007
    6
    I'll sum it up this way... the dirt in DiRT just doesn't feel like dirt. For one, the braking is ridiculously powerful... ever slammed on the brakes on an unpaved surface? You slide straight ahead. Not in DiRT. No sir, in DiRT you simply STOP with teeth-jarring suddenness. On top of that, nearly every vehicle in the game steers with go-kart-quick twitchiness. Where is the I'll sum it up this way... the dirt in DiRT just doesn't feel like dirt. For one, the braking is ridiculously powerful... ever slammed on the brakes on an unpaved surface? You slide straight ahead. Not in DiRT. No sir, in DiRT you simply STOP with teeth-jarring suddenness. On top of that, nearly every vehicle in the game steers with go-kart-quick twitchiness. Where is the finesse of sliding a loose back end around tight corners? DiRT gets an 8 for the impressive visuals and the addition of new types of vehicles, but a 4 for the gameplay and unrealism... net result, this game is a 6, and a big disappointment.… Expand
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#20 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2007
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#44 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2007

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Metascore
83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 59 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 55 out of 59
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 59
  3. Negative: 0 out of 59
  1. Official Xbox Magazine
    90
    So don't let Dirt's pointed non--"PGR"-ness stop you in the slightest--if all you care about is great gameplay, it's easily one of the best 360 racing games yet. [July 2007, p.74]
  2. IGN
    84
    When you can count every leaf on every piece of brush across a three mile track, that's a major graphical accomplishment. If only every aspect of DiRT matched the graphics and presentation, it would be among the top racers on Xbox 360. DiRT still hasn't fixed Colin McRae's longtime use of a central pivot for turning and the racing feels floaty at times.
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  3. VideoGamer
    80
    The core racing is thrilling yet accessible and the amount of content on offer will keep players enthralled for some time. Some inexplicable frame rate problems and a lacklustre online multiplayer mode prevent this from being a classic.
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