DIRT 5

 Xbox One
Metascore
83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
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  1. Game Over Online
    Nov 9, 2020
    95
    Overall, DIRT 5 fixes everything that was iffy about the prior entry and does so in a way that breathes new life into the long-running series. DIRT 5 has smoother controls and more versatile framerate options than prior entries have had – at least on consoles – and the addition of non-position objectives helps makes races more replayable and a bit more fun since you may have to step outside of your comfort zone, or more accurately, increase your comfort zone over time, to fully embrace it. DIRT 5 clicks with the player faster than any prior entry and is an absolute must-play for anyone who has loved the series before, or who hasn’t and wants to start fresh. There’s no better rally racer on the market than DIRT 5.
  2. GameSpew
    Nov 2, 2020
    90
    DIRT 5 is one of the most joy-inducing racing games of this generation. Nothing quite compares to hurtling around a muddy track in an exotic locale, using the handbrake to get the back end out around sharp corners and trading paint with opponents as you fight for positions, all while navigating bumps and breath-taking jumps. The dirt being thrown up by tyres realistically accumulating on your vehicle until it’s a mess only adds to spectacle of it all. This is a showy game, but one that also has perfectly-honed physics, making it challenging but accessible to all. And while some of that magic is lost when you make your way into Playgrounds, the sheer creativity it offers is more than enough compensation.
  3. God is a Geek
    Nov 2, 2020
    90
    Dirt 5 is an excellent rally racer offering plenty of race modes and car classes to choose from. The Career mode is engaging, and the presentation is gorgeous.
  5. Xbox Tavern
    Nov 9, 2020
    89
    DIRT 5 is superb and will quench the thirst of anybody who believes racing games have become too sim-heavy and boring. Some will lament the lack of true rallying and the ostentatious Americanised presentation but why complain when you can fully embrace the arcade richness on display here. Simply put, DIRT 5 is excellent and will leave you craving for more – now go out and there and drink it up.
  6. Generación Xbox
    Nov 2, 2020
    89
    DIRT 5 takes off-road racing to another level. The game is 100% recommended, and comes with Smart Delivery to enjoy it on Xbox Series too.
  7. MGG Spain
    Nov 3, 2020
    87
    Every console generation has to begin and end with an outstanding racing game, and this is the one for Xbox One/PS4 and PS5/Xbox Series. DIRT 5 is a fast & furious game with a fun twist on its style and gameplay. May not be as deep as the DIRT Rally Series, but proves to be much more varied than them while playing alone or even playing with you friends locally with a 4 players split screen mode or online.
  8. Cultured Vultures
    Nov 2, 2020
    85
    Although Dirt 5 is very different from previous entries in the series, it’s still a great racer that embraces its arcade approach with a vibrant art style, fun game modes, and joyful gameplay.
  9. Vandal
    Nov 2, 2020
    85
    Dirt 5 is a great racing game with tight controls, tons of content and fun multiplayer. It needs some polishing to get rid of minor technical issues, but overall, it’s a great experience.
  10. SomosXbox
    Nov 2, 2020
    83
    Throughout this year we have seen so many racing games, but all of them try to be realistic driving games in circuits. Codemasters and DIRT 5 has taken advantage of this lack of arcade racing games to bring one of the most impressive velocity experiences of this year. The action becomes part of races in an extensive experience with so many race modes, circuits, vehicles and a complete tool for creating and personalizing as you want. Really, DIRT 5 seems to be a breath of fresh air to the racing games space this year.
  11. TheXboxHub
    Nov 8, 2020
    80
    DIRT 5 on Xbox One isn’t the best DIRT title there has ever been but it definitely deserves a place in the line-up. Just involve yourself in the racing, forget about the faff, and you’ll be sure to have a jolly good time.
  12. Finger Guns
    Nov 5, 2020
    80
    Dirt 5 feels like a game designed for the new generation of consoles, but there’s still plenty here for those not upgrading in the short-term. Whilst it has some technical issues and frustrating AI, the driving is as solid as ever, Playgrounds is a great new addition and there are some genuinely stunning moments to be experienced. It’s one of the best rally games in recent memory and I can’t wait to try it on a new platform.
  13. DualShockers
    Nov 4, 2020
    80
    Dirt 5 is a content-rich, diverse arcade racing game that is unlike anything else among racing titles of this year. Codemasters’ new direction in the Dirt franchise might not be what veteran off-road enthusiasts would’ve expected. Still, Dirt 5 accomplishes its mission of expanding to a broader audience with engaging arcade-y gameplay, and sets the series off on an exciting new path.
  14. GameSkinny
    Nov 2, 2020
    80
    Dirt 5 continues Codemaster's tradition of creating some of the finest racing games around that have neither the words "Gran," "Forza," or "Speed" in the title.
  15. ZTGD
    Nov 2, 2020
    80
    DiRT 5 feels like a game that is built to showcase new hardware. Still, if players stick with the frame rate mode it works just fine on the last generation as well. I cannot wait to dig in once I get my Series X, but even on One X this game is truly a looker. The game play feels fantastic, it just feels like a game that will showcase better on more powerful hardware.
  16. Eurogamer Italy
    Nov 2, 2020
    80
    In DiRT 5 you will find the right mix between adrenaline and fun. Codemasters has managed to bring the saga back into the spotlight.
  17. KeenGamer
    Nov 16, 2020
    78
    All in all, it's playable and enjoyable; however, the game will need some more content and definitely more bug fixes in future updates. In other words, it's not entirely polished. Although it may not be polished, it's highly recommended for arcade racers, no doubt about that. If you've been on Forza Motorsport or Project CARS 3 before, then this might be something for you. Great track layout and astonishing graphics makes the game special. Dirt veterans may also recognise the similarities between this and the older games.
  18. Everyeye.it
    Nov 2, 2020
    78
    Dirt 5 wants to be an immediate racing game, accessible and devoted to pure fun, at the cost of sacrificing a realistic driving system and embracing a physics that is at times hyperbolic and saucy. Racing or rally purists be warned: here they will find "only" a lot of mud, drifting and collisions in abundance, with almost no room for lap times and technicalities. Too bad for a fluctuating technical sector lacking in terms of optimization on consoles.
  19. Jeuxvideo.com
    Nov 5, 2020
    75
    The big disappointment comes from the lack of inventiveness of the title, whether in the course of the career or in the articulation of the modes of play. The body of DiRT is rather nice this year, but the engine needs a supplement.
  20. Press Start Australia
    Nov 2, 2020
    75
    Dirt 5 isn’t at all the game I thought it would be. Far from a clinical rally sim, what it is is a simple, fun off-road racer that has a big personality. While it doesn’t dive too deep underneath the hood, it still tears up a huge number of tracks across a great number of race types—it does more than enough to keep players firmly in the driver’s seat.
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  1. Eurogamer
    Nov 2, 2020
    A new studio in charge sees Dirt retain some of its old swagger in a fun, frequently beautiful but occasionally hollow arcade racer.

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6.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 80 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 34 out of 80
  2. Mixed: 23 out of 80
  3. Negative: 23 out of 80
  1. Xbox_Alive
    Nov 26, 2020
    9
    Dirt 5 : Though I’ve long appreciated Codemasters Dirt Rally franchise, and I must say that such a simulation style approach to rally racingDirt 5 : Though I’ve long appreciated Codemasters Dirt Rally franchise, and I must say that such a simulation style approach to rally racing is’t my personal style of choice. Heading up the third party racing games on the Xbox family of consoles is Dirt 5 which is more arcade appreciating and more fun than its predecessors. This very energy is embodied in the newest race types found in Dirt 5. From the fast and the furious hill climbing races to the mud splattering of the land rush contests, Dirt 5 offers a variety of arcade style racing modes for players to get into, and I am very happy that due to this Dirt has become much more enjoyable for a larger audience as a result. This sense of fun extends to other parts of Dirt 5’s overall experience and the variety of party modes within the game are brilliant. Multiplayer is also very impressive with Dirt 5 supporting up to twelve players, and it also offers up to four players to compete in a local split-screen for those that still may be in the position to share one Xbox console. Dirt 5 also brings a new Playgrounds mode which offers something new to the game as well. Essentially a stunt track creation sandbox mode that previously only existed in the our imaginations of adding in outrageous ramps, loops, and much more for players of the series to experience. Directly tying into Dirt 5’s wider scale of playability is the handling as Codemasters has stepped up the game making each vehicle a blast to use and easier to adapt to and drive overall. There’s quite an immersive feel to Dirt 5’s races as it is truly impressive on the the right television display and with the Xbox Series X which I particularly enjoyed my time with. With multiple views as usual each feels proper with myself always preferring to see my vehicle from behind which feels excellent with the core arcade driven feel of Dirt 5. You can also decide if you prefer resolution or frame rate as your priority, which I myself always prefer a smooth frame rate over graphic resolution anytime in a gaming experience it's just more immersive without stuttering or slowdown. I find Dirt 5 to be a substantial refreshing of the long running series that made it much more playable to more gamers as a result of the many changes instituted. The more hardcore and longer term Dirt fans might not immediately welcome this new feel and overall style, but as someone who is a bit burnt out on the simulation aspects of the many racing series on the Xbox consoles, I’d say that Dirt 5 makes a definitive arcade thunderclap on the Xbox One and Xbox Series S and X. Dirt 5 has taken my exceptions and exceeded them. I’m happy to say that even well after this review I will be truly enjoying all that Dirt 5 offers current generation Xbox owners and those who are fortunate enough to be enjoying the new generation of gaming on their new Xbox Series S and X consoles. Well done Codemasters, well done indeed.… Full Review »
  2. ZeroNotHero
    Nov 5, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click full review link to view. Steering is numb, cars have no weight, it’s obvious they spent zero time trying to make this game feel/handle well and focused on bright colors instead. The only saving grace is Playgrounds, which gets old quick since you can’t play it with your friends.… Full Review »
  3. Liquidmelon
    Mar 7, 2021
    2
    Full departure from what the DiRT series is meant to be.

    I do appreciate the effort to try to expand the series out a little, to possibly    Full departure from what the DiRT series is meant to be.

    I do appreciate the effort to try to expand the series out a little, to possibly catch another crowd after a few more serious games in the series, but this is not what anyone wanted. This is by far the easiest racer I've ever played, the driving (even with assists off) feels as if my hand is being held the whole time; you can't even spin out or crash properly. The tracks are surrounded by walls AT ALL TIMES, there is no risk involved in the racing, as you can simply bounce from wall to wall with no repercussions, due to the lack of a 'simulation' damage model, where components from the car will break.

    Now, you could say that this is because its an arcade racer, but this is on a whole new level. There was so little effort here that it is just not worth any money, as such, wait for a free weekend or play it on Xbox's Game Pass service.    … Full Review »
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