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
Buy Now
Buy on
  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.

Awards & Rankings

18
#18 Best Xbox One Game of 2020
29
#29 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2020

User Reviews

All reviews »
User Score
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 »
See all user reviews »