DIRT 5

 Xbox One
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6.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 80 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 34 out of 80
  2. Mixed: 23 out of 80
  3. Negative: 23 out of 80
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  1. drnicholasmills
    Nov 7, 2020
    6
    This is an usual experience for me. I’m disappointed that there is no steering wheel support at launch. But after 6 hours of play I think I get it. Steering wheel and some modes would be a disadvantage in the vehicle handling model Codemasters have utilised. This is a purely arcade experience. No sim, no simcade. I haven’t played an arcade racer in years. Project cars 3 has a more simThis is an usual experience for me. I’m disappointed that there is no steering wheel support at launch. But after 6 hours of play I think I get it. Steering wheel and some modes would be a disadvantage in the vehicle handling model Codemasters have utilised. This is a purely arcade experience. No sim, no simcade. I haven’t played an arcade racer in years. Project cars 3 has a more sim model than this one Graphically at times awesome. Sound and music awesome. Career mode racing average but online racing is satisfying The playgrounds is an awesome idea and has huge potential. Faults include steering wheel, event items are not collected correctly as you complete them. There is little difference in handling model between vehicles of class or even weather and mud. There is a noticeable difference between mud and ice but not difficult you can still drive. There is no reply mode on races. Ultimately the game feels hollow at times but equally I’ve been surprised a few times. I’ve cranked up to very hard mode and it is a challenge. The difference between 1st and last is literally about 4 sec in a race. Codemasters will have the steering wheel support in a month but it may not work on this game. Virtually no one mentions the lack of steering wheel. Onrush worked very well on controller. But we will see if this optimisation come about. Yes it is a fun game. It’s a casual game. It’s not a sim. There is a skill curve which is not immediately obvious Playground great. Driving mechanics basic but ultimately it’s a pick up and go racing game. There is a market for this game in a sea of sim.… Expand
  2. JoeTurner
    Mar 10, 2021
    5
    Codemasters has created a problem by splitting the Dirt series into two distinct lines. Dirt Rally is more of a hardcore sim, while the mainline Dirt series is getting more and more arcadey.

    The problem here is that most fans liked the older Dirt games because they were a good balance of arcade and sim, hardcore and casual. Now, we have Dirt Rally 2.0 which has a incredible driving    Codemasters has created a problem by splitting the Dirt series into two distinct lines. Dirt Rally is more of a hardcore sim, while the mainline Dirt series is getting more and more arcadey.

    The problem here is that most fans liked the older Dirt games because they were a good balance of arcade and sim, hardcore and casual. Now, we have Dirt Rally 2.0 which has a incredible driving model but is almost a sim to the point of no longer being a game, and Dirt 5, which is so casual that it almost feels like Mario Cart.

    Unfortunately, by creating these two extremes to differentiate the games, they are leaving a big empty space in the middle for the fans who liked the combination of a fun game but with great physics.

    I think codemasters is going to have to rethink the strategy here, or some other rally game is going to swoop in and steal the fanbase of the older games.

    Dirt Rally 2.0 was more like Dirt Rally 1.25 and this game is basically Need for Speed: Off Road. I think they need to consolidate both lines back into one really good rally game.    … Expand
  3. GamergodsFail
    Mar 7, 2021
    5
    There's a decent variety of events this time around, but they are unfortunately covered by a thick blanket of serious technical issues including hard crashes that can potentially damage your console/PC. Do I also need to mention how awful the hot sprint races are? I'd advise passing on this until we see some major fixes.
  4. PedroNeves28
    Apr 20, 2021
    7
    Not the best game i've played, but honestly well worth the time, fun and relaxing to play. Specialy with a friend just to pass time. Although if it had not been on GamePass i would not had bought it. But glad it was on GamePass, it was well worth the play.
  5. JuniorBRz
    Nov 9, 2020
    6
    Game has a lot of bugs, there’s no rally, there’s no trailblazer, game feels very very veeeery arcade
    I really really had high hopes, I used to play other dirts with my dad, we played split screen and there’s no MPH and no engine sounds, I mean what the heck?
    Online is unplayable They focused too much in customization The tracks are cool but the physics ruin it I really prefer to play Dirt    Game has a lot of bugs, there’s no rally, there’s no trailblazer, game feels very very veeeery arcade
    I really really had high hopes, I used to play other dirts with my dad, we played split screen and there’s no MPH and no engine sounds, I mean what the heck?
    Online is unplayable
    They focused too much in customization
    The tracks are cool but the physics ruin it
    I really prefer to play Dirt 1, 2 or 3, I think they feel better and that they are more fun to play
    A Dirt 3 remake would be ten times better that Dirt 5, that was a true game    … Expand
  6. karablestraitel
    Aug 30, 2021
    7
    дуже аркадна частина легендарної серії.
    моя улюблена частина була 2-га, третю я грав недовго тому що це був стид, 4ту я також пробував але мене відштовхнула непотрібна симулятивність гри (яка мала б бути тільки в dirt rally), отже попробувавши 5ту частину я був здивований - так, аркадне управління, не дуже складні противники та дуууже яскраві фарби (особливо кидається в очі коли граєш в    дуже аркадна частина легендарної серії.
    моя улюблена частина була 2-га, третю я грав недовго тому що це був стид, 4ту я також пробував але мене відштовхнула непотрібна симулятивність гри (яка мала б бути тільки в dirt rally), отже попробувавши 5ту частину я був здивований - так, аркадне управління, не дуже складні противники та дуууже яскраві фарби (особливо кидається в очі коли граєш в темну пору дня), але все ж якщо хочеш розслабитися - це дуже хороша гра. на голову краща за останні nfs та на ту ж голову гірша за forza horizon (будь-яку частину). порадували нові режими як то pathfinder або гонки на льодяному озері, але розчарував малий різновид трас та практично відсутність кастомізації авто (хоча для когось це буде плюсом).
    в цілому - гра, щоб один раз пройти та забути.    … Expand
  7. Xbluannax
    Nov 20, 2021
    7
    Didn’t think I would like this as much as I did as I’m not really into arcade games but enjoyed the racing and challenges,
  8. timmykimmel
    Aug 11, 2022
    6
    Came as one of the few games on the market by hook or by crook for the Xbox Series release overly bugged. Today, 2 years later, it no longer crashes the console, can be started on the computer without cryptic error messages and steering wheel support is also given - brilliant, as you would expect from Codemasters. I'll take the deduction for the frustration at the beginning out of myCame as one of the few games on the market by hook or by crook for the Xbox Series release overly bugged. Today, 2 years later, it no longer crashes the console, can be started on the computer without cryptic error messages and steering wheel support is also given - brilliant, as you would expect from Codemasters. I'll take the deduction for the frustration at the beginning out of my rating as best I can.
    The details, as well as the driving physics, are absolutely up-to-date and great - nevertheless, in terms of gameplay, this game suffers from the fact that it wants to be a strong arcade racer with the legacy of simulation. The events seem rather lovelessly strung together, the podcast as accompaniment is simply annoying and I can't stand so many colors beyond 'Trailblazers', where it belongs.
    Nice as a casual racing game, it's definitely a good one to pick up on sale. However, I don't feel anything of the fever that DiRT 3 & Showdown triggered in me.    … Expand
  9. MayconAlex
    Jan 28, 2023
    7
    Jogo bacana de corrida, mãos faltou algo a mais, não chega nem perto do dirt 2

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83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

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  1. 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.
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  2. 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.
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  3. 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.
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