The selection of cars on show is also impressive, with over 50 models in total. It may not be as advanced as Gran Turimso, but it is simple and the difference in how the car performs under different settings is clearly noticeable. You can also store multiple car settings, to be recalled at any time. These settings, and how they affect your car, are explained in the tune up screen, so even someone like me can understand how to get the best out of the car on any given surface. In my opinion, there is nothing more satisfying!ĭirt 3 allows you to tune your cars slightly, with six variable settings that can change the way any of the cars handle. Codemasters manage to tread the fine line by creating cars that make you feel like the king of the road, but at the same time reminding you that you could be mere seconds away from a bone-crunching crash. The attention to detail, the damage models, the sounds of the cars, and the weather effects all come together in one amazing package. It is strange, but I feel that there is no other rally game that feels the way Dirt does. The game looks and feels like a Dirt game. So, what do you need to know about the game? Let’s get the basics out of the way first. Every Colin McRae/Dirt game they release is better than before, always bringing something new to the series, and Dirt 3 is no exception. With both the Dirt and the Racedriver series in their stable, it is difficult to think of a more successful, long-running and competent racing developer. They do venture outside of the genre, but this is their bread and butter. Codemasters decided to keep his name in the title of Dirt 2 (released in 2009) and although Dirt 3 no longer holds his moniker, his name will forever be linked to the series.Ĭodemasters have always had a knack of producing quality arcade racing titles. It was something that not only shook the world of motorsports, but also the millions of fans of the videogames. In September 2007, Colin McRae was killed in a helicopter accident. Again, Codemasters proved their worth by releasing an amazing rally game. In 2006, Codemasters decided to revamp the franchise by changing the name to Colin McRae’s Dirt (Dirt: Colin McRae Offroad in the U.S.). The series had a long and successful run with 4 sequels, all doing very well commercially. Originally called Colin McRae’s Rally, the game made its first appearance on the Playstation 1 and PC back in 1998. The Dirt series has a long and tragic history. Of course, there are plenty of people out there who love that type of game, and fair play to them, it’s just not for me. I don’t get on with games like Forza or Gran Turismo, where I need to have a degree in motor mechanics to get the best out of my virtual car. I’m not a massive racing nerd, and I prefer the racing games that have a more arcade feel to them. Dirt 3 is good real good! In fact, I will put my neck out on the line here and say that it is the best racing game since Burnout Paradise.
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