DIRT 5
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WARNING: do not buy the Amplified Edition but go for the Standard game instead. To this day it’s unclear what the extra benefits of Amplified are gonna be. They already released a car DLC (Porsche Macan) that isn’t even part of the Amplified Edition and in a recent video interview with the dev director on the DIRT YT channel it’s stated that even the Standard game is gonna get extra free content. I still like the game but so far the extra money I paid for the Amplified Edition feels like a waste.
– Real player with 80.8 hrs in game
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TL;DR
- Dirt 5 is really good with some caveats. If you’re looking for something in the vein of the previous DiRT games, you’ll likely be disappointed. But if you enjoy arcade offroad racers hearkening back to the PS2/Xbox era, you should definitely check this out at some point, most likely on sale.
Pros, Cons, and Meh(s):
PROS
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Wide range of car disciplines, from rallycross spec cars to 80s rally to trucks to buggys. All of them feel fast, responsive and just fun to drive.
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Graphics are really solid, night time lighting is especially nice.
– Real player with 29.2 hrs in game
Circuit Superstars
Good game, could use larger playerbase.
Ppl who want the save system in a game where full championships vs the AI take maximum of 30 minutes are funny
– Real player with 26.9 hrs in game
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This is in my opinion now the pinnacle of top down racing. It is obviously more beautiful that Skidmarks and Supercars. It’s controls are more interesting that Micromachines. The races feel more interesting that games like Mantis Burn and Motorstorm RC. It’s taken from some of the best qualities of Generally.
It’s strange as the game feels like it’s barely finished (No online groups. Can’t save during Grand Prix which everyone complains about. Only one car per category) but I’d still much rather play this than any of the other games I’ve listed. The controls feel fantastic. The visuals are cute and fit the vibe wonderfully. The audio is enjoyable even though the menu music can get a little on the nerves after very long loops.
– Real player with 22.0 hrs in game
Pocket Cars
200 character summary
PocketCars is a nice RC combat racing game with a lot of potentional It looks great and has very nice physics simulation, It does lack in content for now, But the gameplay is already extremely solid.
Gamemodes & Gameplay 7/10
The game only has one game mode for now, Seasons, Here there are 36 events, Some are time trials some are normal races some force the use of a specific car or tyre or only allow a certain class, Each race has 3 challenges, Like hit an amount of cars, evade mines, hit a certain laptime or finish first. You can do the same race 3 times to complete each challenge seperately. Each challenge gets you a star and a certain amount of stars in a season will unlock you cars, tires, weapons, but also new events and new seasons.
– Real player with 100.1 hrs in game
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A lot of fun to play, but the regular graphical glitches are irritating.
This game is a ton of fun. Driving these cars around is a real hoot. They slip and slide and scramble for grip in a way that’s really engaging and reminiscent of real-life RC cars. It’s this that sets it apart from other driving games and provides a lot of enjoyment for young and old players alike. The challenge is fair, and you are encouraged to try out the various play modes. The ‘stunt’ mode is very inventive - allowing you to throw your car around in search of trick points. The weapons are OK but nothing to write home about.
– Real player with 32.5 hrs in game