Previews - DiRT Showdown - rally racing gets aggressive

[HEXUS]

Codemasters creates spin-off that takes DiRT series in new direction.

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[redddraggon]

I'm bored of Dirt, it was a poor companion to Grid, not sure how it got so many sequels.

Where's Grid 2?

[DannyM]

There is nothing wrong with Dirts gameplay, but it's just getting too silly now. I want my Collin McRae days back from the Playstation!

[crossy]

There is nothing wrong with Dirts gameplay, but it's just getting too silly now. I want my Collin McRae days back from the Playstation!

True, true. Dirt3 definitely plays "better" than Dirt2, but to be honest all that US-style posing (gymkana for example) puts me off. Pretty sure I've played Driver:SF a heck of a lot more than Dirt3, even though I got them both around the same time.

[Terbinator]

*Conventional GRiD 2 comment here*

I agree with DannyM. Stuntman had its day, just stick to the rallying. If they try and take DiRT in the same/more serious direction that would be fine with me, as Showdown's companion, but if they replaced it completely it would be bad.

Time for Dice to make Rallisport 3, no?

[danroyle]

i miss colin mcrae 2 and 4 i loved those two games, saying that i do enjoy a bit of multiplayer on dirt 3.

And while gymkhana is a bit posy the guys that do it have got some awesome skill

[abaxas]

Bring back Toca or longer stages in dirt.

Job done.

[rabbid]

if you are looking for a serious rally game challenge try richard burns rally, available on budget labels now. If you search theres also a fan based edit/update for it.

graphics of course a bit dated and its got a rather steep learning/adapting curve from cmr2/4 but if you persevere you will be rewarded with one of the best hard core rallying sims about.
Its not a pick up and play arcader, stick with cmr/dirt/grid if thats your preference!

[GingerNinjaRay]

I miss V-Rally, that was a legendary game! Haha might have to give Richard Burns Rally a go though I do like a challenge looking forward to DiRT showdown, bit different.

[dfour]

Destruction derby was the first game I got for my playstation cost me £55 and kept me and my friends ammused for hours. Seems like this one could be a bit of a hoot but wont bother until its in the bargain bins.

[harjm]

This game is awesome