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Worth a try, better than expected.
posted by RogueWRX (LONE TREE, CO) Jun 18, 2012
Member since Jan 2010
8 out of 8 gamers (100%) found this review helpful
First things first, I would give this game a 7.5 if possible.
For anyone who is going to be upset about a Dirt arcade style game, keep moving, because that is exactly what this is. It does not have the same feel as the main Dirt series, and it is not meant to.
I was skeptical about trying this game after seeing that it was a long call from the Dirt games I had fallen in love with, but I tried it anyway. I was pleasantly surprised. Granted it doesn't have the detail and same in depth feel of the rest of the Dirt games, but something about it is just fun to play.
The Good:
Gameplay is good, only slightly different than the rest of the Dirt games, so it doesn't take long to get the hang of again. Graphics are about the same as in Dirt 3. Soundtrack is really good. Like I said, there is something about the mayhem in this game that just makes it fun to play.
The Bad:
Gymkhana feels assisted, as if the car will kind of "snap" to the tricks you are doing, which kind of ruins the feel of that aspect. Could use more destruction when it comes to how the cars look after getting hit in a demolition derby game. It also requires the VIP Pass for online play, which seems to be expected by a lot of games anymore.
Final Verdict:
Would I pay $60 for this game? No. But luckily, Codemasters only charges $40 for this arcade style game, brand new, which isn't too bad. While Dirt Showdown may not win GOTY, it does have that addictive, mindless quality of fun to it. Don't expect the same greatness in this as you saw in Dirt 3, but at least give it a try, you will be surprised in a good way.
I do have to say that as far as demolition derby games go, nothing has hit the same level as Test Drive: Eve of Destruction, but Dirt Showdown is a good try.
For anyone who is going to be upset about a Dirt arcade style game, keep moving, because that is exactly what this is. It does not have the same feel as the main Dirt series, and it is not meant to.
I was skeptical about trying this game after seeing that it was a long call from the Dirt games I had fallen in love with, but I tried it anyway. I was pleasantly surprised. Granted it doesn't have the detail and same in depth feel of the rest of the Dirt games, but something about it is just fun to play.
The Good:
Gameplay is good, only slightly different than the rest of the Dirt games, so it doesn't take long to get the hang of again. Graphics are about the same as in Dirt 3. Soundtrack is really good. Like I said, there is something about the mayhem in this game that just makes it fun to play.
The Bad:
Gymkhana feels assisted, as if the car will kind of "snap" to the tricks you are doing, which kind of ruins the feel of that aspect. Could use more destruction when it comes to how the cars look after getting hit in a demolition derby game. It also requires the VIP Pass for online play, which seems to be expected by a lot of games anymore.
Final Verdict:
Would I pay $60 for this game? No. But luckily, Codemasters only charges $40 for this arcade style game, brand new, which isn't too bad. While Dirt Showdown may not win GOTY, it does have that addictive, mindless quality of fun to it. Don't expect the same greatness in this as you saw in Dirt 3, but at least give it a try, you will be surprised in a good way.
I do have to say that as far as demolition derby games go, nothing has hit the same level as Test Drive: Eve of Destruction, but Dirt Showdown is a good try.