Anti-boredom Racing
posted by ABSTASTIC (EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ) Nov 7, 2007
Member since Apr 2005
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For anybody out there who is like me, and can't stand driving in circles on a racetrack, this is the game for you. I would call it the Everybody's Racer, made for those who enjoy most racing games and for people like who can't stand a majority of them due to their monotonous and repetitive game play. If I could give you one word to wrap up "Dirt", it would be variety. Not only is every track unique in design, but in challenge as well. Some tracks came naturally to me because they fit my skill set and racing style, while others really challenged me and enhanced my experience by mixing it up and breaking from the norm. It kept me on my toes and never left a dull moment. Aside from that which I feel racers have been missing for long time, it has everything you'd expect from a top racer such as Gran Torismo. Unmatched realism, control, car configuration, authenticity, menu design, ease of use, longevity of play and quick load times.
The only shortcoming, would be the soundtrack. As someone who not only appreciates and expects excellent gaming soundtracks, I even have tons of them on my ipod. I for one was disappointed by the lack of variety in soundtracks, but when it boils down to it, a game like this which really has little to no dialogue except the important in-game turn indicator (co-driver warns driver of different turn severities and grade changes/jumps so they can take the appropriate measures to ensure taking the turns as best as possible), so it really would be ok to turn on music of your own in addition to that provided turn assistance in order to enhance your musical pallet.
Aside from that, I also appreciated a smaller detail that really made it a great game. Everything from each track and each transmission or tire setting has the option to receive audio advice from the narrator and an expert who breaks-down the tracks and even offers advice to help you tackle the tougher portions of each course.
I can't wait to see what will come in the future for Dirt
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