Playstation 3 - Part 7: DiRT
Finally the latest Colin McRae title was released in Australia. Picked up a copy of it on Thursday upon its release.
I had played the demo so I knew basically what to expect, but if there’s ever a demo that undersells its full version, its this one.
Some of the stages are so photo realistic, its just incredible. The game is more ‘arcade’ than its predecessors, but it doesn’t take away from the ultimately fun gameplay that has followed the series since the beginning.
I’ve focussed mainly on Career mode thus far. The Tier 1 levels offering basic challenge across a wide variety of surfaces and various car types. Currently just stepped up to Tier 5 and the competition is much stronger, the stages much more complex. It offers a fantastic challenge for its genre.
The statistics are a great addition to the game.. Longest Slide, Highest Jump, Fastest Speed, Distance Traveled, Total Driving Time.. and many more. It’s a fantastic indication of how much you’re putting into the game and where your strengths and weaknesses are.
All in all, a polished final game. Even the menu system is pioneering in its application. Yet another title I’m proud to add to the ever-growing PS3 collection.
