![]() ![]() ![]() On the customization front Dirt 2 is a pretty expected experience on DS at least if you've been following Firebrand's other racing options. I'm not into huge, heavy vehicles in racing games – give me a Lancer EVO in Dirt 2 any day – but when there was cash to spare I was still buying, upgrading, and giving it at least a few runs around the track. It's as simple as earning enough cash to purchase your car and upgrades – steering, body resilience, speed, tires, etc – but it also gives the game some decent legs as well. Upgrading and car unlocking is also pretty simplistic, but it at least gives you a reason to go back and complete finished races on a higher difficulty. It can be annoying, but it's pretty seldom that it actually gets in the way of a competitive race. Running into other vehicles will bounce you off them in the direction you hit, which can cause some pretty unexpected collisions or spin-outs if you aren't careful while passing. As one minor gripe, car collision in the game is a bit odd. Cars can be raced in either automatic or manual transmission, and learning to use the handbrake to initiate drift is a fun addition, and really makes the drift feel come alive on DS. There's no glorious race-to-the-top scenario, each event feels like a standalone experience, but it's still fun to jump in and play at leisure. Even when you sit down to really dive into the game you'll find that Dirt 2 moves along at a pretty quick pace – which is nice, since I'd rather spend more time in races than in menus – but also doesn't hold a whole lot of weight to any sprint on its own. I had fun ripping through the game's varied terrain and level set, but it also was never much more than quick spurts of a few laps each. Most of that time will be spent on the track, and while the areas themselves are pretty varied (circuit and point-to-point races are supported) there isn't much of a career feel outside of unlocking the next race, getting more cash, and unlocking/upgrading a new vehicle. The entire game will take a good eight or so hours to complete, which is a beefy single player offering. Players jump across the world and participate in events divided between three difficulties, with a larger purse for winning harder races. The overall gameplay in Dirt 2 is arcade-inspired and pretty fast all around. You'll get a taste of all racing types, but not a full-on AAA effort in any of them, which is what Firebrand has offered in the past on DS. You'll race in everything from Hummers to Lancers, and while there's obvious high points to the game – dirt rally rocks – it also feels like a little too much for the team to tackle. With so many disciplines and styles, however, the game ends up being a decent racer on all fronts, but not a standout experience on any in particular. Embracing the culture and new heroes of modern off-road racing, DiRT 2 features an exciting line-up of the best new rally drivers - including the multi medal-winning Subaru Rally Team USA driver Ken Block alongside Travis Pastrana, Dave Mirra, and Tanner Faust, who help players build their racing career.Dirt 2 is a true remix of the racing world, combining some classic tarmac sprints with snow rally, dirt, and the over-the-top attitude found in today's arena racing. From the muddy tracks of the Malaysian rainforest to spectator-packed stadiums in London and Los Angeles, racers compete in contemporary off-road race disciplines covering Rallycross, Trailblazer, Raid, Landrush, and Rally. Taking players on an exhilarating World Tour, DiRT 2 delivers over 100 stunning events, including aggressive, multi-vehicle races and intense solo challenges, set in the most diverse and demanding real-world environments. Taking (Also known as "Colin McRae: DiRT 2" in the UK/EU) DiRT 2 takes racing games to a new level with thrilling new race types, striking locations, big event atmosphere, and a peerless line-up of super-charged speed machines, each selected to deliver spectacular, fast-paced racing. Summary: (Also known as "Colin McRae: DiRT 2" in the UK/EU) DiRT 2 takes racing games to a new level with thrilling new race types, striking locations, big event atmosphere, and a peerless line-up of super-charged speed machines, each selected to deliver spectacular, fast-paced racing.
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