Dirt (realisms geeks begone)

[leggy]

Anyone buying this today?

I quite fancy it as I'm not a fan of racing sims like Forza and I've never enjoyed PGR. I'm looking for fast and fun, arcadey type racing.

If the MP is decent I might shell out for it this avo.

 

[Aada]

Anyone buying this today?

I quite fancy it as I'm not a fan of racing sims like Forza and I've never enjoyed PGR. I'm looking for fast and fun, arcadey type racing.

If the MP is decent I might shell out for it this avo.

Bought it and loving it.

Sims aren't my cuppa tea either m8 i bought Forza and barely touched it really but that is mostly due to the fact i am bored racing on the same track with 5 different variations.

Dirt also makes FM2 look like PS1 game, Dirt is GORGEOUS to look at and very very exciting to play.

Some people are moaning about how the MP works but that is how a rally event takes place so i don't understand why they moaning.

Good game gets 9/10 for me.

 

[Ch3tan]

Demo available on live? I'm finally off from work and can spend the day on marketplace.

 

[Delket]

Got dirt today, is very good and lots to do. Not a fan of the arcade controls personally as it doesnt feel like your actually driving a car but that doesnt matter a whole bunch when its a blast anyway

Big rigs 4tw.

 

[Dreamor]

Demo available on live? I'm finally off from work and can spend the day on marketplace.

Got a copy of DiRT today, quality game for the 360.... stutters a bit on my Gaming PC.

Demo is available for PC, as for 360... X-BOX Live?

 

[PLightstar]

Im getting this once I get payed, played the demo and loved it, always liked the Colin series.

 

[Doomy]

Really liked the McRae series (Richard Burns was better but still) but i got really bored of them after the 3rd. Its definately a cash cow for Codemasters, Dirt looks fairly interesting but my tastes revolve around hardcore sims and all out arcade racers ala burnout etc. I dont think I like this titles middleground stance but Ill pick it up when its reduced certainly.

 

[JBP|]

I will be getting it tomorrow i think.

2-100 players on live seems quite intresting.

 

[Delket]

don't buy it for live, but it for sp since its online features are its godawful weak point. You cant race any of the fun stuff and the stuff you can is only 'time trials'

 

[JBP|]

Too late now , i've just been to Asda.

 

[KevinUK]

I'll buy it when I've had enough of Forza. I love the demo with the force feedback wheel, it shakes all over the place

 

[leggy]

Too late now , i've just been to Asda.

How much did you pay?

Gameplay have it for 30 so I was considering waiting and buying it online for a change.

 

[Aada]

don't buy it for live, but it for sp since its online features are its godawful weak point. You cant race any of the fun stuff and the stuff you can is only 'time trials'

I like the LIVE feature because if you do it like Forza the match turns into Bumpacars instead of actual racing.

I think everytime i have been on Forza online i have been wiped out at almost every corner by some kid behind me.

Forza Online sucks balls tbh.

 

[Delket]

Forza with collisions on is indeed BS and it drives me nuts how many rammers are hence i only play with it off where possible or when with friends.

That said the Dirt live options really are dire BUT its well worth playing for SP. Spose some like the whole time trially thing appeals to some but doesnt make a huge amount of sense for 'multiplayer'

 

[JBP|]

How much did you pay?

Gameplay have it for 30 so I was considering waiting and buying it online for a change.

£39 and something pence.

GAME are banging it out at £44.99 or something

 

[leggy]

£39 and something pence.

GAME are banging it out at £44.99 or something

Ordered it online from PCWORLD with a store pickup. Cost £29.99.

Thanks to KevUK for the tip

 

[PLightstar]

Still can't believe GAME expect people to pay over £40 for a 360 game, yet people still do when they could get it much cheaper by simply going to Tesco's or any online site.

 

[leggy]

I haven't played a mcrae game since the PS1. It may just be my crapness but the handling is waaayy harder now.

*needs more praccy*

 

[Samaroon|Terracotta]

Its possible to have a 100 man race in this game innit? I'm prolly going to get it soonish.

 

[leggy]

OK so it's only those chevvy trucks that are a bitch. The rest is pretty straightforward with a bit of practise. Have to say that I'm really enjoying this and looks the dogs.

 

[Overdriven]

Actually played this on Friday night, didn't like it at all (Not saying it's a bad game, as it was very pretty and player friendly) just didn't appeal to me.

Wouldn't buy it, but wouldn't avoid playing it if a friend had it

 

[Aada]

Best car experience i have had for a long time.

Nothing beats bombing through the woods in the 307.

Pure class game and another top game for the 360.

Who plays with Manual gears?

 

[leggy]

Heh not even close to using manual gears yet. The problem I have with manual gears in games is that you have almost no feedback (other than sound) to determine when to change. I realise you can use the rev meter but it just isn't the same as 'feeling' the revs (as per a real car).

 

[Aada]

Heh not even close to using manual gears yet. The problem I have with manual gears in games is that you have almost no feedback (other than sound) to determine when to change. I realise you can use the rev meter but it just isn't the same as 'feeling' the revs (as per a real car).

If you change to manual gears as soon as you get a game it will become second nature to you thats what i do anyway.

You are right i use the sound to tell me when i need to change gear which isn't a problem really.

Alot of friends use automatic but for me it doesn't feel as i am in control of the car.

 

[JBP|]

I always use auto's in game and i would in real life given the choice.

Loving the game although i don't have a lot of time to spend playing it, currently somewhere in japan banging into walls,fences and the odd tree.

 

[Aada]

Pretty much finished the game now i just have the last race in the Championship to do then ive 100% completed the game on Pro difficulty which am quite proud of as it has taken alot of restarts and swearing at the tv.

Going to run through it again after as i want to start playing from the In Car View.

 

[Delket]

Gone through it also and it was great fun, the detail and variety of the tracks was fantastic. Really a nice break from just rallying and nothing else. I do have 2 serious niggles with it though.

The AI are cheating cnuts, Less noticable on the slower races (t4, buggies etc) but if your playing rallycross on harder modes they have no qualms with knocking your rear end out whilst you can hardly ever make them go wrong.

And the most annoying bastid thing ever is how if you take a corner too fast it resets you 'anti exploit style' never mind the fact you gained no real benefit and probably only had 1 wheel off the track (Even on the outside of turns sometimes /boggle)

Other than that great game, wish there was more of some events though

 

[Aada]

Gone through it also and it was great fun, the detail and variety of the tracks was fantastic. Really a nice break from just rallying and nothing else. I do have 2 serious niggles with it though.

The AI are cheating cnuts, Less noticable on the slower races (t4, buggies etc) but if your playing rallycross on harder modes they have no qualms with knocking your rear end out whilst you can hardly ever make them go wrong.

And the most annoying bastid thing ever is how if you take a corner too fast it resets you 'anti exploit style' never mind the fact you gained no real benefit and probably only had 1 wheel off the track (Even on the outside of turns sometimes /boggle)

Other than that great game, wish there was more of some events though

Yup class game and before this i never used to watch replays but it just looks so gorgeous and awsome when you are bombing around the place its hard not too watch them.

Great game and i cannot wait for the next one.