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DIRT 5

Codemasters · Nov 6, 2020

PC · PS5 · Series X|S · PS4 · Xbox One

Everyone

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Whilst respecting the heritage and retaining the DNA of the franchise, DIRT 5 writes a new chapter in the legacy of DIRT – bolder and braver than ever before. New features, new innovations and a fresh approach make DIRT 5 a hub of off-road racing, style and culture, where you can constantly create highlight-reel moments.

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Scores by platform

PC

Critic 7.5 (15 critics) · Gamer 5.1

6.7

PlayStation 5

Critic 7.8 (9 critics) · Gamer 7.7

7.7

Xbox Series X|S

Critic 8.1 (9 critics) · Gamer 4.6

6.8

PlayStation 4

Critic 8.0 (28 critics) · Gamer 7.6

7.8

Xbox One

Critic 8.4 (15 critics) · Gamer 5.5

7.3

Critic reviews

  • Push Square

    Stephen Tailby · Dec 29, 2021

    8.0
    DIRT 5 sees the franchise drift back to an arcadey experience, and it's a great success. Despite some technical issues here and there, this is a rock solid off-road racing game from top to bottom. Brilliant handling, festival-style presentation, and a wide variety of ways to play make this one of 2020's standout racing games. If you've missed the showy style of DIRTs 2 and 3, you're in for a treat.
  • WorthPlaying

    Andreas Salmen · Mar 02, 2021

    6.8
    As great as Dirt 5's presentation may be, the gameplay is lacking. It looks and sounds incredible at times, but there isn't too much engaging content here to challenge players to do more and perform better as the driver. That changes if you're primarily racing against friends online or offline, but as a single-player experience, it feels flat once you peek under the flashy hood. It's fun for a few races at a time, and it's easy to jump in, but it's even easier to drop once you've had your fill.

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Gamer reviews

  • Jezreel Ian Manuel

    Mar 14, 2023 · Series X|S

    6.5

    A typical racing game for me.

    I recently played Dirt 5 on Xbox Game Pass, and I have to say that while it's a typical racing game with good graphics, it didn't quite grab me the way other racing games have. Let's start with the visuals - the game does look great, with detailed environments and cars that look like they're straight out of a commercial. However, the overall presentation didn't quite capture my attention, and I found myself getting bored of the tracks quickly. In terms of sound design, the game is solid, with engine sounds and environmental effects that are well-done. The music selection is also decent, but nothing really stood out to me. The interaction is standard for a racing game, with controls that are responsive and easy to use. However, there's nothing particularly innovative or exciting about the game's mechanics. It's a typical racing game that doesn't really do anything to stand out from the pack. The game's split-screen local play feature is a real highlight, and it's something that I wish more racing games had. It's always fun to play with friends or family, and having the ability to race against each other in the same room is a real treat. Unfortunately, the lack of variety in Dirt 5 is a major drawback for me. The game doesn't offer much in the way of different race types, and the tracks start to feel repetitive after a while. It's a shame, because with more diverse tracks and more interesting challenges, this game could have been a lot more engaging. Overall, while Dirt 5 is a decent racing game with good graphics and solid mechanics, it didn't really stand out to me. The split-screen local play is a highlight, but the lack of variety in the game makes it feel a bit lackluster. If you're looking for a typical racing game and don't mind the lack of variety, then Dirt 5 might be worth checking out - especially if you're looking for a game to play with friends locally.

  • Shadow

    Nov 15, 2021 · PC

    7.0

    A Dirt game with an Arcade Mode

    This is the 1st game in Dirt franchise which I played. It is an arcade style racing game rather than simulation and because of this only I liked it. Has the vibes of Motorstorm games of ps2/ps3. And graphics man, I was amazed by the reflections and shadows. Better than forza horizon 4 in the graphics department. It is available in Xbox game pass. Must try it!

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