Scummy business practices. The game can be as good as you'd like, but us customers are being treated like crap. When we bought the "deluxe edition" at launch, we expected to get all the next content released after. Instead, that deluxe edition only covered for HALF of the post-launch content, and we have to pay another 30€ to get access to the newer contents (of which most are recycled from DiRT Rally 1, like the rally environments)... The DLC costs combined add up to the cost of the game itself. And us possessors of the deluxe edition don't even get a discount. Disappointment. I hope GRID won't follow like this.

Once we got that out of the way, here's a proper review of the game...

No name for a game has ever been so on point. This is DiRT Rally. Updated. Same formula, new content, slightly new mechanics, and a gorgeous new dressing. And it all comes in a pretty darn polished package.

Just like its predecessor, the physics and the driving model will keep you sh*tting your pants throughout all stages, particularly when you're traveling through fast sections and going over bumps. The car behaves as you expect it to, and it's very communicative as to how much available traction you have and how much more you can push even with a controller. And whenever you crash, you know it was your fault, and not the game's.

THE CAR WILL ACTUALLY REACT DIFFERENTLY ACROSS DIFFERENT SURFACES OMGGGG no seriously, it's very evident. Grippy on tarmac, a little bit more loose on gravel, completely sliding out of control (perhaps too much) on wet gravel.

You can upgrade your cars, choose from different types of tires to use in stages, track conditions will vary depending on your starting order. When you start in the last group, you'll actually feel you're going up and down the edges of the tire tracks left by those who raced before you.

Much of the content is recycled from previous games, including DLC's. They only come back with a graphical overhaul. But they look amazing.

The biggest update from its predecessor was the Rallycross mode, with a lot more tracks added.

I already mentioned the game looks amazing. And that's true. However, the hit on performance from all the new fancy looking stuff is pretty hard. And some options like ultra shadows and anything above medium crowd will literally make your framerate tank. And if you don't like jaggy edges, you'd better get used to, because you either have enough power for MSAA, or you settle for TAA, which makes everything look extremely blurry.

Scummy business practices. The game can be as good as you'd like, but us customers are being treated like crap. When we bought the "deluxe edition" at launch, we expected to get all the next content released after. Instead, that deluxe edition only covered for HALF of the post-launch content, and we have to pay another 30€ to get access to the newer contents (of which most are recycled from DiRT Rally 1, like the rally environments)... The DLC costs combined add up to the cost of the game itself. And us possessors of the deluxe edition don't even get a discount. Disappointment. I hope GRID won't follow like this. Once we got that out of the way, here's a proper review of the game... No name for a game has ever been so on point. This is DiRT Rally. Updated. Same formula, new content, slightly new mechanics, and a gorgeous new dressing. And it all comes in a pretty darn polished package. Just like its predecessor, the physics and the driving model will keep you sh*tting your pants throughout all stages, particularly when you're traveling through fast sections and going over bumps. The car behaves as you expect it to, and it's very communicative as to how much available traction you have and how much more you can push even with a controller. And whenever you crash, you know it was your fault, and not the game's. THE CAR WILL ACTUALLY REACT DIFFERENTLY ACROSS DIFFERENT SURFACES OMGGGG no seriously, it's very evident. Grippy on tarmac, a little bit more loose on gravel, completely sliding out of control (perhaps too much) on wet gravel. You can upgrade your cars, choose from different types of tires to use in stages, track conditions will vary depending on your starting order. When you start in the last group, you'll actually feel you're going up and down the edges of the tire tracks left by those who raced before you. Much of the content is recycled from previous games, including DLC's. They only come back with a graphical overhaul. But they look amazing. The biggest update from its predecessor was the Rallycross mode, with a lot more tracks added. I already mentioned the game looks amazing. And that's true. However, the hit on performance from all the new fancy looking stuff is pretty hard. And some options like ultra shadows and anything above medium crowd will literally make your framerate tank. And if you don't like jaggy edges, you'd better get used to, because you either have enough power for MSAA, or you settle for TAA, which makes everything look extremely blurry.