Description
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DiRT Rally on Steam is a racing simulation game developed by Codemasters, known for its focus on rally and rallycross racing. Here’s a comprehensive overview of the game:
Overview
Genre: Racing, Simulation
Developer: Codemasters
Publisher: Codemasters
Release Date: Originally released on Steam’s Early Access on April 27, 2015, with the full version launching on December 7, 2015.
Gameplay and Features
Rally Experience: DiRT Rally focuses on delivering a true-to-life rally experience. Players navigate through timed stage events across various terrains like tarmac, gravel, and snow, under different weather conditions which significantly affect vehicle handling.
Physics and Handling: The game boasts a rebuilt physics engine designed for simulation over arcade-style racing. It differentiates between front-wheel drive (FWD), rear-wheel drive (RWD), and all-wheel drive (AWD) vehicles, offering a realistic driving feel where control and skill are paramount.
Vehicles: At launch, DiRT Rally included 17 cars, which were later expanded through updates to include a wide array of vehicles from different eras, including classics from the 60s, 70s, 80s, Group B, Group A, and modern rally cars. There’s also a selection for rallycross events.
Rally Stages: The initial release featured 36 stages across three real-world locations: Monte Carlo, Powys (Wales), and Argolis (Greece). Updates added more locations like Baumholder (Germany), Jämsä (Finland), and Värmland (Sweden), increasing the diversity of environments and challenges.
Career Mode: Players start in a humble setup, hiring and managing a team, including mechanics and engineers. Performance in races affects team morale and the ability to repair and upgrade cars between stages. The career mode is challenging, requiring strategic decisions on which events to enter based on car suitability and team readiness.
Damage and Repairs: The game features a comprehensive mechanical damage system where crashes affect the car’s performance. Between stages, players must manage repair times, which are influenced by the skills of their hired crew.
Multiplayer: DiRT Rally offers asynchronous multiplayer where players can compete against others’ recorded performances, as well as direct player-versus-player (PvP) modes introduced later.
VR Support: For PC players, the game supports virtual reality through Oculus Rift, providing an immersive experience that enhances the feeling of speed and precision required in rally racing.
Community and Mods: The Steam Workshop integration allows for a vast array of user-generated content, including car mods, liveries, and custom stages, enriching the game’s replay value.
Sound and Visuals: The audio design, particularly the co-driver’s pacenotes, is critically acclaimed for its realism, aiding navigation through complex tracks. Visually, DiRT Rally aims for realism with dynamic weather and day/night cycles impacting visibility and strategy.
Reception
Critical Acclaim: DiRT Rally has been lauded for its difficulty and authenticity, often considered one of the best rally simulators, praised for its physics, handling, and the depth of its career mode. However, it’s noted for its steep learning curve, which can be daunting for newcomers to the genre.
Community: The game has a dedicated following, with players appreciating the challenging gameplay and the community’s contributions via mods.
Platform Availability
Steam: Although there was a point where DiRT Rally was delisted from Steam and other platforms, it was available for purchase during its active period. Players interested in this title should check its availability or look into its sequel, DiRT Rally 2.0, which continues the legacy with further enhancements.
DiRT Rally is a demanding game that rewards skill and patience, offering one of the most authentic rally experiences in video gaming.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
WindowsmacOSSteamOS + Linux
MINIMUM:
OS: 64bit Versions of Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10
Processor: AMD FX Series or Intel Core i3 Series
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: AMD HD5450 or Nvidia GT430 or Intel HD4000 with 1GB of VRAM (DirectX 11 graphics card required)
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 50 GB available space
Sound Card: DirectX Compatible soundcard
Additional Notes: Supported Graphics Cards: AMD HD5000 Series, HD6000 Series, HD7000 Series, R7 Series, R9 Series Nvidia GTX400 Series, GTX500 Series, GTX600 Series, GTX700 Series, GTX900 Series Intel HD4000 Series, HD5000 Series
RECOMMENDED:
OS: 64bit Versions of Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10
Processor: AMD FX-8150 or Intel Core i5 4670K
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: AMD R9 290 or Nvidia GTX780
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 50 GB available space
Sound Card: Direct X compatible soundcard
Additional Notes: Supported Graphics Cards: AMD HD5000 Series, HD6000 Series, HD7000 Series, R7 Series, R9 Series Nvidia GTX400 Series, GTX500 Series, GTX600 Series, GTX700 Series, GTX900 Series Intel HD4000 Series, HD5000 Series, HD6000 Series
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