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OpenCritic: 83
Written Reviews
Eurogamer (unscored)
A new studio in charge sees Dirt retain some of its old swagger in a fun, frequently beautiful but occasionally hollow arcade racer.
COGconnected (89%)
If you've been itching to get back in the driver's seat, DIRT 5 is what the doctor ordered. Despite a lackluster career mode that fails in both connecting to the player and building tension, DIRT 5 succeeds where it matters most. Driving. This is the best representation of off-road vehicular shenanigans I've ever had the joy of playing. Mastering my skillset and conquering each course was as fun as any racing game over the last five years – I attribute much of this to each class of car being as certifiably entertaining as the last. It isn't often I find this to be the case. It won't replace Forza, and it won't replace Gran Turismo, but it doesn't need to.
I'm not sure if any other racing game better simulates driving on… well, dirt.
DIRT 5 Review - Playing in the Mud
Codemaster's long-running franchise is back with the latest installment, DIRT 5. Can the UK based developer keep the series on track? Or has it been driven off a cliffside? Read on to find out.
cogconnected.com
PCGamesN (8/10)
Ultimately, I enjoyed my time with Dirt 5 a lot. It's a game that feels like a series rediscovering its swagger, inspired by younger contemporaries to come out swinging once more. It might not be the deepest career mode experience, or in some cases the most challenging, but you know what? That's okay. Not every game has to be Dark Souls, and not every racing game has to be a hardcore sim experience. If Forza Horizon is a big open toy box full of cars to play with, Dirt 5 is a series of playsets for you to shove cars into the launcher and ramp off of high things. And hey, in the current darkest timeline we live in, that sounds like a damn good time to me.
Dirt 5 review - muddy good fun
A series of playsets to Forza Horizon's big open toybox, Codemasters' latest off-road racer is a brash and colourful romp
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WccfTech (9/10)
DIRT 5 offers a new path for the DIRT series and treads it brilliantly. The core numbered titles have always been slightly more arcade, but this takes it to a whole other level and is fantastic because of this move. This is an incredibly approachable and varied racing game that takes you on a tour of several racing styles in far-flung places across the globe. With every new console generation comes a new generation of racing games, DIRT 5 is that game. It looks fantastic, it's incredibly fun and it's polished to a great level and is arguably the best game to come out of Codemasters.
DIRT 5 Review - I Think I Superlike You
Codemasters is going next-gen with the release of DIRT 5 and pushing further towards arcade than any game in the series so far.
wccftech.com
The addition of PlayGrounds is the perfect example of just how different Codemasters' approach to Dirt 5 is. It's not supposed to be a hardcore off-road sim, it's designed to be a game that weaves the series' traditionally excellent racing mechanics into a package that's accessible and focused on fun before everything else.
That lack of challenge and sense of progression won't be for everyone, and might even put off Dirt veterans, but Dirt 5's a varied and beautiful racing game that's a blast from event number one.
Dirt 5 Review - Stripped-back Racing
Dirt 5 on PlayStation 4 & PlayStation 5 Update: We have added our post-release thoughts on the PS5 version of Dirt 5 at the bottom of this review.
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Attack of the Fanboy (4.5/5)
Even with an enhanced version on the horizon that includes 120 fps with the arrival of next generation consoles, Dirt 5 delivers a fantastic off-road racing experience full of content that will keep you busy not only on the track, but also off with the addition of the new Playgrounds arena editor. Considering there is a free upgrade to the next-gen version as well, there is no reason not to go ahead and pick this one up if you were at all interested, especially if you are a fan of the franchise.
Dirt 5 Review | Attack of the Fanboy
The Dirt series has been around for a number of years now, even way before it had the Dirt name attached to it. Once known as the Colin McRae Rally
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PC Gamer (60%)
Dirt 5 isn't a bad game, then. It's not a Project CARS 3. The two make interesting points of comparison, though. Both take the bizarre decision to distance their IPs from sim racing at a time when it has never been more popular, and possibly never will again, yes. But whereas Slightly Mad's game seems to be jutting out its chin and actively daring you to find something of the franchise's prior identity which you liked among its new mess of utterly characterless racing, Dirt 5 is guilty of the opposite. Instead of jettisoning its identity it's playing too safe, holding onto it too closely in search of the apocryphal casual racing gamer who's scared of brake pedals.
God is a Geek (9/10)
DIRT 5 is an excellent racer with tons of race modes that allow you to experiment with all the cars you have at your finger tips. The Career is fun and challenging, and the sense of progression is satisfying. Some of the modes are tough to get to grips with, and I wasn't a fan of Sprint, but there's so much more that it never felt like I was stuck for a good time. DIRT 5's online mode promises to be yet another great addition to the game, but at present we haven't been able to try it out. As soon as players are populating the servers we intend to dive back in and give you the lowdown on how the Vampire mode works, because who doesn't want to evade a vampire car? With some great presentation and a banging soundtrack, DIRT 5 is an excellent step up from the last entry in the series, and I can't wait to dive in to the online modes.
DIRT 5 review | GodisaGeek.com
DIRT 5 offers a fantastic rally experience, with tons of race modes and cars to play around with, as well as an engaging Career mode.
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Gamespew (9/10)
is one of the most joy-inducing racing games of this generation. Nothing quite compares to hurtling around a muddy track in an exotic locale, using the handbrake to get the back end out around sharp corners and trading paint with opponents as you fight for positions, all while navigating bumps and breath-taking jumps. The dirt being thrown up by tyres realistically accumulating on your vehicle until it's a mess only adds to spectacle of it all. This is a showy game, but one that also has perfectly-honed physics, making it challenging but accessible to all. And while some of that magic is lost when you make your way into Playgrounds, the sheer creativity it offers is more than enough compensation.
DIRT 5 Review – GameSpew
The sheer variety of locations, cars and event types to be found in its career makes DIRT 5 a delight. But its online options may disappoint.
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Glitched (8/10)
DIRT 5 is fun. While it lacks the depth of past games, I thoroughly enjoyed the arcade approach. One can just jump in, play a race and go back to watching Netflix or something. It is not overly complicated by any means. Just a fun content-packed racing game for the masses.
DiRT 5 Review
DIRT 5 has a vibrant new coat of paint and overall the new arcade racing approach makes it one of the best entries in the series.
www.glitched.online
Metro (7/10)
Codemasters' latest rally game is less concerned with being a simulation and more with ensuring it's accessible and fun for all.
Loud, brash, brightly coloured tracks with a rousing selection of cars and racing styles in a game that's much more about fun than serious simulation.
Dirt 5 review – rallying for everyone
Codemasters’ latest rally game is less concerned with being a simulation and more with ensuring it’s accessible and fun for all.
metro.co.uk
The Sixth Axis (unscored)
DIRT 5 strips away the more serious elements of the franchise and puts all its eggs in one, arcade cabinet shaped, basket. At times a riot, in other areas a little repetitive and lacking in finesse, it nevertheless delivers on the concept of an adrenaline-fueled off-road racer. It's a game that makes you sit forward in your seat and savour the joys of jumping a Dakar Rally Peugeot 3008 over a ravine.
Screenrant (4/5)
Overall, DIRT 5 is an absolute blast. Aesthetically pleasing and with extremely fun gameplay, the title is only held back by its odd frustrating moment and a campaign that feels a little on the brief side. However, its positives far outweigh the negatives, particularly with elements that have the potential to keep players coming back for more.
DIRT 5 Review: Well Worth Getting Grimy For
A showcase of exciting arcade offroading.
screenrant.com
IGN Italia (8/10)
Codemasters takes the fun road for its new Dirt: it's not the best in the series, but it's exciting to play, even considering some technical issues on current-gen consoles.
Video Reviews
Tres Mandos (9/10)
Critical Hit (85%)
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