What do you know about the DiRT (Colin McRae Rally) series of games? Yes, it's a rally racing car simulator, that's right. But what have you heard about Showdown? Nothing?! We need to fix this matter.
DiRT Showdown. Spin-off of the DiRT series, which was a surprise for fans of the series. Yes, the game has changed dramatically, which may not appeal to everyone. But you must agree that fans of this format should appreciate it.
There is only one rule - there are no rules
For me personally, the game was the first in the series, so I will not criticize the game from the position of DiRT fans.
The game went deeper into arcade style and, perhaps, this did not make it worse. Having changed the format, the game shows us the entertainment and drive that was so lacking.
It’s not for nothing that the game is compared to FlatOut - there really are similar mechanics. Do you think you can complete the race as cleanly and beautifully as possible or destroy everything to smithereens? There are no rules in the race and it’s up to you to decide how to achieve victory.
Races are divided into 3 types: Racing, Demolition and Hoonigan. In the first type of races your skills as a racer are tested. Everything is simple here - regular races with rivals, a race against time and a race for elimination. In the second type of racing is much more interesting. Here you will be provided with various variations of derby racing. Well the third type is gymkhana. Go through the route quickly and beautifully - nothing superfluous.
Adventures on the road
The game is quite boring and can get boring even for the most patient. The game is saved by her serve. All the races seem to be part of a huge festival and due to the environment and effects this is really felt. Each race is like a special event, in honor of which they didn’t even skimp on fireworks. And since the gameplay itself involves activity, it doesn’t become so boring. Objects on the track, be it springboards, blocks, or tires, also add a special charm. Perhaps all this together gives pleasure, causes delight and admiration.
Destroy everything around!
The game takes on the FlatOut style, which means chaos on the road. Most likely, no one will treat you fairly, not even bots, so the path to victory lies through an aggressive playing style. And the benefit of this car is that it contributes! The cars are already specially prepared for the derby, which means you won’t crash some BMW or Mazda. Although, it must be said that there are still cars from official manufacturers, but they are used only in Hoonigan races.
I stuttered about the chaos on the road. Yes, it is undoubtedly there, but I wouldn’t say that you get any particular pleasure from it. The physics of car behavior is arcade-like, and this requires skill, because driving a car is not so easy. However, there is no feeling that you are driving an iron - the balance between arcade and realism is maintained perfectly, so both the weight of the vehicle and its other driving characteristics quite noticeably influence the ride. Plus I would like specific destruction of cars. It seems like you crashed into a wall at 150 km/h, but your bumper was only dented. No, of course I’m exaggerating, but I would like more noticeable damage. In addition, the damage does not affect the behavior of the car in any way.
DiRT Showdown = entertainment
It’s worth talking about the graphical part. Graphically, the game looks great and does not raise any complaints. And the general style of the game looks very cool in this wrapper! All the same, the atmosphere in the game of some bright event and the various flashes and fireworks really look very cool. At first you have to drive along unremarkable tracks, but as you progress, the game begins to indulge in the change of day and night, includes weather effects (showers, snow) and the game noticeably transforms. This makes me want to rivet up a stack of screenshots.
The soundtrack also gives additional drive, which fits perfectly into the overall ambiance of the game.
Summary
DiRT Showdown is a fun attraction with fireworks. The game is purely for fun and excitement and should not be taken seriously. And even though the game is pretty boring, it can please and give pleasant sensations, which is what it does.