Jumping into time trial mode, which lets players drive any car they want on any stage, we opted for the punishing Argentine rally with the Group A Lancia Delta HF Integrale from the early 1990s. And players can watch archive footage of old rally cars before entering a championship, which helps connect the gameplay to the sport’s rich history. The vibrant colours and animate stage maps are far more inviting than the dull tones of the original. Judging by the title screen alone, Dirt Rally 2.0 is a slicker experience than its predecessor. PlayStation 4 Pro players get the same experience, while those on the Xbox One S and standard PS4 play at 1080p and 60fps. We tried out the game on the Xbox One X, which bumps up the graphics to a 4K resolution and 60fps. With Dirt Rally 2.0 launching on consoles today, we’ve been behind the wheel to see whether developer Codemasters has deliver a more polished experience this time around.

Indeed, some fans consider the original Dirt Rally to be a tech demo, used to demonstrate new graphics or physics, rather than a fully fledged rally title. An eclectic mix of classic cars, superb stages and incredibly realistic handling, the title was an instant hit with hardcore rally fans.īut the game was let down by a half-baked career mode and a lack of features to help less experienced players get to grips with the handling. We were big fans of the original Dirt Rally when it arrived on consoles back in 2016. Here’s everything you need to know about it: The Week reviews Dirt Rally 2.0

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