DiRT Rally Critic Reviews

Codemasters returns to glory with the rally game we all have been waiting for. This is probably the best game in its genre since the days of the original Colin McRae Rally franchise.

One of the best rally games ever. Codemasters has listened to the fans and has recovered the soul of the Colin McRae series in order to make us feel at home again.

DiRT Rally is a realistic, beautiful-looking off-road racing simulation that's really exciting to drive. Its high level of challenge and unforgiving nature means it won't appeal to everyone, but for those who want to experience the trials and tribulations of rallying, it's an absolutely brilliant game.

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Dirt Rally console is basically a perfect porting of the best rally game on the market, and also definitely the best Codemasters effort in years.

DiRT Rally is probably the best rally simulation ever made, and its debut on console strengthens the good driving model developed by Codemasters. The gameplay is incredibly deep, challenging and realistic, the controls are precise and smooth (even with a gamepad), and the game never goes below the 60 frames per second. A truly unique driving experience.

It's been a while, but Codemasters is back again with a great driving game. DiRT Rally is a love letter for motorsport and players alike: it's fast, it's realistic, it's really difficult but never frustrating. It's a real masterpiece, probably the best rally game ever.

Dirt Rally is a tough but hugely enjoyable racer that easily eclipses its competitors and is likely destined for the rally video game hall of fame.

DiRT Rally is the purest and most visceral rally game in a long, long time: it's a constant knife edge experience of risk and reward, trial and error, concentration and sweet, sweet progress. This simulation comes highly recommended to both rally and racing fans everywhere.

Dirt Rally is hard, demanding and challenging, but never unfair. And when you master it, it’s the best of Swiss watches.

DiRT Rally delivers a stunning performance on console, offering a difficult but rewarding experience which cements it as one of the best rally simulators available.

After a long time developing, DiRT Rally arrives at out shops with the best version of the game, 1080p, 60fps and the best and most exigent rally simulation ever made.

The most exhilarating driving game Codemasters has created in years, and undoubtedly the best rally game on PS4. Dirt Rally is an essential addition to any committed rally enthusiast's collection.

Dirt Rally is a fantastic rally experience, and the game I've been waiting for since I first played Colin McRae Rally. That was 18 years ago.

Car enthusiasts do not have to look any further for the best race game of the moment: that would be DiRT Rally. There is so much depth, challenge and sensation in this new Codemasters title, wow. All we want is more tracks and cars.

Easy to learn, hard to master; DiRT Rally is a wonderful off-road racing game that will keep fans playing for months to come.

At this point, we can freely claim that Codemasters have outdone themselves and have finally come back to splendid form, giving us a racer worthy of both Dirt and the legendary CMR series.

Codemasters have crafted an almost perfect racing game with Dirt Rally.

DiRT Rally is hands down the best rally game I have ever played – stand aside Richard Burns Rally, in fact it’s the best Codemasters racing game I have ever played.

Brutal, yet hugely rewarding, Dirt Rally both understands and respects its eponymous sport. It doesn't patronise with gimmicky mechanics, nor is it a dry, joyless simulation.