DiRT, the next game in the Colin McRae series, is the first real rally racing game to come to the Xbox 360. It was hyped well for a while before release, but just how well did it hold up? Here is a breakdown of some of the facets of DiRT for the Xbox 360:
Presentation and Graphics: The graphics in DiRT are very good. I’d say probably the best I’ve seen in a racing game on the Xbox 360 (that includes Forza 2). The car models are very realistic and the tracks are well laid out with great detail. DiRT sports a dynamic damage model system which adds a nice depth of realism to the game. Hit your passenger side too much and the door will swing open the rest of the race, which not only looks cool but also affects your car’s performance. The mud and dirt effects on the track look beautiful as well. The only environment effects I’ve ever seen look better are in Motorstorm. The graphics do take a large hit, however, because of framerate and tearing issues. Many times during a race you’ll encounter framerate slowdowns or vertical screen tearing, which really takes away from the experience. 3 of 5
