Dirt 2
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Reviewed: Dirt
2
Publisher: Codemasters
Developer: SumoDigital
Reviewer: Cecil
Platform: Wii, Xbox 360, PS3, PC, DS, PSP
ERSB Rating: E10+, (T - Xbox 360, PS3, PC)
Game
Description:
Kick it into high
gear with Dirt 2, a racing game that is as fun and challenging as the
real
thing. Parent and child or friends can race side by side or face off on
any
number of specialized challenges from power sliding to “last man
standing.”
Dirt 2 combines the
excitement of rally sport racing to Baja and off-road truck racing.
Choose from
a wide variety of vehicles like the Ickler Baja truck, the Subaru WRX
Rally
car, or Ford F-150 for off-road. Placing higher unlocks body kits,
cars, and
extras increasing customization during gameplay. Multiple track styles
from
pavement to dirt and off-road broaden the range of race opportunities
including
mirrored and reverse options to up the challenge.
Pull it all
together and you have a “can’t lose” racing game for the entire family.
What Parents Need to Know
Violence:
No
violence other than expected vehicular collisions and
wrecks. Drivers and spectators are never seen hurt or killed.
Language:
Some mild language
can be heard in some of the lyrics (such as bastard).
Sexual Content:
No sexual content.
Spiritual Content:
No spiritual content.
Misc:
Each platform
offers its own unique playability. The platform on which I played, the
Wii,
offered the option to use the Wii Wheel, standard Wii remote or in
conjunction
with the Nunchuck. With the DS, players can draw their own icons or
connect
with three other players for multiplayer action. The PS3, Xbox 360, PC
and PSP
formats also offer their own distinctive extras. Be sure to check out
all the
options for your chosen system.
Reviewers
Thoughts:
If you are prone to
comparing racing games to either Mario Kart or NASCAR, think again.
Dirt 2
offers enough of the technical aspects of a pro-style racing game while
paired
with creativity and customization to remain an excellent bridge between
party-style racing games focused on walloping your friends and
true-to-life
race simulations.
Due to the
realistic approach that Codemasters brought to this game, I suggest
Dirt 2 for
the recommended age range of 10 and up. While younger children can
play, the
lack of extravagant whirligigs might not hold their attention.
