Nevertheless, once you’ve got the hang of handbrake turns, it’s supremely satisfying to execute the perfects drifts round tight corners and spray the crowd with mud at hairpins. We’re not convinced they entirely succeeded in their task, as vehicles still tended to roll without persuasion and turned as if mounted on a spindle through the centre of the car.
Codemasters worked closely with pros like Ken Block to ensure that each discipline was realistic, and that cars had a ‘weight’ to them. No matter what your driving skills are like, there’s a difficulty level to suit. That’s not to say that Dirt 2 isn’t enjoyable, though. If you do total it in a moment of bad judgement, you’ll be offered a Flashback (an idea lifted straight from Race Driver: Grid) which lets you rewind time by a few seconds and have another go at that overtaking manoeuvre.
Damage doesn’t noticeably affect the car’s performance, and won’t prevent you driving in a straight line. However, be under no illusions that Dirt 2 is a simulation this is a casual affair that mixes the crashes and slow-motion from Burnout with the mobile phone chats from Grand Theft Auto. You can choose how involved you get with the car’s setup (or not at all), and whether the car’s in-race damage is purely cosmetic or actually affects the car’s handling.
You get to drive around 35 or more diverse vehicles and when it comes to on-track action, Dirt 2 is simply fantastic.
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