Dirt 3

Dirt 3
Developer(s) Codemasters Southam[1]
Feral Interactive (Mac OS X)[2]
Publisher(s) Codemasters
Feral Interactive (Mac OS X)
Distributor(s)
Series Colin McRae Rally
Engine EGO 2.0
Platform(s) Microsoft Windows
OS X
PlayStation 3
Xbox 360
Release date(s)
  • NA 24 May 2011
  • JP 25 August 2011
  • AUS 26 May 2011

Mac OS X

  • INT 29 January 2015
Genre(s) Racing
Mode(s) Single-player, multiplayer

Dirt 3 (stylised DiRT 3) is a rallying video game and the third installment in the Dirt sub-series of the Colin McRae Rally series, developed and published by Codemasters. However, the "Colin McRae" tag has been completely removed from this iteration (having previously been removed from only American versions of previous games in the series).[4] The game was released in Europe and North America on 24 May 2011, and two days later in Australia for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. DiRT 3: Complete Edition was released for Mac OS X by Feral Interactive on 29 January 2015.[2] The Japanese version of Dirt 3 was released on 25 August 2011.[5][6][7] In September 2011, there were reports that a network security problem on the website of an AMD promo had resulted in the loss of 3 million Dirt 3 keys to the public for use via the Steam platform that have then been posted in various places around the internet.[8][9]

Gameplay

Cockpit view

The main mode sees players earn reputation points in various events to gain the interest of sponsors who provide them with new vehicles. Flashbacks return from Colin McRae: Dirt 2, which can be used up to five times in any difficulty, but cost reputation points to use. A new gymkhana mode puts players in obstacle courses, challenging them to perform various tricks to earn points. Featured in the game are various party modes, involving events such as smashing wooden targets, spreading a zombie infection, and capture the flag. Other new features include a Hardcore mode which limits players to the cockpit view with no assists, the appearance of rain and snow, and the ability to upload replay clips directly to YouTube.[10]

Reception

IGN gave the game a score of 8.5 and an Editor's Choice award, praising the gameplay and online functionality while criticising some of the design choices.[11] GameTrailers gave the game a score of 9.2, praising the gameplay and presentation, although criticising the limits of the YouTube functionality.[12] GamesRadar gave the game a score of 9/10, praising its impeccable gameplay though noting slightly lower structure presentation compared to the previous game.[13] Official Xbox Magazine gave the game a score of 8.5/10, hailing its impressive car design and smooth handling, while criticising the lack of dynamism in the surfaces and poor social features.[14]

Following reports that the PC version of the game was unplayable due to the games reliance on the now defunct Games for Windows – Live software. A spokesperson for Codemasters issued a statement on the Steam community in January 2014 stating that Codemasters were in the process of removing Games for Windows – Live from the game, and would announce completion of the task at a later date.[15] On 1 April 2015, the work has been completed and GFWL has been removed from the game.

The game was one of the November 2015 Games with Gold free games, the first of the promotion to be playable on Xbox One through backwards compatibility.[16]

Complete Edition

A 'Complete Edition' of the game was announced by Codemasters on 9 February 2012,[17] with a trailer released on YouTube on 8 March 2012.[18] Consisting of the game and its associated DLC packaged together, the Complete Edition adds several tracks and vehicles. It was released Friday 9 March in Europe and 20 March in North America. On 8 January 2015, Feral Interactive announced the Complete Edition for Mac OS X.[19] On 13 January 2015, justbiglee, a Community Manager on Steam forums confirmed that all existing owners of DiRT 3 on Steam will get the Complete Edition of the game for free.[20] On 1 April 2015, the GFWL-less DiRT 3 Complete Edition has been released on Steam on PC.[21]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Codemasters: Taking aim | Game development | Features by Develop". Develop-online.net. 23 July 2010. Retrieved 1 February 2011.
  2. 1 2 "DiRT 3 Complete Edition Powers Onto The Mac Today". gamersftw.co.uk. 29 January 2015. Retrieved 29 January 2015.
  3. ↑ Wesley Yin-Poole (16 December 2010). "DiRT 3 release date announced News - Page 1". Eurogamer.net. Retrieved 4 February 2011.
  4. ↑ Ivan, Tom (12 March 2010). "Dirt 3 Confirmed | Edge Magazine". Edge-online.com. Retrieved 1 February 2011.
  5. ↑ ユーザーレビューを投稿する (25 August 2011). "― DiRT 3［PS3］". 4gamer.net. Retrieved 23 November 2013.
  6. ↑ ユーザーレビューを投稿する (25 August 2011). "― DiRT 3［Xbox360］". 4gamer.net. Retrieved 23 November 2013.
  7. ↑ ユーザーレビューを投稿する (26 August 2011). "― DiRT 3 日本語マニュアル付英語版［PC］". 4gamer.net. Retrieved 23 November 2013.
  8. ↑ Phillips, Tom (6 September 2011). "3 million digital DiRT 3 copies robbed News • News • PC •". Eurogamer.net. Retrieved 23 November 2013.
  9. ↑ "Rumour: 3 million DiRT 3 Steam keys leaked online". VG247. 6 September 2011. Retrieved 23 November 2013.
  10. ↑ Joao Diniz Sanches (17 November 2010). "eurogamer.net". eurogamer.net. Retrieved 28 April 2011.
  11. ↑ Dirt 3 Review - Xbox 360 Review at IGN
  12. ↑ DiRT 3 Video Game, Review | Video Clip | Game Trailers & Videos | GameTrailers.com
  13. ↑ DiRT 3: Super Review, DiRT 3 Review, Xbox 360 Reviews | Games Radar.com
  14. ↑ Dirt 3 | OXM ONLINE
  15. ↑ http://steamcommunity.com/app/44320/discussions/0/558746745592088289/
  16. ↑ "Games with Gold Just Got Better with Backwards Compatibility". Retrieved 9 November 2015.
  17. ↑ "Dirt 3 Complete Edition expands the award-winning off-road racer with cars and routes". Codemasters. Retrieved 23 November 2013.
  18. ↑ "DiRT 3 - Complete Edition Trailer". YouTube. 8 March 2012.
  19. ↑ "Get your slide on: DiRT 3 Complete Edition carves a path to the Mac". Feral Interactive. 8 January 2015. Retrieved 10 January 2015.
  20. ↑ "GFWL Removal and More of Your Frequently Asked Questions Answered". 13 January 2015. Retrieved 29 January 2015.
  21. ↑ "@dirtgame twitter channel - Complete Edition release". 2015-04-01. Retrieved 2015-04-01.
  22. ↑ "DiRT3". Gaming News. Blue Ripple Sound. 23 May 2011. Retrieved 21 November 2013.

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