Dirt 3 (Complete Edition)

If you’re looking for an off-road racing game that offers not only varied tracks, but plenty of amazing cars too, look no further than Dirt 3. The 3rd instalment in the series packs in many new features than its predecessors, making it a fine addition to the series.

This edition of Dirt 3 gaming DVD is a complete edition, allowing you to play multiple DLCs without having to download them. The DLCs on offer are The Monte Carlo Rally Pack, The X Games Asia Track Pack, Power and Glory Car Pack, Mud and Guts Car Pack, Ken Block Special Pack and many others. The addition of extra DLCs gives you extended game time, increasing the value of the game.

The videogame is for hard-core gaming enthusiasts. The cross between rallying and racing game allows you to experience real-time car racing within the confines of virtual gaming. Dirt 3 is available for PC and has a Teen rating from ESRB.

Synopsis and Features

To experience the thrill of off-road racing, you need a car that is not only smooth, but also precise with every turn you make. In Dirt 3, you strive to become the ultimate off-road racing champion. The game offers accuracy to the highest detail. If you like racing across deadly locations and expect your car to be as precise as a Swiss watch, then Dirt 3 is for you.

Developed and published by Codemasters, Dirt 3 offers significant changes from the previous games in the series. The minimum requirements for the game to run smoothly on your computer are Pentium Dual Core E6300 2.8GHz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 5600+ processor, GeForce 8600 GT or Radeon HD 2600 Pro graphics card, 2 GB RAM, Windows XP and 15 GB disk space.

The game follows a career mode where you start as a Novice to become the ultimate off-road driving guru. Dirt 3 is for gamers who expect perfection from their cars. The controls are tight and responsive. From the time you push the acceleration to start your vehicle till the time you slam the brakes to end the race, Dirt 3 offers superb precision.

From the 60’s rally class to the modern gymkhana class, there are plenty of cars to choose from. These include the Mini Cooper 1275S, Opel Kadette, Ford Sierra RS Cosworth, Audi Sport Quattro, Subaru Impreza 555, Mitsubishi Racing Lancer, BMW Z4M, Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X and many more.

The graphics in Dirt 3 take a special mention as they are the most realistic in the game series till date. You will be striving to control your car in icy roads as your competitor sprays crushed ice on your windshield. All this add to the realism for which the game is known for. The game’s main tour is split into four seasons. This allows you to explore old and new cars alike in different environments. You can team up with a buddy as Dirt 3 offers split-screen multiplayer.

From Finland, Michigan, Norway, LA, Kenya, to Monaco, Dirt 3 offers various landscapes that will test your driving skills to the limit. The new offering in the game includes the 5 replay assists known as Flashbacks. These allow you to replay a driving error. The error can be anything from a hairpin turn gone badly to a complete crash. When you start driving better, you can earn reputation points. These allow you to rise up the ranks to become a winner.

There are different modes available in the game that allows you to improve your driving skills. These include the gymkhana mode: a mode that puts players in obstacle courses, challenging them to drive better, hard-core mode: a mode that allows only cockpit camera access, giving the player real-world view of the racing circuit and party modes for multiplayer action. The game features an adrenaline-pumping soundtrack that includes various popular artists such as Skream, Biffy Clyro, The Go! Team, We Are Scientists and many more.

Online Features

Dirt 3 offers plenty of online gaming action. The game features various party modes that allow you to compete against gamers across the world. The Jam Session Party acts like the capture the flag variant in the game. You can smash wooden targets, spread a zombie infection and tag opponents too.

The game boasts of time-trial modes and leaderboards, allowing you to track your progress in the game. Online mode also allows custom vehicle setups, turning automatic gears into manual and tuning visual damage into real damage. You can download the updates and demos directly from the company’s website.