I pity those who go into DiRT Rally expecting the game to control just like another DiRT game. If you don't already know, I should warn you now, this is a raw simulator – the vehicle handling requires lots of practice, patience and concentration, and a rewind feature is nowhere to be found.

DiRT Rally is the latest in the DiRT series from Codemasters. I've played past entries all the way back to the original and after extensive playing, have arrived at my verdict for the newest entry… Let me begin by stating that this game is not for rookies.

Let's face it, racing games have been dumbed down in recent years. They've got more assists than Mesut Ozil, most of the computer-controlled cars act like they're being driven by the Chuckle Brothers, and even if you do make a mistake, you can rewind races more often than that scene in Basic...

Dirt Rally has finally made its way onto consoles and if you are a rally racing fan it was definitely worth the wait. There is a lot to keep you busy here whether you are racing solo or with a group of friends.

Grandson love it may order more

In a nutshell, DiRT Rally is a triumph. Coming from someone that has loved and been playing the original Colin McRae Rally game since the PlayStation 1 from 1998. Developers Codemasters have been developing the game since the very beginning and their love for the series truly shows once more in its...

Addictive & rewarding gameplay; Each location and terrain changes approach and tactics; Each and every car feels unique to the last; Looks fantastic and sounds great

Steep learning curve might put off some

DiRT Rally is the latest in the DiRT racing game series by the local developer Codemasters. The game is not like other racers out there which tend to be more arcade-like, it has it has both feet set in the realism of Rally racing.

Finally rally games head back in the right direction! Challenging, infuriating, yet supremely rewarding when you get it right. Poor drivers need not apply, there's only pain here for you ;)

Rally titles, while falling into the same genre as other racers, truly do remain to stand on their own. In the traditional sense it's just you and your co-driver against the clock.

Difficulty makes the game hugely rewarding

Difficulty might chase away newcomers to the genre

For me the best Rally game around. Must be played with steering wheel to fully appreciate the detail on the control.