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'''''Dirt: Showdown''''' (stylised as '''''DiRT: Showdown''''') is a [[video game]] published and developed by [[Codemasters]] for [[Microsoft Windows]], [[OS X]], [[Xbox 360]], [[PlayStation 3]] and [[Linux]]. It was released on 25 May 2012 in Europe and on 12 June in North America. The OS X version was released on 4 September 2014 in North America. The game was released for [[Linux]] on 17 August 2015.<ref>https://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=Dirt-Showdown-Linux</ref> The game was also released on Xbox 360 for free as part of Microsoft's Games with Gold promotion from January 1 to 15 January 2016.<ref>{{Cite web|title = January's Xbox Games with Gold Revealed - IGN|url = http://www.ign.com/articles/2015/12/21/januarys-xbox-games-with-gold-revealed|website = IGN|accessdate = 3 January 2016}}</ref>
'''''Dirt: Showdown''''' (stylised as '''''DiRT: Showdown''''') is a [[video game]] published and developed by [[Codemasters]] for [[Microsoft Windows]], [[OS X]], [[Xbox 360]], [[PlayStation 3]] and [[Linux]]. It was released on 25 May 2012 in Europe and on 12 June in North America. The OS X version was released on 4 September 2014 in North America. The game was released for [[Linux]] on 17 August 2015.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=Dirt-Showdown-Linux|title = DiRT Showdown Racing Game Released Today for Linux - Phoronix}}</ref> The game was also released on Xbox 360 for free as part of Microsoft's Games with Gold promotion from January 1 to 15 January 2016.<ref>{{Cite web|title = January's Xbox Games with Gold Revealed - IGN|url = http://www.ign.com/articles/2015/12/21/januarys-xbox-games-with-gold-revealed|website = IGN|accessdate = 3 January 2016}}</ref>


==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
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The game has received mixed reviews, gaining an average review score of 72% on [[Metacritic]].<ref>http://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/dirt-showdown/critic-reviews</ref>
The game has received mixed reviews, gaining an average review score of 72% on [[Metacritic]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/dirt-showdown/critic-reviews|title = DiRT Showdown}}</ref>


[[GameSpy]] wrote: "''Dirt: Showdown'' delivers bargain-basement entertainment value for the high, high price of $50. With its neutered physics, limited driving venues, clunky multiplayer, and diminished off-road racing options, discerning arcade racing fans should just write this one off as an unanticipated pothole in Codemaster's trailblazing ''Dirt'' series".
[[GameSpy]] wrote: "''Dirt: Showdown'' delivers bargain-basement entertainment value for the high, high price of $50. With its neutered physics, limited driving venues, clunky multiplayer, and diminished off-road racing options, discerning arcade racing fans should just write this one off as an unanticipated pothole in Codemaster's trailblazing ''Dirt'' series".

Revision as of 16:27, 5 August 2021

Dirt: Showdown
Developer(s)Codemasters
Publisher(s)Codemasters
SeriesColin McRae Rally and Dirt
EngineEGO Engine
Platform(s)Linux, Microsoft Windows, OS X, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
ReleasePlayStation 3, Xbox 360
Microsoft Windows
  • EU: 31 May 2012
  • NA: 23 May 2012
OS X
  • WW: 5 September 2014
Linux
  • WW: 17 August 2015
Genre(s)Racing
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

Dirt: Showdown (stylised as DiRT: Showdown) is a video game published and developed by Codemasters for Microsoft Windows, OS X, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Linux. It was released on 25 May 2012 in Europe and on 12 June in North America. The OS X version was released on 4 September 2014 in North America. The game was released for Linux on 17 August 2015.[3] The game was also released on Xbox 360 for free as part of Microsoft's Games with Gold promotion from January 1 to 15 January 2016.[4]

Gameplay

The player is entered in a series of "Tour" events, offering a range of races and tournaments to compete in. Winning these events gives the player prize money, which can be spent buying new cars or upgrading existing ones, and unlocks further races. Upon the successful completion of the series final, the next difficulty setting is unlocked, featuring faster opponents and longer races.

Development

The first trailer was released on YouTube on in December 2011. The soundtrack in the trailer was "Earthquake" by Labrinth.

The official gameplay trailer featured the song "Mother of Girl" by Eighteen Nightmares at the Lux. This song is also the lead track in the game.

Reception

The game has received mixed reviews, gaining an average review score of 72% on Metacritic.[6]

GameSpy wrote: "Dirt: Showdown delivers bargain-basement entertainment value for the high, high price of $50. With its neutered physics, limited driving venues, clunky multiplayer, and diminished off-road racing options, discerning arcade racing fans should just write this one off as an unanticipated pothole in Codemaster's trailblazing Dirt series".

PC Gamer wrote: "Dirt: Showdown provides thrills while it lasts, but afterwards you're left wanting the deeper experience of its parents".

See also

References

  1. ^ "DiRT Showdown dated".
  2. ^ http://www.vgrevolution.com/2012/05/dirt-showdown-delayed-in-north-america/
  3. ^ "DiRT Showdown Racing Game Released Today for Linux - Phoronix".
  4. ^ "January's Xbox Games with Gold Revealed - IGN". IGN. Retrieved 3 January 2016.
  5. ^ Play magazine review, issue 219, Imagine Publishing
  6. ^ "DiRT Showdown".
  7. ^ "DiRT Showdown". Gaming News. Blue Ripple Sound. 18 June 2012. Retrieved 21 November 2013.

External links

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