Dirt 3

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Dirt 3
Dirt 3.jpg
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
    Platforms Microsoft Windows
    OS X
    PlayStation 3
    Xbox 360
    Xbox One
    Cloud (OnLive)
    Release date(s)
            Mac OS X
              Genre(s) Racing
              Mode(s) Single-player, multiplayer

              Dirt 3 (stylised DiRT 3) is a rallying video game and the third in the Dirt 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

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              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
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