The Positive times previously: For the graphic's 5 stars, which is top notch and contrary to my fears runs Dirt2 also absolutely smoothly without high-end system (I play it on a notebook with an Intel Core2 2.8GHz, 4GB RAM, NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GTS under Vista). Compared to an ordinary shovel Dirt 1 was put on here again. Was correspondingly high at the beginning so my enthusiasm. To control I can not say very much, because I play with a gamepad (Logitech Dual Action). With Pad I find the control convincingly better than taking Dirt 1, the car can be controlled sensitively, drifts turn out well and against Dirt1 also the braking performance has improved Where under Dirt 1, the braking distance was independent of the underground always felt 5m long, it has become more realistic with Dirt2.
Now time for the Abers: Dirt1 was a highlight (except for the control), purist, many European special stages (Germany, Italy, England, Spain, etc.) with an incredible amount of variety. Aspalt, gravel, sand, coastal roads through many small villages. In addition, for those who DERS liked, even the whole Firelfanz with Rallye Raid, trucks, buggies, mountain races. This was the part in Dirt1 who like me less because I wanted to drive rallies and no off-road race. Dirt2 begins in London with a rally cross event, then we go to Croatia, the first "real" rally route, gravel road, very nice. The anticipation grew slowly, I looked forward to all the routes that would as well come. But Nope. Japan, another rally cross event. China, Malaysia, they were all not the rally routes that I hoped to Dirt1. The off-road character and Rally Cross events predominate. Overall, there are far fewer places for it you have on these routes each endure lots of variations. Rallycross at night, long-distance races, etc.
A few points that were on my mind: All the time you will be fully talked, we go to Croatia you have to listen again and again, "the rise coolest parties here". Aha. Do I need a rally game with a soundtrack? I do not need him. Ok, the menu can be completely turn down the tunes. Then the vehicles, another downside: Was there at Dirt1 alongside newer models also many classic rally cars, this now completely missing, the choice is much lower total. But you get felt every 5 minutes to hear "I told you unlocked some new paint." Great. I know game developers do not have it easy, the customer may be 12 years old and sometimes over 40. For my taste, the presentation is oriented more to the former target audience.
CONCLUSION: Dirt2 has clearly evolved from a rally game for arcade-heavy off-road game. Purists enjoy classic rally routes will have few friends here. Undeniably awesome the graphics, but that alone is simply not enough for a top rating. When Colin McRae is on it, please be a bit more likely to rally splashing around his dear friends at Codemasters!