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Dirt 4
When it was released back in 2017, it can be argued thatDirt 4was a breath of fresh air for fans of the racing genre. Having experimented with hit-and-miss spin-offs likeDirt: Showdown, the fourth mainline entry in the rallying series represented areturn to tradition and form for Codemasters. It’s little surprise then that the game’s Xbox One version earned an impressive score of 86 on Metacritic and was heralded at the time as a new benchmark for other genre contemporaries to chase.
In addition to featuring cars and procedurally generated tracks that didn’t make it over to the newest entry in the series,Dirt 4also comes complete with a fairly accessible Achievements list. Right now, just racing through the game’s content will net players most of the digital accolades. The onlyAchievements that can be trickyto unlock revolve around its multiplayer modes and rotating daily community events.
Dirt Rally
While the aforementionedDirt 4was designed to be an accessible high-octane experience for as many racers as possible, the same can’t truly be said for the firstDirt Rally. That’s because, in most departments, it’s clear that Codemasters built the game to be a simulation-focused affair. Thanks to the emphasis that the publisher placed on creating a realistic racing game,Dirt Rallyhas unsurprisingly become notoriousfor its unforgiving nature and challenging difficulty.
As a result of this, getting to grips with the vehicles withinDirt Rally’s roster, as well as its often gravel and ice-paved tracks, is a deeply rewarding experience. Thanks to the game’s hair-raising audio design, it’s also highly immersive. Fans of the racing genre that haveaccess to Xbox Game Pass Ultimatewill therefore want to get behind the wheel of the title to test out their skills and luck. Similarly toDirt 4,Rallyalso attained a Metacritic score of 86 on Xbox One when it first released, which underlines its critical appeal.
