Dirt Showdown (2012)

Codemasters Southam

Arcade · Linux · Mac · PC (Microsoft Windows) · PlayStation 3 · Xbox 360

2.81 from 161 ratings

2132 members have it in their collection · 16 playing now · 1366 backlogged · 26 wish listed

How long? Main story 8h · with extras 9h · 100% 25h (from 3 logged playthroughs)

Race, crash and hoon your way through a world tour of motorised mayhem in DiRT Showdown! Crowd atmosphere, social gameplay and accessibility are all ramped up in this turbo- injected shot of driving delirium. Smash down the accelerator and earn the adulation of frenzied crowds at hyper-energised events at iconic locations. Trick, speed and smash your way to victory, then do it again.
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Release dates

  • May 23, 2012 (Full Release) (Worldwide) Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows)
  • May 25, 2012 (Full Release) (Europe) PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
  • Jun 12, 2012 (Full Release) (North_America) PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
  • Jun 12, 2012 (North_America) PlayStation 3
  • Sep 03, 2014 (Full Release) (Worldwide) Mac
  • Jan 26, 2015 (Full Release) (North_America) Arcade
  • Feb 25, 2015 (Full Release) (Europe) Arcade
  • Aug 17, 2015 (Full Release) (Worldwide) Linux
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Rating distribution

5 stars
8
4 stars
27
3 stars
67
2 stars
45
1 star
14
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Community All Reviews Statuses

V1CGaming

Review V1CGaming 3/5 · Jan 29, 2025

Varied events, sparkling social challenges, and rowdy online skirmishes make Dirt Showdown the rare spinoff that's as amazing as its much-loved predecessor, albeit in its own unique way. It's an absolute blast throughout, and proof that accessible, arcade-style thrills and spills can still deliver via superb execution.

histidia

Status histidia Dec 7, 2019

didn't end up playing much of this game but I can certainly say I liked it. I was getting a lot of DiRT 3 vibes (which was the first DiRT game I ever played) so it didn't seem much different and any more interesting regardless of the different minigames it has to offer

Haxiel

Review Haxiel 3/5 · May 12, 2018

Passable

Coming to this game from Dirt 3, I found it to be less complex and not as rewarding. It's still fun to play, but feels like a lesser version of Dirt 3. The focus here is on arcade-style events, and the vehicles also behave accordingly. Event types are fairly limited, and there is a lot of repetition throughout the Showdown …

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Coming to this game from Dirt 3, I found it to be less complex and not as rewarding. It's still fun to play, but feels like a lesser version of Dirt 3. The focus here is on arcade-style events, and the vehicles also behave accordingly. Event types are fairly limited, and there is a lot of repetition throughout the Showdown Tour. Gymkana events from Dirt 3 return as Hoonigan events, but even they seem simpler this time around due to the new handling characteristics. The soundtrack is decent, with a mix of rock, metal, electronic and hip-hop tracks.

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