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Critic Reviews The following reviews are used to calculate the overall reception for this game. All applicable scores are converted to our simplified rating system based on the specifics offered by each publication or the tone of each review. You can read more about how we do this here.
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September 4, 2009 -  Excellent - Dirt 2 may continue Codies' idea of diversifying what used to be a pure-breed rally sim, but this time it does it properly.
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September 14, 2009 - Excellent - All of this combines to form a wonderful racing experience that Colin McRae would be proud of, so pick up Dirt 2, rev some engines and enjoy one of 2009's best.
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September 4, 2009 - Excellent - There are so many courses, cars and race types in DiRT 2 that it's almost overwhelming to look at your world map. At one point I had almost 30 unlocked, un-played events just waiting to be tackled. It's a dense game with a lot to do, and you'll want to do it all.
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October 2, 2009 - Excellent - At its core, this puppy has taken its serious sim roots, mixed in a few casual-friendly options and thrown in a plethora of content to keep finicky gamers interested. It kept me coming back even after failing an embarrassing number of races with my overzealous steering. Highly recommended.
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September 9, 2009 - Excellent - If you have even a passing interest in off-road racing, you won't regret a second spent behind the wheel of Dirt 2.
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September 9, 2009 - Excellent - Dirt 2 plunders the best bits from two great racing series to create what is essentially Colin McRae: GRID. The quality is so high, you'll wonder how your console is doing this at all, let alone so seamlessly. A racing classic that does Colin McRae's memory justice.
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September 4, 2009 - Excellent - With stunning environments, a wide array of events, and an ingenious use of track surfaces, DiRT 2 is a superb ride for anyone wanting to rip through the wilderness at high speed.
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September 23, 2009 - Excellent - Dirt 2 eclipses its predecessor on every front, and packages it in a modern, accessible package that race fans of any gaming pedigree are sure to enjoy.
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September 28, 2009 - Excellent - Truth be told, DiRT 2 is a lot like GRID. And that is perfectly acceptable. The off-road action and polished gameplay are enough to make this a real winner for racing fans.
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September 4, 2009 - Excellent - Some may bemoan what seems like a slight lack of content, but nobody is going to dispute the fact that what the game does have is, on the whole, exceptional.
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September 15, 2009 - Excellent - DiRT 2 is the real deal, capturing the thrill of rally racing in one hell of a slick package. Play it for the mud sliding physics alone.
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September 4, 2009 - Excellent - It is without doubt the most comprehensive and utterly playable off-road racing title we've ever played, the pitch perfect balance between immediate arcade gratification and detailed authenticity making for a matchless rally experience. Colin McRae: DiRT 2 is simply racing at its most unreservedly sublime.
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September 4, 2009 - Excellent - A pitch perfect balance between immediate arcade playability and detailed realism make DiRT 2 a rally game for every race fan out there. Put simply, this is without doubt the best racing game you're likely to play this year.
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September 4, 2009 - Excellent - Minor problems aside, DIRT 2 is everything racing fans will want from an off-road racer. The driving is fast, fun and be tailored to your skill level. Hardcore fans will work hard shaving split seconds off their best times, while novices can still work through the career and have fun with their fiends online.
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September 10, 2009 -  Good - It's only a minor step up from GRiD, but DiRT 2 continues Codemaster's work to perfect its already entertaining racing formula. The game will probably disappoint gamers looking for a hardcore, rally simulation, but the truth is they'll probably be having too much fun to notice.
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September 3, 2009 - Good - Although DiRT 2 won't satisfy the hardcore's demands for a return to the serious tone of the old-school Colin McRae titles, this is nevertheless a fine sequel to an admirable title.
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September 8, 2009 - Good - Though it seems Codemasters has made a concerted effort to move away from the more simulation-like Colin McRae days, Dirt 2 should prove to be a great choice for both arcade and serious virtual drivers.
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October 1, 2009 - Good - The game contains the sophistication of a sim-racer while still packing enough pick-up-and-play fun for anyone watching from the couch. I don't imagine, however, that there are going to be a lot of people content to simply sit and watch Dirt 2 without getting their hands on it.
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September 28, 2009 - Good - With a career mode that will keep you busy for hours on end, high quality multiplayer and excellent presentation values, DiRT 2 should appeal to just about anybody.
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September 9, 2009 - Good - Dirt 2 looks great and plays every bit as well as Grid, but loyalists to the Colin McRae series may not appreciate the greatly diminished rally content and simplified tuning controls.
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September 15, 2009 - Good - DiRT 2 is extraordinary sensory overload. It's gorgeous, it's thoroughly addictive, it mends past problems, and it's fun. Really fun. But it won't please all the realists out there, and it may not feel quite so perfect over the long haul. At $60, maybe it should have.
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September 4, 2009 - Good - Many of the elements here are carry-overs from other games, but they are very well implemented into the overall design of Dirt 2. Couple that with impressive graphics, entertaining handling control schemes and you have a wonderfully enjoyable PS3 racer.
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September 3, 2009 - Good - Dirt 2 is a solid racing game with some really fun events and a slick menu system, but it could use a little less of the arcade action and a bit more of the sim.
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