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Dirt: Showdown (stylised as DiRT: Showdown; also known in the Arcade version as Showdown) is an arcade racing video game developed and published by Codemasters for Microsoft Windows, OS X, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and Linux. It was released on 25 May 2012 in Europe and on 12 June in North America. The OS X version was released on 4 September 2014 in North America. The game was released for Linux on 17 August 2015.[3] The game was also released on Xbox 360 for free as part of Microsoft's Games with Gold promotion from January 1 to 15 January 2016.[4]
| DiRT: Showdown | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Developer(s) | Codemasters |
| Publisher(s) | Codemasters Sega (Arcade) |
| Series | Dirt |
| Engine | Ego |
| Platform(s) | |
| Release | PlayStation 3, Xbox 360Microsoft Windows
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| Genre(s) | Racing, vehicular combat |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Gameplay
editThe player is entered in a series of "Tour" events, offering a range of races and tournaments to compete in. Winning these events gives the player prize money, which can be spent buying new cars or upgrading existing ones, and unlocks further races. Upon the successful completion of the series final, the next difficulty setting is unlocked, featuring faster opponents and longer races.
Development
editThe first trailer was released on YouTube on in December 2011. The soundtrack in the trailer was "Earthquake" by Labrinth.
The official gameplay trailer featured the song "Mother of Girl" by Eighteen Nightmares at the Lux. This song is also the lead track in the game.
Reception
edit| Aggregator | Score |
|---|---|
| Metacritic | PC: 72/100[6] X360: 78/100[7] PS3: 75/100[8] |
| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| Eurogamer | 8/10[10] |
| GameSpot | 8/10[14] |
| GamesRadar+ |    [15] |
| IGN | 6/10[9] |
| PC Gamer (UK) | 79/100[11] |
| Play | 84%[5] |
| Polygon | 6/10[12] |
| Push Square | 8/10[13] |
The game has received mixed reviews, gaining an average review score of 72% on Metacritic.[16]
GameSpy wrote: "Dirt: Showdown delivers bargain-basement entertainment value for the high, high price of $50. With its neutered physics, limited driving venues, clunky multiplayer, and diminished off-road racing options, discerning arcade racing fans should just write this one off as an unanticipated pothole in Codemaster's trailblazing Dirt series".
PC Gamer wrote: "Dirt: Showdown provides thrills while it lasts, but afterwards you're left wanting the deeper experience of its parents".
See also
edit- Ambisonics, the audio technology used[17]
References
edit- ^ "DiRT Showdown dated". 19 April 2012. Archived from the original on 22 April 2012. Retrieved 19 April 2012.
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 26 May 2012. Retrieved 17 May 2012.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ "DiRT Showdown Racing Game Released Today for Linux - Phoronix". Archived from the original on 10 January 2017. Retrieved 14 September 2016.
- ^ "January's Xbox Games with Gold Revealed - IGN". IGN. 21 December 2015. Archived from the original on 6 January 2016. Retrieved 3 January 2016.
- ^ Play magazine review, issue 219, Imagine Publishing
- ^ "DiRT Showdown for PC Reviews". Metacritic. Archived from the original on 15 February 2017. Retrieved 19 August 2021.
- ^ "Twelve Minutes for Xbox 360 Reviews". Metacritic. Archived from the original on 21 June 2022. Retrieved 19 August 2021.
- ^ "Twelve Minutes for Playstation 3 Reviews". Metacritic. Archived from the original on 7 February 2017. Retrieved 19 August 2021.
- ^ Reilly, Luke (19 August 2021). "Dirt Showdown Review". IGN. Archived from the original on 19 August 2021. Retrieved 19 August 2021.
- ^ Bramwell, Tom (19 August 2021). "Dirt Showdown Review". Eurogamer. Archived from the original on 19 August 2021. Retrieved 19 August 2021.
- ^ Savage, Phil (19 August 2021). "Dirt Showdown review". PC Gamer. Archived from the original on 19 August 2021. Retrieved 19 August 2021.
- ^ Frushtick, Russ (19 August 2021). "Dirt Showdown review: skid marks". Polygon. Archived from the original on 19 August 2021. Retrieved 19 August 2021.
- ^ Barker, Sammy (19 August 2021). "Dirt Showdown Review". Push Square. Archived from the original on 19 August 2021. Retrieved 19 August 2021.
- ^ Walton, Mark (19 August 2021). "Dirt Showdown Review". GameSpot. Archived from the original on 19 August 2021. Retrieved 19 August 2021.
- ^ Walton 2020, Mark. "Dirt Showdown Review". gamesradar. Archived from the original on 19 August 2021. Retrieved 19 August 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "DiRT Showdown". Metacritic. Archived from the original on 5 September 2019. Retrieved 20 August 2012.
- ^ "DiRT Showdown". Gaming News. Blue Ripple Sound. 18 June 2012. Archived from the original on 14 December 2017. Retrieved 21 November 2013.