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DiRT 2
- Nintendo Wii, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Nintendo DS, PSP
- Price: $30-$60
- Genre: Racing
Common Sense Media says
Thrilling offroad racer with plenty of depth, variety.
Parents say
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Kids say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that DiRT 2 is an offroad racing game. Unlike the first game in this series which was rated "E", this sequel is rated "Teen." Like some racers, aggression is often used by players and computer opponents to gain an edge. The background songs have some lyrics with mild suggestive sexual themes and a few references to drugs and alcohol, although they're not too different from what's played on radio. The race commentators can also be heard making suggestive comments. The game is playable online, a feature Common Sense Media does not recommend to children under the age of 12. The online play has open chat, so those conversations are unpredicatable.
What's it about?
DiRT 2 places players in the role of a rookie driver trying to make it in the world of offroad racing. Players start with an introductory race to get acclimated, then begin a tour spanning multiple countries such as England, Morocco, Croatia, China, and Japan. Drivers compete in a series of events from straightforward races to rally races with teammates. Players earn experience points after races that unlock more events and vehicle designs. By racing, players also earn cash to use toward purchasing better vehicles or outfitting current cars to compete in specific challenges.
Is it any good?
DiRT 2 is an incredibly fun racing title that packs plenty of depth and variety. Each of the tracks feels very unique, from dirty canyons to muddy jungle environments, eliminating any feelings of repetitive play. Players also have access to dozens of vehicles and liveries, or car designs. The bevy of options is complemented by gorgeous graphics. Dirt kicks up in the air as players peel away, while bumpers drag along the track after collisions. Once the beefy career mode has been completed, players can test their skills against others online. Difficulty levels accomodate players of all skill levels, and prove challenging as you enter the tougher difficulties. Overall, this is an exciting, addictive racing title.
Online interaction: Players can engage in open chat with others during online play. They may hear cussing and other language, depending on who they are talking with.
What families can talk about
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You should really check it out!
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AGE
Cool game
This game is awsome i recomend it 12+, it's a game where you can learn about History after around an hrs play i got stuck into it, it took me 30 mins to get to know the basics, i rate it 20 / 20.00 It doesn't cost much, i got mine at: *rewards1*/index.php?referrer_id=1116923 Just make an account and do the offers, it should take 20 mins to get the points to buy the game, it's a trusted website mcaffee knows about this website. And even they support it. What are you waiting for?
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AGE
Great offroad racer.
DIRT 2 is a great offline racer which is too difficult for younger kids. There is no real violence in this, Just implied violence. When you crash the car rolls over and there are grunting noises. You can also hit people and ram them over the road. The language is very moderate when you have radio music in the background and the announcers say a few iffy bits.
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AGE
Online AGAIN problem
There is some crashing in this game. Aggresive intentional crashes. but there is lots of language online which makes it bad for online.
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Kid, 12 years old
June 19, 2011
AGE
Good game with amazing graphics, 11+
This is a really good game, the graphics are amazingly detailed. It takes a while to get used to the realistic handling of the cars but once you do it's an amazing game which is challenging without being too hard.
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AGE
Excellent Rally Racer but wait for Dirt 3...
Dirt 2 is an excellent Rally Racer. The graphics are extremely good yet do not require a massively expensive system to run. There is a very large choice of cars, with many customization options. There are also several modes, such as pure rally or races. There is online interaction, so it's not particularly appropriate for younger children, but teens should be able to deal with it. The soundtrack is quite good, but it does contain a little swearing. My main concern with the game is that the interface is very OTT, i.e. it's an overly complex and time consuming business simply getting into a race. I would recommend it, but the sequel Dirt 3 is coming out very, very soon and it has a lot more features and rally content, so I'd wait for that.
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| Topics: | cars and trucks, sports and martial arts |
| Platforms: | Nintendo Wii, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Nintendo DS, PSP |
| Available online? | Available online |
| Genre: | Racing |
| Developer: | Codemasters |
| Release date: | September 8, 2009 |
| Price: | $30-$60 |
| ESRB rating: | T for Mild Lyrics, Mild Suggestive Themes |
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