Common Sense Media Review
By Michael Lafferty
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Offroad racing and bumper-busting fun with no consequences.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 11+?
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Where to Play
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DiRT Showdown
What's It About?
DIRT SHOWDOWN is a briskly paced racing game where players can play in four racing styles, either in single-player mode or online against other players. As players place in races and demolition events, they earn cash -- which, in turn, can be used to upgrade their vehicles. In addition to the individual challenges, players can challenge friends to beat individual performances, or go online to play against others. For players with an active Internet connection and YouTube account, they can upload achievements as video files. The title allows 1-2 players on a single machine and up to eight players in an online match.
Is It Any Good?
DiRT Showdown has moments that will bring smiles to the face of fans of car-racing video games. There is a decent variety of race types, and the online component -- while it may take a bit to find a match -- can be quite enjoyable. There is a bit of a learning curve, and while the menus are easy to navigate, controlling the vehicles requires a small learning curve. The graphics and audio combine nicely to make for a fun experience.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how to stay safe if playing an online game.
What is the difference between violence in a video game and the consequences of performing similar driving actions in the real world?
How do you set reasonable times for playing games and watching other media?
Game Details
- Platforms : PlayStation 3 , Xbox 360
- Subjects : Hobbies : sports , Science : momentum , physics
- Skills : Self-Direction : achieving goals , working efficiently , Tech Skills : social media , Thinking & Reasoning : decision-making
- Pricing structure :
- Available online? : Available online
- Publisher : Warner Bros. Games
- Release date : June 12, 2012
- Genre : Racing
- ESRB rating :
- Last updated : June 17, 2022
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