October 8, 2012

Dirt Showdown

Date played: October 7th
Platform: PC
Session fun rating: 10/10

It just doesn't get any better than split screen multiplayer with one of my brothers. We played all types of events all afternoon including races, 8 balls, demolition, knockout and head 2 head. Head 2 head is a flawed mode but when it works, it's really intense. It is essentially a gymkhana race where the first to finish a set of stunts and reach the finish line wins. The problem with it is that it's only fun when both people have perfect runs or when both screw up. If one of the players misses a drift for example, it's pretty much game over and the other will win. When it works though, it's really awesome.
Freestyle is lots of fun
We also played two sections of the Battersea freestyle event, each taking turns at the controller. It's a fun mode where you are thrown into an open arena and must complete specific missions and stunts. Missions include stuff like making a specific jump, doing donuts in a small area and drifting through tight spaces. There are also hidden packages all over the place to collect. It all feels a lot like Tony Hawk in a car.