World of Outlaws: Dirt Racing 24 Gold Edition

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"World of Outlaws: Dirt Racing 24 Gold Edition" is the official game of the World of Outlaws, featuring Sprint Cars, Late Models, and Big Block Modifieds, as well as 8 other series. The game includes 51 tracks with favorites like Eldora Speedway and new ones like Kern Raceway. In Career Mode, players can work their way to becoming a legendary driver, with a unique path to victory, and test their skills against real drivers in Challenge Mode.

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Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Co-Op Team up with friends to complete levels or missions together
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
PvP Player versus Player - Fight against other players in real-time, often in arena-style combat
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

World of Outlaws: Dirt Racing 24 Gold Edition screenshot

97%

Audience ScoreBased on 70 reviews

graphics6 positive mentions

optimization2 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and engaging racing experience, especially for fans of dirt racing, with a good variety of tracks and cars.
The career mode, while basic, allows for some team management and customization, making it enjoyable for players looking for a casual racing experience.
The game runs smoothly on PC and is easy to navigate, providing a solid arcade-like feel that can be enjoyed with both controllers and wheels.

The AI is inconsistent, leading to varying experiences across different tracks and series, which can be frustrating for players seeking a balanced challenge.
The controls mapping is poorly implemented, making it difficult to customize settings and leading to issues with responsiveness during gameplay.
The career mode lacks depth, particularly in sponsorship and car improvement mechanics, which could have added more realism and engagement to the overall experience.

graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
44%
19%
The graphics in the game are generally well-received, showcasing a smooth performance and stable frame rate at 60fps, especially compared to previous console versions. However, players have noted issues such as screen tearing and shimmering, along with a lack of graphics options. Overall, while the visual fidelity is appreciated, some graphical bugs detract from the experience.
- “The overall performance feels a lot smoother compared to the PlayStation 4 that I have been playing on previously, and without any degraded visuals.”
- “Great job on the gameplay and the graphics.”
- “The graphics are perfect; this game looks a lot like the previous games, but on this point, I've never been disappointed by Monster Games.”
- “There are very few graphics options and unfortunately it seems the game only works at 60fps.”
- “Screen tearing, shimmering, and buggy graphics (here's looking at you Oswego Speedway nuclear plant off turn 4 as an easy example) were persistent throughout the menus as well as on track.”
- “Despite this, the game is stable and runs appropriately well for the graphical fidelity it presents.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
40%
20%
The gameplay is highly praised as the best in the series, offering a wonderful experience that enhances realism, such as the addition of a smudge on the driver's helmet. However, there are suggestions for deeper mechanics, particularly in the career mode, indicating room for improvement.
- “The gameplay is wonderful, without a doubt the best monster games game of the series.”
- “Stewart is no longer with us, but the gameplay is so good that we're going to forget this little inconvenience of not having our hero.”
- “EA doesn't have a trademark on their old Thunder career mode mechanics; there could absolutely be some more depth put into this.”
- “But this time, the devs have added a smudge on the driver's helmet that really adds to the realism and feeling of the gameplay.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
Overall, the game is praised for its performance and enjoyable online experience, but it suffers from persistent issues such as screen tearing, shimmering, and buggy graphics, particularly noticeable in specific areas like the Oswego Speedway.
- “Runs great too.”
- “Great presentation, runs great, online is fun.”
- “Screen tearing, shimmering, and buggy graphics (here's looking at you Oswego Speedway nuclear plant off turn 4 as an easy example) were persistent throughout the menus as well as on track.”
- “Screen tearing, shimmering, and buggy graphics (here's looking at you Oswego Speedway nuclear plant off turn 4 as an easy example) were persistent throughout the menus as well as on track.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Users report a significant improvement in optimization, noting that the game runs much smoother on newer hardware compared to the PlayStation 4, without any loss in visual quality. However, performance experiences may vary depending on the user's hardware specifications.
- “Performance-wise, I won't go into detail only because not everyone is running a 4090 or better.”
- “The overall performance feels a lot smoother compared to the PlayStation 4 that I have been playing on previously, and without any degraded visuals.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is consistently praised, with reviewers highlighting the soundtrack as excellent, similar to previous titles in the series.
- “As with all the other games, the soundtrack is great.”