Asphalt: Dirt Racing (2008) (Wii/PC/J2ME/PSP/X360/PS3)

Asphalt: Dirt Racing is a simcade racing video game developed and published by Mojang in 2008, first for the Nintendo Wii, Microsoft Windows, J2ME, PSP and Xbox 360 on August 2008, and then later for PS3 in September 2008.

It features a roster of contemporary off-road events, taking players to diverse and challenging real-world environments. The game takes place across Asia, Europe, Africa and North America. The game includes five different event types, plus three more "special" game modes. The World Tour mode sees players competing in multi-car and solo races at new locations, and also includes a new multiplayer mode. The sequel Most Wanted was released in 2009.

Gameplay
Asphalt: Dirt Racing features five racing disciplines, all of which are playable offline (against AI bots when applicable) and online. In addition, three "special modes" are included. Asphalt: Dirt Racing runs on an updated version of the EGO engine, which powered Codemasters' Race Driver: Grid as well. The engine features, most notably, an updated physics engine, which models realistic weight transfer during turning maneuvers, allowing the player to incorporate advanced driving techniques, such as the Scandinavian flick.

Special Modes
In addition to the five straight game types, there are three special variants, each applicable to multiple modes.


 * Gatecrasher, which uses Rally courses and cars, involves smashing yellow barriers; competitors race against the clock. When smashed, the "gates", strategically placed along the best racing line, add time to the clock; whichever racer finishes the event with the most time on the clock wins. The format of the race is more similar to a multi-competitor time trial than to a traditional rally race.
 * Domination, playable Rallycross and Land Rush stages, involves multiple drivers competing to set the lowest time in any given track sector. Points are awarded based on the final number of controlled sectors, as well as the final race position.
 * Last Man Standing is an elimination-style race based on rallycross, during which the driver in last place is eliminated at 20-second intervals, the winner being the final driver left after all others are eliminated.

Multiplayer
Asphalt: Dirt Racing features a set of multiplayer modes which the user can partake in over, the PlayStation Network, Games For Windows - Live and Xbox Live, as well as local multiplayer. Up to eight players can compete in ranked (Pro Tour) or unranked matches (Jam Session). Within the "Jam Session" category, any class of cars may be used on any track; the game lets hosts know when a combination is not necessarily advisable, such as Trailblazer cars on a Rallycross circuit. Ranked matches are, by comparison, much more restrained; only the prescribed cars may be used on a track.

Rallycross

 * 2007 Subaru Impreza WRX STI Spec-C
 * 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX FQ340
 * 2004 Citroen Xsara Rallycross
 * 2006 Skoda Fabia Rally Car
 * 2008 Ford Focus RS Rally Car
 * 2000 Peugeot 206 WRC
 * 2007 Citroën C4 Concept Car

Modified

 * 2005 Ford Mustang GT
 * 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG SS
 * 2005 Audi A8 3.2 FSI quattro
 * 2008 BMW M3 Coupe
 * 2007 Kleemann GTK Concept
 * 2007 Peugeot 207 Super 2000

SUVs

 * 2004 Volkswagen Race Touareg 2
 * 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Triton
 * 2005 Mitsubishi Montero EVO MPR11
 * 2004 Hummer H2
 * 2004 Nissan Pickup-Dakar

Pikes Peak

 * 1987 Audi quattro S1 Pikes Peak
 * TBD

Locations

 * Pakistan
 * Switzerland
 * Greenland
 * Utah

OST

 * Mash Out Posse - Robbin' Hoodz
 * Jimmy Eat World - Pain
 * Yellowcard - Lights and Sounds
 * Nine Black Alps - Shot Down
 * Thrice - Lullaby
 * The Black Velvets - Fear and Loathing
 * Unwritten Law - F.I.G.H.T
 * We Are Scientists - The Great Escape
 * Timo Maas - First Day (General Midi Mix)
 * Avenged Sevenfold - Beast and Harlot
 * Mindless Self Indulgence - Straight To Video (KMFDM Remix)
 * Asian Dub Foundation - Flyover
 * Bloc Party - Helicopter
 * Comeback Kid - Wake The Dead
 * Billy Talent - Red Flag
 * Emanuel - The Hey Man!
 * The Bravery - An Honest Mistake (Superdiscount Remix)
 * Infusion - Better World (Adam Freeland Mix)
 * MxPx - Heard That Sound
 * Maximo Park - Apply Some Pressure
 * Funeral For A Friend - All The Rage
 * Bullet for My Valentine - Hand of Blood
 * Goldfinger - I Want
 * Animal Alpha - Bundy
 * Junkie XL - Today
 * Morningwood - Nu Rock
 * The Dead 60s - Riot Radio
 * The Academy Is... - Almost Here
 * Andy Hunter - Come On
 * Tsar - Band-Girls-Money
 * The Qemists - Stompbox
 * OK Go - Do What You Want
 * LCD Soundsystem - Daft Punk is Playing at my House (Soulwax Shibuya Mix)
 * Dogs - Turned To A Different Station
 * Pennywise - Stand Up
 * The Chemical Brothers - The Big Jump
 * All-American Rejects - Top of The World
 * Apocalyptica - Life Burns!
 * The Outline - Shotgun
 * BT vs The Doors - Break on Through (To The Other Side)
 * Linkin Park - Papercut
 * Linkin Park - Faint