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
 * 2008 Citroën C4 WRC
 * 2004 Audi TT
 * 2004 Vauxhall Corsa 1.8

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
 * 1994 Toyota Celica GT Pikes Peak
 * 1988 Peugeot 405 T16 Pikes Peak
 * 2005 Mitsubishi FTO
 * 2006 Suzuki Escudo
 * 2005 Toyota Tacoma

Group B

 * 1984 Audi Sport quattro Rallye
 * 1986 Ford RS200
 * 1985 MG Metro 6R4
 * 1984 Peugeot 205 T16 Evo 2
 * 1985 Lancia Delta S4

70s

 * 1979 Ford Escort Mk II
 * 1975 Opel Kadett GT/E 16v
 * 1976 Fiat 131 Abarth
 * 1971 Lancia Stratos

60s

 * 1963 Mini Cooper S
 * 1969 Lancia Fulvia HF
 * 1969 Renault Alpine A110 1600 S

Supercars

 * 2007 Audi R8
 * 2006 Lotus Exige
 * 2007 Porsche Cayman S
 * 2005 Bugatti Veyron

Safari

 * Safari Lodge
 * Safari Lagoon
 * Safari Park
 * Safari Lodge Reverse
 * Safari Lagoon Reverse
 * Safari Park Reverse

Alpine

 * Alpine Touge
 * Alpine Fields
 * Alpine Mountain
 * Alpine Touge Reverse
 * Alpine Fields Reverse
 * Alpine Mountain Reverse

Canyon

 * Canyon Creek
 * Canyon Pass
 * Canyon Climb
 * Canyon Creek Reverse
 * Canyon Pass Reverse
 * Canyon Climb Reverse

Arctic

 * Arctic Factory
 * Arctic Harbor
 * Arctic Aurora
 * Arctic Factory Reverse
 * Arctic Harbor Reverse
 * Arctic Aurora Reverse

Tropical

 * Tropical River
 * Tropical Beach
 * Tropical Garden
 * Tropical River Reverse
 * Tropical Beach Reverse
 * Tropical Garden Reverse

Cyberworld

 * Cyberworld Factory
 * Cyberworld City
 * Cyberworld Outskirts
 * Cyberworld Factory Reverse
 * Cyberworld City Reverse
 * Cyberworld Outskirts Reverse

OST

 * Flicker Music - Forever
 * TBD