Racing

Dakar Desert Rally

Single PlayerMultiplayer

Critic · IGDB

2.9

Users · RAWG

2022

Released

Platforms

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📅 Release Info

Release DateOctober 4, 2022

Developer

Publisher

🏷️ Game Details

Genres

Racing

Playable on

PCPlayStationXbox

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PCPlayStation 4PlayStation 5Xbox Series S/XXbox One

Screenshots & Videos

About this game

Dakar Desert Rally is the biggest and most epic off-road rally racing adventure ever developed. Experience the speed and excitement of the largest rally race on the planet, featuring a wide variety of licensed vehicles from the world’s top makers, including motorcycles, cars, trucks, quads and SSVs.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Expansive open desert environments support long-distance rally events.
Range of licensed cars, trucks, motorcycles, quads, and SSVs.
Route finding, roadbook navigation, and line choice shape rallies.
Driving assists and simulation options provide adjustable difficulty.
Weather, time of day, and terrain change during races.

Cons

Technical bugs, visual glitches, and inconsistent collision behavior recur.
Vehicle handling becomes inconsistent over rough terrain and crashes.
Opponent behavior is erratic and collision-driven during races.
Navigation, event structure, and vehicle systems are poorly explained.

Pros & Cons are AI-assisted summaries, not our own playthrough reviews. Sources and how we make recommendations.

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Gameplay & themes

Racing

Dakar Desert Rally

Single PlayerMultiplayer

Critic · IGDB

2.9

Users · RAWG

2022

Released

Platforms

🔗🛒▶

📅 Release Info

Release DateOctober 4, 2022

Developer

Publisher

🏷️ Game Details

Genres

Racing

Playable on

PCPlayStationXbox

Show all 5 versions ▾

PCPlayStation 4PlayStation 5Xbox Series S/XXbox One

Screenshots & Videos

About this game

Pros & Cons

Pros

Expansive open desert environments support long-distance rally events.
Range of licensed cars, trucks, motorcycles, quads, and SSVs.
Route finding, roadbook navigation, and line choice shape rallies.
Driving assists and simulation options provide adjustable difficulty.
Weather, time of day, and terrain change during races.

Cons

Technical bugs, visual glitches, and inconsistent collision behavior recur.
Vehicle handling becomes inconsistent over rough terrain and crashes.
Opponent behavior is erratic and collision-driven during races.
Navigation, event structure, and vehicle systems are poorly explained.

Pros & Cons are AI-assisted summaries, not our own playthrough reviews. Sources and how we make recommendations.

Where to Buy / Play

Official stores where this game is available. Links open the store page in a new tab.

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