Colin McRae: Dirt 2 DS box art

Nintendo DS · Racing

Colin McRae: Dirt 2

SystemNintendo DS
GenreRacing
DeveloperCodemasters
PublisherCodemasters
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesColin McRae Rally and Dirt
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 5

Developed by Codemasters, Colin McRae: Dirt 2 arrived on the Nintendo DS as a racing game.

Among the 59 DS racing games in our database, it ranks #16 by legacy score.

It is part of the Colin McRae Rally and Dirt series. The series also appears on other systems with Colin McRae Rally (PS1) and Colin McRae Rally 2.0 (PS1).

Colin McRae: Dirt 2 supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to race and compete
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you have a friend to play against

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want a story or exploration rather than laps

What playing Colin McRae: Dirt 2 is like

Racing games range from realistic driving to kart racers with weapons and shortcuts. Races are short, making them great for quick sessions and split-screen rivalries.

Tip for newcomers: Learn each track's racing line and braking points; in kart racers, item strategy matters as much as driving.

Colin McRae: Dirt 2 gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

Colin McRae: Dirt 2 walkthroughs & guides

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Colin McRae: Dirt 2 FAQ

Who made Colin McRae: Dirt 2?

It was developed by Codemasters.

Is Colin McRae: Dirt 2 multiplayer?

Yes. Colin McRae: Dirt 2 supports up to 2 players.

How long does Colin McRae: Dirt 2 take to play?

As a racing game, Colin McRae: Dirt 2 typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Colin McRae: Dirt 2 on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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