There's no doubting Dakar Desert Rally is a tremendously challenging off-roader. The setting is really stunning and the large swaths of open desert are a special highlight. Although they may seem desolate and dull at first, emerging from winding valleys or clusters of palm trees into these undulating seas of sand provides a racer with a remarkable sensation of scale.
The newest official game of the Dakar rally raid really is one of the best and biggest off-road driving games in a very long time. That said, getting to grips with the mechanics of the game can be a little tricky, so players may benefit from reading up on some beginner tips for Dakar Desert Rally before they begin playing it.
5 Which Control Option And What Vehicle Should A Player Begin With?
If the gamer has a gamepad controller for the Playstation or Xbox, they can use all five vehicle types. A controller, on the other hand, is ideal for bikes and quads. However, there is nothing improper about employing it for other vehicle types. Furthermore, many people have found it difficult to use a gamepad controller.
So, which vehicle is the greatest pick to begin with? It would be best if the player goes with the SxS, which are slower than cars, yet more stable than bikes and quads. And, at first, the player should avoid the trucks, as they can be quite a handful.
4 Quad Tuning
It would be wise to start off by reducing the tire pressure and increasing the steering angle. With these modifications, the quad will be much easier to handle. The most important impact in managing the quad is to drive it more cautiously. Quads are delicate on dirt and much more so on sand. So, the best option here is to gently move the steering wheel.
This means the gamer will have to plan their maneuvers ahead of time, and, by doing so, they won't have to yank the stick at the very last second. Another thing to keep in mind while using a quad is when the player is leaping over a rise, crest, dune, or anything else. When the front end collides and the wheels turn, the quad will most likely snap around. With this in mind, if the player is in the air, they should let off of the steering wheel and let the wheels point forward.
3 Succeed In Sport Mode
Sport Mode is likely the first game mode that most players will try. All of the competitors are launched at the same time, and their cars are placed at random. With this mode, the gamer can let off some steam by racing their car against other opponents without having to worry about navigation. Second, and maybe more importantly, Sport Mode can sharpen their driving abilities. It's one thing to drive alone throughout a stage, but when they have to escape wild-eyed opponents, cars from different classes, blizzards, lightning, and other hazards, they truly learn how to race.
Driving in this game takes a lot of experience and patience. The player might not be very adept at first, but they will quickly build skills that will allow them to drive faster and be more precise in their driving. Practice makes perfect, and, sometimes, the greatest way to improve is to drive slowly. The player shouldn't be concerned about their place in the race. They should allow the opposition drivers to zoom away. By doing so, they will be able to focus on determining how the symbols at the top of the screen connect to what's going on in front of them.
2 What Matters And What Doesn't In Professional Mode?
Dakar Desert Rally's Professional Mode is its meat and potatoes. This game mode is all about the gamer and their navigator, who is leading them to an invisible waypoint. However, all of those small symbols that pop up, are actually not that significant (since the player is going a million miles per hour, they won't have time to examine each small box).
There are just too many things going on for those who may not have the sharpest memory. Furthermore, it is worth noting that the time compression for the Dakar Desert Rally is five to one. In other words, what occurs in one minute in DDR is the same as what occurs in a real rally in five minutes.
1 Balance Looking Ahead In Professional Mode
In Professional Mode, the most crucial thing a player can gain from the roadbook is where they are heading and how long till the next step. Furthermore, they should only be concerned with which direction to go, regardless of if there are camels, trees, or power poles. There are three types of possible routes that a gamer can take. The first is an existing road or path (anything that seems to be a road even if there are no tire tracks on it). This is marked with a capital "P" in the roadbook.
Next, there are traces. These are literally tire tracks in the dirt, sand, or god forbid, snow. If a roadbook box states "follow traces," then it is necessary to do so. The third route is more difficult but rational. If the gamer's roadbook says "Qt traces," players should stop following the tracks or the road. Furthermore, in the center box, there will be a number that is highlighted in yellow. That is the heading that they must stick to.
Dakar Desert Rally is available on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S|X, and PC.