it's been quite some time since my g27 stopped working, and i haven't had the chance to play a proper racing sim since. dirt rally offers incredibly precise controls that work well even with a regular controller. the game features an ok amount of cars, although its campaign progression is a bit odd, making you stick to the same car for too long at times. while the rally physics are fantastic, the tarmac handling on hillclimbs could be better, as it doesn't quite capture the cars' aerodynamic grip and drag accurately. despite that, it's nice to know i can still enjoy more realistic racing games even without my steering wheel. i'm planning to play it now and then until i complete all the championships. update: after playing a bit more, i realized that the six locations repeat themselves, and only new stages are introduced as you make progress. it becomes quite monotonous to come across the same environment over and over again.