Colin McRae, DiRT, Micro Machines: Codemasters is Britain's racing benchmark, from rally to tiny toy cars. RomWize re-ranks the publisher's best games by its re-evaluated scores, each with its current score, its versions, their rarity and their collector value.
"Colin McRae Rally 2.0 improves on its predecessor with more rallies, cars and refined driving physics. One of the best rally games on PS1, with an exhilarating speed sensation and memorable stages. A genre classic on the Sony console."
"Micro Machines V3 is one of the finest miniature racing games ever made. Circuits on tables, kitchens and bathrooms with tiny vehicles, multiplayer up to 8 players with a single controller. Inventive, addictive and hilarious. An absolute must for multiplayer sessions on PS1."
"F1 2013 Complete Edition is the most generous version with all classic vehicles and integrated DLC content. The ideal way to experience the best Codemasters F1 on PS3 with even more historical content."
"F1 2013 is the peak of the Codemasters series on PS3 with 80s/90s classic cars as a bonus. Full 2013 season, most refined gameplay in the series. The definitive version of Codemasters F1 on PS3."
"Dirt 3 Complete Edition is the most complete version with all DLC. The best Dirt on PS3 with even more content, vehicles and events. The ideal way to discover the best entry in the series."
"The Turbo Tournament 96 version of Micro Machines, more complete, playable up to eight with adapter. A multiplayer peak on Mega Drive, an essential party game."
"F1 2012 adds a young driver mode to learn the basics and memorable Champions Mode. The best 2012 season with Vettel and Alonso, perfect simulation-accessibility balance. An excellent vintage of the series."
"TOCA Race Driver 3 reaches the Codemasters peak on PS2. Multiple disciplines, accessible simulation and cinematic presentation. A landmark semi-sim of its time."
"Dirt 3 is the best Dirt on PS3 with a spectacular gymkhana mode and a multitude of disciplines. Impressive content, dynamic weather, driving sensations among the best in the genre. A classic."
"A Micro Machines 2 sequel more generous in tracks and vehicles, as addictive as ever. Excellent in local multi, no surprises for fans."
"Dirt 2 explodes on the presentation side with its festival hub, Travis Pastrana vibe and terribly cool art direction. The driving gains bite, events diversify and group races become a proper treat."
"Grid is the Codemasters renaissance of TOCA Race Driver with spectacular and accessible racing gameplay. Realistic damage, variety of disciplines, lively multiplayer. One of the best arcade-simulation racing games on PS3."
"TOCA 2 Touring Car Challenge is a Codemasters British touring car simulation on PS1. Racing on real BTCC championship circuits, demanding driving physics and rich content. One of PS1 generation's finest touring car racing games, valued by genre fans."
"TOCA 2 Touring Cars is the alternate version of TOCA 2 Touring Car Challenge, British touring car simulation. Codemasters offers real circuit racing with polished physics. One of PS1's finest touring racing games for fans of realistic automotive simulation."
"F1 2011 improves the formula with an online co-op mode and refined visuals. Full 2011 season with dominant Vettel, more polished gameplay. Confirms Codemasters as the reference for modern F1 gaming."
"Grid Autosport is the return to the hardcore Grid gameplay with cockpit view and more advanced simulation. Varied disciplines, polished multiplayer, solid driving direction. The best Grid on PS3 for purists."
"A Codemasters top-down racing classic with tiny vehicles on miniature backdrops. Brilliant in local multiplayer, addictive, an essential gem."
"Solid Codemasters rally simulation with demanding physics and authentic stages. Colin McRae faithfully represented. Technical gameplay for realistic driving fans. One of the best rally games of the Xbox generation."
"A Micro Machines variant focused on miniature military vehicles. Still fun in multiplayer, without overturning the original's formula."
"Dirt 2 perfects the first game's formula with even more varied worldwide tracks, trendy X-Games atmosphere and refined driving sensations. The best Dirt on PS3, accessible and thrilling."