Dirt stands apart from all other racing games as the one that nails the balance between arcade and realistic.
Whether you're racing, drifting, or in a Gymkhana Dirt 3 is a technical racer. Races challenge your traction skills while Gymkhana really tests your handling and precision. This is by far my favorite part of the game. Getting a platinum on some of the challenges has taken me multiple playthroughs and really fine tuned my skills. I love the challenge it presents and the reward is immensely gratifying.
I'd definitely recommend this for someone who is looking for a fun game that can be challenging to 100%.