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Gran Turismo 5 Review

06:33 PM - November 30, 2010 by RaychelSnr

In December 1997, Polyphony Digital released the first entry of the GT series for the original Playstation. Since then, GT has been considered a marquee title for not only the PS1, but the PS2,and now the PS3. The lead producer of the series, Kazunori Yamauchi, is well known for his pursuit of perfection, and his direction for the fifth installment was no different. Kazunori�s attention to detail in the series and strong desire to create the Holy Grail of racing titles is both a blessing and a curse. While his motives are admirable, his aspirations have their drawbacks as GT5 was delayed multiple times. Gran Turismo 5 was in development for over five years, and in a lot of ways the extended development cycle has paid off, but the game still stops just short of the finish line.

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# 1 RunN1st @ 11/30/10 06:57 PM

Man, I'm torn! I want it to have it in my collection but I don't want it to sit there collecting dust. Thanks for the honest POV, Bob.

I really enjoyed GT PSP but primarily because I could fire it up anywhere without having to hook up a wheel or tie up a TV at the house. I grinded it out and collected a ton of cars just for GT 5.

Update: Literally just 5 mins. after reading your review, I checked to see if Gamestop had a used copy and they did! I've picked it up and will be online testing with you tonight. After our Darlington race on NR2003, of course! My wife is going to shoot me for using the TV downstairs!

# 2 DickDalewood @ 11/30/10 06:59 PM

Very fair review. Good job!

# 3 DJ @ 11/30/10 07:30 PM

Very fair review. I am going to get the game at some point, but I will wait for it to go on sale as I'm definitely not a hardcore racing fan/gamer.

I'll probably just dust off GT3 and maybe get GT for the PSP to tide me over.

# 4 OutcastNeedhelp37 @ 11/30/10 07:39 PM

Very good game and very good review.

# 5 Skyboxer @ 11/30/10 08:03 PM

Very fair review....

# 6 rspencer86 @ 11/30/10 08:16 PM

Kind of strange to see no mention of damage, but a solid review nonetheless.

I'm having fun with it, probably because it is such a change of pace for me (other than Burnout Paradise, I haven't played a racing game in a while, and I haven't played any of the previous Gran Turismo titles).

# 7 Hooe @ 11/30/10 11:23 PM

So I read the review and I get the impression that the game is pretty good, but hit-and-miss. Yet the number score given is an 8.5, with a description of "excellent". Which one is it?

# 8 EnigmaNemesis @ 12/01/10 12:25 AM

Thanks for the review. Was well written and a good read!

# 9 EnigmaNemesis @ 12/01/10 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by w1ck3d50xf4n


	Unless you are a huge car nut, I would say rent this one.

That is how this series has always been. A car enthusiasts game. Nothing has changed. The only thing that has changed is gaming has become more mainstream, and more gamers are wanting to try out games they never really did in the past, ones that are into arcade and more casual racers take the plunge, and are in way over their head than they though they would be. It is definitely a more hardcore type game.

As for the in game music, there is a ton of jazz like tracks that are there for the comforting almost zen like mystique of enjoying the cars and everything about the cars.

You can also use custom soundtracks and in game music if people want their metal, rock, hip/hop, what have you, so that area is moot.

# 10 ps3veron @ 12/01/10 08:38 AM

The most accurate review I've read. Great job!

# 11 JMD @ 12/01/10 09:54 AM

Great review. This is a very important point you made that everyone needs to know:

"They have packed about as much content onto this disc as possible and given users access to over a 1,000 different cars, including the VW bus (ARGHH), and over 26 different tracks with 71 different configurations. This is almost too much to try and take in, and what it means is that users need to spend time with this title in order to truly appreciate it."

For me this game started off very slow but the more I played it , the better it got, now I'm addicted.

# 12 Gordy748 @ 12/01/10 12:46 PM

Thanks for the review, Robert. Now I'll buy the game knowing there will be all the usual gaps. At least I'll be ready to forgive the bad while looking for the good!

Music has always been dreadful on GT games, equally the presentation of trophies and the like.

But what ho. You buy GT for the cars, for the win (you just groan when you get the prize). I always loved GT for allowing me to get an underpowered, underperforming car then seeing how far I could go before I abolsutely could not win... Sounds like that's still got that same magic.

# 13 EnigmaNemesis @ 12/01/10 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Gordy748


	But what ho. You buy GT for the cars, for the win (you just groan when you get the prize). I always loved GT for allowing me to get an underpowered, underperforming car then seeing how far I could go before I abolsutely could not win... Sounds like that's still got that same magic.

Exactly, that was one of the special keys about this series. And it is still there!

# 14 RustedWalleye @ 12/01/10 03:41 PM

I miss the leveling up online, but the racing has been fun with others. I ran some really nice races with the NASCAR cars. They took a lot of the bs out of it as well. Those that are a lap down or being a pain in the neck are ghosted, so they cannot mess up others while they are racing.

I also agree with the early comment. I was ready to trade this back in after a two days as I really wasn't getting into the offline portion, but after a couple of more plays and some advancement, I think it will hang around in my collection.

# 15 badpoet @ 12/02/10 11:40 AM

The best way to measure up against other people online is to play against them. I'm so tired of endless and useless leveling systems that simply are an outlet for people to stroke their egos. They only really reward participation anyway, and aren't representative of skill.

I do agree that not having online leagues is a huge oversight.

Overall, I love this game. It took far too long to come out and two or three of the cars are terribly rendered. The tracks are vary from good to incredible. I haven't used the editor yet, but I'll be digging into that soon.

# 16 Blitz1942 @ 12/02/10 11:29 PM

I happen to enjoy the menu music. And this is coming from a fan of heavy metal and hard rock style music!

# 17 EnigmaNemesis @ 12/03/10 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Blitz1942


	I happen to enjoy the menu music. And this is coming from a fan of heavy metal and hard rock style music!

Same here! I am a fan of Heavy Metal and Hard Rock, and I love the classical music.

Maybe because Metal is so close to classical in the note fashions!

But still, I like the smooth classical jazz sound. It is very relaxing and what it is supposed to be in this type of game. And has always been this way.

I don't need thrashing music or hip hop, if I do, then I just use the built in custom soundtrack option.

# 18 bluengold34_OS @ 12/03/10 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Blitz1942


	I happen to enjoy the menu music. And this is coming from a fan of heavy metal and hard rock style music!

Quote:

Originally Posted by EnigmaNemesis


	Same here! I am a fan of Heavy Metal and Hard Rock, and I love the classical music. Maybe because Metal is so close to classical in the note fashions! But still, I like the smooth classical jazz sound. It is very relaxing and what it is supposed to be in this type of game. And has always been this way. I don't need thrashing music or hip hop, if I do, then I just use the built in custom soundtrack option.

So you are the two guys in the world who likes it.....I had heard the rumors, but didnt know if they were true or not

# 19 EnigmaNemesis @ 12/04/10 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by bluengold34_OS


	So you are the two guys in the world who likes it.....I had heard the rumors, but didnt know if they were true or not

# 20 kingcrumb @ 12/04/10 09:51 AM

Fun game but I will be playing F10 more then GT.

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