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Gran Turismo is the best racing simulator on the market

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: May 15, 2008
Author: Amazon User

This is an amazing sneak peak into what I will inevitably receive once I buy the full game. Some people didn't want to pay $40 for it, but the amazing physics and graphics, plus the in car camera mode make it completely worth it. Can't wait for the full game

Gran Turismo 5 - First Impression

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: May 15, 2008
Author: Amazon User

From the "Prologue" in the title, you know right off the bat that GT5-P is not a full release. Missing from this version is the full "Simulation" mode which you can buy cars and tune them with racing parts with cash acquired from prize money and participate in Licence tests in order to qualify for tougher, more prestigious races.

Still, there are more than enough features to keep fans of one of the best racing franchises happy. First off is the beautiful HD output. If you want to show off the capabilities of your PS3 this is the game to buy.

Instead of the Licence tests, you compete in a series of races. If you get a medal (Gold, Silver or Bronze) in a particular class (Class C, B, A and S class), you can advance and compete next higher class of races. After you beat all of the A class races, the tuning options will open up which you will need to adjust to upgrade or downgrade your cars so that they can properly qualify for the S class races.

You can also compete online using the cars you have won or purchased. The online races are also divided by classes and are unlocked by unlocking the classes in offline mode. The offline mode is not perfect, but it is definitely passable. If your bandwidth takes a dive, you will notice that your opponents cars will start "blinking" and the collision can randomly turn off and on, which can cause some potentially nasty spinouts. Still, if you have some decent bandwidth the prize money won from the races can be used to purchase even more cars for your garage. Plus you will have the satisfaction of competing against, and hopefully beating live opponents.

Unfortunately there is no option to race online with a specific friend or group of friends, only random matchups. Overall, however even if this is is just a "prologue" It's a definite must buy for fans of the seies to hold you over until the full release. It is also a solid release for those who bought the PS3 just for the blueray player, since it can render in full 1080p you can really show off the PS3s capabilities.

Best racing game thus far!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: May 16, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I didn't originally want to purchase this game because of it basically just being a $[...] demo, but after I had rented it I just had to have it. I love the way the cars on GT5 move. It's an amazing game, both graphically and in gameplay. I would have to say that it is one of the best racing games I've played on PS3 or any console actually

Awesome racing simulator!!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: May 17, 2008
Author: Amazon User

Being a fan of the past Gran Turismo games, this one blew the previous ones away. Insanely realistic graphics and frighteningly real physics make this a game must have for any race oriented gamer.

The Playstation 2 Driving Force Wheel Logitech Wheel, which I use makes the game even better, although I've heard the newer Logitech wheels are just as good.

This is a must have game for any racer!!!!!!!!!

Great 'preview' of GT5 full version

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: May 17, 2008
Author: Amazon User

The game rocks and is a great filler until the official GT5 is complete. The graphics are gorgeous and the new vehicle dashboard view is so realistic that I want to reach out and touch the leather!

Brings online racing to GT... if you are a GT fan, you must get this game... if you like racing games, a must as well. Top vehicles included, but not the amount of vehicles as the past GT games. So if you can wait a couple of years until the full version, go for it. I couldn't.

great if you like racing games

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: May 18, 2008
Author: Amazon User

This is a great game if you like racing games. i have not played it since grand theft auto came in. even before that i found myself going back to call of duty. the graffics ara amazing along with the realism of the cars performance.

Most realistic yet

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: May 18, 2008
Author: Amazon User

This game follows the forward progress presented by the previous entry's in the franchise. It's the most realistic racer I've ever payed and that's saying quite a bit. The sheer realism adds so much depth to the game you really don't care about the minor drawbacks. There are around 80 cars in this game, but this time around they are all drastically different from one another. A ford mustang no longer corners almost exactly like a nissan altima. I've been playing this game with a standard controller but I highly recommend a racing wheel judging by the variance in turning that is possible. I took one star off from the fun rating because there is no car customization which was one of my favorite things about the previous Gran Turismo's. It's worth the money in any case and a must buy for a PS3 owner.

Can't Wait For The Full Game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: May 18, 2008
Author: Amazon User

All I can say is...After playing GT5 Prologue, I can't wait for the full game. The graphics and car physics are mind blowing. The in-cockpit view is beautiful and down right nerve-racking. And I'm sad to say...It has made my copy of GT4 obsolete.
By, GJM

Good game

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: May 19, 2008
Author: Amazon User

For those who know, it is no biggie. It is the good old GT game, only with better graphics. Buy a wheel. It is a must. If you want you can wait until the full game is out.

Good game, cant wait for release

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: August 24, 2008
Author: Amazon User

The game overall is what you would have come to expect from GT, however, not enough cars and the menu system seems sluggish if not downright irritating.

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