Review: Gran Turismo 5

3 Reviews:

Review by	GamrConnect
Submitted on	2011-01-31 12:40:14
In a nutshell Gran Turismo 5 is the apex of racing games to date, no game before it can match its realism and it has assured for some time after that no game will come close to the level of detail and features it provides. Gran Turismo 5 is the definitive game that show’s off every feature that the PS3 has to offer, from the large size of the game, 3D graphics and super accurate physics to a strong community and unparalleled dedication from Sony -- if you are racing fan this is a must buy, if not then you should certainly buy it for someone who is.

Review by	T3
Submitted on	2011-01-31 12:39:32
The level of realism found in GT5 is not limited to its graphical superiority, its physics are also far beyond anything seen in previous titles. Braking too hard into a corner or tapping the accelerator at the microsecond and you will quickly find yourself fighting against a few hundred horses pushing and pulling the car in all the directions you are trying not to go. In terms of steering, cars in the game appear to respond to their true to life counterparts with vehicles notorious for poor handling being loose in the corners and forcing you to fight against vicious under and over steer. The meticulous nature with which this game has been constructed can at times be infuriating when a strong lap is ruinied by a minor lapse in concentration. This frustration is soon forgotten, however, as you cross the line for the next lap and once again submit to the true brilliance of this long awaited title.

Review by	IGN
Submitted on	2011-01-31 12:37:17
Rating	8
Gran Turismo 5 is a 10/10 simulator wrapped up in a 5/10 game – driving is as exhilarating as anything that’s gone before, and slavish obsession with the minutiae of many of its cars ensure it's an encyclopaedia of automotive delights. Its brilliance on the track, however is matched by its sloppiness off of it, and there’s a lack of polish that would at one time have seemed sacrilegious to the series. Ultimately its driving wins out to ensure that it’s still a great game, but it leaves that nagging doubt; this could have been a masterpiece were it not for the fact that Polyphony was so absorbed with the detail that it took its eye off the ball.