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Gran Turismo 5 – The PS3 Attitude Review (part 1)

PS3 Attitude writes: "Gran Turismo has always been on a different plateau from its competition; that is not only other racers but just about any game, in any genre. It’s unique for its impressive sense of scale, polish, authenticity, depth and class. Yet, while that is its history, we’re in a different era now; so does this racing Tour de force still deserve to be revered, or is it time we sent Gran Turismo packing, to join Pong at our local gaming museum?"

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A Cupcake for Gabe5284d ago (Edited 5284d ago )

This is a very thorough read. Very in depth. I know it's from PS3attitude, but it doesn't kiss any butt or leave anything out(only part one still) It tells you everything that you will experience about the game and is clearly written after a good amount of time spent with it. The greatr is in here, and so is some of the not so great.

They refer to it as a Racing Role Playing Game(RRPG). I agree. You are growing as a race car driver. You are learning to drive countless amounts of cars, and learning to love the art that comes with driving these machines.

I hear a lot of complaining about the things that make GT unique. I personally think that if you get out of the mindset of what every other racer is, you'll learn to appreciate this game. It isn't just a racing game, but a passion simulation for the automobile. I encourage all of you out there to at least experience the love that Kaz has for cars. He has poured his heart and soul into this game. Not every car is a speed demon, not every track is designed for epic crashes.

But once who get behind the wheel, some what figuratively, you will understand the liberation that comes with GT5. It is unique and it is also sad to see such comparative reviews, especially when many reviewers have barely scratched the surface of what GT5 is. It is Director Kaz's wishes that everyone have a freedom when driving in GT5, and I hope that you realize it is not only a driving sim, but some what of an automotive life sim.

Echo3075284d ago

RRPG describes it very well. This is truly an epic racing experience.

NecrumSlavery5284d ago (Edited 5284d ago )

Well said +bubs

People are losing the passion and trading it in for the big penis in todays games. Adam Sessler said it best in the last Soapbox. The heart is here in GT5. I wish more people can see it. I hope that people will share Kaz's vision and love for the automobile. I am not a big car guy, but I am learning a lot from GT5 about cars and it's exciting.

dc15284d ago

+ Bubs to you as well.
I have to pace myself with this game to ensure I get to bed at a decent time. What's more surprising is that I'm absolutely loving the B-Spec component. (I have extreme hot and cool headed drivers) ... and its a good way to earn some extra credits/cash and cars.

AKS5284d ago

This guy clearly spent more time than a lot of those other reviewers playing this game. I enjoyed his comments, including his criticisms. This is probably the first review of GT5 I've read that accurately reflects my own experiences with the game thusfar. I'm glad he's going to do this in parts and isn't rushing things.

hetz155284d ago

This is what I call a good and thorough review.

AKS5284d ago (Edited 5284d ago )

I have a quick comment about driving from the cockpit view in weather.

Check out what it really looks like inside the WRC pros' cars during a race through snow:

http://www.youtube.com/watc...

The skill level of guys like these is off the charts. You should try driving a few of the rally cars through show in the cockpit view just to get a glimpse of what these guys do.

And another vid showing you a hood view of driving wizard Loeb working his magic. All those people being so close and taking pictures would freak me out. One false move and they are going to be roadkill. Through thick fog, too! LOL.

http://www.youtube.com/watc...

A Cupcake for Gabe5284d ago

yes! driving in the weather like rain or snow, and at night is really crazy. it's very hard to see so you have to stay on your game. have you ever drove in the rain and turned off your windshield wipers?

SpartanPrince5284d ago

That is by far the most thorough review that I've read for GT5. The reviewer went through everything in detail(LIKE HE'S SUPPOSED TO) and even made some snide comments about other reviewers rushing. I can't help but think that he took his time to review this game after seeing the backlash from gamers on other reviews but this is easily the best one-cant wait for the next one.

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Gran Turismo developers to create sound for Sony and Honda’s production Afeela 1 car

The Japanese joint venture’s real-world electric car will include an interior sound created by Polyphony Digital. Deliveries of the production car (which is in Gran Turismo 7 already) will arrive in 2026, starting in California.

vTuro24130d ago (Edited 130d ago )

I had no idea Sony created a whole car brand with Honda. I thought that car they showed off years ago was some one time tech demo to then sell electronics to manufacturers. This is kinda cool. I'm curious to see how it will turn out.

edit: Actually nevermind. Apparently this thing will have a subscription plan. Bruh fuck that wtf.

TheColbertinator130d ago

Even with cars, Sony pisses me off

Junryain88130d ago (Edited 130d ago )

That's alright, I'm sure it'll sound like a vacuum (GT criticism for ages) anyways..

Hypertension140130d ago (Edited 130d ago )

@Junryain88

Your comment makes it appear that you haven't played or seen a GT game since GT5.

GT Sport and GT7 have not only surpass modern Forza in sound, there some of the the best sounding racing games on the market.

Junryain88129d ago

I have all the gt games and completed them fully.

MrNinosan130d ago

Most Electric Cars have optional subscription plans, just like Afeela

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Sony launches AI racing agent Sophy 2.0 worldwide for Gran Turismo

Sony AI and Polyphony Digital announced the global release of Gran Turismo Sophy 2.0, an innovative AI racing agent in the Gran Turismo 7.

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EazyC562d ago

Between Sophy and PSVR 2, Polyphony is REALLY pushing videogames forward into a whole new era.

crazyCoconuts561d ago

"Gran Turismo has to run on the PlayStation 5, and that means Sophy cannot consume all the computing resources of the machine."
Interesting - I thought at first Sophy was controlled from their server farms. Seems like they've got it running locally.

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Yamauchi on Why Gran Turismo Works in VR Without Making You Sick

Remon: "I didn't expect Gran Turismo 7 to be the most relaxing and soothing game on Playstation VR2 . Yes, it's a high speed racing game with extremely realistic physics. But for me, next to Tetris Effect Connected, it's become the most meditative PSVR 2 experience. What's even more surprising is that Gran Turismo 7 in PSVR 2 doesn't make me sick despite its high speeds.

Gran Turismo series producer Kazunori Yamauchi spoke to me via video chat to discuss why the GT7 feels so enjoyable to drive and what inspired his design choices."

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Babadook7755d ago (Edited 755d ago )

I was very careful not to push myself when i first popped GT7 in VR, by limiting myself to 30 min sessions. I got sick from Drive Club VR. Surprisingly, even after hours of playing on a Gr 3 race, I don’t get sick now.

SullysCigar754d ago

Yamauchi has suggested in the past that choosing a slower car that's a convertible is a good choice for your first drive, because it makes you feel less enclosed, but you still have the frame of reference of the car itself.

When I put friends or family into GT7 on PSVR2, I sit them in front of my wheel, put them in a Mazda MX-5 / Miata, roof off and tuned to remove body roll, improved brakes, slick soft racing tyres and a turbo. This seems perfect, as they spin out less and can get started again more easily if they do. It's not too fast, but fast enough for a first timer. Set up a fan facing them too - that certainly helps.

But people quickly adjust and you just want more variation, speed and handling as you get better at the game. It's the most hooked I've been for years.

XiNatsuDragnel754d ago (Edited 754d ago )

Congratulations Yamauchi

Viljong754d ago

Is vr sickness even a thing. 30 fps games are worse

mandf754d ago

Nothing to do with frames although that has a part. Walking and then saddening stopping messes with your brain for some people. Me included

Viljong754d ago

Switchback is the only game which give me slight nausea same as irl rollercoaster. When it go highspeed and steep downhill comes it feel like my stomach is moving up and im falling off my stool. Interesting that i get the same effect than irl coaster without movement. But i dont call it vr sickness its just very immersive. Other games i play with freemovement and all vignette effects off.

Have GT7 too and playing it without nausea. Its superb in vr mode. Wish i could get the logitech g923 for it. But dualsense is very good aswell and feel right at home after playing forza on series x. Ofc with better haptics that dual sense offer. Only bad thing about gt7 is the unskipable movie when you play it first time. I was getting frustrated after all the motor history it start showing ingame racing i think the whole thingh lasted like 20-30min. Then you get the coffeeshop things and tutorials going on and finally when you get to race you have 120hp hybrid family car.

lucian229754d ago

Any artificial movement can cause motion sickness. Certain games I can't play in vr be cause of it. That's why I prefer games like superhot thst move only when your body moves

kneon754d ago

It's the discrepancy between what you are seeing and feeling and what your brain expects to be seeing and feeling that causes issues in VR. That's why latency is a killer. if you turn your head and the image lags behind it messes you up.

mandf754d ago

Kneon
You're right about that. Gt7 gave me motion sickness in the beginning but went away. I play for 12 hours a day on the weekend with no problems now. Pavlov still gets me. Resident evil is awesome but when I walk it gets me. It gets less over time.

RPGer754d ago

Because the nature of GT games. The game and the camera is static as ever, and it very usable and a prefect way to play racing game with long sessions in VR.

Einhander1971754d ago

I must say I'm still feeling sick when playing Turismo.

Babadook7754d ago (Edited 754d ago )

That’s too bad. Take it slow. Don’t push through uncomfortable feelings. Just play within your limit and build your VR legs over the course of a month or two. Eventually you’ll be able to play much more and with faster cars. It’s worth it, trust me.

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