Abstract: 5 years in the making and expected to take car racing simulation on consoles to the next level, Gran Turismo 5 is a behemoth title replete with hyper-realistic visuals, a jaw-dropping selection of 1,031 cars, 71 different racetracks and environments al...
The new tracks and cars are incredibly detailed. The traditional GT racing experience is better than ever, with amazing attention to physics and handling. The challenges are diverse, and accumulating vehicles is just as addictive as it always was. PSP integration is a nice touch, too.
Little development shown on cars and tracks lifted from previous games. No Top Gear cars. Online multiplayer needs attention. Track creation tool is too basic. Soundtrack is uninspiring. Load times are grating. Non-intuitive interface.
Abstract: Each year, normally around Christmas, there’s typically a handful of blockbusters released. This is true in most media industries to a certain extent, but never quite so much as in videogames. Even then, it’s still pretty rare for a title as anticipate...
Excellent driving sensations, Numerous vehicles, Diversity in game modes, Enormous durability, Realism of physics engine
Artificial intelligence very poor, Collisions and damage unrealistic, Poor modeling of non 'premium' cars, A few graphics problems, Poor overall finish
We've been waiting for Gran Turismo 5 a long time! Although we like the driving sensations, the finish and persistent faults are only to be regretted. Without making the expected splash, it is nevertheless the best and most complete of all racing simul...
Gran Turismo 5 is the latest edition of the acclaimed driving series. The game is more for car enthusiasts as opposed to boy racers. With more than 1,000 cars, 20 tracks, such as the Mazda raceway and the Top Gear test track, and the huge variety of mo...
Published: 2010-12-03, Author: Andrew , review by: theregister.co.uk
GT5 ultimately feels like a missed opportunity. Polyphony has fallen way short in fulfilling expectations of producing the defining racer of this generation. By spending too much time tinkering under the bonnet, the developer has failed to notice the adva...
The incredible physics, lengthy career mode and moments of graphical beauty
Terrible AI, inconsistent visual quality, naff car damage
The suffocating burden of expectation will ensure that racing fans will be especially critical of Gran Turismo 5’s minor failings. The inconsistency of the graphics engine is rather galling, and the neanderthal opposition AI hasn’t evolved since the fi...
The cars, their handling, the driving experience, weather
The racing experience could be more dynamic
It's still a dream game for the sort of serious petrolhead for whom GT has always been the gold standard of driving games and - while that's no longer the case - GT5 will still give them week after week and month after month of pleasure...
