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Gran Turismo

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Gran Turismo

Dec 23, 1997

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3.70 average rating based on 587 ratings

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Gran Turismo is a racing game designed by Kazunori Yamauchi and is the first entry in the critically acclaimed simulator racing series bearing the same name. After five years of development time, it was well-received publicly and critically, shipping a total of 10.85 million copies worldwide as of March 2013, making it the best-selling PlayStation game. The game uses two different modes: Arcade Mode and Gran Turismo Mode. In the arcade mode, the player can freely choose the courses and vehicles they wish to use. Winning races unlocks additional cars and courses. However, Gran Turismo Mode requires the player to … More
Gran Turismo is a racing game designed by Kazunori Yamauchi and is the first entry in the critically acclaimed simulator racing series bearing the same name. After five years of development time, it was well-received publicly and critically, shipping a total of 10.85 million copies worldwide as of March 2013, making it the best-selling PlayStation game. The game uses two different modes: Arcade Mode and Gran Turismo Mode. In the arcade mode, the player can freely choose the courses and vehicles they wish to use. Winning races unlocks additional cars and courses. However, Gran Turismo Mode requires the player to earn different levels of driver's licenses in order to qualify for events, and earn credits, trophies and prize cars by winning race championships. Gran Turismo features 140 cars and 11 race tracks (as well as their reversed versions). Less
Developers
Polyphony Digital
Publishers
Sony Computer Entertainment
Franchises
Gran Turismo
Series
Gran Turismo
Platforms
PlayStation
Genres
Racing, Simulator
Themes
Non-fiction
Release Dates
Dec 23, 1997 (Japan)
PlayStation
May 08, 1998 (Europe)
PlayStation
May 12, 1998 (North_America)
PlayStation
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User Stats
1175
In Collection
59
Wish Listed
14
Playing
117
Backlogged
How Long Is Gran Turismo?
Main + extras: 100.0 hours
100% completion: 26.5 hours
Total completions: 2
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Yungbeck
Yungbeck gave Jan 19, 2022
Yungbeck gave Jan 19, 2022
GT1
This review is for the PlayStation version

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A car enthusiast goes to an arcade and is disappointed cuz he wanted to drive real cars... and Gran Turismo is born. In 1997 this game visually blew my mind, and even though driving games were probably some of my least favourite, this really captured my attention - and even made me somewhat interested in cars (!!!) Imagine that.

The UI is wonderful as well as the soundtrack, while the feel of the cars and the driving itself is top notch. Car and level design set the standard for its many sequels to come, but there's just something special about Polyphony's original driving simulator.

Balmora
Balmora gave Jul 9, 2023
Balmora gave Jul 9, 2023
Mechanics of Game do not age well
This review is for the PlayStation version

The way the license tests work is horrible and anything the game gained from a realistic racing had the fun sucked out of it by this screen. I never played the first Gran Turismo and thought it would be cool to revisit this game, but only found frustration and annoyance.

GT Fail

SIGINT
SIGINT updated their status Jul 30, 2023
SIGINT updated their status Jul 30, 2023

Fun game when you’re just racing, with a nice sense of speed, but the mandatory license tests are difficult without really offering much to help you improve besides boring repeat trial and error. Granted, I don’t have a license in real life either, so it’s basically like the first time piloting the ship in Outer Wilds every time I play an actual “simulation” racing game. Probably ought to stick to games that are easier to handle.

Becky
Becky updated their status Aug 16, 2020
Becky updated their status Aug 16, 2020

This game is such an epic classic. Never forget trying to earn my licence. The music is super nostalgic too

Becky
Becky updated their status Aug 11, 2020
Becky updated their status Aug 11, 2020

Super fun classic. Fondly remember this in my childhood. Must play for all.