Gran Turismo 4

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Feb 22, 2005
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9.2

Universal acclaim- based on 936 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 853 out of 936
  2. Mixed: 52 out of 936
  3. Negative: 31 out of 936
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  1. xMadDougx
    May 25, 2023
    10
    One of the best graphics based on the hardware it was released. This game is just perfect in almost all aspects.
  2. whimpywhirld
    May 25, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. If you finish the whole game then you actually finish the game. It’s crazy. #justice4gt4… Expand
  3. N9UY3N
    May 25, 2023
    10
    One of the greatest racing game on the PS2,even by today's standard.Anyone who say this game doen't deserve to be in the top 10 on the list are having major skill issues when doing B-1 and race around Nurburgring(eventhough i don't play GT4,i did drive in this track in a mobile game assoluto racing aka non official gran turismo mobile,i still suffer the p a i n of driving my amg gts aroundOne of the greatest racing game on the PS2,even by today's standard.Anyone who say this game doen't deserve to be in the top 10 on the list are having major skill issues when doing B-1 and race around Nurburgring(eventhough i don't play GT4,i did drive in this track in a mobile game assoluto racing aka non official gran turismo mobile,i still suffer the p a i n of driving my amg gts around Nurburgring,but that's what make gt4 great,harder means more challenge to pass and more determination to beat that challenge… Expand
  4. Venlyster
    May 25, 2023
    10
    Racing Games Of All Time

    And aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
  5. Mesonic
    May 25, 2023
    10
    Best game of all time. aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
  6. unFrys
    May 25, 2023
    10
    it's fine i guess
    aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
  7. JeremiCoffee
    May 25, 2023
    10
    Nice
  8. Anonymous121
    May 25, 2023
    10
    the best gran Turismo game nothing else to say ....,...................................................
  9. BallsItch69
    May 25, 2023
    10
    oh my god I love this game so much best game of all time yeah also help my balls itch so much I need to scratch them but my arms are gone how am I typing this oh god help I am on 420 Sex Avenue SE Yolo Apartments Apt 69
  10. Verellion
    May 25, 2023
    10
    Это игра великая и заслуживает занять 1 место в рейтинге от игроков. Я в нее лично играл на пс2 и это великолепная игра и продолжение именитой серии. Столько контента, гонок, машин, лицензий и испытаний. Великая часть как ни как, заслуживает должного внимания. GT4TOP!!!Это игра великая и заслуживает занять 1 место в рейтинге от игроков. Я в нее лично играл на пс2 и это великолепная игра и продолжение именитой серии. Столько контента, гонок, машин, лицензий и испытаний. Великая часть как ни как, заслуживает должного внимания. GT4TOP!!!
  11. PintoMoleGamer
    May 25, 2023
    10
    Absolute legend of a game, Daihatsu funny XDDDDD only car that was mising was the Renault Twingo. Forza is doodoo compared to GT4.
  12. gt4bestgame
    May 25, 2023
    10
    this is the game of all time. .
  13. Pattman2005
    May 25, 2023
    10
    I came here from DustinEden. I need 75 characters so let me just fill out this.
  14. HuyGame123
    May 28, 2023
    10
    Best game ever !!!!
    Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
  15. baka_mitai
    May 28, 2023
    10
    WE DID IT! NUMBER 1 SPOT!!! KAZ AND DUSTIN SHOULD BE PROUD OF US, NOW GO THERE AND PLAY THE GOD DAMN GAME ┗(•ˇ_ˇ•)―→
  16. MatejaHDBowl
    Jun 20, 2023
    10
    I mean its the best game ever ever and ever!!! Lets make Gran Turismo 4 Good again!!! Justice for Gran Turisno 4!!!
  17. NardoArco
    Jun 22, 2023
    10
    I love GT4, it's the best **** game ever.
    FACK this 75 characters requirement SHlT JUST LET ME **** POST THIS SHlT GODDAMN IT!
  18. Mocoso
    Jun 25, 2023
    10
    It has no competition till this day. And if you have the chance of emulate it in pcsx2 with better resolution and mods that are coming in this year 2023(new textures and hq engine sounds) it will improve a lot!
  19. BenN.
    Mar 10, 2005
    10
    Quality !
  20. nikblu1904
    Mar 24, 2017
    9
    After Burnout 3, this is one of the best Ps2 games. It has many cars to play and a lot of race tracks. Definetly worth the 5$ that it costs nowadays!!
  21. stefannowksy
    Feb 22, 2022
    10
    Masterpiece, very memorable sountrack, hard, but satisfacting license test and missions, nike one 2022
    a lot cars many tracks and this is probably ps2 game with best graphics.
    Campain mode is good, cars tuning- great
  22. FCE_TR64
    Mar 21, 2022
    10
    This game is perfect because then a wise Kazunori Yamauchi decided against forcing his fans and players to buy MTX.
  23. NotRedFire
    May 1, 2023
    10
    This game is the best because it's got great cars like the Daihatsu Copen, both generations of the Daihatsu Midget, the Toyota Yaris, Lancer Evo V, Suzuki Escudo, and the mighty Autobianchi
  24. EpicWinGuy
    May 13, 2013
    9
    It's a really nice game, i have to say... but there is just something missing there. Is it more cars? Is it more tracks? Is it more innovation? I don't know.
  25. EmadTM
    Nov 2, 2017
    10
    Best realistic driving game ..
    The cars of the game are beautiful and their drawings are very fluid with varied rides and enthusiastic races
    Gran Turismo 4 The best car game in the world
  26. Xbluannax
    Nov 20, 2021
    8
    Classic gameplay for its time and really enjoyed it although it takes a while to gain money to get better cars and upgrades. Loved the soundtrack as well.
  27. Skyfuzzball8312
    Mar 20, 2022
    9
    Meme aside. The game is absolutely unbelievable, hope they remastered with better racing rules (Including racing flag, AI and license test difficulty. And the License FAIL song is making me laugh as hell.
  28. BrunnoGio
    Mar 3, 2022
    9
    Gran Turismo 4 is a racing simulator classic. A satisfying and deeply rewarding experience that i have only good memories of, with some of these memories being from playing split screen mode with my brother, cousins and uncle.
  29. Duje1
    Mar 19, 2022
    10
    Simply one of the best videogames i have ever played its amazing the progression is great I Love It!
  30. L4ncer
    Mar 21, 2022
    10
    I love this game, i grown up playing GT4. Not too much to say, this game is truly incredible.
  31. randrewmccarthy
    Mar 21, 2022
    10
    This is one of the best video games I have ever played. The graphics and gameplay were well ahead of their time. It is the only game I have ever played and been stunned at how realistic it looked. The content is fabulous and it has brought me hours of joy for nearly 20 years.
  32. DaniiChile
    Mar 26, 2022
    10
    Bastante contenido y mejora grafica en vehiculos premium. Lo disfruté mucho en 2006
  33. Golfius
    Mar 31, 2022
    10
    The best Gran Turismo of all, from here the saga went down, the bar was too high. It's just perfect.
  34. CarNerd86
    Apr 15, 2022
    8
    The game is actually pretty fun, only the handling physics feel a little too arcades.
  35. Larcastic
    May 25, 2023
    10
    absolutely GOATED, GT4 has so much content and has a highly impressive graphics for its time for the console that it runs at. Definitely pushed the capability of the PlayStation2. Highly, HIGHLY recommended to play this game.

    also, #GT4SWEEP aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
  36. JamieR.
    Jun 10, 2007
    9
    Graphics, realistic driving, fast cars, it's brilliant, but it would be better if it didn't go on for so long as it gets boring after a while (a very long while) that shows how long this game goes on for. One of the best points is that you can put a memory stick into the PS2s USB socket and take pictures of your cars and put them on your mms.
  37. JacobT
    Jan 20, 2010
    9
    This game is ruely amazing, with brilliant physics and the sheer size of the game itself put it in a class of its own. If this game gets 89/100, imagine what gt5 will be like. if that ever comes......
  38. benjib.
    Aug 30, 2005
    9
    Extreme attention to detail, best racing game around, but i would have given this game a 10, if the cars have damage every time they crash.
  39. AnonymousMC
    Feb 17, 2005
    10
    this is gonna be THE game of 05 when it lands in Oz in March!!! It has all the right elements to be great, more cars, more tracks and graphics that make GT3 look like a Mega Drive game.How much further can the ps2 be pushed? It is gonna ROCK!!!
  40. MarkoK.
    Mar 7, 2005
    10
    Gran turismo 4ever.
  41. Anthony
    Feb 24, 2005
    8
    The driving experience is still not as solid as promised. Maybe it's my wheel, but it's touchy and over-sensitive when it doesn't need to be, and not sensitive enough when you want it to be. The graphics are absolutely stunning, though not "photo real" as the screenshots leads one to believe. I agree that the soundtrack is a bit weak and doesn't produce the adrenaline The driving experience is still not as solid as promised. Maybe it's my wheel, but it's touchy and over-sensitive when it doesn't need to be, and not sensitive enough when you want it to be. The graphics are absolutely stunning, though not "photo real" as the screenshots leads one to believe. I agree that the soundtrack is a bit weak and doesn't produce the adrenaline rush that one would like. The sheer number of tracks and cars to choose from in arcade mode alone is worth the price.… Expand
  42. MarkW.
    Feb 28, 2005
    9
    The graphics and the frame rate in particular are stunning. No, the computer controlled cars are brainless and there is no collision physics of any kind but the driving physics, variety of cars, track quality and extremely detailed car tuning (unique to Gran Turismo) along with the aforementioned incredible frame rate make this a must buy. It truly has infinite replay value. Also worth The graphics and the frame rate in particular are stunning. No, the computer controlled cars are brainless and there is no collision physics of any kind but the driving physics, variety of cars, track quality and extremely detailed car tuning (unique to Gran Turismo) along with the aforementioned incredible frame rate make this a must buy. It truly has infinite replay value. Also worth mentioning is the photo mode which is highly addictive and rewarding. Copying pictures to a USB drive and uploading them to a PC is surprisingly enjoyable and has to be a first for a console video game. The glitch list for this game is quite small considering it's size and scope.… Expand
  43. KaydW.
    Mar 12, 2005
    10
    You may think im a bit of a wimp, but It had me crying from the moment i watched the opening movie. I was sitting in my seat screaming Awesome! at nearly every frame i saw. To experience it in its true form however youll need the gt pro steering wheel. Simply put its the most beautifully developed and best game ever.
  44. FragglesT.
    Mar 16, 2005
    8
    I'm going to try not to rehash everything said. First of all, the game is beautiful, the car list is much improved over GT3, etc. Now maybe it's just me, but the AI has seemed to have gotten worse. This of course is exacerbated by two key things: the increase in rolling start races, and the horrible changes to the rally mode. Let's start with the first. The Gran Turismo I'm going to try not to rehash everything said. First of all, the game is beautiful, the car list is much improved over GT3, etc. Now maybe it's just me, but the AI has seemed to have gotten worse. This of course is exacerbated by two key things: the increase in rolling start races, and the horrible changes to the rally mode. Let's start with the first. The Gran Turismo series generally has two types players: those who mod their cars and prefer to race against their own times and be so far ahead of the CPU that you can lap them in a two-lap race. The other type is the kind that prefers to have a really challenging race, where any mistake will cost them the race as they are maybe just a little undermatched to the CPU, but their driving skills are far superior. The problem is that the rolling start races, which of course always have the CPU "Ringer" at the front are ridiculous, and they force the user to seriously mod their cars way above the class they're racing in just to be able to catch up to the ringer, which, incidentally, is even faster in this game.Take for example one of the classic car challenges, which is a series race. I was in a 650-700 hp Chevelle SS, lightened, all drivetrain upgrades, etc. On the Nurburgring they had a rolling start. By the time I reached the start line so that I could fully accelerate (they limit you to 50 initalliy), the rest of the pack was right in front of me, while the '67 Cobra with 400 hp was 7-8+ seconds in front by the first turn. I was never actually able to pass him, due in part to the other CPU cars battering into me numerous times and cutting me off in the early part of the track. This is crappy for an individual race, but then in the context of a series, it's even worse. If my car is upgraded so that I can make up 8-15 sec. diff. from the start of a rolling race, then what happens when it's a standing start. I am way way ahead of everybody. So you either have races where you'll never catch up, or where you could sit at the start while the CPU does 2 laps, and still beat them. Of course, the ringer has also been tinkered with, and unfairly so. In this same series, the first standing start I was way ahead from the beginning. In the second standing start race, the ringer shot out to a 5 sec. lead going into the first turn, and then accelerated about two times faster as before. Total crap. Also, they completely ruined the fun of the rally mode because they are too lazy to do a damage model. So, since yes, damage is important in all racing and especially rallying, they impose a 5 sec. penalty (where you're limited to 31 mph for 5 sec.) any time the front half of your car touched the wall or the CPU. Now I might be able to deal with this, except that the CPU driving is so horrible that many times you'll hit something b/c he cuts you off or any other such nonsense. Additionally, the CPU gets no penalties. I can't tell how much fun it was for me when I was drifting around a turn and the CPU (following a normal line, not drifting) plowed into my side three times in the turn as it drove through me, and as my car spun off balance, I knicked his bumper and was rewarded with a 5 sec. penalty. Sweet. My other big gripe is that contrary to what one critic said about driving medium range cars for a while, that's BS. He obviously didn't play the very first rally, with an Easy difficulty which you only need your B (first) license for, and you get a 760hp Cadillac Cien for winning. Also, b/c of the Used Car Showrooms, you can start off with a much nicer car right from the start than if you were forced to buy new. In all, loads of fun, but there are some extremely frustrating problems. Props on the inclusion of city tracks in the rally mode.… Expand
  45. AnonymousMC
    Mar 21, 2005
    8
    In GT1 and GT2 the faceles cpu drivers were ok but in fourth (?) one could realy use some charecters. It would ad to whole racing experience if you for example entered in "supercar series" and would notice that there is your old rival from sundaycup, but instead of lupo he has espirit.

    Also, no repaints or custom paints?

    And what about the carwash ?! No ladies ?!
  46. RickN.
    Mar 22, 2005
    9
    The size of the game, as always, is definately enough to keep you playing for a good long time and the graphics are top-notch. But for a game that is so obcessed with being the ultimate driving simulator, you'd think they would've included realistic crashes, rather than bouncing off cars/barriers like a souped-up bumper car. That said, it's still a cracking game.
  47. JoshuaB.
    Apr 7, 2005
    10
    The game is the most best racing game I've had the chance to play.The frist game was cool.This is even better. I had to give it a strong 10!
  48. NoieC.
    Jan 20, 2006
    10
    love the b-spec it is your friend, this isn't just a game read the cover its a driving simulator, gran turismo 4 is great, go out and buy it or play at a friends just get in ur gt4 time its good for you.
  49. mattm
    Aug 18, 2008
    10
    best racing game there is, at some times the difficulty can be too hard and the b-spec is pointless to include in the game
  50. JacobH.
    Feb 10, 2005
    10
    An awsome racing game.
  51. JohnM.
    Feb 17, 2005
    10
    A game so good you'll play the demo everyday until you get it.
  52. [Anonymous]
    Feb 18, 2005
    10
    Easily the best in an phenomenal series that breaks the trend of pop culture that's been infecting the pure car game genre. Underground racers need not apply. This game is for real gearheads.
  53. TaylorH.
    Feb 20, 2005
    10
    A great game.
  54. RalfW.
    Feb 20, 2005
    10
    This game is very realistic.
  55. DavidF.
    Feb 23, 2005
    10
    Best game ever made so far ! :) 10/10
  56. Warmonger
    Feb 23, 2005
    8
    Good but not what I was expecting!! poor soundtrack. The music was better in GT3- definitely PS2's last hurrah!!
  57. Mobius
    Feb 23, 2005
    8
    There is no denying that this game is a looker and has the cars and traks, but it is just a stop gap until they re release it with online multiplayer. dont be taken for a ride and wait for the online version.
  58. MarkM.
    Feb 24, 2005
    9
    NOTE: If this game doesn
  59. PhilipY.
    Mar 10, 2005
    9
    The real driving simulator has become even realer than before. The grafic is quite the same I think but it´s way moor fun to play this than GT3. There are some things I miss but this is enough for me to survive until Granturismo 5 hits PS3. It's a gr8 game, but not as "grantastic"as GT2 was.
  60. LanceK.
    Mar 14, 2005
    10
    Real driving and great fun. the controlling is easier and the graphics are 10 times better than the last one. I really love the muscle cars that are available on the gt4.
  61. JohnR
    Mar 17, 2005
    9
    Amazing game, so much better than GT3.
  62. SunnyS.
    Mar 19, 2005
    10
    Essential to your PS2 as your brain is to your nervous system.
  63. ReneS.
    Mar 2, 2005
    10
    This is definitely the best GTon the market...No is is not a new ballgame but the best and beautifullest Gt game ever....And thats al wat I ask from a game....It must be better then its predecessors...En GT4 definitely is.
  64. Simon
    Apr 2, 2005
    8
    They've ruined the rally with cars with less grip than my granny, the 5 second penalties suck the ai is inconsistent the driving missions are stupid, if you want a fun easy game get something else, the amount of cars is stunning with some real classics, still the best racing game, even tho rough round the edges, is gt5 going to be the same again tho?
  65. AnthonyP.
    Apr 22, 2005
    10
    Grand Turismo is the best game ever.
  66. Sam
    May 28, 2005
    8
    It's not the best car game, or the best game ever but it's better than 3 which i was dissapointed with, and the lack of personaltiy that Marcus B. pointed out is a shame, and it's not always fast, but there are tons of cars, the visuals are awesome compared to the screens i saw for Gears of War for Xbox 360, and car dorks and GT dorks should definitely get this game.
  67. BenG.
    Aug 10, 2005
    8
    Great game with a few improvements over GT3. Absolutely hate the autosave!!! I wish I could add other spoilers, paint used cars, add vinyl, bodykits, and wider rims/tires to certain cars. I also want to take my custom cars out into a free-roaming city like in Midnight Club. I'm a hardcore car guy, but obviously this game was made by hardcore Japanese people who are predominantly into Great game with a few improvements over GT3. Absolutely hate the autosave!!! I wish I could add other spoilers, paint used cars, add vinyl, bodykits, and wider rims/tires to certain cars. I also want to take my custom cars out into a free-roaming city like in Midnight Club. I'm a hardcore car guy, but obviously this game was made by hardcore Japanese people who are predominantly into Japanese cars....very disappointing that I can't drive a Dodge Challenger or a Trans Am. I can, however, drive 10,000 almost-different EVO Lancers, NSX's, and Skylines.… Expand
  68. MatthewP.
    May 26, 2006
    9
    good cars should have a online mode better than gran turismo 3.
  69. JamieT.
    Aug 14, 2006
    10
    One great game! It isn't the greatest game of all time but it is one great game.
  70. DJCgames
    Apr 12, 2009
    8
    A very good and enjoyable game. Great graphics, a never ending selection of cars. very good and challenging tracks. The only problem is that there's no damage model and the al is unrealistic. Other than that a highly reccomended title
  71. AnonymousMC
    May 31, 2004
    10
    I remember talking to a couple of friends while playing Gran Turismo 3 some years ago, and saying, "This game is hands down the best in every way! Guys, just imagine how amazing Gran Turismo 4 would be..." Well flash forward to the present and my imagination couldn't even brace itself for what I've seen of GT4. A game that exceedes the boundries of the imagination, is a game thatI remember talking to a couple of friends while playing Gran Turismo 3 some years ago, and saying, "This game is hands down the best in every way! Guys, just imagine how amazing Gran Turismo 4 would be..." Well flash forward to the present and my imagination couldn't even brace itself for what I've seen of GT4. A game that exceedes the boundries of the imagination, is a game that I want to own. I can't wait!… Expand
  72. AlexS.
    Feb 25, 2005
    10
    Best racing simulator to date. Period.
  73. NickL.
    Feb 25, 2005
    8
    This game is a great two player game but a letdown from gt3 and gt2 single player mode. had a lot of expectations of this thinking it was going to have high graphics but it just has new tracks and new cars same graphics.
  74. M.K.
    Feb 28, 2005
    9
    Everyone out there seems to be some what disappointed about Gt4. GT4 is what GT3 could have been. Gt3 was great, but Gt4 is greater. Some people moan about graphics that it is similar to Gt3. Get yourself an HDTV and hook up component cables. You'll definitely notice the difference! In fact, there are only handfull of games that support 1080i, and GT4 is only one for PS2. I cannot Everyone out there seems to be some what disappointed about Gt4. GT4 is what GT3 could have been. Gt3 was great, but Gt4 is greater. Some people moan about graphics that it is similar to Gt3. Get yourself an HDTV and hook up component cables. You'll definitely notice the difference! In fact, there are only handfull of games that support 1080i, and GT4 is only one for PS2. I cannot believe that developers pulled 1080i with 60fps on PS2! I don't think Forza will be able to do that. (they downed to 30 fps already.) It's beutiful to look at. Gameplay is still solid racer. B-spec mode is great when you get tired for races. I let cpu do the race while I go have a cig or catch Sportscenter. When I come back, I get money. Overall sound seems better than gt3. Music seems to be more suiting for racing than Gt3. So many people complain about the car damage. Have people played NFS: High Stakes? In simulation, it's pain in the butt to fix your car after every race. AI racers are good racers with precision, but rather dumb when it comes to competiting. Only one mode that I miss is online mode. I'm not really into online experience with consoles, but I was hoping gt4's sell-your-car mode can help. However, it doesn't interfere with car collecting frezy gt4 has to offer. If you love cars, get it. I was getting chills when I saw Delorean in the DMC shop! Too bad it doesn't have as much as european cars and american cars as I hoped for, but there is a car for almost everyone's taste. Muscles, Exotics, Rice rockets,even cars like Ford T, and Mercedez' first car. It's a great game, but not a truest simulation. Physics is still the best I've seen. It even improved over Gt3. Cars feel heavy like they should be and some cars like NSX understeers and some oversteers. Truest simulations are way too difficult to enjoy through TV screen and GT4 is a fun sim to let you enjoy cars. Stop complainin and enjoy!… Expand
  75. MattB.
    Mar 12, 2005
    10
    This game is the best racing simulation in the whole universe.
  76. AI
    Mar 21, 2005
    8
    I am a casual gamer, but a serious driver. I found the experience is very realistic.
  77. TomL.
    Aug 22, 2005
    10
    Simply Epic.
  78. EdwardK
    Jul 28, 2008
    8
    Gran Turismo 4 (GT4) is a game that creates an imcomplete, but accurate racing reality. The vast amount of cars are satisfying, but can be repetitive with many different versions of a same car (the Nissan Skyline GT-R, for example). The tracks in the game bring back memories as the game features "original" tracks like the High Speed Ring, and more "real" tracks summon the great Gran Turismo 4 (GT4) is a game that creates an imcomplete, but accurate racing reality. The vast amount of cars are satisfying, but can be repetitive with many different versions of a same car (the Nissan Skyline GT-R, for example). The tracks in the game bring back memories as the game features "original" tracks like the High Speed Ring, and more "real" tracks summon the great experience. New features like the Photo Mode and the B-Spec Director's Mode are welcome additions to GT4. However, the simplicity of the additions can leave the Photo Mode as recreation and the B-Spec as a timesaver. The layout of the game is gorgeous, but the grand prominence of white isn't always that pleasing to the eyes.… Expand
  79. gamefriek
    Feb 24, 2011
    9
    To start off, this game was and still is fun to play. The graphics on the cars are really good and you feel that the developers took their time on it. The game play is the same as always, so theres nothing more to say; its straight forward easy to get into. The amount of content in the game from the over 800 cars to the numerous amount of tracks to choose from, this game doesn't ever getTo start off, this game was and still is fun to play. The graphics on the cars are really good and you feel that the developers took their time on it. The game play is the same as always, so theres nothing more to say; its straight forward easy to get into. The amount of content in the game from the over 800 cars to the numerous amount of tracks to choose from, this game doesn't ever get boring. One thing that bugged me though, was the endurance events, especially the 24hr ones. How do you expect a person to stay up for 24 hours, or 9 if you do directors mode with pit stops? Other than that, this game was and still is a great piece of gaming that doesn't disappoint.… Expand
  80. aspentitan
    Oct 15, 2020
    8
    I'm not going to say this isn't a good/great game but i've played a lot of ps2 drive games and feel justified to say it is slightly over-rated. I can definitely recommend that it is a must play or own game for the ps2 confidently however. GT4 feels like an improvement over gt3 however I'm not a fan of the music swap over. I suppose if you didn't like the choices available in gt3 moreI'm not going to say this isn't a good/great game but i've played a lot of ps2 drive games and feel justified to say it is slightly over-rated. I can definitely recommend that it is a must play or own game for the ps2 confidently however. GT4 feels like an improvement over gt3 however I'm not a fan of the music swap over. I suppose if you didn't like the choices available in gt3 more generic music was probably a good idea. That said, I don't believe the audio quality is as far as it could go. Sound effects seem rather bland still it's still that 1995 sound all race games have and the music is not in digital I presume. Just take a listen to the quality of need for speed underground released much earlier and you can see the quality could be better. The options in this game are fantastic however I'm still disappointed more high speed racers aren't available (default) as I prefer going right into arcade mode and racing. I don't want to do sim mode and unlock everything and I don't even know if that's possible because I'm not willing to make this game such a time sink. I score high points to this game for minimal load times and for excellent steering wheel feel. I would like to point out though that in the ps2 library I do feel the flatout series nailed steering wheel feel even better than gt4. I can't complain about the feel however of all ps2 racing games to date that I've played these are the only two series I feel the wheel simulation was worth the purchase. Imo flatout nailed the feel of the terrain and crashes much better (more immersive). With respect to that comparison, gt4 terrain and turns still feel a bit floaty even with a force feedback wheel from where I feel they would be optimal. Graphically it's decent but considering I have an HDTV and I've changed options to 1080p in game with 16:9 aspect it really doesn't seem what one would expect. All in all I find this game really decent but as I mentioned some other race games did better jobs in different areas. That still leaves room for improvement doesn't it, and why I rate this game as 8/10. It's a massive game with lots of choice but even with all those options it didn't rank as my highest scoring race game on the system. With its high quality though it is a game that will stay on my personal library and I highly recommend it to ps2 fans or anyone still into old school.… Expand
  81. JoJomonkey
    May 22, 2011
    9
    This is one of the best racing games ever it has graphics that one of my friends said was "xbox 360 quality" it's great by its self but it's even better if you have the car set thing it's a fun 9/10 ps2 game.
  82. DontBeNasty
    May 25, 2023
    9
    I consider GT4 to be the pinacle of the series. Full of content and still looking good after all these years. 5 disappointed me to such an extend that I quit the series.
  83. SovietRussia
    Nov 13, 2012
    9
    I've spent half of my life on this game. Despite the lack of Ferrari or Porsche, despite having way too many japanese cars, this game is the best racing game on Playstation 2 and the best Gran Turismo yet. There is so much to learn and to do in this game if you love cars or just driving !
  84. Andremax
    Oct 16, 2018
    8
    PS2's power were elevated to maximum with such realistic graphics (we're talking about 2005), impressive until nowadays, even though GT4 weren't exactly a jump comparing GT3, but just a little step. Ok, there's many more vehicles, tracks, gameplay modes, which makes experience more interesting even own GT3, but the engine is exactly the same and gameplay got a little better as the same wayPS2's power were elevated to maximum with such realistic graphics (we're talking about 2005), impressive until nowadays, even though GT4 weren't exactly a jump comparing GT3, but just a little step. Ok, there's many more vehicles, tracks, gameplay modes, which makes experience more interesting even own GT3, but the engine is exactly the same and gameplay got a little better as the same way that one is more than a half. A bad game for this? Absolutely not, but GT4 looks like a GT3 2.0. About its obsolecence, Gran Turismo 4 is just like a GTA upside down. While only graphics on Rockstar's game is dated but playability doesn't, Sony's exclusive is still gorgeous visually, while physics (cars doesn't even damage when hitted for example) is elder. Predecessor game in franchise got the same issues, but I only talked about 4th title because of four years releasing difference. Even for its time, game sins in innovating, what sadly reflected in current days, obfuscating the good and nostalgic experience that player could be… Expand
  85. jayce_147
    Sep 18, 2013
    10
    Definetely the drive of your life! It's an amazing game. Amazing! It has everything a car lover needs! Circuits, realistic driving, cars, lots of cars! The game is never boring at all and has the right difficulty. I am not a racing fanatic, but I loved it and still enjoy it a lot! So far still better than Gran Turismo 5 and surely the best installment in the Grant Turismo series.

    If you    Definetely the drive of your life! It's an amazing game. Amazing! It has everything a car lover needs! Circuits, realistic driving, cars, lots of cars! The game is never boring at all and has the right difficulty. I am not a racing fanatic, but I loved it and still enjoy it a lot! So far still better than Gran Turismo 5 and surely the best installment in the Grant Turismo series.

    If you like similation, this game is for you. You will need to learn how to drive correctly and many races are long enough to keep the interest high for months!
    This game is close to perfection, because it makes you wanna drive and drive for hours!
    If you buy the official GT steering wheel, you will increase the fun!    … Expand
  86. EasternUNO
    Apr 9, 2017
    10
    This is the best racing game I have ever played in my life. Still playing it on PCSX2 .
  87. WCheffirs
    Dec 8, 2013
    9
    Gran Turismo 4 is the recipe Polyphony Digital and Sony should stick to, no deviation just refinement. This game had it all including 54 tracks (to date the most tracks of any Gran Turismo game), 721 cars and a career mode that is insanely huge and challenging. I never completed this game which is not a criticism, just a testament to how large the game is. Sedan, Rally, Open Wheeler,Gran Turismo 4 is the recipe Polyphony Digital and Sony should stick to, no deviation just refinement. This game had it all including 54 tracks (to date the most tracks of any Gran Turismo game), 721 cars and a career mode that is insanely huge and challenging. I never completed this game which is not a criticism, just a testament to how large the game is. Sedan, Rally, Open Wheeler, Touring Cars this game was as diverse as it was huge. The multiplayer was also great with the car selection being half the fun going through 80 manufacturers to pick the best car.

    The only problem I had with this game when it came out was its lack of damage, which if included would've made the game a perfect console racer in its day, instead of the only the best. It is still enjoyable to return to approaching a decade after its release which for a car game is testament to the vastness that is Gran Turismo 4.    … Expand
  88. Andjelico
    Nov 6, 2014
    10
    Best racing game you can get on Playstation 2.

    The graphics are great, awesome performance system, good racing/menu music, many interesting cars, and good old and new courses! I like the car sounds too, but it is not the best.

    Another thing that i really like is that you can drive in many ways. The licences, missions, rally, a-spec and b-spec, and endurance racing!
  89. LuanGamer
    Jun 17, 2015
    9
    Díficil achar algo ruim num jogo tão top como esse , tantos carros nossa jogo perfeito , fez parte da infancia de muitos , da pau nos jogos de corridas de hoje em dia
  90. obthegeek
    Jan 3, 2021
    9
    one of the greatest racing games ever created. phenomenal in just about every regard. and it's pretty bloody tough if you're like me and you friggin suck
  91. PROJECT_ODIN_
    Nov 18, 2017
    10
    Probably the best racing game for PlayStation 2 (at least) ever existed. The most realistic (and also enjoyable) physics in PS2, the best graphics in PS2, the most cars and tracks in PS2... prove me wrong if I am! This is my very first videogame and the one I grew up with, and it is awesome. The worst things I could find in this treasure is just silly AI in a couple of certain cars, likeProbably the best racing game for PlayStation 2 (at least) ever existed. The most realistic (and also enjoyable) physics in PS2, the best graphics in PS2, the most cars and tracks in PS2... prove me wrong if I am! This is my very first videogame and the one I grew up with, and it is awesome. The worst things I could find in this treasure is just silly AI in a couple of certain cars, like the Cizeta V16T or the Ginetta G1 (I don't remember more vehicles with this programming mistake right now; there are 721 cars in the game!) and that there are many versions of some Japanese cars that are just the same car (an example is the Nissan Skyline R34), but they're still around 600-675 truly different cars. Also, the fact of it having around 50 tracks existing in the game, and one of them being the full Nürburgring North track (we're talking about over 20 kilometers of virtual road) makes obvious this game fills the DVD up to its 4.3 GBs capacity! Polyphony Digital's outstanding work with this game made my childhood a lot better, so if you got a PlayStation 2, save 1.5MBs in your memory card for this gem. It's worth it, I promise!… Expand
  92. daLira
    May 26, 2023
    10
    I can't recall how many hours I played on the original ps2.
    But alone the fact that it's easy to sink another 100 hours with the rpcsx2 into it and alongside some HD mods, 4k resolution, various fixes and so on, into it is just simply due to the fact that this is an outstanding, or simply the best racing game of it's time that even survives it past it's console life and any other game    I can't recall how many hours I played on the original ps2.
    But alone the fact that it's easy to sink another 100 hours with the rpcsx2 into it and alongside some HD mods, 4k resolution, various fixes and so on, into it is just simply due to the fact that this is an outstanding, or simply the best racing game of it's time that even survives it past it's console life and any other game that was easily forgotten by time.    … Expand
  93. andrafa
    May 30, 2023
    10
    An great game and one must play! I have spent a great time with the photo mode.
  94. Funhouse1756
    May 29, 2023
    10
    It was pretty good aaaàaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhj
  95. dark47killer
    Jul 9, 2023
    10
    This game is from 2005 and there is to this day no game that even can get close to Gran Turismo 4. This is one game you need to play, even after all this years it holds up to racing games that have come out recently.
  96. loded_diper
    Mar 5, 2019
    10
    While it can be a slog to get through some of the longer races and the opponents are somehow both stupid and way too hard, this game looks and plays exceptionally well and deserves your time.
  97. Sweethelicopter
    Apr 14, 2020
    10
    Most iconic racing greatest hit on the PS2 generation to date. Absolute perfection. Can’t wait for PD to recreate this game style on the PS5 someday.
  98. Neichello
    May 25, 2023
    10
    get pcsx2 (or a ps2 if your into og hardware) and play this now it's a legal requirement. Even if you don't like racing games there is something in this game for literally everyone to enjoy.
  99. JJ2478
    May 10, 2022
    10
    Arguably the greatest racing game of all time.

    Graphics:
    10/10. Absolutely amazing for the era, and although it's clearly aged they still look decent today.

    Gameplay:
    9/10. Amazing physics, very fun, and definitely a good challenge. The only complaint is that the license tests are a bit tedious.

    UI:
    10/10. Can't think of a single complaint here.
  100. Joker64rus
    May 25, 2023
    10
    nice game man but i like Burnout 3 Takedown much more, brrrruuuuuuuhhhhhhhhhh
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Awards & Rankings

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#9 Best PS2 Game of 2005
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#3 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2005
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#17 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2005

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 74 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 69 out of 74
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 74
  3. Negative: 0 out of 74
  1. RealGamer
    70
    Whilst the game can offer a certain joy of ownership for a fraction of the cost, those who are not passionately interested in motoring in general won’t want to put the required effort in.
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  2. VGPub
    93
    Some professional race drivers even use the incredibly life-like tracks in this game to prepare themselves for the real thing.
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  3. G4 TV
    100
    Blows by the competition like it was sitting on jack stands, and is the new high-water mark by which all other driving games will be judged.
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