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. Tsuknomi
    May 1, 2023
    10
    I really spent a lot of hours in this game, one of the best racing games in PlayStation history
  2. xellomer
    May 1, 2023
    10
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  3. TurboAnime
    May 1, 2023
    10
    This game is too BASED. Grew up playing this and it truly deserves to be in my top 10 or even top 5 racing games of all time
  4. PNero199
    May 1, 2023
    10
    Absolute peak of legal motorsports gaming. Giant amounts of cars, tracks and the best graphics in the ps2
  5. Joebiden29
    May 1, 2023
    10
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  6. bbaez
    May 1, 2023
    10
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  7. CFSoldier
    May 1, 2023
    10
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  8. Kenzizenichi
    Dec 9, 2022
    10
    Definitely a huge step forward from gt3 with a whole lots of new contents and every last cars has a really good details and polished very very well especially at 2004 every content is done and polished very well this game is one of the best looking graphics in ps2 the HUD and the music feels like more like a reboot than a sequel even though the licence has 2x more test than the predecessorDefinitely a huge step forward from gt3 with a whole lots of new contents and every last cars has a really good details and polished very very well especially at 2004 every content is done and polished very well this game is one of the best looking graphics in ps2 the HUD and the music feels like more like a reboot than a sequel even though the licence has 2x more test than the predecessor i guess thats kinda fair because you got reward car in every license so that's fine in my opinion… Expand
  9. The_D4RknesS
    Nov 15, 2022
    7
    More or Less, more or less, I didn't like the campaign mode, I just liked playing with my brother, and the amount of cars it has should have a code to release them all at once! There are people who don't have patience and I am one
  10. Hodoar
    Oct 11, 2022
    10
    Racing games today can't even capture a fraction of the experience that GT4 offered over 12 years ago. Whenever a racing game comes out I always find myself comparing it to GT4. This is the gold standard that developers should be striving to recreate.
  11. Usuario01
    Aug 17, 2022
    10
    Gran Turismo 4 ♡ Gran Turismo 4 ♡ Gran Turismo 4 ♡ Gran Turismo 4 ♡
  12. Grimm6Jack
    Jul 28, 2022
    10
    The peak of gran turismo.

    Incredible car and track selection. Very content heavy, with lots of different classes of racing, from one-make races, endurance races, championships with high performance race cars, rally races, etc.
    And driving physics that at the time of the game's release, were the best among console games.
  13. Weiend
    Jul 20, 2022
    10
    Truly one of the greatest racing games ever made. I love that you can go through the game in many different ways, which makes it great for re-playing. The amount of content is also staggering. Not to mention the graphics still hold up when playing in HD. Really shows what the PS2 is capable of. My only real gripe with the game is that the controls aren't as smooth as Gran Turismo 3, as inTruly one of the greatest racing games ever made. I love that you can go through the game in many different ways, which makes it great for re-playing. The amount of content is also staggering. Not to mention the graphics still hold up when playing in HD. Really shows what the PS2 is capable of. My only real gripe with the game is that the controls aren't as smooth as Gran Turismo 3, as in it feels kinda stiff at times. I spent countless hours on this game as a kid, and definitely contributed to my love of cars.… Expand
  14. hugh2125
    Jun 22, 2022
    10
    Quite possibly the greatest racing game of all time, needless to say. The amount of attention to detail, cars, tracks, career mode races were truly remarkable. No Gran Turismo game has ever reached the same heights of superiority over the racing game genre, and some newer entries of the series can’t even match this near 20 year old masterpiece for single player content and cars. No racingQuite possibly the greatest racing game of all time, needless to say. The amount of attention to detail, cars, tracks, career mode races were truly remarkable. No Gran Turismo game has ever reached the same heights of superiority over the racing game genre, and some newer entries of the series can’t even match this near 20 year old masterpiece for single player content and cars. No racing game will ever be more clear of the competition than Gran Turismo 4 back in 2004.… Expand
  15. renato__gt__
    Jun 13, 2022
    10
    masterpiece.................................................................
  16. levoxyl
    Jun 12, 2022
    10
    Such great graphics for it's time .
  17. ctank3p_94
    May 30, 2022
    10
    Even with modern day race sim hardware this game still holds up. I can go back into it and have fun starting a new career different each time.
  18. 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.
  19. CarNerd86
    Apr 15, 2022
    8
    The game is actually pretty fun, only the handling physics feel a little too arcades.
  20. 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.
  21. DaniiChile
    Mar 26, 2022
    10
    Bastante contenido y mejora grafica en vehiculos premium. Lo disfruté mucho en 2006
  22. 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.
  23. L4ncer
    Mar 21, 2022
    10
    I love this game, i grown up playing GT4. Not too much to say, this game is truly incredible.
  24. 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.
  25. 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.
  26. Duje1
    Mar 19, 2022
    10
    Simply one of the best videogames i have ever played its amazing the progression is great I Love It!
  27. 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.
  28. sebastianali
    Feb 23, 2022
    5
    Gran Turismo 4 is.... more of the same... At least from a gameplay design perspective. It doesnt try to make anything revolutionary, besides the amount of cars and its details, which again, they are INCREDIBLE for a 2004 PS2 game. Im start to thinking Poliphony Digital is at the same level as Naughty Dog in terms of optimizing their games and make it run in a barebones hardware, if not,Gran Turismo 4 is.... more of the same... At least from a gameplay design perspective. It doesnt try to make anything revolutionary, besides the amount of cars and its details, which again, they are INCREDIBLE for a 2004 PS2 game. Im start to thinking Poliphony Digital is at the same level as Naughty Dog in terms of optimizing their games and make it run in a barebones hardware, if not, even BETTER. Gran Turismo 4 looks like a PS3 game and for a more or less early PS2 game this is just SO MUCH. Is a shame that the rest of the game isnt at the same level of quality.... like... any GT...
    Well, i wouldnt start to launch the bombs for now, lets start talking about the good aspects, ok? Well, like i said before, unmatched graphics that still looks great, the handling of the cars are actually not that bad and are a great step up from GT2, and i like the new tyre heat system, since now is present in all of the races, not matter if they are endurance tests or not. You can also change the car spoil which is cool... a bit late, but cool anyway and like the other ones you have so many cars and now they are from many eras, even from 1880. A photo mode that it was probably ahead of its time, and some few more options that arent worth mentioning, but again, they are good enough. But now..... the bad.... oh man... get ready.
    The main problem with this game is its unbalance nature, both for rewards and events distribution. The licenses, while repetitive, like GT2 are managable, so i wouldnt criticize this (excpet the coffee break, they should be more of it imo), but after beating all of the licenses and playing some races the problems begins... again... the same ones from Gran Turismo 2.... The grinding of this game at the beginning is horrible. At least if you dont buy a good car, you would struggle to beat some races, and the ones that you can beat they would give you nothing. But after all of that grind, i winning an special condition race, and guess what.... they gives you a 900HP car: the Caddillac... Yep, thats how broken this game is. With a Lancer Evolution 1 of i dont know, 200HP, i obtained one of the best cars of the game, from the beginning. The broken nature of this game doesnt end here, since there´s also events where you can sell cars for 250.000 money. i dont have a problem with this if it was more later in the game, but since all of the races gives me like 600-1000 money, i would expect a more balanced distribution. The events also have the same problem as GT2 and there are so many... MANY filler events that gives you pathetic rewards and repeats the same tracks over and over again, and yep, the return of the endurance races..... good lord..... good lord.... GOOODDDDDD LORRRRRRRRDDDDDDD 4 hours races? 8 hours races??? 24 FUC hours RACESSS!!!??? and there are not only one, but MULTIPLE of it!? OMG.... this game feels like a flanderization of the previous entries. The developers just doesnt seem to respect your time.
    And the realistic nature of this game seems to be accounted only when the developers wanted to, because the AI of this game is horrible, not being able to notice you, being able to making unrealistic shortcuts without being penalized (like the one in Fuji Speedway or La Sattre) or simply starting to crash into walls to gain more speed and not recieving enough speed reduction or just damage your car. Even you can crash the AI car to push it into the sand and win the race more easily or using cars of 900 HP in 200-300 HP races that makes the game easy as hell, something GT2 fixed it.
    Also, no racing modifications... WHY?! It was so cool to turn almost any of the 500 cars in GT2 into a better racing machine..... They waste the opportunity...
    And for last, the B Spec mode breaks the game completely. Nothing more to say.
    Overall, while i only played GT1, GT2, GT4 and GTPSP, of these four, GT4 is the worst i played of the bunch. While some flaws were also present in GT1 and GT2 as well, like the bad AI, this is a much more advance console, and the developers, again, seems to only make the game a showcase, more of a technical demo of what the PS2 can make, but without the overall design and fun, this is just another bland, repetitive racer with a lot of balance issues. Something i also defended GT1 and 2 was its soundtrack and GT4 has a forgettable soundtrack both its races and main menu, and is a shame to be honest, because i loved the soundtrack in previous games, especially 1 since is unique to any manufacturer and gives each one a personality (like Dodge having music more "suspense" than Honda with a more "happier" one since is basically the type of car that owns everyone)....
    Need For Speed Most Wanted, that was released more or less the same year, eats this game as a pancake.    … Expand
  29. 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
  30. 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.
  31. Inny74
    Nov 14, 2021
    10
    The fact that this masterpiece of a racing game that came out during the boom of the racing game genre, is ONE measly point away from being a universally acclaimed game critically, deservingly so, hurts me deeply. There is no better sim racing experience that has been duplicated by other game to this very day. You will not experience the feeling of winning a grueling 24 hour of Le MansThe fact that this masterpiece of a racing game that came out during the boom of the racing game genre, is ONE measly point away from being a universally acclaimed game critically, deservingly so, hurts me deeply. There is no better sim racing experience that has been duplicated by other game to this very day. You will not experience the feeling of winning a grueling 24 hour of Le Mans while taking turns with an AI driver nowhere else. You will only get 700+ vehicles if you played GT4, GT5, and GT6, or Forza Motorsport 7 and Horizon 4. There is no better menu atmosphere for a game like this one; there is no more iconic opening to a game, and no other game that lets you test drive the very first patented car ever: the 1886 Benz Patent-Motorwagen. It is all here, in a PS2 DVD disc.

    This, ladies and gentlemen, is what I call a masterpiece of a racing game. Like Need for Speed Underground and Forza Motorsport 4, this is a bonified classic that will be enjoyed for generations to come. This is well worth coming back to when you want to play PS2.    … Expand
  32. Expertcritgamer
    Aug 15, 2021
    10
    Undoubtly one of the best games for consoles ever! Racing games arent even my favorite genre, although I have played a lot of racing games, I love every gaming genre and im not a racing games fanatic. But this game was, and still is, just sooo great in every aspect. It offers A LOT. Huuuge variety of races, tracks, cars challenges and if you want to get it to 100% it will honestly takeUndoubtly one of the best games for consoles ever! Racing games arent even my favorite genre, although I have played a lot of racing games, I love every gaming genre and im not a racing games fanatic. But this game was, and still is, just sooo great in every aspect. It offers A LOT. Huuuge variety of races, tracks, cars challenges and if you want to get it to 100% it will honestly take quite a while. There are endurance races which last 24h REAL TIME, which is really fun and incredible for its when the game came out. Driving/handling is really awesome and realistic with great feel to it, especially given the fact that it is more of a face SIM than arcade. Game that was ahead of its time im so many ways. Best graphics ever seen on PS2 and better graphics than a lot of games on PS3 and Xbox360. Although I personally played and liked some PS2 games more than this one, I think this game is objecively the best game for that console. It is also one of the best games ever produced.… Expand
  33. Sianobocian
    Jun 3, 2021
    10
    A masterpiece racing game with only some npc's absurds but if you know how to drive you will like it.
  34. Ron-Plata
    May 23, 2021
    8
    I was amazed at how good this game looked, really nice not knowing how to drive those cars that behaved differently than my need for speed game, great music, great cars, gameplay, you can even play at 1080i resolution if i remember correctly which is insane for the PS2 bruh this game is nice.
  35. Kevinag92
    Apr 18, 2021
    10
    The greatest gran turismo of all time
    The graphics are so smooth and is easy to play
  36. 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
  37. KaleSungurCrane
    Nov 21, 2020
    7
    OVERALL - 75%

    Gameplay - 8/10 Graphics (for time) - 8/10 Story - 3/10 Game Length - 7/10 Characters - 3/10 Level/Area Design - 9/10 Atmosphere - 7/10 Sound Effects - 10/10 Soundtrack - 7/10 Replay Value - 8/10 Being terrible at driving games I initially liked this because it felt easier than previous instalments thanks the the B-Spec mode, but after a while and being able to    OVERALL - 75%

    Gameplay - 8/10
    Graphics (for time) - 8/10
    Story - 3/10
    Game Length - 7/10
    Characters - 3/10
    Level/Area Design - 9/10
    Atmosphere - 7/10
    Sound Effects - 10/10
    Soundtrack - 7/10
    Replay Value - 8/10

    Being terrible at driving games I initially liked this because it felt easier than previous instalments thanks the the B-Spec mode, but after a while and being able to afford expensive cars sooner the game gave me less satisfaction. Still technically and graphically proficient though and was enjoyable.    … Expand
  38. 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
  39. neojotic
    Aug 29, 2020
    7
    Great driving simulator but feels like nothing new has been added to the franchise for the 6th gen.
  40. DuddDogg
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Gran Turismo 4 is one of the best games I ever played in PS2 has an amazing graphics for a PS2 game, I recommend this game to everyone
  41. edmelian
    Jul 26, 2020
    8
    Si te gustan los juegos de auto...este es el tuyo!! Eso si, tiene una curva de dificultad para conseguir autos y logros un poco elevada...y eso puede frustrarte muy rapido...
  42. ChesterField
    May 7, 2020
    9
    And here it is, best racing/simulator game for ps2 and the best in the generation. Outstanding.
  43. 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.
  44. 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.
  45. RafaelBarrera
    Feb 25, 2019
    5
    This is an unpopular opinion, but having to get the driving license felt like **** so I'm sorry.
  46. zrar7777
    Dec 27, 2018
    6
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  47. 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
  48. 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 NĂĽrburgring 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
  49. 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
  50. RahulB
    Apr 15, 2017
    9
    This game was my childhood, the game was way too long tho im not even gonna lie. But goddamn this game was fun as hell and there were so many cars for a game this old. I love this game and i will always
    remember it
  51. Broyax
    Apr 11, 2017
    2
    Beaucoup plus de voitures que dans le 3, nous voilà donc revenu au niveau du 2 ou presque... Hélas, la conduite n'a pas évolué d'un iota alors que la concurrence commence à pointer (enfin) le bout de son capot...

    ça sent décidément la fin de règne pour la série GT qui végète dans le train-train de la médiocrité rétrograde (qui n'avance pas, recule). Le comportement routier avoue son    Beaucoup plus de voitures que dans le 3, nous voilà donc revenu au niveau du 2 ou presque... Hélas, la conduite n'a pas évolué d'un iota alors que la concurrence commence à pointer (enfin) le bout de son capot...

    ça sent dĂ©cidĂ©ment la fin de règne pour la sĂ©rie GT qui vĂ©gète dans le train-train de la mĂ©diocritĂ© rĂ©trograde (qui n'avance pas, recule). Le comportement routier avoue son (grand) âge, l'intelligence artificielle n'a pas d'intelligence, les collisions sont toujours aussi pathĂ©tiques et les effets sonores ont de grosses difficultĂ©s Ă  masquer leur indigence. Une suite qui se repose donc sur ses acquis vieillissants pour ne pas dire dĂ©passĂ©s.    … Expand
  52. EasternUNO
    Apr 9, 2017
    10
    This is the best racing game I have ever played in my life. Still playing it on PCSX2 .
  53. 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!!
  54. GreenSkullRider
    Jan 31, 2017
    10
    Las personas siempre suelen hablar de GT2, GT3, GT6 pero sorpresivamente jamás hablan de Gran Turismo 4, ustedes podrían imaginar que tal cantidad de vehículos, de efectos, de música, de pistas, de modificación, el despliegue visual y la jugabilidad exquisita que tiene este juego corra en una PS2? jamás se hubiese pensado. para mi el mejor juego de la saga. Perfecto
  55. TrueBlue96
    Nov 20, 2016
    10
    Quite honestly my favourite game ever made. I played it again recently and there is still nothing else like it. Of course, modern driving games like GT6 and Forza 5 have better physics, graphics and a better selection of cars and tracks but they lack something compared to to GT4. I believe it is quite simply the layout that makes this game so special. The world map containing everyQuite honestly my favourite game ever made. I played it again recently and there is still nothing else like it. Of course, modern driving games like GT6 and Forza 5 have better physics, graphics and a better selection of cars and tracks but they lack something compared to to GT4. I believe it is quite simply the layout that makes this game so special. The world map containing every dealership, race course and race event is a fantastic idea and I am still yet to see a game layout that can live up to it. Of course though, a game is not all about the layout, it's about actual gameplay, which GT4 also nails. It was comfortably the most advanced racing game for a number of years and got the very best out of an ageing console. Another thing I love about this game is the rate of progression and it's sheer length. A lot of racing games allow you to jump into some of the world's fastest cars almost right from the off, whereas others take so long before you get to drive anything good that it almost takes the fun out of it. GT4 gets the balance perfect. The way you have to start by earning all of your racing licenses and gradually working your way up to unlock different types of car for different types of races is something that makes this game amazing. It is a game that is incredibly challenging to complete to 100% and that is another reason why I love it so much. Easily the best game I've ever played. A solid 10/10… Expand
  56. FRG2
    Feb 9, 2016
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. ---THIS IS MY OPINION, IF YOU DON'T LIKE WHAT I HAVE TO SAY, THEN, DON'T BOTHER---

    Overrated, that's all i got to say.

    Graphics: 8/10

    The graphics look gorgeous considering its a game from 2005, beatiful models and tracks considering its a PS2. However, the lack of a cockpit camera its really a minus, and doesn't help that the game boasts 1080i when it reality its just a upscaling. Argh.

    Story/Career Mode 2/10

    The game boasts a lot of cars... So?. The game is extremely tedious, and repeating events over and over isn't fun, its just tedious. When you do get to the good stuff, it still feels rather unearned, given you are forced to grind your way through the game. It doesn't help (again) that you have to start with some ***** coupe that is so slow even my mum could drive faster. Another thing that takes away point is that until you own the car you can't drive the car which is a joke.

    Gameplay 6/10

    A lot of fun, but its still pretty flawed. The game contains 0 collision detection which is a joke for a simulation game. The game contains awful engine noises, that while something minor, gets grating after a while. The game is also contains the 24 Hours of Le Mans, which, let me talk to Polyphony Digital, who is going to bother with such a task?!. Regardless, the physics are great for a PS2 game and the racing is still up there. Another thing is that feels a bit pad out at times, with multiple Daihatsus (yay... i guess?).

    OVERALL: A really fun game when you get fast cars. Otherwise, one giant borefest and a dissapointment.

    RATING: 5/10    … Expand
  57. XDavidX
    Nov 23, 2015
    10
    The game is just amazing. I love play this game. For me this game is amazing ! Nothing more to comment because this game is amazing ! I rate this 10/10
  58. elmejorjuego
    Sep 25, 2015
    0
    poor play is much worse than the need for speed when it comes to graphics bad gameplay is bad as far as I'm concerned devieron not get this title you recomieno not play this game that you will regret
  59. LuanGamer
    Jun 17, 2015
    9
    DĂ­ficil achar algo ruim num jogo tĂŁo top como esse , tantos carros nossa jogo perfeito , fez parte da infancia de muitos , da pau nos jogos de corridas de hoje em dia
  60. Andjelico95
    May 30, 2015
    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!
  61. Bajo19
    May 17, 2015
    9
    GRAPHICS! THESE GRAPHICS! Best racing game you can find. Year 2005? Are you kidding me? Best racing simulator, there is no other. License system, good old unlocking cars and 24 hours events. Beautiful.
  62. 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!
  63. 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
  64. 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
  65. 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.
  66. 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 !
  67. 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.
  68. 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
  69. Jobadkins
    Nov 26, 2010
    10
    You talk about an awsome driving game!This game is like a perfect version of Gran turismo 3.I can't tell you how much I enjoy every part of this game.For a deep single player game,you have it here.This is by far a better racing game then anything on the market before it.Lasting appeal is Gran Turismo 4 and one that will be remembered for a long time.A game that has a big piece in gamingYou talk about an awsome driving game!This game is like a perfect version of Gran turismo 3.I can't tell you how much I enjoy every part of this game.For a deep single player game,you have it here.This is by far a better racing game then anything on the market before it.Lasting appeal is Gran Turismo 4 and one that will be remembered for a long time.A game that has a big piece in gaming history.Great game!… Expand
  70. 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......
  71. 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
  72. EthanR
    Mar 17, 2009
    5
    Theres something missing in this beautiful, ultra realistic game. That thing is FUN! Man. I don't play videogames to simulate real life! I PLAY them to escape life. SO why would i want to play an ultra realistic driving game. Simply put. The game is BORING!
  73. 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
  74. 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
  75. anonymousanonymous
    Sep 6, 2007
    6
    The roster is way too much complete, offering you about 20 to 40 evos, skylines, etc. Why so many versions of the same car when half of them have exactly the same stats and drive the same? Also, once you're able to have at least a few dozens of millions there's hardly a challenge from the AI, managing to beat all the cars in the first two laps since any car you buy you'll The roster is way too much complete, offering you about 20 to 40 evos, skylines, etc. Why so many versions of the same car when half of them have exactly the same stats and drive the same? Also, once you're able to have at least a few dozens of millions there's hardly a challenge from the AI, managing to beat all the cars in the first two laps since any car you buy you'll obviously want it tuned to the max. One more thing, there are hardy people who would race for 24h consecutively (unless they don't got a life) Even though there's b-spec, that's kinda boring to let the AI win for you. Especially considering that Endurance races still feature 5 ops to contend with. Games like TD LeMans (PSX) is an example of a gaming/racing challenge despite it's low graphics and soundtrack. Hope the producers and programmers wake up and smell the coffee before delivering GT5 or it too will be an even bigger disappointment.… Expand
  76. 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.
  77. Bud
    Sep 23, 2006
    2
    Apart from more new cars being available, this is a step back in every respect rom gran Turismo 3. The courses are narrower, pointlessly winding, there is more sand, you can't turn off tire wear, more features are locked, there are no cheat codes...I give this an F. The people making this game are clueless.
  78. JamieT.
    Aug 14, 2006
    10
    One great game! It isn't the greatest game of all time but it is one great game.
  79. LouisS.
    Jun 19, 2006
    10
    This game will keep you amused for hours on end! There is so much crammed into the small disc, it will take ages to complete the whole game! The 4 years they spent on this one were so well spent, I would get a PlayStation3 just to have a go at it. If you don't have this game then it will be the best buy you have ever made!
  80. MatthewP.
    May 26, 2006
    9
    good cars should have a online mode better than gran turismo 3.
  81. Bloodforge
    May 22, 2006
    4
    Complete disapointment. I was really psyched for this game to come out last year, but when I got it the day it came out it was a huge disapointement. The game doesn't add anything new to Gran Turismo, its the same game we have been playing for years, just more tracks and cars(most of which are useless or slight variations of other cars). The graphics are ok though, but one thing that Complete disapointment. I was really psyched for this game to come out last year, but when I got it the day it came out it was a huge disapointement. The game doesn't add anything new to Gran Turismo, its the same game we have been playing for years, just more tracks and cars(most of which are useless or slight variations of other cars). The graphics are ok though, but one thing that really bugs the hell out of me is that no shadows are cast on the cars, this makes the cars look like they don't belong in the environement when i just drive overtop a tree shadow like its painted onto the track. I think I only managed to keep interest for a week or two, if that. If you want a racing sim that actually improves on the ideas found in the Gran Turismo series, pick up Forza on XBOX instead, much better game.… Expand
  82. BenW.
    Feb 16, 2006
    8
    The best GT game yet, but i can still think of plenty of improvements i'd like to see in GT5. Car damage would be a good start. Also a bigger variety of cars would be good, the selection of R34 skylines is massive, but it's missing things like cossies and RS turbo's. The B-Spec mode is quite good, and comes in handy when you wnat to make a cup of tea half way through an The best GT game yet, but i can still think of plenty of improvements i'd like to see in GT5. Car damage would be a good start. Also a bigger variety of cars would be good, the selection of R34 skylines is massive, but it's missing things like cossies and RS turbo's. The B-Spec mode is quite good, and comes in handy when you wnat to make a cup of tea half way through an endurance race. The music in GT4 is great, although annoyingly i can't seem to find some of the tracks for love nor money, Nitro by dieselboy + kaos is a great tune, but was made solely for GT4, you can't even download it! The makers of GT4 need to look at other games and take some notes. Modifications such as those available on need for speed would be good, and the rally mode needs to be more like colin mcrae rally (the handling on the rally mode is pretty crap really). The introduction of the pit crew is a vast improvement over GT3, now the car doesn't magically levitate and change the tyres all by itself without actually removing the wheels first. Bring on the PS3 and GT5!… Expand
  83. 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.
  84. JonasB.
    Dec 13, 2005
    7
    I am a hardcore Gran Turismo fan. Played through GT2 twice and GT3 once. I love the realism and drifting abilities. But the Career Mode has seen better days. 24 hour races is just too much, but people defend that by saying that i can use my cooperative driver (B-spec). Then i remind myself of the whole Gran Turismo concept which is "The Real Driving Simulator". Watching a race is not I am a hardcore Gran Turismo fan. Played through GT2 twice and GT3 once. I love the realism and drifting abilities. But the Career Mode has seen better days. 24 hour races is just too much, but people defend that by saying that i can use my cooperative driver (B-spec). Then i remind myself of the whole Gran Turismo concept which is "The Real Driving Simulator". Watching a race is not driving. Music is bad as always but who cares? It's all about cars and racing anyway. The feeling of the cars is two thumbs up, no discussion. Drifting and taking corners has never seen this realism in a game before. You can customize your car with the regular GT parts; brakes, suspension, turbo, engine, clutch, transmission, weight reduction, tyres, rims, mufflers e.t.c... a new thing to GT4 is that you can add a wing to any car (for adjustable downforce), that's great except it mostly look horrible. But it's very functional. You can take a stock car and tune it to perfection and then beat the hardcore racecars with similar weight, power, torque and drivetrain.… Expand
  85. Krajws
    Sep 7, 2005
    10
    Nothing better exists.
  86. sam
    Sep 5, 2005
    6
    Great game. however with little improvements on gt3 other than visuals. but graetly let down by load witch can be upwards of 20mins.
  87. 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.
  88. TomL.
    Aug 22, 2005
    10
    Simply Epic.
  89. 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
  90. BrianB.
    Jul 19, 2005
    5
    I've learned here, that ultra-realism doesn't usually equal ultra-fun. If I had unlimited free time to practice driving, I could probably get pretty good at this one in like 6 months or so. At that point, this game would probably be a lot of fun. If you're incarcerated for some reason, give it a try (provided the doctors/prison guards let you have a tv and a console). Not I've learned here, that ultra-realism doesn't usually equal ultra-fun. If I had unlimited free time to practice driving, I could probably get pretty good at this one in like 6 months or so. At that point, this game would probably be a lot of fun. If you're incarcerated for some reason, give it a try (provided the doctors/prison guards let you have a tv and a console). Not good for a 5-day rental.… Expand
  91. BenJ.
    Jul 14, 2005
    7
    You can't beat Gran Turismo for a quality blend of simulation and arcade feel, quality track and car models, and the sheer scope of the game. However, the game is lagging behind the industry when it comes to just about everything else you'd want to see in a driving game (multiple play modes, damage, competent AI, compelling single player progression). It's a great "gotta You can't beat Gran Turismo for a quality blend of simulation and arcade feel, quality track and car models, and the sheer scope of the game. However, the game is lagging behind the industry when it comes to just about everything else you'd want to see in a driving game (multiple play modes, damage, competent AI, compelling single player progression). It's a great "gotta get 'em all" car game, but how long is that going to keep its fan base happy while the rest of the industry marches on?… Expand
  92. JesseS.
    Jun 18, 2005
    7
    I have been a huge fan of the Gran Turismo series ever since the first title was released on the PSone. This game is one of the games I was waiting on for a LONG time with high hopes. You will notice that the graphics are slightly better than Gran Turismo 3's, but not by any HUGE step. The controls are the same, obviously. Gameplay is very similar, except now, the handeling is a lot I have been a huge fan of the Gran Turismo series ever since the first title was released on the PSone. This game is one of the games I was waiting on for a LONG time with high hopes. You will notice that the graphics are slightly better than Gran Turismo 3's, but not by any HUGE step. The controls are the same, obviously. Gameplay is very similar, except now, the handeling is a lot better, and there are more cars to choose from. There are also a few extra modes, including a Picture Mode, where you can take a picture of your current car in front of a backdrop of one of many real or fake locations around the world. However, I found the picture mode to be pointless, myself. Its definitley a fun game, and its worth it if you are a Gran Turismo fan, but at the end of the day, it feels almost like an expansion for Gran Turismo 3. Other than that, its a great simulation racing game, and I reccommend it to fans of the genre.… Expand
  93. 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.
  94. MarcusB.
    May 5, 2005
    7
    Okay game. It's deep and beautiful, but has absolutely ZERO personality. Feels like car Pokemon, which is about as exciting as paint drying. After a while, I don't really care to unlock the 217th cersion of the Lancer Evolution or Honda Civic Rally super-duper SE xi edition Turbo...
  95. Navarra32Memento
    Apr 28, 2005
    10
    This game embeds the pleasure to drive. Each car is a real driving experience that you will never forget. So good..
  96. AnthonyP.
    Apr 22, 2005
    10
    Grand Turismo is the best game ever.
  97. 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!
  98. 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?
  99. Nelboy
    Mar 29, 2005
    7
    I never bothered with GT3 because I had better games to play, such as burnout- Which actually has realistic crashes! The AI in GT4 is unimpressive. they just take the same route all the time. I am glad there's more choice to the music than in GT2 because, while I do like some rock music, I much prefer hard trance, and the music in GT4 comes close, although they could've had more I never bothered with GT3 because I had better games to play, such as burnout- Which actually has realistic crashes! The AI in GT4 is unimpressive. they just take the same route all the time. I am glad there's more choice to the music than in GT2 because, while I do like some rock music, I much prefer hard trance, and the music in GT4 comes close, although they could've had more tracks. 5 second penalties?!!! what the hell is all that about?! I can just image the lead GT4 programmer at his desk one friday, who is given the task to make the races challenging. And all that asshole comes up with is speed- reducing penalties for hiting walls and other cars- and if other cars hit you (of which they don't get a penalty). you could be going as slow as 20mph when you hit the wall, but there's the penalty- ARRGH! Nurburgring 24 hour endurance race?!! The only way I'm doing that is having a go for about 4-5 hours a day and then leave it paused overnight! At least the cars you win are not randomly chosen. Overall, the game is worth spending the money on, but there are some serious issues to be sorted out, such as having high- speed crashes instead of penalties- and in endurance races over 4 hours long, the ability to save the time used so-far would be good.… Expand
  100. 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.
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#9 Best PS2 Game of 2005
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#17 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2005

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89

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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