Gran Turismo 4

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

Universal acclaim- based on 936 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 853 out of 936
  2. Mixed: 52 out of 936
  3. Negative: 31 out of 936
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  1. Chukycobain
    Sep 3, 2023
    10
    El mejor juego de conducción que he jugado desde catalogo, historia, circuitos
  2. Optimhuz
    Sep 2, 2023
    10
    This carefully crafted game is a love letter to car fanatics as me and yeah i guess
  3. PunisherTeam
    Sep 1, 2023
    5
    It only evolves graphically. Playably it's a Playstation 2 Gran turismo. It should be an evolution, not a remastered.
  4. Norge_Wolfeler
    Aug 30, 2023
    10
    Legendary Game AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
  5. DioRebrando
    Aug 28, 2023
    10
    The game’s scuffed, weak to my ZA WARUDO, broke all licenses with 9s faster than golds EZPZ. still finished the game 100% tho so it’s 10/10 WRYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY
  6. VLG
    Aug 23, 2023
    5
    I really wanted to like this game, but it was impossible. Realistic car racing games were and still are boring for me.
  7. SuntannedDuck2
    Aug 20, 2023
    9
    Now for a look at GT4. Lot of content, some reward cars can be awkward and the manager mode an entire sub genre I think started here (I may be wrong but can't recall other niche games or notable doing this till GT4).

    First is the menus. The orange and blacks of menus, HUD and more are gone in favour of a more white modern look. I enjoy the other design but the quality of it (resolution    Now for a look at GT4. Lot of content, some reward cars can be awkward and the manager mode an entire sub genre I think started here (I may be wrong but can't recall other niche games or notable doing this till GT4).

    First is the menus. The orange and blacks of menus, HUD and more are gone in favour of a more white modern look. I enjoy the other design but the quality of it (resolution I mean) it still looks appealing as if it came out in this generation for a map in GT Mode to options/arcade mode (also less boxes and blandness like modern games too).

    Music remixes are still here & great. While licensed music has more variety of genres and artists.

    The driving model is more higher level skill. The variety of FF, FR, MR, 4WD & RR are still different enough & quirks that cars are known for are present. Many tracks do look like their real life counterparts now. While some new ones have been added alongside some less appealing too many cars for advertising big number counts when its too many versions of a Madza MX5, Honda Civic or others. Too many trims included.

    No car classes or Gear Score/PP/PI system, no level system (didn't till GT5 & further focus, even stricter in GT7. Only Corvette/Alfa Romeo Racing Italiano/Racing Lagoon as RPG focused for the time.

    Licenses tests offer 80 tests (16 per 5), 3 1 lap trials each (15 total), then 8-10 per of GT1-3. There is variety but some are filler (repeats). GT4P save import offers bronze tests & 100K.

    Coffee Breaks are fun little side challenges. No 1L Fuel left of GT6 yet but many cone focused (cone maze/spiral) or marked Gymkhana course layouts.

    Driving Missions are introduced. Many of these are more so overtake missions such as slipstreaming, 1 Lap Magic aka time limit back of the pack and overtake all opponents (Sprint in FM6&7), 3 lap overtaking with opponents scattered around the track & overtaking just 1 or 2 opponents of a similar car range. 1 lap magic times can get long to wait for so be careful about how to beat them. Some around 30 seconds others 100.

    You did have R Racing (story/challenges)/MotoGP time trial, checkpoints, overtaking challenges to get concept art and bikes, or MotoGP3 20 custom tracks never seen again or TOCA story mode/motorsport variety but GT4 offers it's style of content offerings.

    Like those listed above to the GT2 approach of:
    -one make events (no randomiser this time so no filtering Super Speedway anymore XD),
    -Endurance from 1 to 24hrs (3 24hr events) (no dynamic day/night) or 100 lap counts,
    -Drag Race (1 Las Vegas Strip so not as many as Sega GT on Dreamcast or FM3),
    -photo scapes to position cars in photo mode,
    -speed tests or races (5 credits and a custom race based on the car you selected),
    -3 difficulties and many rally events
    -B spec mode useful for tracks you don't like or endurance events which does cut out after going to the pits so you have to reset it again. You can x3 speed which isn't present in GT5&6 B spec sadly but GT6's player control option with R1 and accel/brake does put it up a bit then just paces.

    The event variety is good. You have a good mix of drivetrain, supercars/Horse power requirement, car classes (hatch, muscle, trucks and more) old era or modern era, one makes, rally and more are available.

    Tuned cars offer different complete/better parts than makers.

    With some rewards as concept/historical, some not all can be used in main events only in arcade mode/speed tests. But it varies, try out some concepts to find out (message will tell you if you can't use them). So be careful winning concept cars for some events you worked hard to beat. Events can be repeated/sell those cars.

    Car selling prices vary, concepts aren't worth selling anything (unless fan mods).

    The mix of road, wet, dirt & snow for rally is great. Some tracks are tight, so get creative with ways to pass single opponents. Some GT2/3 tracks are removed (some still there like Tahiti Maze/Swiss Alps).

    With some new added like Grand Canyon, Paris, Italian cities (Coast de Amalfi, Cita Di Aria), Tsukuba wet & Cathedral Rocks.

    Used car dealers return, results of car types/region are fair but still awkward. Especially for non-Japanese cars you can find some for certain events, but best to go with new cars. For trucks go for new dealers. Besides day 690-700 silhouette cars.

    If you complete Beginner & Professional events you receive the end movie. But Extreme Events are available as a bonus besides the rally, endurance (after 25%), US, EU & JP events.

    The game can easily last 100s of hours, be played many different ways even with the fair event requirements (something many modern games like FM6's linear & side content approach could learn from. But different in structure to a PGR2 that has car class event careers but is allowing many event types/tracks still) events so many are open ended (main or side). With many ways, casual/custom challenges/B spec/roleplay.    … Expand
  8. JohnSonic2006
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    One of, if not the best racing game there is! An absolute amazing game that perfectly shows the history of the automobile. This is the best looking PlayStation 2 game I ever seen with its amazing detail & car models that have aged incredibly well. Driving physics are really good with infinite customization & upgrades. The selection of cars is astounding, there’s no other game where you canOne of, if not the best racing game there is! An absolute amazing game that perfectly shows the history of the automobile. This is the best looking PlayStation 2 game I ever seen with its amazing detail & car models that have aged incredibly well. Driving physics are really good with infinite customization & upgrades. The selection of cars is astounding, there’s no other game where you can drive the worlds first automobile or some amazing concept cars & having over 700 cars is incredible for a PlayStation 2 game. The only downside I can think of is no damage model but the car models are so good that it doesn’t really matter. This game is a love letter to every automobile fan & my favorite racing game of all time.… Expand
  9. WCopeland
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    This is a must-play game! Highly recommended to play on ps2, or if possible play it on an emulator for better graphics and an overall better expirience. Gran Turismo 4 offers an incredibly wide variety of cars (over 700 cars) ranging from the beginnings of car manufacturing to wacky concept cars. I dont want to write this anymore im to lazy
  10. gugachad
    Aug 2, 2023
    10
    ost amazing, everything amazing AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAaaaaaaa
  11. GTShill
    Jul 28, 2023
    10
    Never will a video game moment be as perfect as starting arcade mode in this masterpiece. The sea of beautiful to drive cars and gorgeous landscapes still amazes me. If you’re considering getting Gran Turismo 7, don’t bother. Enjoy your life and play GT4, and then the other ones after that. But mainly 4. Where else can one get a Daihatsu Midget with it’s own racing series?
  12. dominatr
    Jul 27, 2023
    9
    Very fun simcade racer. There are better games though i would give it a 9.7 if i could do point ratings
  13. Yojimbo2015
    Jul 22, 2023
    6
    If your idea of fun is driving a Fiat Panda round and round in circles, over and over again until you can afford a "port polish", then this is the game for you. Not quite as tedious as the previous game, but still nowhere near as much fun to play as it ought to be.
  14. VIAKAL
    Jul 21, 2023
    10
    the best gt game that ever existed without doubt. everything about this game is goated
  15. ciganskykon2
    Jul 21, 2023
    10
    Best game ever hdhdhdhgdhdbsbsbdnbdndbdnxnncbxhxjhdhdnhdbxhbddhsghddhshdhdhhdh
  16. Midnight9483
    Jul 21, 2023
    10
    #GT4SWEEP #GT4SWEEP #GT4SWEEP #GT4SWEEP #GT4SWEEP #GT4SWEEP #GT4SWEEP #GT4SWEEP #GT4SWEEP
  17. TheLFS
    Jul 20, 2023
    10
    game
    good
    yes
  18. Flarescale
    Jul 17, 2023
    10
    This is the best racing game of all time. No other racing game has been as revolutionary as GT4. Every single person who likes car racing should play this game.
  19. stevich88
    Jul 17, 2023
    10
    Polyphony Digital hit a home run with this iteration of Gran Tourismo. In my opinion it is still the best game you can play on a Playstation 2.
    Not only does it look good but it runs at a rocksolid 60fps (NTSC) / 50fps(EU).
    Despite its obvious limitations, being a PS2 game it still holds up remarkably well. Abit of a downer is the limited amount of opponents is abit of a bummer but you    Polyphony Digital hit a home run with this iteration of Gran Tourismo. In my opinion it is still the best game you can play on a Playstation 2.
    Not only does it look good but it runs at a rocksolid 60fps (NTSC) / 50fps(EU).
    Despite its obvious limitations, being a PS2 game it still holds up remarkably well. Abit of a downer is the limited amount of opponents is abit of a bummer but you can adjust the difficulty to your liking so it is not that much of a problem.
    The tuning is awesome, the amount of cars is awesome, the number of tracks is amazeballs, the physics are good, the music is good...    … Expand
  20. xavier-tv2
    Jul 11, 2023
    10
    Absolutely goated, DustinEden sent me. #JUSTICEFOR4 aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
  21. Glass1
    Jul 11, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Love the game, it was my first ever game that I played on my own PS2 console when I recieved a silver PS2 Slim. I fell in love with it and played it alot with my nephew who is 1 year younger than me. How it looks and plays is pretty good, and the progression in Gran Turismo mode is amazing, you could grind a race over and over again to get cash, or redo entire cups to recieve a prize car you could sell, etc. There are many ways for you to progress on your own without any tutorial system of the game restricting you. The closest you get to the tutorial is the License Tests and it does quite an okay job at teaching the players specific stuff to expect within that class, but some of it gets challenging and it may or may not encourage players to strive harder to keep playing and attaining licenses. There may be flaws, such as the one lap magic missions, especially the last one, and a few false braking indicators here and there, but that's easily overlooked if you're looking for a Gran Turismo game that isn't restrictive, forcibly linear and has tons of things to do.… Expand
  22. Zoroxus
    Jul 10, 2023
    10
    The best racing game. I've played it as one of my first PS2 games, I play it event today on mys PS2, and I will always play it, it's that good.
    Graphics are good even by today stantards, physic is on point, noting to say other than if one day my PS2 game collection burns to ashes it's the first game I MUST get again.
  23. nvehcleb
    Jul 9, 2023
    10
    it's ok I guess aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaA
  24. 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.
  25. NFS_UNDRGND
    Jul 6, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Really good game, got it on PCSX2 cause of DustinEden. I also recommend GT3… Expand
  26. Woaw10
    Jul 4, 2023
    10
    By far my favourite game ever, the graphics are amazing, the soundtrack is just *chefs kiss* and even though my dad did most of the work when i was little i played through last week and can say it holds up as one of the best games of all time and the pinnacle of Racing games
  27. xnxxgt4
    Jul 3, 2023
    10
    The best racing game ever. Period! The cars, the tracks, everything. Perfect blend of physics and playability.
  28. phelipehulk
    Jul 2, 2023
    10
    Probably best game ever made, for a racing game at least.
    The graphics are incredible for the console, it can go to 1080i if i am not mistaken.
    The selection of cars is mind blowing, together with the iconic tracks.
    The only weak part of the game would be the soundtrack. Not because its bad, but simply because its so quiet that you barely pay attention to it.
  29. Lasagna_02
    Jun 30, 2023
    10
    Very good game, a must play, dont forget to itch your balls. Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
  30. RJL_
    Jun 29, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Dustin Eden let’s go racing on these 480p tracks top game best game in the franchise hands down… Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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

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Metascore
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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