Gran Turismo 4

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Feb 22, 2005
User Score
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. kavisfajo
    May 25, 2023
    10
    This game and a ps2 is the cure for kids with psychological cancer from playing mobile games full of gambling mechanics and microtransactions. Here they grind for a currency that means something about their dedication and personal development, and does not exist to manipulate them into stealing their parents credit cards. Yes, I'm old and nostalgic, but that makes Gran Turismo 4 no less good.
  2. 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.
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. Venlyster
    May 25, 2023
    10
    Racing Games Of All Time

    And aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
  6. Mesonic
    May 25, 2023
    10
    Best game of all time. aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
  7. unFrys
    May 25, 2023
    10
    it's fine i guess
    aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
  8. JeremiCoffee
    May 25, 2023
    10
    Nice
  9. Anonymous121
    May 25, 2023
    10
    the best gran Turismo game nothing else to say ....,...................................................
  10. 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
  11. 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!!!
  12. 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.
  13. gt4bestgame
    May 25, 2023
    10
    this is the game of all time. .
  14. Pattman2005
    May 25, 2023
    10
    I came here from DustinEden. I need 75 characters so let me just fill out this.
  15. HuyGame123
    May 28, 2023
    10
    Best game ever !!!!
    Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
  16. 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•)―→
  17. 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!!!
  18. 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!
  19. 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!
  20. RafaelBarrera
    Feb 25, 2019
    5
    This is an unpopular opinion, but having to get the driving license felt like **** so I'm sorry.
  21. BenN.
    Mar 10, 2005
    10
    Quality !
  22. 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
  23. 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!!
  24. 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
  25. 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.
  26. 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
  27. AnonymousMC
    Jul 26, 2004
    0
    Man, if only this game could be made on actual next -generation hardware instead of 4 year old hardware that was outdated when it came out, it might be ok. Too bad Sony pays off everyone so that games that could be great can't be seen on good hardware. GT3 looked just like GT2, pop- up, graininess and all, and GT4 will look the same way. Don't be fooled by the screenshots. TheMan, if only this game could be made on actual next -generation hardware instead of 4 year old hardware that was outdated when it came out, it might be ok. Too bad Sony pays off everyone so that games that could be great can't be seen on good hardware. GT3 looked just like GT2, pop- up, graininess and all, and GT4 will look the same way. Don't be fooled by the screenshots. The XBOX couldn't do that and as we all know it is about 3 or 4 times as powerful as the PS2. Find a different reason to back a company than because of its out of date name. Forza will kill this game because people that love cars will actually be able to see what the cars look like today, not what they looked like in '98 when the PS2, oops I mean PS1 came out. Sorry, I get the graphics engines mixed up when I see them. LOSERS!… Expand
  28. 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
  29. 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.
  30. 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.
  31. 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
  32. 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 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 (grand) âge, l'intelligence artificielle n'a pas d'intelligence, les collisions sont toujours aussi pathétiques et les effets sonores ont de grosses difficultés à masquer leur indigence. Une suite qui se repose donc sur ses acquis vieillissants pour ne pas dire dépassés.    … Expand
  33. 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
  34. 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
  35. Jackos199
    Jun 19, 2023
    0
    Just like every other GT game absolute dog crap if you value your time stay away from this entire series.
  36. 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.
  37. 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.
  38. 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.
  39. Duje1
    Mar 19, 2022
    10
    Simply one of the best videogames i have ever played its amazing the progression is great I Love It!
  40. L4ncer
    Mar 21, 2022
    10
    I love this game, i grown up playing GT4. Not too much to say, this game is truly incredible.
  41. 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.
  42. DaniiChile
    Mar 26, 2022
    10
    Bastante contenido y mejora grafica en vehiculos premium. Lo disfruté mucho en 2006
  43. 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.
  44. CarNerd86
    Apr 15, 2022
    8
    The game is actually pretty fun, only the handling physics feel a little too arcades.
  45. 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.
  46. lotuscola
    May 25, 2023
    0
    Dreadful as a game. Poor physics for a "driving simulator".
    GT1 and GT2 were great games with convincing physics with a few driving aids mixed in there, that said the series did not progress at all on the physics front, by GT4 the series is almost unplayable.
    GT3 was vastly improved graphically, smaller game than GT2 but the biggest problem was a massive regression on the driving    Dreadful as a game. Poor physics for a "driving simulator".
    GT1 and GT2 were great games with convincing physics with a few driving aids mixed in there, that said the series did not progress at all on the physics front, by GT4 the series is almost unplayable.
    GT3 was vastly improved graphically, smaller game than GT2 but the biggest problem was a massive regression on the driving experience, the physics model is simple and visually the player does not get much feedback on body roll, suspension compression, at times the game can feel good but generally just floaty. GT4 was an opportunity to finally implement a good physics model but polyphony did not do that at all and actually made the driving experience even less enjoyable by changing the camera from gt3 by forcing it to follow the rear of the car, making the player feel even more like they are not driving the car but instead manipulating the track around a static car like early 90's arcade racing games used to. Only good things to say are that the Gt1 Showroom appearance returned and there are more real tracks.
    In the end GT4 is just a flat looking (original console) bad ai bad racing experience, racing games need to drive well, the rest is irrelevant.    … Expand
  47. alberot11
    May 25, 2023
    2
    I don't know why this game is so loved, it was bad for it's generation and not as fun as their competitors.
  48. AndrewA88
    May 26, 2023
    3
    visuals worse then GT3, ugly menus, way too many car duplicates, barely 30 race cars that are new to GT, terrible cameras, AI is a joke (apart from speedster trophy), grand valley and midfield were ruined, 24 hour races (JUST WHY PD), 4 tracks were cut from GT3 (WHERE TF IS ROUTE 11), some cars disappeared after GT3 (Its been 22 years, where tf is the GT-One Road Car?), terrible post-game,visuals worse then GT3, ugly menus, way too many car duplicates, barely 30 race cars that are new to GT, terrible cameras, AI is a joke (apart from speedster trophy), grand valley and midfield were ruined, 24 hour races (JUST WHY PD), 4 tracks were cut from GT3 (WHERE TF IS ROUTE 11), some cars disappeared after GT3 (Its been 22 years, where tf is the GT-One Road Car?), terrible post-game, and lastly, reverse tracks are criminally underused
    And thats, every single problem with GT4 imo    … Expand
  49. TSMKFail
    May 25, 2023
    0
    TOO MANY LISENCE TESTS

    Why do I have to spend like 9 years doing boring ass licence tests. I'd rather play Burnout 1
  50. 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
  51. 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.
  52. 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......
  53. 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.
  54. 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!!!
  55. MarkoK.
    Mar 7, 2005
    10
    Gran turismo 4ever.
  56. 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.
  57. 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
  58. 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
  59. 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
  60. JaycenA.
    Feb 8, 2005
    3
    You Expect good things with a game that took 4 years to make. They copied a bit of Sega GT and improved the Graphics bumped up car numbers but it's the same ol same ol. I think I'll Have to take a closer look at Forza now.
  61. 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.
  62. 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
  63. 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 ?!
  64. 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.
  65. 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
  66. 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!
  67. 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
  68. 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.
  69. 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
  70. 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!
  71. RiggS.
    Jan 27, 2005
    5
    Beautiful graphics aside (and they are stunning); why bother playing a competitive title like GT4 if you cannot play online? Developers please note: you are either online multiplayer or nothing at all!
  72. JacobH.
    Feb 10, 2005
    10
    An awsome racing game.
  73. JohnM.
    Feb 17, 2005
    10
    A game so good you'll play the demo everyday until you get it.
  74. [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.
  75. TaylorH.
    Feb 20, 2005
    10
    A great game.
  76. RalfW.
    Feb 20, 2005
    10
    This game is very realistic.
  77. DavidF.
    Feb 23, 2005
    10
    Best game ever made so far ! :) 10/10
  78. 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!!
  79. 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.
  80. MarkM.
    Feb 24, 2005
    9
    NOTE: If this game doesn
  81. Steven
    Feb 25, 2005
    5
    Been playing for a couple days now, and I can't say that it's all that amazing, I've been waiting for a while,and I was hoping they'd finish the game. The AI follows a track on every course, and once you get ahead it's hard to fall behind. Previous Turismo games had the same problem, so maybe I shouldn't be whining, but it's frustrating to see such a Been playing for a couple days now, and I can't say that it's all that amazing, I've been waiting for a while,and I was hoping they'd finish the game. The AI follows a track on every course, and once you get ahead it's hard to fall behind. Previous Turismo games had the same problem, so maybe I shouldn't be whining, but it's frustrating to see such a monster franchise unable to make believable AI. When I'm taking a corner, I don't think it's very professional of another driver to slam into me for no apparent reason other than I'm in their pre-determined track. I once saw a car get turned sideways and then it sat there doing nothing because it couldn't figure out where it was. The graphics are very well done, (not really that hard of a feat anymore though), and the game controls well. The physics are terrible when it comes to collisions, and the no-damage is a huge fault as well. Pick it up if you're into cars and like to look at them for a long time. Tthe game is unconcerned with a real race, the designers set out to make a game that would show off their incredible detail to car models. It doesn't achieve much else. Oh, and the music is among the worst I've heard since the last game, Need for Speed: Underground has a better soundtrack.… Expand
  82. 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.
  83. 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.
  84. JohnR
    Mar 17, 2005
    9
    Amazing game, so much better than GT3.
  85. SunnyS.
    Mar 19, 2005
    10
    Essential to your PS2 as your brain is to your nervous system.
  86. 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.
  87. 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?
  88. AnthonyP.
    Apr 22, 2005
    10
    Grand Turismo is the best game ever.
  89. 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.
  90. 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...
  91. 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
  92. MatthewP.
    May 26, 2006
    9
    good cars should have a online mode better than gran turismo 3.
  93. JamieT.
    Aug 14, 2006
    10
    One great game! It isn't the greatest game of all time but it is one great game.
  94. 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
  95. AnonymousMC
    Apr 21, 2004
    1
    oh no !!!!!!!!!!!!
    this game has failed big time !!!
    Ive got gt 3 a spec which is hot, but ive just got back from japan where i played this at a games show and i was in disbelief at how poor it was compared to the a spec version,i dont know whether this is because it will be different to the actual released game but they said it wasnt going to be that much different.If this is really the    oh no !!!!!!!!!!!!
    this game has failed big time !!!
    Ive got gt 3 a spec which is hot, but ive just got back from japan where i played this at a games show and i was in disbelief at how poor it was compared to the a spec version,i dont know whether this is because it will be different to the actual released game but they said it wasnt going to be that much different.If this is really the case i am going to cry because this is one of the games ive been looking forward to for ages.boo hoo.    … Expand
  96. 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
  97. AnonymousMC
    Jun 13, 2004
    7
    From what I played of this game at E3 I'm not impressed. The handling hasn't made any great strides from the third game, and the graphics don't come close to living up to the expectations they've created. The Nurburgring is nowhere near as good as on Project Gotham, and the grand canyon rally just looks silly when you see it running, with the pasted in photo backdrops.
  98. AlexS.
    Feb 25, 2005
    10
    Best racing simulator to date. Period.
  99. 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.
  100. DavidT.
    Feb 27, 2005
    7
    I love the franchise...but do i love this game? yes and no....the tracks are beautiful....the cars are outstanding....you really feel the speed and the realism...and i love the car selection...besides the cars that have no purpose in a game like this...but it does add variety. theres the photo mode...where you can go in and take stunning pictures of your car in different cities around the I love the franchise...but do i love this game? yes and no....the tracks are beautiful....the cars are outstanding....you really feel the speed and the realism...and i love the car selection...besides the cars that have no purpose in a game like this...but it does add variety. theres the photo mode...where you can go in and take stunning pictures of your car in different cities around the world. which really has no purpose, but it is fun to do once in a while. i also like the fact that you can buy used cars...but make sure you change there oil before you drive them. and the ice and snow stages are remarkable. on the downside...i have waited which seems ages for this game to hit the shelves...i do not notice any improved AI in this game...also, when i hit a car and im doing 236mph i do expect that car to at least spin out and myself spin out, none of that here, you barely even realize that you hit the other car. i want you readers and gamers to listen to the cars. ive noticed that alot of so called gaming magazines and websites praising the game for how real the cars sound...listen to the cars... when i hop in a muscle car i dont expect the car to rev up like a tricked out honda. i expect a growl and a roar....none of that here. i may be too criticle on this review...but i cant give a game a 9 or a 10 if it doesnt deserve it. another thing....laguna seca has hardly any grass...laguna seca is a brown desolate looking place....why does it look so green and lush in gran turismo...i was really let down when i saw that. and am i going crazy...or does the hp seem to keep changing...i dont mean it dropping after using the car so many times...i mean right there when you buy it...when u buy a car the hp says one thing...when you go into your garage and check the car out it says another? i hate to be critical...but this is supposed to be a real driving simulator...and for 4 years in development i would expect improvement...not a gran turismo 3.5...there are so many other major flaws with this game...but im too tired to list them... well im off...its getting late...and i have alot of gran turismo 4 to be playing....hey, i only said there was alot wrong with it, never said i didnt like it...lol...good nite… Expand
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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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