Gran Turismo 5 Prologue

 PlayStation 3
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Apr 15, 2008
User Score
6.7

Mixed or average reviews- based on 148 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 85 out of 148
  2. Mixed: 27 out of 148
  3. Negative: 36 out of 148
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  1. ColinD
    Dec 30, 2009
    5
    You really have to be into Gran Turismo to enjoy this limited game, it's definately nothing for casual racers. There are no difficulty settings and only perfect driving will let you win some challenges, which is rather tedious and repetitive than enjoyable.
  2. DanW.
    Apr 19, 2008
    5
    Beautiful looking game, amazing car models and the inclusion of an in car cockpit is almost worth the entry fee alone. However, the physics are still left wanting, it's still leagues behind the current console market leader, Forza 2, and I can't see it exceeding it in the future. Sound is typically poor, quite why PD insist on having crappy jazz style music in the menus is Beautiful looking game, amazing car models and the inclusion of an in car cockpit is almost worth the entry fee alone. However, the physics are still left wanting, it's still leagues behind the current console market leader, Forza 2, and I can't see it exceeding it in the future. Sound is typically poor, quite why PD insist on having crappy jazz style music in the menus is beyond me, and the tyre squeal is straight ou of the 90's. Next up, the content, well, we all knew it was a "demo", so we can't really complain about the lack of content, and the single player "career" is sorely lacking, there is nothing to play for, other than the draw of buying new cars, and unlocking the QTS (Quick tune system) which becomes available after clearing C,B & A events. Online is marred by the typical "console kid" racers, no etiquette, just a lot of banging and crashing. In summary, if you want an exceptional looking console racer and not much else, go for it, however if you want something that is deeper than a puddle, look elsewhere. Ultimately disappointing.… Expand
  3. Notafanboy
    Jul 9, 2008
    5
    Strictly for fans that are still getting over the first one. If you aren't, you will see through the pretty graphics and realise that games like PGR4 are miles ahead of this. If you are and are willing to defend this piece of garbage's limited cars and tracks, go ahead and buy it. Prepare to be dissapointed.
  4. gregthreet
    Nov 3, 2012
    7
    Prologue barely touched on all the content which made the full 5 great. But the cheap price, fun which can be had and the fact that it still has that solid driving which made the Gran Turismo series great comes together to make a decent game.
  5. basic123
    Oct 18, 2022
    7
    The graphics are much better than Gran Turismo 4 on PS2 but there are only a few cars and tracks which makes the game boring quickly.

Awards & Rankings

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#46 Best PS3 Game of 2008
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#22 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2008
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#32 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2008

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Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 67 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 54 out of 67
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 67
  3. Negative: 0 out of 67
  1. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    70
    The game's relentlessly narrow focus frustrates as much as the repetitious grind of the racing. [May 2008, p.98]
  2. PSM3 Magazine UK
    87
    The attention to detail is staggering and it handles like a dream. A true technical showcase. [May 2008, p.74]
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  3. Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
    70
    Needs to make serious progress if 'Gran' isn't to become an indication of age. [June 2008, p.87]
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