Gran Turismo 5

 PlayStation 3
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Nov 24, 2010
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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1353 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 957 out of 1353
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  1. dominatr
    Jul 27, 2023
    9
    I personally like gt6 better but it still is a great game that could be played for hours. 9.66
  2. CykoCI
    Jul 1, 2023
    10
    Such a good game, shame the online is gone, but is still so fun for car tuning and racing
  3. Kai55
    May 25, 2023
    9
    Marred by lowered campaign content, but helped greatly by online races and features keeping it fresh. Sadly this was pulled far too early. I'd still visit this game and would have played far longer if not for this shutting down. The only GT5 required for PS3 though, shame GT6 wasn't a launch release for PS4.
  4. sandspeedruns
    Feb 27, 2023
    8
    I think how much you enjoy GT5 depends on how you play it. I must confess that I am not a racing game connoisseur, though I have put some time into GT3 as well. Despite this, I have found that this game is really fun (though I only have dabbled in GT Mode and have largely spent my time playing Arcade Mode and creating tracks). The menus evoke a lot of nostalgia for me - their design isI think how much you enjoy GT5 depends on how you play it. I must confess that I am not a racing game connoisseur, though I have put some time into GT3 as well. Despite this, I have found that this game is really fun (though I only have dabbled in GT Mode and have largely spent my time playing Arcade Mode and creating tracks). The menus evoke a lot of nostalgia for me - their design is reminiscent of late 2000s graphic design. Overall a great game, though I do agree with some of the criticisms others have (especially with the quality of some car designs).… Expand
  5. BeeMan175
    Jan 31, 2023
    10
    I have over 18.000 hourse esely, on the cd not on the cumputer, i swear, its true, cant belive me, well se for youré self!!!
  6. basic123
    Oct 18, 2022
    8
    This game is a mixed bag. While there are some improvements compared to GT4, things like premium and standard cars were not so good.
  7. DaniiChile
    Mar 26, 2022
    10
    Gráficos hermosos y jugabilidad perfecta. Con logitech G27 lo jugué y lo disfruté
  8. carguy124
    Mar 6, 2022
    10
    this game is real masterpiece dont listen bad comments ı camed here after gt7 stil one of the best racing games ever
  9. YigidOx2
    Feb 15, 2021
    8
    It would not be wrong to say the most realistic racing simulation. They did their best and it happened. Let's show GT7 how to make simulation racing game.
  10. DestroyerM24
    Dec 29, 2020
    9
    GT5 is a great racing simulation. The graphics and physics are good. I like how you unlock things by leveling up, also in order to compete in harder and more challenging events or to be able to purchase better cars you have to level up, level by level, new rewards or challenges awaits. The Extra Events are thrilling. The Arcade Mode is far more customisable than on the previous titles.GT5 is a great racing simulation. The graphics and physics are good. I like how you unlock things by leveling up, also in order to compete in harder and more challenging events or to be able to purchase better cars you have to level up, level by level, new rewards or challenges awaits. The Extra Events are thrilling. The Arcade Mode is far more customisable than on the previous titles. The only disadvantage of this game is the slow flow of in-game currency which leads you to have to race some events repeated over and over again.… Expand
  11. Gurjinder_GJ
    Jun 29, 2018
    8
    This is a Great Option for Racing Fans that own a PS3.
    (+) Great Graphics
    (+) Smooth Gameplay (+) Engine Sound is Realistic (+) Gorgeous Tracks and Cars (+) 1000+ cars and Plenty of Tracks (+) Competent AI (+) Campaign is Hard but Satisfying (+) Enjoyable Driving Experience (+) Deep Track Creator (+) Amazing Replay Value (-) Few Setting options for Track Creator (-) B-Spec mode    This is a Great Option for Racing Fans that own a PS3.
    (+) Great Graphics
    (+) Smooth Gameplay
    (+) Engine Sound is Realistic
    (+) Gorgeous Tracks and Cars
    (+) 1000+ cars and Plenty of Tracks
    (+) Competent AI
    (+) Campaign is Hard but Satisfying
    (+) Enjoyable Driving Experience
    (+) Deep Track Creator
    (+) Amazing Replay Value
    (-) Few Setting options for Track Creator
    (-) B-Spec mode is Uninspired
    (-) Boring Soundtrack
    (-) 24+ Hour Long Challenges    … Expand
  12. TheDarkPersian
    Jun 12, 2017
    10
    4 years of wait and it's finally here. Did the wait been worth it for those who waited, YES. Is it the best looking game ever made on a console, NO. Does it simulate as near as possible the reality, YES. To be honest three months ago I've never played any GT games, only heard of 'em as a difficult game and as the KING of racing simulation game because they weren't like any other games in4 years of wait and it's finally here. Did the wait been worth it for those who waited, YES. Is it the best looking game ever made on a console, NO. Does it simulate as near as possible the reality, YES. To be honest three months ago I've never played any GT games, only heard of 'em as a difficult game and as the KING of racing simulation game because they weren't like any other games in which you can take a ''U'' turn at 300 km/h without any braking. I pre-ordered it and then I bought GT3 and GT4 to be more familiar with the handling, and man that was so addicting that I just played 2 hours of my COD blackOPS. As a mechanical engineer I loved every aspect of customization of those two games and with every thing I seen and heard of GT5 on the web, I was sure that GT5 will be The GOD of racing, well that's true but for 19,32% of the game (witch means 200 out of1035 cars). Don't take me wrong here, what I said is for 20% of the cars every thing (graphics, physics, tuning, handling) is the best with compared to any other racing or car simulating game and that easily over Forza and PGR4 (for the blind xbox fanboys I have to say I really love my Forza as a Game not as a simulator). For the 80% left, well I have to say I'm a little bit disappointed cause the day b4 the game came out I was playing GT4, and when I play for the first time GT5 with my very first STANDARD car (a Subaru IMPREZA Sedan WRX STi '94, my favorite car from GT4), the first thing I noticed and didn't want to believe, but my sister, who has any interest in gaming and graphics, made me realize by saying : why are you still playing GT4 didn't you just bought GT5. Man that was ridiculous, I mean waiting 4 years for a game witch costs over 60 million $ to make, and they put a HD version of PS2 cars. Man what was Yamauchi doing all these years, was he taking a cup of vine with Ferrari's directors on red carpets. Did all of the 60 million budget go to the publicity campaigns. Personally I take that as an insult to my intelligence and to my love for this series. Now that the little crisis is past lets back to those 800 cars and some tracks that PD acknowledged that they take 'em from GT4 and polished 'em. For me graphics are important, cause I'm very visual and I don't think I'm the only one here, and knowing that to have my premium car with graphic's power of PS3 I have to be level 30 when I'm just level 10, it's a little bit annoying. But for those purists, and I think there is a lot of 'em too, that the game-play is more important than the graphics, those 800 cars are fabulous, because it's not that they are ugly, no not at all, they just don't have textures and they suffer from some aliasing, but the physics, handling an tuning are as realist as their Premium brothers. For the simulation part, I have anything to say, except : WOOOOOOOOOOOW. As I said as an engineer I can feel every little tuning that I did. Every car has its own and unique characteristics : sounds, weighs and handling. And for that I really think that GT5 deserve its : THE REAL SIMULATION. The menus aren't difficult, their just different from other games, but that's not a deal barker, cause you'll be used to understand it really quick. A last thing about graphics, I hear a lot a people complain about it is damages, GT series never had it and that not prevent GT to be the KING. I mean think about it one second, what happen in other games when you crash... nothing, you wait a little and your car flash and spawns back like it had nothing. What are you complaining about people, this is a SIMULATION not a game. If you want damages or destruction in simulation, well guess what, you have to pay a lot of money to repair it from ground because that's is the real thing, the same in real life when you crash you have to repair it or to buy another one. That's not funny in real life and I don't think you want to pay extra-credits, witch's not easy to earn, to re-buy your Ferrari enzo that cost you 1,5 million credits. Any way in this game you don't have to touch any other car, that's why you disqualify instantly when you hit other cars when trying to earn your license. So calm down people and if you want to see your car crashes, well go buy BurnOut and have fun. To finish this I have to say that this is again the KING of racing genres, because this is 5 game in one : F1, NASCAR, Regular races in town, kart and dirt. So every PS3 owner should have this, cause this is not vulgar racing car, this is a culture, this is a religion this is the REAL SIMULATION. P.S. My score is a 8.5 but as others I gave it 10 for those insignificant 0's.… Expand
  13. Ziggy93
    Apr 25, 2017
    9
    Fantastic driving simulation game. Definitely my favourite.

    The controls are great and very responsive. Which I feel is very essential for driving games. It's quite impressive.

    The game is definitely fun to play.
  14. NZAnimeManga
    Apr 16, 2017
    9
    This was, and is, by far, the best simulation racing game on the PS3. A must own, and a game that I've personally sank 300+ hours into. Bloody challenging trophies too!!
  15. TheCastleFinder
    Aug 30, 2016
    9
    One of the best racing games! It has great graphics and great gameplay. I love the cars in the game. I really suggest everyone to play the Gran Turismo Series because they're great!
  16. Blanche
    Jul 11, 2016
    8
    A driving simulation title stacked with an enormous selection of cars, good music, pretty good visuals and great gameplay. The realism was depicted beautifully in it. However, there were a few areas where I felt the game didn't satisfy me as much as the above areas.

    Customisation was essentially a hit and miss. For instance, the range of modifications and tuning of cars in terms of how    A driving simulation title stacked with an enormous selection of cars, good music, pretty good visuals and great gameplay. The realism was depicted beautifully in it. However, there were a few areas where I felt the game didn't satisfy me as much as the above areas.

    Customisation was essentially a hit and miss. For instance, the range of modifications and tuning of cars in terms of how they performed on the road was big and pretty addictive. Visual customisation on the cars however, was quite limited and indeed poor. Although the colour choices were amazing and diversive, there was literally little to no vinyl customisation. I'm not saying it should have adopted to the level of the NFS series - generally speaking anyway - but having the ability to pick preset rally bodies of vinyl and decal would have been great. Instead I was limited to a stock looking car - only being able to purchase particular cars that were designed like that. A bit annoying.

    Also, as addictive and enjoyable as the gameplay was, the game turned into a massive grinding experience in the latter stages to really get to the good stuff. Now I knew that the developers did this to increase the lifetime of the game before its predecessor, but even then I do think they overdid it in some fashion. It became a chore in some ways.

    But with the earlier characteristics of the game I stated, I cannot deny that this game was certainly a good racing game. Wasn't quite amazing though.    … Expand
  17. davidESP
    Apr 13, 2016
    8
    Un monton de coches,circuitos en nieve,tierra,asfalto...la conduccion esta bien pero no me gusta la sensacione de velocidad.Lo mejor son los karts :D.
  18. bulletchan
    Apr 11, 2016
    9
    This game is tough to recommend as a great video game--I'm not sure that it is. However, it is a great racing/driving simulator. That may sound weird, but if you are not a serious racing fan, I'm not sure how much you will enjoy Gran Turismo 5. If you ARE a racing fan or just love cars, you will surely be delighted with what Gran Turismo 5 has to offer.
  19. ponchox
    Feb 25, 2016
    8
    Your can read all about the good the game is in another reviews and everyting is true. I would like to have seen a better damage system because sometimes you can go faster if you use other cars in the curves. It makes the game to lose all the realism it has.
  20. Anthonylu123
    Feb 18, 2016
    10
    This is the BEST racing game for a PlayStation 3 console. Due to the large number of cars and tracks, as well as lots of new challenges to achieve like new special events and new B-spec system. Its also enjoyable for me to watch the race replays as well, in order for me to know how AI controlled cars drive.
  21. axmaniac929
    Jun 7, 2015
    9
    I think the game is good but i almost finished rhe game (in the endurance series) and i don`t have more to do
    But the cars are amanzing, its a very good game
  22. pesho_one
    May 1, 2015
    8
    Gran Turismo have this addiction factor for me. I played the first one, and now, some 15 years later, I am playing GT5. Nothing really seemed to have changed, but the good thing is that the game is exciting in exactly the same way it was 2 decades ago.
  23. AddVariety
    Jan 6, 2015
    8
    While initially thrilling, providing jaw-droppingly beautiful visuals and indeed as-realistic-as-can-be driving simulation, this huge game eventually ends in a grinding experience that only belongs in freemium games one finds on mobile platforms.
  24. Bouyeman
    Nov 4, 2014
    10
    This game is the definition of perfect driving simulation. Everything about it, the cars, the driving and the simulation. Several years after this game was released, I still play it on a regular basis. I would definitely recommend this game to anyone who has a Play Station. I find it to be better than the GT 6, mostly because GT 6 was almost an exact replica of GT 5, with only a few addedThis game is the definition of perfect driving simulation. Everything about it, the cars, the driving and the simulation. Several years after this game was released, I still play it on a regular basis. I would definitely recommend this game to anyone who has a Play Station. I find it to be better than the GT 6, mostly because GT 6 was almost an exact replica of GT 5, with only a few added cars and increased graphics. 10/10,would recommend.… Expand
  25. JonnyBigBoss
    Oct 12, 2014
    8
    Gran Turismo 5 struggles in a few areas, namely with consistency and modernizing the franchise, but there is so much to do that it's often easy to forget.
  26. YeahNah
    Oct 7, 2014
    8
    I used to play Gran Turismo 4 and it was one of my favourite racers. Now that i've picked up GT5 i'm hit with a wave of nostalgia, from the menu music, to that grind that makes buying cars a rather satisfying achievement to even the HUD style. If you're looking for a perfect racing game with consistent quality you might be dissapointed with a few things, but for me, GT5 is playable, andI used to play Gran Turismo 4 and it was one of my favourite racers. Now that i've picked up GT5 i'm hit with a wave of nostalgia, from the menu music, to that grind that makes buying cars a rather satisfying achievement to even the HUD style. If you're looking for a perfect racing game with consistent quality you might be dissapointed with a few things, but for me, GT5 is playable, and offers more content with a dollop of high quality in certain places.… Expand
  27. TFORPULLONE
    Jul 6, 2014
    9
    The best realistic racing game ever now made still. Only thing you have to take account of. That it take's so much space.(more than 10GB with dlc packs)Loading is also very annoying to wait sometimes 1-3mins. Detail in cars and tracks are the thing why this are so good game. Best racing game franchise for now 9/10.
  28. BlueThunderfan
    Aug 20, 2013
    8
    This game keeps up the great stuff that Gran Turismo is known for. it has a huge assortment of cars, it's fun, the controls are great, and the online is pretty good too. although the damage and AI could use some work. but all in all, it's one of my games on the ps3.
  29. PavaoT
    Jul 17, 2013
    10
    Gran Turismo 5 is an excellent simulation racer. The only disappointing part to the game play is the paper thin bystanders whom occasionally wave their arms around in excitement. The physics and amount of detail put into the vehicles is outstanding and allows for hours of tuning and racing, creating a more in depth experience. Don't listen to the reviews that say 0/10 because this gameGran Turismo 5 is an excellent simulation racer. The only disappointing part to the game play is the paper thin bystanders whom occasionally wave their arms around in excitement. The physics and amount of detail put into the vehicles is outstanding and allows for hours of tuning and racing, creating a more in depth experience. Don't listen to the reviews that say 0/10 because this game deserves far more credit then that. As much as I like Forza 3, which is a very good racer, I prefer Gran Turismo 5 more.… Expand
  30. M9ki
    Jun 20, 2013
    8
    I liked this game I've not played racing games in a while,i was very angry when the need for speed was changed It should have been like Ea made it last time i'm so fed up with games being ruined......
  31. bigdogtim7
    Apr 29, 2013
    10
    GT5 is 1 of my favorite games of all time and finishes GT3&4 with the best in quality, replay-ability, realism, production, game play(on & off line). I believe that this game has been out for at least 3 or more years & Polyphony continues to create Seasonal Events, which brings me back if I have not played it for several weeks, since they release a new event every week.
    I'm an older    GT5 is 1 of my favorite games of all time and finishes GT3&4 with the best in quality, replay-ability, realism, production, game play(on & off line). I believe that this game has been out for at least 3 or more years & Polyphony continues to create Seasonal Events, which brings me back if I have not played it for several weeks, since they release a new event every week.
    I'm an older player, who cannot compete in the FPS games anymore when online & if I do not keep my skill level up, then I am unable to compete online either.
    This game remains highly competitive and thrives because of the tuning features that are individual for each car. You simply cannot copy your setup from one car to another. I still can't compete at NASCAR at all.    … Expand
  32. VidsRule
    Apr 1, 2013
    10
    Reviewing this after playing Forza 4 for hours and hours and then trying GT5 once again is kinda weird. Simply, Forza is the easier game to get into and the graphics are richer but not necessarily better, the racing is amazingly fun, but it SIMPLY does not feel like you're behind the wheel of a powerful race car like Gran Turismo. Forza is the better overall racing game, Gran Turismo isReviewing this after playing Forza 4 for hours and hours and then trying GT5 once again is kinda weird. Simply, Forza is the easier game to get into and the graphics are richer but not necessarily better, the racing is amazingly fun, but it SIMPLY does not feel like you're behind the wheel of a powerful race car like Gran Turismo. Forza is the better overall racing game, Gran Turismo is the better racing simulator. Although let's be honest, that's been said many times before.… Expand
  33. dom_smith
    Feb 9, 2013
    8
    I got this game back in Christmas '11. It was my first racing game I used with my G27 wheel I got at the same time. At first, the game was hard to navigate and understand but once you get past that, it was fun to race with the A.I and online.
  34. Drummerboy
    Feb 1, 2013
    9
    This is like my first racing game, and I guess I don't have much to compare with, but I LOVE IT. There are just SO many things to do, and I really like how the cars handle. Gorgeous graphics too!
  35. javier24
    Jan 21, 2013
    9
    This game is very good!!! It´s one of the best racing games i've ever played and it's awesome. There is so much to do and many costumize options to change your car and even your character and the other pilots on B-Spec. It's fun to play and many friends of mine agree with me, that GT5 it's better than Forza 4. The only "bad" thing is that your car doesn´t get much damage, butThis game is very good!!! It´s one of the best racing games i've ever played and it's awesome. There is so much to do and many costumize options to change your car and even your character and the other pilots on B-Spec. It's fun to play and many friends of mine agree with me, that GT5 it's better than Forza 4. The only "bad" thing is that your car doesn´t get much damage, but you can change that in options, so it doesn't mather… Expand
  36. rafaeldesf
    Dec 2, 2012
    9
    this is a good game, with good aspects and graphic, however, needs a lot of time to loading somethings like, race, cars and license tests. If you like race games, i advise you buy it.
  37. carloseduardoxp
    Nov 5, 2012
    8
    Well Well Well, its difficult write a opinion of this game, because it have 2 faces: the wonderful and the awful. the wonderful is the premiun cars, licences, some great tracks, outstanding simulation gameplay. The awful is the confuse multiplayer, the graphics around tracks (people or papers?), constant frame-rate problems (cars in snow, squares and squares). Good game, but i expectedWell Well Well, its difficult write a opinion of this game, because it have 2 faces: the wonderful and the awful. the wonderful is the premiun cars, licences, some great tracks, outstanding simulation gameplay. The awful is the confuse multiplayer, the graphics around tracks (people or papers?), constant frame-rate problems (cars in snow, squares and squares). Good game, but i expected better, Forza 4 is better, and Horizon is consistent better.… Expand
  38. gregthreet
    Nov 3, 2012
    9
    The fact that Gran Turismo doesn't care what other race series are doing and just does what it does best is inspiring. Gran Turismo takes everything which made the previous games great, adds more and stirs it with a new look, The main Gran Turismo mode makes you deal with handling money, buying cars, tuning those cars and racing them. Which is great. The A-spec mode you drive the carThe fact that Gran Turismo doesn't care what other race series are doing and just does what it does best is inspiring. Gran Turismo takes everything which made the previous games great, adds more and stirs it with a new look, The main Gran Turismo mode makes you deal with handling money, buying cars, tuning those cars and racing them. Which is great. The A-spec mode you drive the car directly thus earning money. B-Spec you train a driver to become the best of the best and you earn their money. Both A-Spec and B-Spec money go into the same pot and can be spent on new parts/cars e.t.c. Cars can be used in both of the Specs. There also is special events to do such as go-karting, touring in a car and many more which also earn money to be spent. This all comes together to make the Gran Turismo mode so very addictive, rewarding and thrilling as you make the risks rather than being told to by some NPC. The arcade mode just lets you get straight into all of the thrills and spills without any need of handling any money or in-depth tuning. In this is a variety of challenges such as a drifting challenge, a lap time challenge, split-screen, e.t.c. Its all extremely entertaining and is perfect for family and friend competitions. The racing itself demonstrates the picture perfect graphics, the in depth car interiors, the thrilling racing, dynamic racing mechanics and so much more. I personally enjoyed every bit of this game and couldn't think of any fault. If you enjoy games which require real thinking and strategy, this is for you. If you prefer games which don't require you to potentially make decisions which could **** up all your work you'd done on the game, I recommend Burnout paradise(another brilliant game with more of a up beat tone). Sorry for the boring review. I just wanted to get down actual facts which people haven't seem to done on this metacritic page, I haven't really touched on all of what makes Gran Turismo 5 great but I truly recommend this game.… Expand
  39. GameReviews
    Sep 3, 2012
    8
    I can say that Gran Turismo 5 is a really nice game. It shows realistic animations, awesome types of cars, and terrific graphics. The gameplay is superb, but It's kind of disappointing. This game isn't a masterpiece, but really enjoys you with the realistic and fun racing. However, multiplayer was a great joy that i had, and the singleplayer is huge, because it haves a lot of levels,I can say that Gran Turismo 5 is a really nice game. It shows realistic animations, awesome types of cars, and terrific graphics. The gameplay is superb, but It's kind of disappointing. This game isn't a masterpiece, but really enjoys you with the realistic and fun racing. However, multiplayer was a great joy that i had, and the singleplayer is huge, because it haves a lot of levels, exactly like Gran Turismo 4. if you look for a terrific racing game, Gran Turismo is the choice. 88 out of 100… Expand
  40. logicsense
    Aug 30, 2012
    10
    I am hesitating giving GT5 a "10", after all the game is not the most funny racing game I have played. But it is almost perfect; from the intro (see it!) to the last unlocked cars and the season recurring events and the online migration. If you want a realistic racing simulator, this is the game for you!
  41. Braders790
    Aug 16, 2012
    8
    Gran Turismo 5 is an odd game to sum up, mainly because there are some things that don't really make sense. Like, why would the ending credits play only on the third out of five championships, surely, it would make more sense, if you completed all the races before you completed the game. Also, I don't get why some cars are premium and they look fantastic whereas most of the cars areGran Turismo 5 is an odd game to sum up, mainly because there are some things that don't really make sense. Like, why would the ending credits play only on the third out of five championships, surely, it would make more sense, if you completed all the races before you completed the game. Also, I don't get why some cars are premium and they look fantastic whereas most of the cars are standard, and to be honest, despite the high resolution, the standard cars a rather blocky and un-detailed. It would have been much better and easier if the game developers took a bit more time to make all the cars to the premium standard. Furthermore, the menu on GT4 was far more innovative and it was kind of fun just navigating it, the new menu on GT5 is a basic one faced menu with several static boring square which you can move over to. I preferred the second hand shops on GT4; it was easier to find what you wanted, whereas in GT5 you just sort of have to look and buy what you can, and most of the time it's not what you want. There are some races which require a specific type of car, and these can be frustrating to get hold of, becoming a hindrance to game progress. As always the licence tests are hard but possible, albeit challenging. getting a gold or silver even isn't too hard, but it can take a dozen attempts to get gold sometimes. One thing that would improve the game is that every few months or so a free update should come out with a hundreds or so new cars in it, just to keep the game a bit more new and interesting; its boring buying the same old premium cars. The last thing I have a problem with in GT5 is the online; it takes forever to join a lobby and when you finally get in one, you might find it's rubbish, (which 99% of lobbys are) which means you then need to spend ages leaving and ages finding and rejoining another. Despite these large but rather forgiveable problems the game has great driving physics and some of the cars are to and amazing standard of quality. the level of customization is good, but there should be a much wider range of parts available, as there is only one option for each part, for example if you want a Limited slip differential, there is only one you can choose to purchase. I'm just suggesting things now but there should also be tiers of tuning upgrades, so when you have purchased a certain quantity of tier 1 parts, a whole new set of tier 2 parts become available so that you can optimize your car further, these parts should cost considerably more and make smaller changes in the performance. Finally, the racing is fun and you may be wondering why I gave it an 8 even though I've said so much negative stuff. Well even though it fails a lot in many ways the gameplay itself is fun and you can go for hours racing and winning cars, spending money on them and entering more races and gradually working your way up the ladder. I found that theres a wall around the 400,000 credits mark where its hard to get much richer, as I always get this amount, then get bored of not doing anything, so I blow it on a new Ferrari or a new tuning car. The custom track maker is the most disappointing part, I went on it expecting being able to draw a specific circuit I had in mind, but instead, it gives you a randomised course which you can slightly alter using options such as length, corner sharpness, track width, track camber, and more boring stuff. You normally end up with a circuit which is nothing like any other real race course and the environment is very plain. what makes this games rating so high is the number of cars, the quality of the graphics, but mainly the amazing driving physics and because it's fun to play. Too bad there are so many problems with it though.

    Nowadays you can pick it up cheap, so if you haven't done so already get it, it's well worth the buy, one of the best racing games available, but done get your hopes too high if you think they're going to improve on GT4    … Expand
  42. Lukedfrt
    Jun 29, 2012
    10
    Had i reviewed this when GT5 was released i would have given it a 7/10 as i was so disappointed, the game just felt unfinished. But after 10+ updates Polyphony Digital have really made one hell of a game, if you own a PS3 you must buy this!
  43. namDa65
    Apr 28, 2012
    10
    This game is so good. Any racing game fan who loves cars should buy this game. The physics are unmatched and feel real. The handling is perfect. With regards to content, you get up to hundreds of hours of potential gameplay here. 10/10, bravo!
  44. Playrules
    Apr 16, 2012
    8
    Gran Turismo 5 is a very good unique driving simulator, it showcases some of the best cars in the planet, 1000 to be precise but does have some issues that could be resolved; for example, the layout of the main menu is poorly placed, I can understand that they are trying to go for a "tablet look" but every mode is jumbled up and at times it can hurt the brain, it would be more logical ifGran Turismo 5 is a very good unique driving simulator, it showcases some of the best cars in the planet, 1000 to be precise but does have some issues that could be resolved; for example, the layout of the main menu is poorly placed, I can understand that they are trying to go for a "tablet look" but every mode is jumbled up and at times it can hurt the brain, it would be more logical if the layout was plain and simple and it was easy to find the mode you want. One problem I face with the game that constantly bugs me is turning the car. This was my first Gran Turismo, I am a common street racer fanatic when it comes to racing games, I find it very hard to turn corners, as you have to slow down when you turn, this does take a while to get used to but there is no reason why they can't add a simple drift enhancement that you can flicker on and off if you want to drift instead of the classic way of turning corners. This issue shouldn't detract from the overall game experience, its just a personal problem I have with the game. Overall this game is spectacular, the visuals are epic, unlike any other racing game including forza 4. I think it would take a long time to top this game in talks of graphic design.… Expand
  45. johnsmith629386
    Apr 11, 2012
    10
    Gran Turismo 5 is not a racing game. It's a car simulator through and through, and I love every single thing about it. If you are not a "car junkie" you will probably not get much out of it except a few races, but if you know the difference between a BMW M3 and a Mercedes SL63 AMG then this is a game for you.
  46. Tokyochuchu
    Mar 19, 2012
    9
    Gran Turismo 5 may not be perfect, and does have many small irritations; standard cars, variable graphics, half baked rally / narscar modes, terrible AI... The list could go on. BUT, there is also an unbelievable amount of content on offer here that will keep racing fans playing for an age. Saving money and buying cars is, at a very basic level, very fun and insanely addictive. TheGran Turismo 5 may not be perfect, and does have many small irritations; standard cars, variable graphics, half baked rally / narscar modes, terrible AI... The list could go on. BUT, there is also an unbelievable amount of content on offer here that will keep racing fans playing for an age. Saving money and buying cars is, at a very basic level, very fun and insanely addictive. The simulation aspect of driving is also meticulous in it's crafting, and there is real pleasure to be had in the simple things, like caining around the Nurburg ring without crashing. Sure... It's not perfect, but GT5 is very obviously a great game and is undoubtedly in the top class of racing games.… Expand
  47. rodrigocunha
    Mar 15, 2012
    10
    Best racing game ever! Beautiful graphics. Great premium cars! Great soung. A real sense of speed. You must run with it! The rain and night effects are great too.
  48. Mohammad22
    Feb 20, 2012
    10
    LOL @ the xbox fanboy rating this AMAZING gmae 0 , Gran Turismo 5 is the BEST and most REALISTIC racing game ever!, its really underrated too, i mean how can an AMAZING game like this get a 7 or 8 while other **** games get 8 and 9 believe me.. you MUST buy this game.. Its really fun, the story is also AMAZING! You will really like this game, I highly recommend this game to everyone with a PS3
  49. Ps3blaze22
    Feb 20, 2012
    10
    LMFAO! @ the xbox fanboy rating this AMAZING gmae 0 , Gran Turismo is the BEST and most REALISTIC racing game ever!, its really underrated too, i mean how can an AMAZING game like this get a 7 or 8 while other **** games get 8 and 9 believe me.. you MUST buy this game.. Its really fun, the story is also AMAZING! You will really like this game, I highly recommend this game to everyone with a PS3
  50. Cynical_Whiskey
    Feb 16, 2012
    9
    I love the game. Bottom line. I do, however, have some qualms with it. For one, I feel that the customization of the vehicles is slightly generic and limited. Especially considering, since this game aims for realism, I could boost a Honda Civic to 600hp, but can't come close to that in the game. I also don't like that users are unable to adjust the "real time" in the game. Not all of usI love the game. Bottom line. I do, however, have some qualms with it. For one, I feel that the customization of the vehicles is slightly generic and limited. Especially considering, since this game aims for realism, I could boost a Honda Civic to 600hp, but can't come close to that in the game. I also don't like that users are unable to adjust the "real time" in the game. Not all of us have the time to sit and race a six hour race. I a more positive note. The graphics were stunning. I don't agree with the crash physics. But otherwise the graphics are impeccable. There is just so much to like about this game. Go buy it.… Expand
  51. bigbossluna
    Jan 10, 2012
    9
    Not quite The best gran turismo (gran turismo 2 being the best) but it still is gran turismo. Worth the wait. 1000 cars is just insane. Great for any racing fanatic.
  52. spsman69
    Jan 5, 2012
    10
    An outstanding game with very nice graphics, a huge supply of available vehicles, contemporary driving locations, as well as an array of special events and other small addons like rally racing and NASCAR.
  53. Good-Smurf
    Jan 2, 2012
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's been a year after the release of Gran Turismo 5.
    And boy oh boy does it really improve itself from a great but filled with flaws racing sim to the one
    that leave all the haters in the dust because they can't seem to hate it anymore!
    Since December 2010 PD released alot of updates fixing bugs and problems in the game.
    They fixed so many things that i can't remember how many.
    Gran Turismo 5 appeared to really killed many of its main issues.
    They added seasonal events to compensate for the lack of in game a-spec,b-spec events,
    Added simplified interior views to all standard cars and ability to put rims on it and those rims
    are not standard its premium in detail!
    PD also improved race sound effects and add few free premium cars and two packs of DLCs
    (As of january 2012)
    And more still to come.
    Polyphony Digital is a kind of company that listens to their customers and fans and fans also
    appears to be devoting their lives to give all the input and feedback to PD for improvement.
    Something that many of the today's game companies really lacked of.
    I don't think the 5000 characters limit is even enough to describe how much Gran Turismo 5 have changed in a year.
    A big 10 will be reward to PD to all of their hard work not just to release the game but also
    keep improving just like their fans want with extra surprises along the way.
    But one thing i can say for sure that "The king of racing game is on its way back to the top!"    … Expand
  54. Ikenda
    Nov 24, 2011
    9
    I don't know if it has better or worst graphics from Forza, I don't care that it has the double car list from it, I don't even care if it take a day for a track to load... Every time I step behind my wheel controller in to the virtual driver's seat of a s2000 and I struggle to maintain control as I try to overtake an opponent on a blind turn, I think "this is a real driving simulator"...
  55. USG
    Nov 21, 2011
    8
    Upon release, Gran Turismo 5 was more of a disappointment than it is currently before many of its patches. Only on the surface it seemed more pleasing. Notable features such as B-Spec mode to the Used Dealer were poorly received and many of the hyped features before its release (e.g. kart racing) turned out to be only small components. Car damage became an afterthought. A-Spec's prolongedUpon release, Gran Turismo 5 was more of a disappointment than it is currently before many of its patches. Only on the surface it seemed more pleasing. Notable features such as B-Spec mode to the Used Dealer were poorly received and many of the hyped features before its release (e.g. kart racing) turned out to be only small components. Car damage became an afterthought. A-Spec's prolonged races didn't feel as rewarding as other titles. It's quite disappointing how the license tests became irrelevant. Loading times weren't fantastic like usual and Polyphony must release updates constantly to perfect the game. Other than that, the simulation has been tweaked to approach excellence, the AI is not as bad as it's made out to be, Photo Mode was vastly improved, and online racing has been implemented well. Over the months, Polyphony has slowly improved the game and with a peripheral, Gran Turismo 5 retained enjoyment thanks to some attention to detail present from tuning cars to the tracks and racing itself (for most cases, in balanced races).… Expand
  56. phavyarden
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. An almost perfect racing simulator (not a crash simulator). A los of excellent stuff, and continous updating.
    The only mistake it's the thousand of versions of japanesse cars and to many standar cars.
    I hope they fix that with the continous updates :)    … Expand
  57. ironman443
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    As a video game it's an 8, as a driving simulator it's a 10. and since I like cars more than I like video games this is great for me. This is the game I play even when I don't feel like playing video games. It's just perfect for a guy who wants to be an automotive engineer like me :D
  58. racinglightning
    Nov 7, 2011
    9
    Several hundred hours in, and a platinum trophy asides, I believe I am now able to give a proper review of this Beast of a Racing Sim. Spec 2.0 has defiinitely improved upon a good game, giving in the car camera angle to all cars, not just premium cars however with the exception of the Caterham and Jay Leno tank car, the in car camera at best feels like your driving a hood-less van all theSeveral hundred hours in, and a platinum trophy asides, I believe I am now able to give a proper review of this Beast of a Racing Sim. Spec 2.0 has defiinitely improved upon a good game, giving in the car camera angle to all cars, not just premium cars however with the exception of the Caterham and Jay Leno tank car, the in car camera at best feels like your driving a hood-less van all the time with standard cars. The tracks are prettier in other games, but none have quite the same feel, the physics are incredible, now with new car packs coming out, on top of the new cars given to you when spec 2.0 came along, now is the time to get this game. Like it or not It's Still the King Of The Hill.… Expand
  59. Buris
    Nov 7, 2011
    10
    Best racing game on the market with update 2.0 =) Very happy with the quality of the update, has definitely taken this game from "good" to "great". Definitely bought the DLC.
  60. snowsnows85
    Nov 2, 2011
    8
    A very fun realistic racer but some parts will leave you pissed off espically after racing the same circuits over and over again grinding for money for the right cars and tune ups.
  61. portal2
    Nov 1, 2011
    10
    Yes, there are some flaws but still its next to GT3 as one of the best racing games I've ever played. There's plenty of races to do - both in Aspec and seasonal events, the graphics are insanely good. For those wondering about the standard cars I can reassure you they don't even look bad :) Online is fun - although I personally prefer the offline elements. Definitely recommended.
  62. jobadkins1973
    Oct 20, 2011
    10
    Hands down the best driving,simulation,racing game available EVER!I have all the systems and I just got Forza 4 and it's unbelievably awesome game and the second best racing game ever.This game just feels more like straight up racing.To me forza doesn't feel connected like this game does.If you want to see breasts,ct..and you want a fancy racing game then by all means go get Forza 3 orHands down the best driving,simulation,racing game available EVER!I have all the systems and I just got Forza 4 and it's unbelievably awesome game and the second best racing game ever.This game just feels more like straight up racing.To me forza doesn't feel connected like this game does.If you want to see breasts,ct..and you want a fancy racing game then by all means go get Forza 3 or 4.If you want real racing and have a game that is fun and rewarding every time you play the GT5 is the only choice.I've sat and really gave all of this some thought.I'm not an xbox guy or a ps3 guy,I'm just a man that knows what racing is all about.The reviews are wrong on this one.GT5 is the best there is and honestly when I say Forza 4 is second ,well that is true but it is a FAR second,it's not a close call.… Expand
  63. DeadshotCRYSIS
    Oct 13, 2011
    8
    A true racing sim, lives up to most of the hype, although I was expecting the best racing experience ever, this doesn't fail to deliver with visually stunning graphics, smooth driving and a all time blast.
  64. Mo-teur
    Oct 10, 2011
    8
    I just finished playing my 60th-ish hour of gameplay on GT5 and i must say i can't figure how people put 0-1's on a game. First off - Graphics , theyre good , yes theres 800 cars that are exactly the same as GT4 HD but , since they are the low end vehicule , you will only have them for 4-5 hours max in your whole gaming experience then you have those little beauties waiting for you. GameI just finished playing my 60th-ish hour of gameplay on GT5 and i must say i can't figure how people put 0-1's on a game. First off - Graphics , theyre good , yes theres 800 cars that are exactly the same as GT4 HD but , since they are the low end vehicule , you will only have them for 4-5 hours max in your whole gaming experience then you have those little beauties waiting for you. Game play - nothing new , but i must say when you desactivate the assistance and everything , it gets better (that's a little tip right there). Then there's it's lifetime - if you do every liscences to get gold it's at least a 6-7 hours , then there are the 6-7 race "difficulty" and thats at least 60h+ gameplay and then there is the special events and the season events that gets you a good 10-20 hours at least . so ... you can't say you tested the game until you get at least to professionnal race class ( 10-20ish hours). Last , the soundtrack ..aint got much to say about it , its nice , not distracting you but makes the race a little bit nicer.

    I Loved it , aint worth 10 , but 8 is a base .... until update 2.0...    … Expand
  65. sunpawz
    Oct 8, 2011
    9
    I mean oh my! This game is beyond my expectations. After playing it for a few months, I am addicted still. GT is the only racing series that has constantly given me epic experiences in hundreds of vehicles.
  66. ebovaguira
    Sep 28, 2011
    10
    It's just excellent. The best game by far available in PS3. Updates keep coming even 1 year after its debut and there are plenty of challenges to face. AI might not be as hard as it could have been, but there are still some challenging tracks and endurance races. Excellent menu of cars and races. If you get a wheel, it is an absolutely overwhelming experience. Over the top.
  67. supercherrybro
    Aug 27, 2011
    9
    Let me start of by saying that this game starts off and gives you a horrible first impression. There is a half an hour install to make the loading times quicker, the first cars which you get are slow, usually without a **** view and not very fun to drive and lastly the menu's are generally messy and you don't know what's what. However, once you get past those few quibbles, the gameLet me start of by saying that this game starts off and gives you a horrible first impression. There is a half an hour install to make the loading times quicker, the first cars which you get are slow, usually without a **** view and not very fun to drive and lastly the menu's are generally messy and you don't know what's what. However, once you get past those few quibbles, the game completely opens up; the super cars, nascars, rally cars, f1, cars touring cars... they're all so beautiful and fun to drive. The graphics are awesome, especially with premium models, there's always something to do, be it kart race, top gear test track, seasonal events, licences, making your own track., driving countless amount of different cars.. Put simply, this game is all it needs to be! The simulation is perfect and if you like cars or driving, you will LOVE this game.… Expand
  68. ghostmedic171
    Aug 8, 2011
    8
    Reading through these reviews, I think its kind of amusing. I honestly cant understand how low this game is reviewed; especially considering how much content it provides. I especially dont understand how somebody could review a game low because of the music; When I race GT5, I hear Pearl Jam and Soundgarden as my background music; if you decide to stick with the stock music (over 80Reading through these reviews, I think its kind of amusing. I honestly cant understand how low this game is reviewed; especially considering how much content it provides. I especially dont understand how somebody could review a game low because of the music; When I race GT5, I hear Pearl Jam and Soundgarden as my background music; if you decide to stick with the stock music (over 80 something tracks; I don't use any of them but many of them are very good) when it gives you the option to use your own, then your obviously biased against the game for one reason or another.

    The graphics are top notch the majority of the time, with occasional headscratchers regarding standard level cars; but the majority of standard level cars look as good as what you'll see in forza 3 (and with the lower anti-aliasing; forza's all look less crisp) - but when I see everything in view crisp and clear, I consider that top notch. Especially when keeping 60 fps the whole time. To be honest, I've had GT5 since release; and I still cant put it down. I purchased Forza 3 a week after I got my copy of GT5; I traded it in before christmas. When it comes to a driving simulation, GT5 is at the top; its far from perfect, but I cant see myself playing anything else. Highly reccomend you check out Classic Game Room's review of both GT5 and Forza 3; It'll give you a good account of the pro's and con's of each game. Whether you enjoy one or the other is up to taste.    … Expand
  69. gekados
    Jun 27, 2011
    9
    Haven't played GT since GT2 which was a massive game in the days. Spending my time on xbox with Project Gotham and Forza. Ditched my xbox and opted for a PS3 and found myself without any good racing games (rally games excluded). Finally went and bought GT5, which I had been looking forward to for quite some time. There is a lot of negatives in this game - presentation is horrible andHaven't played GT since GT2 which was a massive game in the days. Spending my time on xbox with Project Gotham and Forza. Ditched my xbox and opted for a PS3 and found myself without any good racing games (rally games excluded). Finally went and bought GT5, which I had been looking forward to for quite some time. There is a lot of negatives in this game - presentation is horrible and inconsistent for one. Loading times, spelling errors (says installing when you're loading a track, come on, really..) and it seems like there were several animators who never got to meet each other, as small animations vary throughout the menus. It's not hard to find things though, that's pretty nice, it's harder to exit menus/areas as it requires an extensive amount of going back through menus.

    When all that is said, let's get to the racing part, this is where the game really owns up to the brand name. Racing is fun, exiting, pretty realistic and yet easily accissible for beginners. The graphics are really smooth and very very nice. There is no doubt that the racing part of this game is without equal on the PS3 (imo). I can't wait to race some more, look at more cars, upgrade, take my licenses etc.

    Some coherence in the menu system and presentation would have pushed this game to a straight 10, which makes it hard to rate.

    10/10 for the racing bit
    6/10 for presentation
    10/10 for graphics
    8/10 for sounds
    9/10 for gameplay (i don't really get the b-spec option...)

    makes it 8.6 in my opinion, so I have to push it up to a 9, though it's a small nine and a big 8.

    Buy it !    … Expand
  70. skankyjoe
    Jun 11, 2011
    9
    I'm not even going to try and deny that GT5 is massively flawed: it's graphically inconsistent, ranging from unbelievably beautiful to downright embarrassing at times, navigating the menus is a chore and the game seems strangely lackadaisical in terms of imposing some structure in the racing events, so nothing prevents you from leaving a pack of Nissan 350z's choking on the dust you kickI'm not even going to try and deny that GT5 is massively flawed: it's graphically inconsistent, ranging from unbelievably beautiful to downright embarrassing at times, navigating the menus is a chore and the game seems strangely lackadaisical in terms of imposing some structure in the racing events, so nothing prevents you from leaving a pack of Nissan 350z's choking on the dust you kick up in a heavily modded Murcielago. But the only thing i really have to say, and i know a lot of people feel the same way, is that, to this day, I feel compelled to play this game for at least a couple of minutes every other day. maybe it's precisely because it is so devoid of personality and goal-oriented 'videogaminess'; it invites you to set your own challenges, create your own experience. To this day i still discover cars that i didn't know were in the game, and it appeals to me on an aesthetic level, to discover a classic car that you had forgotten about, buying it up and trying it out on a track. For me this game is less about the Veyrons and Zondas than about the Giulias and E-types, or trying to get every TVR in the game. Automotive Pokemon, if you will.
    The handling model is, to be frank, the yardstick by which i judge all other racing games, it feels incredible to drive, and while the racing may feel boring at times, i dare you to try and do a lap around the Nordschleife in the Suzuki Escudo Trial car without peeing in your pants a little.
    This is the thing, it doesn't try and stylise or embellish anything, if a car is boring to drive, that's probably because it really is. As a music fan, the fact that i can bypass the lamentable in game music and use my own playlist is bliss, even if the funk that plays in the used car dealership has become a running joke in my household, with everyone playing air slap-bass when it comes on.
    So, yes, it's a flawed, insipid, inconsistent mess of a 'game', and every so often i wish some kind of expansion would come out that would make it as perfect as it wants to be - i wish damage was a thing in this game, i wish the track editor wasn't such a pointless waste, i wish the standard cars just got a minor touch up - but ultimately GT5 is like a family member that you still love despite knowing how they lame they can be.    … Expand
  71. GoldenBears707
    Jun 10, 2011
    9
    A visually stunning game that achieves every racers dream and fires on all cylinders. I am not a fan of racing games by any means, but this has converted me. Realism is there and the authenticity of every car can be felt in every car due to the fact that each one handles differently. My only problems with the game is the multiplayer isn't as fleshed out as it should. It feels almostA visually stunning game that achieves every racers dream and fires on all cylinders. I am not a fan of racing games by any means, but this has converted me. Realism is there and the authenticity of every car can be felt in every car due to the fact that each one handles differently. My only problems with the game is the multiplayer isn't as fleshed out as it should. It feels almost arcadic and it is difficult to play with friends. Lastly, not all 1000 cars are fully detailed. Only 200 of them are fully detailed, but when they do have interiors, boy are they amazing. The inside of cars are individually unique and it is magic when the light cascades across the dash. This game is not a revolution, but as a diving simulator, this game is unparalleled.… Expand
  72. wloskiwlosek
    Jun 5, 2011
    9
    +gameplay +perfect driving experience (even on pad) +lots of cars +lots of tracks
    +virtual **** in premium cars
    +24h cycle and weather changing

    -ugly standard cars
    -poor track editor
    -a few things in interface
    -inhuman AI (they drives like robots)
  73. Cuco
    May 23, 2011
    9
    The best racing sim on the market. iRacing cant compete with this work of art. Everything on GT5 is perfect: from the awesome graphics to the perfect physics. This game has everything. Every hater can't understand the beauty on this game but every PS3 owner should get this as it is: the best racing game EVER.
  74. Cheetah
    May 14, 2011
    10
    I love Gran Turismo 5 and highly consider it the best driving game ever made. With 1,031 cars and 20+ tracks with 71 variations, this is one not to be missed by any car enthusiast or car funatic. It is not perfect as the leveling up system becomes difficult to earn experience points after level 20 or so, and that's really the only negative I have with GT5. Driving and racing is incredible,I love Gran Turismo 5 and highly consider it the best driving game ever made. With 1,031 cars and 20+ tracks with 71 variations, this is one not to be missed by any car enthusiast or car funatic. It is not perfect as the leveling up system becomes difficult to earn experience points after level 20 or so, and that's really the only negative I have with GT5. Driving and racing is incredible, premium cars are jaw dropping beauty and are absolutely gorgeous inside and out. Even the standard cars look nice and the damage model isn't bad either, but for me I like my car how it is, and I don't want to see it all banged up, but damage is a first for the GT series, and it's pretty good for that matter. I don't put the game down for its standard cars or damage model like many have, because I know, if they could make all the cars premium, they would have. The GT series is my favorite franchise in the world, and therefore my favorite game on the PlayStation 3. It's about collecting all different kinds of cars, whether they're classics all the way up to exotics and having a great time driving and racing them. It's about loving cars, and the feel that you're actually driving the car, is absolutely incredible. In fact, GT5 is so realistic, that I don't even consider it a video game. In GT5, you're actually driving the car. Thousands of cars, almost a hundred tracks, many features, incredible **** and exteriors and incredible simulation driving, that really puts you in the driver's seat, making you feel like you're actually driving the car. What more can you want? It's Gran Turismo 5.… Expand
  75. CDK86
    Apr 18, 2011
    9
    One could say this game is too similar compared to the previous games, however it has so much more depth. It now has NASCAR, rally and go carts in addition to usual highly polished racing. Forza 3 on xbox 360 has better damage and more modifications for the cars, but has less content overal. Great game.
  76. sinproducer
    Apr 13, 2011
    8
    I hate to sound biased but its impossible not to be at this point. I've played every GT game for 100s of hours, but this doesn't feel as huge as that jump from GT2 to GT3 was. It feels more like a facelift of GT4 which was my least fave of the series, ironically. The game hasn't tried hard enough to compete with the likes of Forza in a lot of huge smaller ways. The online components andI hate to sound biased but its impossible not to be at this point. I've played every GT game for 100s of hours, but this doesn't feel as huge as that jump from GT2 to GT3 was. It feels more like a facelift of GT4 which was my least fave of the series, ironically. The game hasn't tried hard enough to compete with the likes of Forza in a lot of huge smaller ways. The online components and features simply just pale in comparison. It doesn't have even remotely close to the same competition level with multiple leaderboards for EVERY single track and event. It doesn't have a dedicated Time Trial mode outside of "Practice" which encourages you to beat your own times...not the rest of the world's. Navigation is horrible through cluttered menus, and I'm simply spoiled by Forza's ability to complete simple tasks like simply chagine cars before each event which suggested options that fit the race, instead of forcing you to go to your garage, sort through them and then get in one. The graphics are hit and miss. Sometimes I think "wow", but other times there are things flickering all over the screen and it looks noticeably super-imposed. While my Forza comparisons seem direct, I'm still considering this a completely different game. GT5 is very much the "wine" game where you savor the flavor and embark on a bit slower task of learning about cars and participating in a lot of things that celebrate the history of cars. It's saving grace and one thing Forza cannot do is the Seasonal Events where my noted lack of online features is contradicted a bit. This gives a constant life to the game that the static campaign cannot. I'll undoubtedly still play this game and consider it one of the best racers out there, but its not the best. It's a good game, but this one of those games that is supposed to be flagship and sell consoles. Its just not up to those standards. They need to let a lot of the 'old' go with this series and reinvent it in 6, period.… Expand
  77. ArkonBlade
    Apr 9, 2011
    9
    id start by saying i wouldnt trust any review on here that doesnt have more then 20 reviews so many dumb asses make a account to just bash a game or give it more praise out of fanboyism. well for a game that was in devolpment for 6 years and had alot of ambition GT5 delivers for the most part . gettin the negitive things out of the way first . i was expecting a much more tournements andid start by saying i wouldnt trust any review on here that doesnt have more then 20 reviews so many dumb asses make a account to just bash a game or give it more praise out of fanboyism. well for a game that was in devolpment for 6 years and had alot of ambition GT5 delivers for the most part . gettin the negitive things out of the way first . i was expecting a much more tournements and types of races much like GT3 had still there is alot like around 40 but GT3 had like tripple that. the music is horrid it sounds like lame emo elevator music so i just turned it off and cranked up my ipod hooked into my surround sound . also some of the tracks and cars dont look as good as they should also getting some of the cars you need to finish certain races can be such a freekin pain . that out of the way there are alot of great things about GT5 . first there are a 1000+ cars! what racing game gives you that! and you get a ton of tracks and a track maker . the graphics on most of the cars look amazing . there are alot of extras in this game you have special race selection where you do all kin ds of things from racing go karts , challanges in nascar from jeff gordon to racing on the top gear track in england . also has a mode where you manage a driver . its not the funnest thing to do but its a easy way to make money while your driver is running the race and you can get some other stuff done instead of racing the same track over and over to make money . there's still the license mode although i cant really figure out the point of it since they have a level up system that now grants you access to the higher harder modes and use to be completing the licneses in older GT games to do that. the online mode is alot of fun i like the fact you can do a private room with your friends and race each other any way you want and make money and get exp for doing it . they also have a photo mode where you can take pics of your cars . all in all GT5 gave me what i wanted in a racing game for the most part. its not perfect but its damn good .… Expand
  78. porlino87
    Mar 28, 2011
    8
    I never played any of the Forza games. I played all the GT games. If you are a fan of the series, there is no doubt this belongs in your collection. The graphics are beautiful, sometimes shockingly realistic. The cars handle with even more precision, and the "depth of field" of the camera is very nicely done. The driving physics, the graphics, the music, is very well-polished. TheI never played any of the Forza games. I played all the GT games. If you are a fan of the series, there is no doubt this belongs in your collection. The graphics are beautiful, sometimes shockingly realistic. The cars handle with even more precision, and the "depth of field" of the camera is very nicely done. The driving physics, the graphics, the music, is very well-polished. The game has it's own "essence" which I love very much. It is most definitely a refreshing experience. I personally hate when a game series sells-out, and completely redesigns the game to cater for a wider audience, resulting in a loss of identity. This game stays true to its roots, so if you don't like the GT series from the beginning, I would not reccomend it. The music is very classy, and fun (hopefully you like Jazz like me!) There are soem annoyances. The multiplayer component is not that fun for me. The single player is weirdly inbalanced. You find youself racing against '67 cars with an Audi R8 Race car with 1000 horsepower. The damage model is pathetic, however, this is not a big deal for me.

    If you want a slick, classy racing sim with amazing physics and graphics, this is for you. If you want a refreshing change from mainstream, classless gaming, this is for you!

    The menu's aren't that bad! The music is amazing! The load times arent that bad!    … Expand
  79. vankwisha
    Mar 13, 2011
    10
    Great game I really enjoyed it, You can spend hours and hours trying to do everything, Theres just so much content for your money and lots of fun to be had.
  80. kloborgg
    Mar 1, 2011
    8
    To make it as plain as possible, GT5 is a great racing game that should've been better. The cars handle well, the physics are great, and there's plenty of fun to be had in the special events. The problem is that this game is terribly uneven in itself. On onehand, the city maps and premium cars look stunning. On the other hand, regular terrain maps look generic and even bad at points, andTo make it as plain as possible, GT5 is a great racing game that should've been better. The cars handle well, the physics are great, and there's plenty of fun to be had in the special events. The problem is that this game is terribly uneven in itself. On onehand, the city maps and premium cars look stunning. On the other hand, regular terrain maps look generic and even bad at points, and standard cars aren't much better off than the old cars from GT4. Not to mention, even in premium cars, the shadows on the dashboard are extremely choppy. So what you get is a game that from certain angles looks breathtaking, and from others looks.. well.. bad. Another problem that's been brought up quite often is the menu system: the first time you load up GT mode, you'll feel intimidated and lost. Sure, you get used to it, but it was quite a hassle on day 1 trying to figure out how to play with a friend. The lounge music isn't all that bad and I prefer it to the heavy metal we're often littered with, but it doesn't really fit. There are plenty of events in GT5, but only a few "special events". These include things like NASCAR, rally, and kart racing. They're all extremely fun, but have very little in the way of variety. It almost feels like an incomplete DLC at times. My biggest gripe with the game has to be the collisions. Commercials led me to believe that the collisions in GT5 were extremely realistic, and I imagined damaged tires, dended fenders, oil leaks, the lot. Instead, what I get is a little bump to the side and some off-steering for maybe 10 seconds. The standard cars suffer no visible damage, while premium ones can get their hood dented after a couple 100mph crashes into barriers. The actual recoil from hitting another car is minimal. This was extremely disappointing. Some write this off, saying that you shouldn't be crashing to begin with. Maybe so, but in that case this should NOT have been a feature to "hype up".
    I've been focusing on the bads for a while, but there are plenty of goods. The game has a LOT of content, and is a genuinely fun driving experience. It's just that, given the wait/hype/etc., it could and should have been better.    … Expand
  81. McGlone16
    Feb 20, 2011
    8
    From someone who is not really into racing games or cars in general this game has sparked interest for me. The sheer amount of cars and the amount of tuning I can do with them, building a garage of cars that I put some oil and tears into is really addictive. Cars are separated into Premium and Standard cars, Premium being the only ones that look truly next gen HD, and they look beautiful.From someone who is not really into racing games or cars in general this game has sparked interest for me. The sheer amount of cars and the amount of tuning I can do with them, building a garage of cars that I put some oil and tears into is really addictive. Cars are separated into Premium and Standard cars, Premium being the only ones that look truly next gen HD, and they look beautiful. The standard cars make up 75 % (of the 1000+ cars) and while they look fine they pale in comparison to the premium cars which is a small grip that I have. Single player races can get a little repetitive if you want to grind for cash but online races make up for that. B-Spec mode where you control a team of drivers is nice when you want to multi task something else while you play.

    Overall if you like realistic driving sims you can't really do much better than GT5.    … Expand
  82. MoeYaz
    Feb 10, 2011
    8
    This game perhaps isn't as perfect as it should have been but that doesn't mean it's a bad game. In fact this game is brilliant and offers so much content and is the most realistic driving game to date!
  83. moemoney
    Jan 30, 2011
    10
    Total garbage. Comparable to Shift, Forza 3, and Race Pro. GRID p33d and sh!t on GT5 at the time of release in comparision to innovation and fun factor of GT5. Comparing GT5 to GRID is like comparing walnuts and string beans. Driving sim or not it is still not fun or requires any skill or twitch to play competetivly other than bland memorization of car handling and track memorization andTotal garbage. Comparable to Shift, Forza 3, and Race Pro. GRID p33d and sh!t on GT5 at the time of release in comparision to innovation and fun factor of GT5. Comparing GT5 to GRID is like comparing walnuts and string beans. Driving sim or not it is still not fun or requires any skill or twitch to play competetivly other than bland memorization of car handling and track memorization and torturous grind and repetetiveness. NASCAR 98 yielded more hours than this so called nextgen monster. AVOID AT ALL COSTS… Expand
  84. hairyprune
    Jan 28, 2011
    9
    If you play this game as a simulator and not an arcade racing game, and if you're prepared to put in the hours, then you will be rewarded with an immersive and excellent racer. Yes it has it's faults, as have all of the GT games, but the gameplay is excellent and you'll find yourself coming back and playing the game again and again. The best racer on the PS3, and by that definition, theIf you play this game as a simulator and not an arcade racing game, and if you're prepared to put in the hours, then you will be rewarded with an immersive and excellent racer. Yes it has it's faults, as have all of the GT games, but the gameplay is excellent and you'll find yourself coming back and playing the game again and again. The best racer on the PS3, and by that definition, the best racing game out there full stop… Expand
  85. Megascatman_IV
    Jan 25, 2011
    9
    I see no reason why there is such a growing number of bad revs. Yes I will admit there are several issues that are not present in other games such as, damage being "unlocked" or the unforgiving way the top gear Test track is designed. Technicial deficulties aside, the game is undoubtably solid and deserves a 9
  86. ChuckWoolery
    Jan 25, 2011
    10
  87. arket33
    Jan 20, 2011
    10
    I'm currently at level 23, 70+ cars on garage and passed "the first half of the game". For someone who doesn't know a thing about cars (I don't have any in "real world") and even don't know how to drive a real one this game totally caught me. For someone who wants a driving simulator, this game is perfect. If someone starts to nag about the static crowd in the landscapes, or low resI'm currently at level 23, 70+ cars on garage and passed "the first half of the game". For someone who doesn't know a thing about cars (I don't have any in "real world") and even don't know how to drive a real one this game totally caught me. For someone who wants a driving simulator, this game is perfect. If someone starts to nag about the static crowd in the landscapes, or low res textures, then you haven't understand what is a simulator is, as we are not playing a virtual reality game, just a game who can make you feel and actual physics while racing and can make you love cars even if you don't know a thing about it, like me.

    The graphics are amazing, the sound impressive, the experience and the FREE dlc that PD have been given to us demonstrates that this is not a earn-money franchise like Call of Duty, but a good product oriented on one thing: Satisfy the gamer.

    10 points for Yamauchi and PD, they really act and not just promise.    … Expand
  88. column5
    Jan 14, 2011
    8
    This is a great game that offers many hours of driving fun. The 200 premium car models are excellent, and most of the 800+ standard models are good, if not great. The driving itself is a lot of fun, with good differentiation between cars--in fact, its so good that I broke down and bought a DFGT wheel to fully experience it. PD has been providing new A-Spec events on roughly a weeklyThis is a great game that offers many hours of driving fun. The 200 premium car models are excellent, and most of the 800+ standard models are good, if not great. The driving itself is a lot of fun, with good differentiation between cars--in fact, its so good that I broke down and bought a DFGT wheel to fully experience it. PD has been providing new A-Spec events on roughly a weekly basis and I hope this continues. The game is mainly let down by a lack of out-of-the-box A-Spec events and lackluster Special Events such as the Top Gear challenges which are more annoying than fun.… Expand
  89. Leland72567
    Jan 12, 2011
    8
    It's the botched small details that annoy me. Holding a steering wheel with your thumbs sticking up just looks stupid. The paddle shifting animations showing driver's hands clipping through the steering wheels are unacceptable and most trees and some backgrounds look like they were rendered last century. That being said, the cars look great and the handling is typical Gran Turismo.
  90. Rushadee
    Jan 11, 2011
    8
    I don't understand why people hate the music. I for one thought the jazz/lounge music for menus was spot on. The race music isn't that bad and concentrating on the road usually makes everything but the sound of the engine inaudible. As for the AI, B-Spec isn't bad, not great, but not bad. My main problem is why PD didn't use the B-Spec AI for A-Spec. The graphics aren't half bad. There areI don't understand why people hate the music. I for one thought the jazz/lounge music for menus was spot on. The race music isn't that bad and concentrating on the road usually makes everything but the sound of the engine inaudible. As for the AI, B-Spec isn't bad, not great, but not bad. My main problem is why PD didn't use the B-Spec AI for A-Spec. The graphics aren't half bad. There are times during races where things look so real, but other times when it looks plain awful. Photo Mode is where the graphics really shine. In terms of gameplay there's not much to do besides racing and tuning. Customization is focused more towards performance than aesthetics. But one of the best, and most enjoyable things about this game is, surprisingly, the go-karting. Its the physics that make it so enjoyable.

    If you want a racing game that lets you customize cars, this isn't it. If you want a game that simulates driving, the pure joy of it, this is the perfect game.    … Expand
  91. The_Leducs
    Jan 1, 2011
    10
    Don't let the score from users, or what you may have heard fool you. GT5 is a great racing sim. The car detail is amazing on the premium cars and pretty good on the others. There are like 75 tracks, go-karts, nascar, rally, and over 1000's cars. Not to mention special event races and online(which I have not tried yet so I can't say anything to it). It is still the same GT we all know andDon't let the score from users, or what you may have heard fool you. GT5 is a great racing sim. The car detail is amazing on the premium cars and pretty good on the others. There are like 75 tracks, go-karts, nascar, rally, and over 1000's cars. Not to mention special event races and online(which I have not tried yet so I can't say anything to it). It is still the same GT we all know and love, with soooo much content. As per the comments on Forza being better, I have them both and definately prefer GT5 and so does the world. GT has outsold Forza 3, which has been out for over a year, in just 5 weeks.… Expand
  92. gt5kz3
    Dec 30, 2010
    10
    GT5.....simply the most realistic racing ever!!!!!...plays great and feels just right...playing with a wheel = AWESOME :-]
    I'm so happy to own a PS3!!!
  93. Zikron
    Dec 26, 2010
    8
    GT5 is an amazing game it is far and away the best driving simulation currently out there, but it could be better. Here are my problems with the game:

    1. Load times are too long. While not as bad as Modnation Racers a full install is necessary to make it bearable. 2. The default menu music is abysmal, there is good music on the disc and they patched in the ability to add in your own    GT5 is an amazing game it is far and away the best driving simulation currently out there, but it could be better. Here are my problems with the game:

    1. Load times are too long. While not as bad as Modnation Racers a full install is necessary to make it bearable. 2. The default menu music is abysmal, there is good music on the disc and they patched in the ability to add in your own music. 3. Not accepting that Forza 3 did some great thing and bringing them to Gran Turismo.

    Let me expand upon #3 a bit. GT5 is superior to Forza 3 BUT Forza 3 does do some things better such as:
    1. Car customization, the ability to add decals and do custom paint jobs to make each car your own.
    2. Online marketplace to buy and sell custom painted/tuned cars.

    Bottom line, if you want a realistic car game and have about 10GB free on your PS3 hard drive, buy this game. Just know that it isn't perfect and any buddies that have Forza 3 are going to let you know that.    … Expand
  94. TheDoc
    Dec 26, 2010
    10
    I'm not a fan of racing games, but I have to say this game is the deepest, most realistic and immersive racing game I've ever played. Very few games are able to combine both the luxurious and sporty sides of the world of automobiles. Gran Turismo 5 does just this, combining the best the world of automobiles has to offer with the most realistic and compelling driving game play. The gameI'm not a fan of racing games, but I have to say this game is the deepest, most realistic and immersive racing game I've ever played. Very few games are able to combine both the luxurious and sporty sides of the world of automobiles. Gran Turismo 5 does just this, combining the best the world of automobiles has to offer with the most realistic and compelling driving game play. The game eases players in with a very gradual difficulty curve. As drivers become more experienced, it removes driving aids and adds in more realistic driving physics INCLUDING real collision damage. Yes, the game DOES have collision damage, its just not enabled when you first start the game, because the damage done to your car actually effects how it drives (ie. if you bend your hood, the game takes into account added drag caused by the increased wind resistance). Players claiming this game is unrealistic in it's driving physics have either never played it, or didn't play for more than an hour before rendering their verdict.

    Honestly, this game is absolutely the most compelling driving game I've ever played. I've gained a new appreciation for motorsports and cars in general simply by playing it. I would recommend this game to all except the most resolute in their dislike of cars.    … Expand
  95. pwnage332
    Dec 25, 2010
    9
    Racing Fans Get this game. If you've played previous GT Games then you obviously know what to expect however, it's loaded with new features! It has so many tuning features, the car choices updated and there are plenty of new cars and soo many tracks! Amazing Game however, the online is very lacking but that won't bring down much of the score because this can be improved with laterRacing Fans Get this game. If you've played previous GT Games then you obviously know what to expect however, it's loaded with new features! It has so many tuning features, the car choices updated and there are plenty of new cars and soo many tracks! Amazing Game however, the online is very lacking but that won't bring down much of the score because this can be improved with later firmware. Another feature that should be added would be select the side of the steering wheel as it is annoying on the right side for Japanese and british cars. In general this game is amazing for racing fans 9/10… Expand
  96. Scozo
    Dec 25, 2010
    10
    For all of you giving 0's that's ridiculous. Give a credible score and give credible points.

    At the very least this game deserves a 7/10. Irrelevant is the time it took to develop this game the point is it's still a very solid game. Grow a pair. P.S: Don't like it then move onto another series I don't want to be associate with morons like you. Then again you can tell the audience that    For all of you giving 0's that's ridiculous. Give a credible score and give credible points.

    At the very least this game deserves a 7/10. Irrelevant is the time it took to develop this game the point is it's still a very solid game.

    Grow a pair.

    P.S: Don't like it then move onto another series I don't want to be associate with morons like you.

    Then again you can tell the audience that dislikes this with the abysmal spelling.    … Expand
  97. maxronaldo
    Dec 23, 2010
    10
    This games is super cool and lot of update from time to time for enhancement game play and features! Ur ROCK! PD. Here's the deal: If you're one of those car nuts I mentioned earlier, here's your game. Have fun, we'll see you in a year when you finally leave the house. If you're not in that group -- you like, even love racing games, but care less about tuning and more about the thrill ofThis games is super cool and lot of update from time to time for enhancement game play and features! Ur ROCK! PD. Here's the deal: If you're one of those car nuts I mentioned earlier, here's your game. Have fun, we'll see you in a year when you finally leave the house. If you're not in that group -- you like, even love racing games, but care less about tuning and more about the thrill of the race -- GT5 is like walking in on a group of physicists discussing string theory and asking who wants to go toss around a ball for a bit. You're looking to have fun; they're only interested in studying the math behind how it bounces.… Expand
  98. Kiing8kong6
    Dec 23, 2010
    9
    Whhaaaat you guys make it too easy for me not even going tell ya whats wrong with you mother bucks nnnnnninnnne **** you might want to fix your itches
  99. abm89
    Dec 22, 2010
    9
    I really love this game. The menus can be confusing at times, but fas far as driving simulation (which is what this game is all about) it is amazing. I have the Logitech Driving Force GT wheel and all of my inputs are accurate with predictable outcomes. A 800 horsepower GT-R is drives like a controlled hand-full, and a SuperGT racer sticks to the road like no other. My only complaint, andI really love this game. The menus can be confusing at times, but fas far as driving simulation (which is what this game is all about) it is amazing. I have the Logitech Driving Force GT wheel and all of my inputs are accurate with predictable outcomes. A 800 horsepower GT-R is drives like a controlled hand-full, and a SuperGT racer sticks to the road like no other. My only complaint, and the reason why it does not get a 10 is the lack of premium cars. If GT will send updates with more premium cars, they'll definitely deserve a 10.

    Also, more tracks never hurt anyone.    … Expand
  100. Cycle_maniac
    Dec 21, 2010
    9
    Well where do I start? I have loved the GT series since the first one came out. So if you enjoyed getting the licences (which admittedly can be tedious trying to get that gold medal) and racing to get bigger and better cars, than this is your game.

    I must admit I have listened to the hype and the critics giving the 10 out of 10 and everything else, don't get me wrong it is a good game    Well where do I start? I have loved the GT series since the first one came out. So if you enjoyed getting the licences (which admittedly can be tedious trying to get that gold medal) and racing to get bigger and better cars, than this is your game.

    I must admit I have listened to the hype and the critics giving the 10 out of 10 and everything else, don't get me wrong it is a good game but I was expecting exceptional graphics and superb sound and all the bells and whistles. The graphics are good but not as good as I was expecting, and I have had a few races and I will admit it is pretty sweet and you have to watch the steering was with some cars it is easy to under-steer or even spin the car . I haven't used the on-line play just yet so I am not able to give it a full overall review. However it is still a fantastic game and if have enjoyed previous GT games this has to be one for your collection    … Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 82 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 66 out of 82
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 82
  3. Negative: 0 out of 82
  1. Games Master UK
    Feb 18, 2011
    79
    We love Gran Turismo dearly but it isn't the game we hoped it would be. [Feb 2011, p.72]
  2. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Feb 16, 2011
    90
    An unusually complex driving game that demands real dedication and only fully reveals its true power once you've put the mileage in. [Jan 2011, p.108]
  3. GamingExcellence
    Feb 7, 2011
    91
    GT5 is pretty much exactly what everybody expected it to be. Overhyped maybe because of the unprecedented delay in its release, but spot on with its goals.
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