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
  2. Mixed: 238 out of 1353
  3. Negative: 158 out of 1353
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  1. trojan_warlord
    Mar 12, 2013
    0
    Horrible game. Bad music, loading screens that last an enternity. unrealistic and innacurate. Great example right now is a seasonal event 500pp classic muscle car. The course is in Madrid and its over before you start. Whoever designed this 1960's classic have never driven one. These 1960's muscle cars handle like current day muscle and they only handle like that for the compute not theHorrible game. Bad music, loading screens that last an enternity. unrealistic and innacurate. Great example right now is a seasonal event 500pp classic muscle car. The course is in Madrid and its over before you start. Whoever designed this 1960's classic have never driven one. These 1960's muscle cars handle like current day muscle and they only handle like that for the compute not the user. Even though this is a video game I still expect good customer service. Not to get cheated with a race that is impossible to win. I work full time and dont have time to design specs. I just want to play and win cars that should be in the dealership without having to wait 10,000 days to appear in the online dealer. I am strongly considering going back to XBOX because two Forza's ago blows this game out of the water. Thats another problem with this game, you cannot customize cars unless you are happy with spray painting rims. Also in certain races you are given penalties for almost anything. This game is not for the aggressive driver who likes to take chances and push the car harder which is what I thought a racing game should be about since it is a game and you wouldnt want to do that in real life. I feel that the designers of this game have failed the customer and ripped us off. I want my money back.… Expand
  2. awesome_eggy
    Nov 28, 2010
    0
    85 meta score is a generous scoring.its clear that now there is competition from other sims in this generation of consoles,GT has been caught with its pants down.the only evolution in this game has been the addition of online play and prettier cars.albeit, broken online play and inconsistent pretty cars.which are suspected ps2 HD versions ported.it seems this lack of evolution is85 meta score is a generous scoring.its clear that now there is competition from other sims in this generation of consoles,GT has been caught with its pants down.the only evolution in this game has been the addition of online play and prettier cars.albeit, broken online play and inconsistent pretty cars.which are suspected ps2 HD versions ported.it seems this lack of evolution is consistent which the whole japanese gaming industry right now.but GT5 is a massive let down after so many years.and the only people crowing about it as a 10/10 game are sony/gt5 loyalists.im sorry to say..if your a big racing sim fan..then there is only one choice..forza 3!!! critical acclaim has it as the best racer available today bar none!!why? besides the fact that it scores A LOT higher here,it evolves between each game and gets better.kaz may as well have taken prologue and released an update..and sony are really good at updates i get them all the time!… Expand
  3. timbrax
    Nov 26, 2010
    10
    First of, all you xbox/forza 3 freaks get lost. Second this game is awesome as it should be. Especially with the G27 steering wheel. A 9 is in place here but a 10 is needed for al the haters who criticize the game out of jealousy.
  4. oilahize
    Nov 27, 2010
    10
    I don't think enough critics properly took into account the size of this game. It is definitely not as polished as we would have liked but the amount of content and the gameplay(which is still the best simulation of actual driving) more than make up for its shortcomings.
  5. theresnou
    Nov 25, 2010
    9
    I will give this game a 9 honoring Mr. Yamauchi. He wouldn't like a 10. That's why he's already thinking in GT 6. They have created an amaaaaaaaaazing racing simulator, but GT is a long distance race (no jokes ;-)).I must admit that I found GT (original) boring when I started to play with it. As I started to progress though the game, it blossom, and I started to fall in love with the gameI will give this game a 9 honoring Mr. Yamauchi. He wouldn't like a 10. That's why he's already thinking in GT 6. They have created an amaaaaaaaaazing racing simulator, but GT is a long distance race (no jokes ;-)).I must admit that I found GT (original) boring when I started to play with it. As I started to progress though the game, it blossom, and I started to fall in love with the game and got interested in cars. I'm not a car fanatic nor an expert driver, I just delivered a sense of admiration about them. All GTs till today, and this one is not the exception, provided me with a sense of OWNERSHIP of my 2/3 most preferred cars. When I see MY car racing in the replays, perfectly tuned to my -poor ;-)-driving skills I really love it. I repeat, I'm not a mechanics expert so the available tuning options are more than enough for me. I like this game because it teaches you about cars, and it provided me with the satisfaction that every successful learning provides with. I have Forza 3 too and I love it. But, I couldn't tell you what the difference is, but It's not the same. It doesn't FEEL like GT. Colder? Couldn't tell. I don't feel these are my cars. Right now I feel a little disappointed with the "bumpy" car crashes and the damage system. Not too much because I don't like to smash cars in GT, I play Burnout Paradise for that (ruining a real shining Italian racing car in GT makes me feel guilty). Actually, I like to race alone against the clock so every time I crash I use to start again (in Forza too). I've read that both the damage system and the AI will become more realistic as you keep progressing though the game. So I'm confident that this GT will blossom as well. Thanks Yamauchi for including Madrid in the game, that's my childhood neighborhood. It looks awesome!… Expand
  6. GamerLinks
    Nov 26, 2010
    10
    Gran Turismo 5 easily makes this year's Game of the Year for us here at GamerLinks. The engaging user interface makes everthing easy to understand and still have extra features for the more advanced users. We love how you can tell a difference in every car in the game and how much detail Polyphony Digital put into each and every car. You will regret not playing this simulator.
  7. XboxRoxx
    Nov 26, 2010
    9
    Wonderful game, I also have Forza 3 on my Xbox, but that's rubbish compared to this masterpiece. Only some graphical issues but physics and gameplay are unmatched, and there's a lot of extra content coming up through updates, so it's gona get even better!!! I have actually put my Xbox on Ebay
  8. devonuto
    Dec 1, 2010
    9
    As a gamer who has tried to play just about every racing game there is, GT is the only one that really ever satisfies my driving needs. Sure the formula of GT hasn't changed a great deal with this iteration, but I can tell you now, if it had, I would've been disappointed. I spend 95% of my time playing GT in time trial mode fiddling with setup options to trying and eek out those extraAs a gamer who has tried to play just about every racing game there is, GT is the only one that really ever satisfies my driving needs. Sure the formula of GT hasn't changed a great deal with this iteration, but I can tell you now, if it had, I would've been disappointed. I spend 95% of my time playing GT in time trial mode fiddling with setup options to trying and eek out those extra few KM's, or knock a few thousandths of a second off a lap. Simply, I am a car fan, not a racing game fan. I have only invested about 8 hours so far into GT5, but previously spent about 20 hours playing the GT Academy... something that was two versions of the same car, on a single track.

    If you are like me and originally got into GT because you like simulations, not racing games you will love it. However, if you are one of the people who found NFS: Shift to be worth more than a few hours racing around corners at incredulous speeds without risk of losing control, this is not the game for you.

    If you are one of the people complaining about the lack of damage in the early levels, I ask. Why are you wanting to crash your car in the first place?

    I love the photography mode, allowing me to get my creative juices flowing, taking beautiful pictures of my cars. I love the feeling of knocking a hundredth of a second of my best lap time. I love just about everything GT. My only gripes would be the horrible shadow effects, and the in-race music. When playing a custom setlist off my PS3, the music is too low, even at the highest volume level.

    Simply, GT is not a game. If you are looking for a pick up and play racing game, this is not for you.    … Expand
  9. PS3roxxxlol
    Dec 6, 2010
    0
    This game is really crap. The positive reviews here are only from PS3 fanboy people and they want to fool you into buying this piece of crap. My real rating is 1, but I give a 0 because of those deranged and worthless PS3 people giving wrong reviews with false acclaim.
  10. Soli12
    Nov 26, 2010
    10
    This is the best race game ever 10/10. Everyting in the game is just perfect. Only the shadow is a little bit bad. But thats the only bad point in the game.
  11. johnnynumber5
    Nov 25, 2010
    10
    Best racing game of all time and is in my opinion the most value for $60 you'll ever get in a game. It puts all its competitors to shame and at the end of the day you won't find a better value for your money. This is racing enthusiast simulation not an arcade racer charading as such (forza 3 for example) like the other games in this class. If you want one heck of an experience pick thisBest racing game of all time and is in my opinion the most value for $60 you'll ever get in a game. It puts all its competitors to shame and at the end of the day you won't find a better value for your money. This is racing enthusiast simulation not an arcade racer charading as such (forza 3 for example) like the other games in this class. If you want one heck of an experience pick this game up. But if you aren't prepared to sink time in improving your driving, tweaking your vehicles and upgrading your cars then skip it and pick up need for speed shift. The king has returned.… Expand
  12. dynox
    Nov 25, 2010
    10
    For now I have played this game over 16 hours and its a one of a kind. Why?, visuals, the car weight, the car handling, speed in fast premium cars (such as the McLaren that came with the Gamestop Voucher) Nascar cars feel awesome, even GoKarts have its one style in driving it, the sense of speed is really near as in real life, not as other games that make a blur or a shake in the visualsFor now I have played this game over 16 hours and its a one of a kind. Why?, visuals, the car weight, the car handling, speed in fast premium cars (such as the McLaren that came with the Gamestop Voucher) Nascar cars feel awesome, even GoKarts have its one style in driving it, the sense of speed is really near as in real life, not as other games that make a blur or a shake in the visuals to simulate extreme speed, instead you see your surroundings move so fast like in real life. Those are a couple of great and excellent things that I love of this game so far. 1000+ Cars Great Job… Expand
  13. halphakiller
    Nov 25, 2010
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. hello gt5 is the best simulation games I find that the damage
    is not perfect but not an NFS (Need for Speed) play with the G27
    the best experience that Forza Motorsport 3 on Xbox 360 10/10    … Expand
  14. spunwicked
    Nov 26, 2010
    10
    GT5 is more than I hoped for. A truly excellent experience, especially considering it costs £40. Word of warning though - this game was meant to be used with a wheel and the £80 Logitech Driving Force GT is good for the job.

    If you love cars and enjoy racing games, GT5 is a must buy.
  15. haruslim
    Nov 26, 2010
    10
    Epic racing! What else can you expect of a racing simulation? It has got it all: massive amount of cars, plentiful different tracks, NASCAR license, rallies, karts,... On top of that i think that the graphics are beautiful for what its worth. It may be true that the shadows are not top notch and the standard cars lack in visual quality compared to the premium ones - but hey: they stillEpic racing! What else can you expect of a racing simulation? It has got it all: massive amount of cars, plentiful different tracks, NASCAR license, rallies, karts,... On top of that i think that the graphics are beautiful for what its worth. It may be true that the shadows are not top notch and the standard cars lack in visual quality compared to the premium ones - but hey: they still look really great!
    So 10/10 for enormous content and a perfect race feeling!    … Expand
  16. Tekk
    Nov 26, 2010
    10
    Solid 9. I'd give it a 10 if some technical aspects were better implemented, but it's obvious the development of this game was problematic even more if we stop for a minute and think about the epic size of this title...
    Hopefully it will be patched in the near future, as the developer claimed.
    The rest is... well, is Gran Turismo. Bigger and better. Glourious car porn. Great audio, great    Solid 9. I'd give it a 10 if some technical aspects were better implemented, but it's obvious the development of this game was problematic even more if we stop for a minute and think about the epic size of this title...
    Hopefully it will be patched in the near future, as the developer claimed.
    The rest is... well, is Gran Turismo. Bigger and better. Glourious car porn.
    Great audio, great graphics, great physics... A must have for every car fan and enthusiast.

    And no, no Forza 3 comparison. :)

    Note: So a 10 it is. Metacritic won't allow a 9??    … Expand
  17. ProjectVRD
    Nov 26, 2010
    10
    This is truly the best driving simulation yet. The precision of the physics is nearly spot on but still an enormous achievement for the hardware available to the developers. Everything feels so professionally done whereas all other driving games appear to cater to children with overly simplisitic and cartoon style user interfaces.

    GT5 has more features than virtually all other current    This is truly the best driving simulation yet. The precision of the physics is nearly spot on but still an enormous achievement for the hardware available to the developers. Everything feels so professionally done whereas all other driving games appear to cater to children with overly simplisitic and cartoon style user interfaces.

    GT5 has more features than virtually all other current rivals combined, there are so many things you can and even had full intergrations with a video area showcasing real life racing events which is updated. The cars look breathtaking and the scenery is top notch. The city tracks especially are unmatched in quality not only driving games but any type of game before it, while the sounds of the multitude of different engines sound amazing and massively diverse. The career mode appears to be a wonderous exploration of what skills you as driver have, from the early and very easy races that will provide success for even the rookie gamers... to the higher levels that are challenge even the hardcore GT enthusiats. You have to pick the right cars to win these races and a small mistake and you might find yourself at the back of the pack which understandably... is what happens in real races on TV!!!

    There are over 1,000 different cars you can own. Over 200 of these are what are deemed Premium cars which have exquisit detail and fully furnished interior **** views, each of the 200+ cars are designed to look as how the real thing is down to even the radio player if it has one in the first place. The further you go into the game, bringing up your level, the more the damage becomes apparent... so unlike arcade racing games like Forza 3 you are eventually punished for your mistakes which only goes on to make you a better driver. This game seperates the boys from men, arcade junkies need not apply here!

    There is an online world in GT5 and you can pit every car in your garage against others over the internet, there will be intense competition across of levels of driving skill with races accustomed to differing classes as well a private parties if you want to have laugh, and garner bragging rights, with your friends.

    I have heard reports of performance issues, such as screen tearing claimed on the website lens of truth, however I encourage you to visit this site and seek out that comparison for GT5 and try to spot the screen tear in the screenshots... I'll be honest I haven't seen them and studying their pictures leads me no closer to seeing them neither.

    I have not discovered all this game has to offer, I haven't played a single NASCAR or WRC race yet, nor have I ventured into the Go-Karting arena... and yet I have to say this game offers more than any rival to date. There is nothing else out there on the scale of GT5, and nothing else delivers anything that comes close to it's quality of graphical, audio and physical accuracy.

    GT5 is quite simply the perfect game and you can see why this has taken so long to make. I have played it since launched date, longer than the likes of IGN and other so called review website and I feel I have yet to scratch the surface so it is mind boggling how those sites managed to see everything in much less time... or, they could simply have not seen the game in it's entirety and pushed for the "earliest" reviews for acclaim and web hits.

    For me, this is the first ever 10/10 game. Are you a real driver... or are you someone who wouldn't last two laps in Doncaster in real life. If you are the first, you will excel in GT5... if you are the second, stick to Forza, Shift and Need for Speed because GT5 is not for kids!    … Expand
  18. Juancho
    Nov 27, 2010
    10
    There is nothing I can say about GT5 that you wouldn't expect. Right off the bat you're going to be blown away by the graphics, they are absolutely breathtaking. I've been a fan of the GT series since its inception, and I've got to say they're only getting better and better. There's a HUGE selection of cars, the Kart racing is absolutely FUN, and there's an optional installation whichThere is nothing I can say about GT5 that you wouldn't expect. Right off the bat you're going to be blown away by the graphics, they are absolutely breathtaking. I've been a fan of the GT series since its inception, and I've got to say they're only getting better and better. There's a HUGE selection of cars, the Kart racing is absolutely FUN, and there's an optional installation which makes the gaming expedrience even smoother. If you have played the GT series in the past, this game is a must have. If you havent played the GT games in the past, this game is a must have. If you dont like racing tgames, this game is a must have, haha. Because I dont like racing games, but I for some reason cant put down the remote when playing GT5. Pick it up and enjoy!… Expand
  19. ClashCityRocker
    Nov 27, 2010
    10
    It's incredible. I have always loved the GT series, and this lives up to the hype. Worth every minute of the wait.

    It totally blows Forza3 out the water by a VERY long margin. Forza looks very dated by comparison, both graphically and physically.

    Doing Nurburgring Nordschleife in the rain with fading daylight in a AMG Merc is an amazing experience.
  20. stupidget
    Nov 27, 2010
    10
    Having read some of the reviews for this Game (IGN in particular) I was a bit unsure about getting this game. I bit the bullet and got it anyway, and damn pleased I am too.
    Most of the things that the reviews have issues with are the menu system and the difference in details of the tracks! Firstly, how long do you spend in the menu system of a game? 5% percent of the time maybe, even less!    Having read some of the reviews for this Game (IGN in particular) I was a bit unsure about getting this game. I bit the bullet and got it anyway, and damn pleased I am too.
    Most of the things that the reviews have issues with are the menu system and the difference in details of the tracks! Firstly, how long do you spend in the menu system of a game? 5% percent of the time maybe, even less! And with regard to the tracks then how exactly do reviewers expect the tracks to look? If the designers are replicating and real track, like Top Gear for example, then they have to make it look like the real thing. They can't just stick some nice tress at the side of the track or have sand dunes peppering the horizon as those things are not at the original site!!!

    I have been playing this game since Friday and have loved every moment. I have always been a fan of the GT series and I think this the best without doubt.

    My only griped would be the lack of quality in-race music. In the previous games there has always been a really good mix of tracks, by great bands and DJ's. GT5 has really, really bad music (saved only by Queens of the Stone Age!!!), but like somebody else pointed out, you can switch it off.

    The other area that reviewers have complained about is the online, but, as I am not a fan of online gaming I cant really comment. My experience of online gaming consists of getting on line, getting shot by some 14 year old inbred moron who hasn't seen the light of day for 14 days and doesn't beleive in the female species and then trying again and failing. With GT5 I got online, joined a race and lost. But it seemed to work pretty well.

    So far I can only say that my GT5 experience has been a very good one and I hope it stays that way. This is a huuuuge game and there is no way that anybody has seen all that it can deliver. With more patches and updates being delivered on a monthly basis I can only see it getting better and better.

    If you like driving games and like details and rewards for driving well, then get this game. If you want to drive a car at 200mph, jump off a bridge, do a 360 spin and build your boost bar then get Burnout or some other arcade type racer. This game needs and deserves your attention and in reward you will get a fantastic driving game!!!!    … Expand
  21. foxhound3k3
    Nov 25, 2010
    10
    A fantastic game that delivers everything in one package. With the amount of content jam packed in a single blue-ray disc it was worth the wait. Everything from physics to graphics and to sound was right on track and gorgeous to the eyes. Only thing I dislike is the difficulty it'll take to acquire the platinum trophy.
  22. krew
    Nov 25, 2010
    10
    just perfect!



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  23. HatersGonnaHate
    Nov 25, 2010
    10
    This game is simply the best racing game ever. It has dynamic weather, lots of tracks, passing of time, over 1000 cars, an excellent handling for all of them, fantastic damage deformation, a track creator, an awesome and challenging career mode and a carefully designed online mode. Even if we leave the superior graphics aside, it's clearly the best. It has no competitors.
  24. Pyro20000x
    Nov 25, 2010
    10
    GT5 is beautiful and has all the things a great racing game should have which is large amount of quality cars. I'm happy I could download my 20 cars from my PSP version of GT. The weather levels leaves me speechless.
  25. marshall
    Nov 27, 2010
    10
    10 marshall
    please you need to play the definitive simulator of this gen GT5,dont get influenced by retard webs like IGNorant i dont have any doubt about GT5 is the best racing game on the market,forza 3 is nothing compare GT5 its like compare **** agains pure gold.
  26. lostchildren
    Nov 26, 2010
    10
    The king of consoles simulation is back! GT5 is a massive and truly enjoyable game. If you love cars and enjoy racing, you should give GT5 a try! The graphics are beautiful, the simulation is superb, the GT life mode is huge with tons of things to do and the Gran Turismo feeling is all there. The new online feature is excellent and problem free (racing go karts with people from all overThe king of consoles simulation is back! GT5 is a massive and truly enjoyable game. If you love cars and enjoy racing, you should give GT5 a try! The graphics are beautiful, the simulation is superb, the GT life mode is huge with tons of things to do and the Gran Turismo feeling is all there. The new online feature is excellent and problem free (racing go karts with people from all over the world around Madrid? Epic) . The only minus is the standard cars, but most of them look better than Forza 3, in my opinion. Racing KING!!!… Expand
  27. joebotz
    Nov 24, 2010
    10
    I have played all the forza's to death dirt, dirt 2, and just about evry other great racing game. this game beats them by far. This game is massive and I am only on level 7. the game is so in depth you will need easily over hours into this game. This is a must buy and i recommend playing it with a steering wheel.
  28. Puppy71
    Nov 25, 2010
    9
    The only thing keeping me from giving GT5 a perfect score is the lack of online game modes.
    There should me more online race types. I really hope PD will change this in a future update.
    The physics in the game are just fabulous, you just "feel" the weight shifting steering, accelerating or braking. Changes in setup are very noticable. After playing for two days GT, for me, is again the    The only thing keeping me from giving GT5 a perfect score is the lack of online game modes.
    There should me more online race types. I really hope PD will change this in a future update.
    The physics in the game are just fabulous, you just "feel" the weight shifting steering, accelerating or braking. Changes in setup are very noticable.

    After playing for two days GT, for me, is again the only racing game worth it's money, it really is the only game coming close to a driving simulation.    … Expand
  29. EmpireNO
    Nov 25, 2010
    10
    Wow, to think that some retards give a 0/10 for this amazing game, just sad. It shouldn't even be allowed, these lowly creatures should get banned.

    I haven't gotten very far yet, played about 12 hours with my brand new G27, GT5 offers some serious racing. Some of the car-models aren't up to par but as a package this game is awesome. Feeling of driving is unsurpassed with a good wheel like    Wow, to think that some retards give a 0/10 for this amazing game, just sad. It shouldn't even be allowed, these lowly creatures should get banned.

    I haven't gotten very far yet, played about 12 hours with my brand new G27, GT5 offers some serious racing. Some of the car-models aren't up to par but as a package this game is awesome. Feeling of driving is unsurpassed with a good wheel like the G27. Any serious racing fan should give this a try, it will keep you busy for years.    … Expand
  30. Minbad
    Nov 25, 2010
    10
    The best console driving simulation ever made. Simple as that. Get a racing wheel and go through a fast but furious driving learning session. The reward will be all the better.
  31. taludvan
    Nov 25, 2010
    10
    El mejor juego de conducción de la historia. La simulación de conducción es fantástica y el detalle de los coches premium roza lo enfermizo. Si eres amante de los coches, es un juego imprescindible. Pero puede no ser un juego para todos los públicos, ya que los jugadores más "arcades" pueden perder la paciencia.
  32. Marsekay
    Nov 26, 2010
    10
    This is a Very good game, especially good with a wheel.
    Theres a few little niggles that look like they are going to be patched soon.

    If you liked the other GT's you should damn well like this!
  33. BaggyPants
    Nov 27, 2010
    10
    GT5 is a fun and rewarding game. Driving is perfectly simulated. It takes time to master, and to unlock many of the features, but this makes the journey of becoming a competent driver even more fun.
  34. loadstone007
    Nov 28, 2010
    9
    Not perfect, but a superb game. This game has mind blowing features, with so much depth you'll never really finish it. The multiplayer is still in its infancy, but a patch will fix it soon. Great graphics, music and user interface. Extremely recommended for racing fans.
  35. StriderMatu
    Nov 26, 2010
    9
    Pros -

    Gorgeous. There is no better looking racing game over all. Sorry Forza Content. There's so many different racing modes, tracks, cars, challenges, that you'd be hard pressed to find something you don't like Online and Community functions. Comprehensive, well thought out and intuitive. Control and physics. Works good with dual analog, but meant to be played with a wheel. Get one.    Pros -

    Gorgeous. There is no better looking racing game over all. Sorry Forza Content. There's so many different racing modes, tracks, cars, challenges, that you'd be hard pressed to find something you don't like

    Online and Community functions. Comprehensive, well thought out and intuitive.

    Control and physics. Works good with dual analog, but meant to be played with a wheel. Get one. Do it. You'll thank me later. GTPSP to PS3 GT5 connectivity. I transferred 50 of my best cars over for use in the arcade mode. I wish I could transfer more but the current option is welcome.

    Music and presentation. Top notch. Gear heads wet dream. Car lovers early Christmas present. Bible for novice racing gamers that want to get serious and learn. Music selection is great, custom soundtrack support is better. Engine sounds/sound fx are very well done.

    Cons.

    All 1000+ cars aren't as detailed as the 200 or so premium cars. Lazy development or lack of time? You tell me because I sure as hell don't know.

    No interior view for every car. This sucks particularly bad because PSP cars had interior views (not detailed views but at least the attempt was there) but on Ps3 they don't have any at all. Multiple delays and every car can't have an interior view? That's just lazy development.

    Real-time damage comes later in the game and isn't as extensive as it should be.

    No motion control for dual shock 3. This is nitpicking but I mention it because I watched my girlfriend play GT5 for a few hours and she kept trying to physically steer with a DS3. Why Sony/Polyphony didn't include this...I don't know. Maybe the DS3 isn't accurate enough....?

    No custom decals or custom paint shop mode for bought cars. Even with the cons I still give GT5 a 9. It's been a long six years to release but what some seem to not want to acknowledge is GT5 is simply the most content rich, detailed racing game we've seen. We've been graced with great racing games from Criterion and Bizarre Creations as well as Codemasters but Polyphony has gone above and beyond with GT5. It's not perfect, but then what game is but the attention to detail and the wealth of content is awe-inspiring. The only aspect of racing I'd like to have seen in GT5 is Drag Racing. Wait...is that in GT5? I'm not sure, there's so much content in there maybe I missed it.    … Expand
  36. AndRex65
    Nov 25, 2010
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Finalmente, dopo tanto tempo, GT5 diventa realtà. Purtroppo, come spesso accade la realtà non è bella come la fantasia e quello che doveva essere il gioco di corse si rivela un gioco di corse.
    Tanta, tantissima carne al fuoco, forse troppa con il risultato di bruciare una buona parte. Rimane un gioco da avere se appassionati di auto e corse, personalmente lo valuterei con un 7,5.    … Expand
  37. duffmanth
    Nov 25, 2010
    9
    Okay, first off GT5 is a stunning game for the most part, hampered by a few minor things. I've been playing the game non stop for a few days now, and I'm very impressed by and large. The controls, graphics, and gameplay are classic GT and still the best of any racing game. Nascar, cart racing, and the new online mode are great new additions to the game as well. The sheer amount ofOkay, first off GT5 is a stunning game for the most part, hampered by a few minor things. I've been playing the game non stop for a few days now, and I'm very impressed by and large. The controls, graphics, and gameplay are classic GT and still the best of any racing game. Nascar, cart racing, and the new online mode are great new additions to the game as well. The sheer amount of cars, tracks, tuning options, and races is unrivaled. This is one of the few games that's actually worth full price! The only gripes I have about the game is the retarded driver A.I. and the fact that the damage a car can take is pretty minimal. The loading times aren't that long at all, and the menus, although poorly designed, is a very minor detail. Basically GT5 is an excellent game with a few minor flaw. 9/10!… Expand
  38. ThePS3News
    Nov 25, 2010
    10
    GT5 is by far the most beautiful racing game out this gen. The variety of cars you can pick and unlock will keep you playing for months. The tracks and maps are stunning and very impressive looking. The weather effects make the game stand out from any other racing game out right now they are just unbelievable!!!. You can customize tracks and cars and unlock parts and upgrades for yourGT5 is by far the most beautiful racing game out this gen. The variety of cars you can pick and unlock will keep you playing for months. The tracks and maps are stunning and very impressive looking. The weather effects make the game stand out from any other racing game out right now they are just unbelievable!!!. You can customize tracks and cars and unlock parts and upgrades for your cars. There is just so much content in the game you will probably never be completely finish with game. Polyphony Digital has really out done themselves with there 5th installment with the series. I know many reviewer's/trolls are bashing the game and giving it bad reviews/comments. But i unsure you that GT5 was worth the wait and will be the best racer game you ever experienced. :)… Expand
  39. Terarmzar
    Nov 25, 2010
    10
    This game is well worth a Ten and has a lot of great features that i like and cannot wait to drive all the fastest cars. I have played it for a while now and i am hooked to the game and cannot put it down. I feel the only people giving it bad reviews are from fanboys and people who were expecting something more.
  40. JJStorm
    Nov 28, 2010
    8
    Let's be honest here. Most 'user' reviews are going to be biased and based on pure emotion. The gist of it all is this - GT5 is a good game/not a great one. I love having the huge amount of cars in the game, but not having every single one at the same quality level (graphically) is a big disappointment for me. Having now logged about 22+ hours into the game I find myself preferring toLet's be honest here. Most 'user' reviews are going to be biased and based on pure emotion. The gist of it all is this - GT5 is a good game/not a great one. I love having the huge amount of cars in the game, but not having every single one at the same quality level (graphically) is a big disappointment for me. Having now logged about 22+ hours into the game I find myself preferring to drive the rally cars more than anything else GT5 provides. Even then it doesn't feel as good as Dirt 2 does. Having Nascar stock cars is a nice feature, but I have played better on the PC when Papyrus was developing the games. the physics engine implemented in the game is splendid, but not perfect. Some cars just don't 'feel right.' The online experience is good, but once again not great. Is it better than Forza 3? In some ways, yes. Is it the best driving game on the PS3? Most definitely. Basically, my opinion is that GT5 is a good in every way, just not a great game. The official reviews for the most part have it right. The perfect driving simulator would combine all of the positives that GT and Forza offer. Now that is something we should get emotional about.… Expand
  41. Hugo_STIGlitz
    Nov 29, 2010
    10
    Gran turismo games have always been the benchmark for all other racers to compare to. GT5 is no different in status, but even better than anything before. The basic structure of a GT game is present, but it's streamlined and enhanced into the best yet. As usual for a first on console GT title, the new cars are somewhat limited (220 about) but in this one, you also get upgraded versions ofGran turismo games have always been the benchmark for all other racers to compare to. GT5 is no different in status, but even better than anything before. The basic structure of a GT game is present, but it's streamlined and enhanced into the best yet. As usual for a first on console GT title, the new cars are somewhat limited (220 about) but in this one, you also get upgraded versions of nearly every car that has ever graced the series as well as almost every track from the series, with some new tracks. The biggest difference for GT5 is the tracks. Not only do you get the classics, you get new & very exciting tracks as well as tracks capable of transitioning from day to night racing as well as having unpredictable weather patterns including rain, fog, and snow on rally tracks. Rally racing is better than ever also. The new driving physics make this game the most realistic or the most accessible depending on how you set the driving aids. The re-playability is unmatched by any game no matter what the genre. Not only is there a great customizable online portion to the game, but an unlimited variety of city, circuit, dirt, snow, and go kart tracks provided by the robust course maker option. The course maker is one of the most ingenius new features to any racing game. GT5 already has more tracks than most games, and they extended that even further with a course maker that is not only easy to use but capable of producing high quality tracks that rival any other video games original tracks. Oh yea, did I mention go karts? Karting is one of the most basic but most fun types of racing there is. In GT5, it's one of the few occasions where you have as much fun doing it virtually as you would in real life. The karts handle insanely accurately to their real life counterparts but the similarities between vitrual and real are even more evident with full sized cars. No game, not even PC sims do a better job at mimicking a cars behavior in real life than GT5. It makes collecting cars the most fun part of the game to some, me included. The karting addition is so fun, most newcomers say it alone could be it's own game. NASCAR has also been added. I'm not a fan of NASCAR at all & I was skeptical but I really have to admit, GT5 is going to open up a lot of people around the world to a great sport. Right from the start, it's hard not to instantly love NASCAR cars even on a road course. Of course, these are only the major new features of GT5. There are many smaller additions to the game that just make it what it is, which is the greatest racing game of all time. Little things like interior view driver positioning, replays, custom soundtracks, and photomode are just some of the few details that really need to be experienced to understand. All of the small details aren't positive however. In some cars on day to night tracks, the shadows are very jagged and can be very distracting during replays. Luckily, the shadows are smoothed out in photomode but not while driving or watching. The standard cars do not have interior. That's a big issue that should be fixed but in hindsight, it's really not a big deal while your into the game. The standard cars can be damaged and look great, but the consistency is not there. Not all standards can be damaged. The damage is another small issue. It's realistic looking once it happens but it's hard to really damage a car but if you've played GT before, you know it's not about crashing, it's about racing. An issue that has plagued GT games in the past is now officially gone (at least for the premium cars). Engine sounds are absolutely amazing and even more so accurate. You can literally hope on the top gear track, and drive a car while watching the review on the show, and you won't be able to tell the difference in the engine sound. Also, the collision sounds are spectaculor and very realistic although hopefully, you don't know how a car accident sounds. When you get into a different car in your garage, a true to life start up of the car you choose is instantly heard even with the standard cars and this is just another example of really cool details in this game that help to balance out the issues this game has. It's not a perfect game, but there is only minor tweaks needed for perfection and with online connectivity, it's very possible we will see this game perfected, because on thing is for sure, it will keep you busy for years. No other game has the replayability this game has, and no other game has more to offer. Not enough words can describe why this is the best racer of all time, please just buy the game, play it, and enjoy… Expand
  42. Matsuda
    Nov 28, 2010
    9
    There's alot to like about the new GT, and i don't know what people are talking about the long wait. They came out with a taste with Prologue, and anyone that knows drive sims would have bought that and had a taste for what is to come. The wait was necessary to get all those visuals right, and I'm not talking damage, because GT was never about damage. If you want damage play Burnout. ThisThere's alot to like about the new GT, and i don't know what people are talking about the long wait. They came out with a taste with Prologue, and anyone that knows drive sims would have bought that and had a taste for what is to come. The wait was necessary to get all those visuals right, and I'm not talking damage, because GT was never about damage. If you want damage play Burnout. This is a sim to the core and it does just that to the T. Now I'm off to see if I can ever own my dream car in a dream world...fiat 500 abarth here i come.â… Expand
  43. Stumblein
    Nov 29, 2010
    9
    I love racing games but I'm rubbish at them - i've never quite got to grips with following driving lines, tweaking my car's systems, when to accelerate out of corners etc. I've also found most racing games don't want to teach you this sort of thing - one of the best experiences I had was Colin McRae on the PC with it's driving schools - which taught me how to play.
    I had GTA 5 prologue    I love racing games but I'm rubbish at them - i've never quite got to grips with following driving lines, tweaking my car's systems, when to accelerate out of corners etc. I've also found most racing games don't want to teach you this sort of thing - one of the best experiences I had was Colin McRae on the PC with it's driving schools - which taught me how to play.
    I had GTA 5 prologue bundled with my PS3 and it was every stereotype I expected - inaccessible, clinical, really hard for someone who was a bit of a driving noob like me - I went back to burnout paradise and watched my cars splinter in pretty ways.
    Yet GT5 has kept me interested and I've wanted to see what the fuss was about. I've never played any of the previous GT titles so took the plunge and bought this (with the steering wheel!) and I absolutely love it! Alot of people seemed to have commented on the fact that its for real 'hardcore' simulation drivers and there isn't much 'game'. Rubbish! This has completely smashed my preconceptions.
    Swish menus, nice music, a guide that takes you through registration and setting up your profile etc. Driving schools that teach you brilliantly how to break, steer, get around corners and this builds to much more complex moves as it goes on - it all struck me as being set up brilliantly to the newcomer.
    As you play you gain experience which levels up your driver and unlocks new features, tracks and specials etc as you go. As people are now starting to find, this also unlocks the damage modelling with things becoming more complex as you become more experienced. As a newcomer to this I love it. The drip feed of new content and information is very addictive and keeps me coming back for more - i also want to become more complex as I get better. Rather than feel overwhelmed by all the content (and boy, it's a lot of content!) I can't wait to see what comes up next.
    There are some graphical glitches such as car shadows being a bit feathery and not as crisp as you might expect but as you tear off from the starting line you're so busy concentrating on the driving that nothing like that matters - it's like someone coming down a catwalk in a beautiful designer dress and you noticing there's one tiny piece of loose cotton - it shouldn't be there, you don't expect to see but in the grand scheme of things it really doesn't matter.
    Loading times are not an issue. I opted out of the initial 1hr or so install and the game installs as you go through it - it means the first time you load new events or cars you wait a little bit longer as it installs but it's nothing at all bad - I've waited much longer for games such as GTAIV and Red Dead Redemption to load. - Plus, it's alot quicker than prologue!
    I thought that this was going to be some stuffy, snobby, serious simulation. Yes, it is serious about it's driving but it's also a hell of a lot of fun. Love it, love it, love it - it's even making me consider a career change to be a rac car driver :D    … Expand
  44. carlsongt
    Dec 4, 2010
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. GT5 is the art of automobile made video game. It has some errors and fails in the conception (menus, shadows with jaggies,a few standard cars) but all the other things are just in another level next to the next generation of consoles.
    And it's a really funny game. 9.5    … Expand
  45. 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!!!
  46. reika
    Nov 24, 2010
    5
    Percent waited five years to have no part in the outstanding quality it said. The time change, and specifications are quite unfortunately halfway weather change. This long period of time to waste, I would suspect eyes were doing. GT GT believer like I'm doing is more meaningful if there is no other game, but particularly adhered to buy. I collected the car and painful word.
  47. Sidstyler
    Nov 24, 2010
    8
    Unfortunately, I can't see it in my mind to give this game a 10/10, 9 is the best I can give it, GT5 has been everything I hoped for it, but what holds it back from being the totally immersive experience is it's menus. While publications have given it a 7.5 like gin just for such reasons I refuse to think that a game should be penalised for it's presentation so heavily when it isn't theUnfortunately, I can't see it in my mind to give this game a 10/10, 9 is the best I can give it, GT5 has been everything I hoped for it, but what holds it back from being the totally immersive experience is it's menus. While publications have given it a 7.5 like gin just for such reasons I refuse to think that a game should be penalised for it's presentation so heavily when it isn't the part of the experience your supposed to be playing it for. I've nicked it for 2 points for the discrepancies between the premium and standard cars and it somewhat cumbersome menus and sizeable loading times.… Expand
  48. No1R
    Nov 24, 2010
    10
    I have never played a Gran Turismo game before Gran Turismo 5, but I own both Forza 2 and 3 and enjoyed them both thoroughly. I decided to pick up GT5 yesterday morning when my GameStop opened, despite IGN's rather lackluster review. I have to say that after playing it all day, only stopping now at 2am to write this comment, it is the best racing game I've ever played. I am a snobby PCI have never played a Gran Turismo game before Gran Turismo 5, but I own both Forza 2 and 3 and enjoyed them both thoroughly. I decided to pick up GT5 yesterday morning when my GameStop opened, despite IGN's rather lackluster review. I have to say that after playing it all day, only stopping now at 2am to write this comment, it is the best racing game I've ever played. I am a snobby PC gamer that owns a 360 and PS3 for console exclusives only, so I recognize good graphics from bad easily. The Standard cars do not look too different in quality from the Premium, as a matter of fact I would say the Standard cars are about the same quality as anything I've seen in both Forza games I own. The Premium cars truly do blow me away though. Aside from the graphics, the gameplay is just incredible. If you care about racing, this is THE racing game for you, without question. I've dumped 16 hours of gameplay into it, playing nonstop so far. I don't even own a racing wheel yet, it is truly that enjoyable. The menu system that many reviewers seem to be complaining about is not slow and clunky, I think it is rather attractive and intuitive. I have not even installed the game to my hard drive yet, and I do not feel like the loading screens are long at all, contrary to some reviews. And I'm used to PC load times, where games load instantly or just don't have a loading screen at all. So, coming from a PC fanboy, a graphics whore, and a proud owner of Forza 2 and 3, suppress your fanboy nerd rage for just a moment and give Gran Turismo 5 a try. Ignore the reviews for just a moment. You don't have to buy it, rent it first, or try it at a friend's house. It is truly the greatest racing game I have ever had the pleasure of experiencing.… Expand
  49. Cthulhu_vgc
    Nov 25, 2010
    10
    This the closed you'll get to drive a real car on a console. There is nothing close to it. Its beautiful and fast and all in 3D, if your poor ass can afford a 3D-TV..
  50. Deturis
    Nov 25, 2010
    10
    I don't really get those hater scores.
    About GT5 - best real driving simulator I ever played, it's very specific game but if you want to find NFS or arcade options in this title you'll be disappointed, if you want real driving simulator with over 1000+ cars, nice graphics and tons of addictive challenging races this game is just for you!
  51. Juan
    Nov 25, 2010
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Gran cantidad de vehiculos, online, editor de pistas.....excelentes gráficos....es un excelente juego aunque esperaba un poco más. Lástima que personas profesionales y falta de sentido común utilicen este importante sitio para demeritar sin fundamento....… Expand
  52. dontregister
    Nov 29, 2010
    9
    If you are a GT fan, this is a 9.5. I was expecting a little more. There's some screen tearing and some funky shadows. A few of the older tracks look like last generation. Definitely a bona fide racing sim in the true GT fashion.
  53. XboxFanboyHunt
    Nov 25, 2010
    10
    Excellent game , ignore the fanboys under here.
    It's amazing , YES it takes time to load but i mean like don't you have different stuff to do ?.
    Amazing graphics , people shouldn't play this on a SD TV but many people are just plain dumb
  54. Jobadkins
    Nov 26, 2010
    9
    What a game is what we're all saying,in a good way or a bad way or both.For me it's both first off I bought this game on the day of release and I've been playing it non stop so I came up with this,it's an incredible game to the point of the Gran Turismo games and the best in the series of course but not 5 years worth.It's really got an unlimited amount of replay value and most of it isWhat a game is what we're all saying,in a good way or a bad way or both.For me it's both first off I bought this game on the day of release and I've been playing it non stop so I came up with this,it's an incredible game to the point of the Gran Turismo games and the best in the series of course but not 5 years worth.It's really got an unlimited amount of replay value and most of it is grade A.When it comes to straight up racing,it has nothing on Forza 3 but these are completely different games so it's hard to compare in a lot of ways.I love both games but this game has a better lasting appeal.This game feels old though even with upgraded graphics and other updates they provided.I went back to all of the Gran turismo's and I just don't see that there there all together with making you wait for so long when the other guy's make games every 2 years.It comes down to what you like most in a racing game basically.By the time part 6 comes out there will be a part 4,5 and 6 for Forza and if Gran turismo was out of this world good then it would be worth the wait but I'll just play this game and enjoy it all I can because i do love this game it's just not all that i expected and I'm sure just about everyone agrees with me except the people that don't know what true racing is in a whole package and this doesn't make it over the finish line like Forza 3 did.… Expand
  55. soapstar
    Nov 25, 2010
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great game!
    Everything I was hoping for, it's there.
    Great graphics, great car handeling, awesome chalenges.

    I'm in love with this game, can't wait to play again this evening!    … Expand
  56. fenixlee
    Dec 13, 2010
    0
    I love Sony and all its franchises, but i waited too long for this game, had dreams making LOVE with GT5... And... For what? I've been fooled... But you may say "it's still a good racing game", right? Yes, it's, but nothing near with expectations and Sony's promises. I'm really disappointed.
  57. 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
  58. zekivigo
    Dec 4, 2010
    10
    the best driving game in history, because it has an infinite number of cars and racetracks, is editor of circuits, has a very fun online

    I also I have the forza for xbox 360 and I can say it's better game gran turismo 5
  59. x360ftw
    Dec 8, 2010
    10
    i LOVE this game. people that complained about damage , its just been patched it to be working properly (yesterday) and all the people that complain about dumb ai .. well its not dumb at all . its actually very clever . it blocks you and spins you out and generally does whatever it can to win .. just like real players online . its probubly a little 2 good at it . the graphics are amazingi LOVE this game. people that complained about damage , its just been patched it to be working properly (yesterday) and all the people that complain about dumb ai .. well its not dumb at all . its actually very clever . it blocks you and spins you out and generally does whatever it can to win .. just like real players online . its probubly a little 2 good at it . the graphics are amazing and the gameplay tickles my balls in that special way. i loved forza , but this is just above and beyond. an amazing game 11/10!… Expand
  60. NostalgiaKing27
    Nov 25, 2010
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I just picked up Gran Turismo 5 (PS3) last night, played for several hours, and so far I'm really impressed. The intro was interesting by itself and really pumped me up once it got started.

    The amount of cars in this game is UNBELIEVABLE! all the major companies are here like Ford, Honda, Lexus, BMW, Toyota, etc.. you can feel the attention to detail and the love expressed for the cars in the game is tangible. I love how I can choose a car and get a wealth of information regarding the history of the vehicle, the showroom where I can view the car against different backdrops, and being able to to wash, change the oil, and tune the car is all a nice touch. Again, the music is fitting and relaxing. I also change my mind about the opening song (it's awesome!)

    The graphics are very good and I absolutely love the music in this game. It all fits perfectly! I've heard several complaints from other reviewers regarding how the game looks. Well, I'm playing on a normal TV and I'm sure that if I was playing the game on an HD/plasma TV the game would look absolutely spectacular. I don't ask for much and I'm quite satisfied with the experience.

    The gameplay is as expected as Gran Turismo is a "simulator" (not an arcade racer) and to be honest I'm not upset about playing the familiar tracks whatsoever! it's almost like visiting an old friend. I never did like the license tests in the series and they have returned here but, I do appreciate the idea though. I haven't experience a lot of car damage thus far and to be honest I'm not looking to wreck the cars just simply race them. Since it's a Gran Turismo game I'm used to no cars being damaged. I normally don't write a review until I've played a game thoroughly but, after reading all the negative reviews I feel I had to say something because I feel the bad reviews are just plain wrong (though I respect other people's opinions and know they're entitled to them) I don't think they're fair. I just feel that if you love cars, racing, and racing cars then you really can't go wrong with Gran Turismo 5. I know it was a long wait (believe me I know) and yet I feel like a lot of effort went into the creation, development, and production of this game. I haven't scratched the surface yet and I already feel that Gran Turismo 5 is an essential part of my video game collection. For those of you who have said that there is lack of content let me say something: DLC. The game was just released YESTERDAY and these things are going to take time-not overnight. Plus, not only do you get a vast amount of cars to choose from, excellent tracks to race on, day/night/weather effects, you get kart racing AND NASCAR?! WOW! that's awesome! and the addition of NASCAR couldn't have happened at a more perfect time now that EA doesn't make the NASCAR titles anymore. The kart racing is an interesting addition as well. It does take some getting used to but once you do you'll be zipping around the track at blazing speed. The only minor complaints I have are the fact that you have to "zoom" to see certain things. I don't mind it as much I just wish I didn't have to but considering the content as I said: it's a "minor" issue-very minor. The license tests can be a pain and it's said that getting gold is satisfying I often have to settle for bronze because of the insane time limits! or maybe my skills are just not up to the task and need to be refined.

    At the moment I'm doing what probably a lot of other people are doing: saving money to buy the expensive cars and you know what? after playing every single game (except the ones on the portable systems and Prologue) in the Gran Turismo series the important thing is this: I'm still enjoying it, it's still fun, and it's still a worthy investment of both money and time. A lot of games out there are NOT worth the $60.00 but I can honestly say that this one is. I give Gran Turismo a 9.5 actually but the option is not available because it is excellent. I know this is a bit cliche but this is a MUST-BUY game, run don' walk to get it, and definitely a GAME OF THE YEAR candidate. Great job Polyphony Digital for crafting a masterpiece!    … Expand
  61. marcioindau
    Nov 12, 2011
    0
    I was a huge fan o gt series, but GT5 just sucks hard. The car sounds like a vacuum cleaner, many cars dont have interior view... omg. They just arruined the game.
  62. coverton
    Nov 29, 2010
    9
    This game is amazing. I was a little put off by the fact that not all cars have internal views and the fact that you can't change wheels on the standard cars, but once I started racing all those issues seemed like moot points. You no longer are required to do the licence tests for getting into races, all of that is based on a point system and it really works. The licence tests are thereThis game is amazing. I was a little put off by the fact that not all cars have internal views and the fact that you can't change wheels on the standard cars, but once I started racing all those issues seemed like moot points. You no longer are required to do the licence tests for getting into races, all of that is based on a point system and it really works. The licence tests are there for the hardcore purists that want to take their game to the next level. The physics are stellar. If you aren't playing this game with a wheel and pedals you aren't experiencing it in it's true form. If you have a wheel then you know that the physics are the high point of the game. The cars handle like life. It is simply amazing. GOTY contender here.… Expand
  63. Ell678
    Nov 25, 2010
    9
    While I would normally never begin a review with such a statement, you can tell the people giving out scores of 0 have not played this game, or did and expected something completely different and decided to respond in a very stupid fashion, and so, I believe they should be removed. This is not another Burnout, Split Second or (God Forbid) Forza. The Real Driving Simulator is back.

    Others    While I would normally never begin a review with such a statement, you can tell the people giving out scores of 0 have not played this game, or did and expected something completely different and decided to respond in a very stupid fashion, and so, I believe they should be removed. This is not another Burnout, Split Second or (God Forbid) Forza. The Real Driving Simulator is back.

    Others have already stated what this game does best - Near total simulation of racing, while maintaining a huge amount of care, consideration and above all, love for cars that Gran Turismo has always been about. The beauty of how your favorite car looks parked or in race, the authenticity, the classy UI, music and presentation. It has it all. There isn't much else to say that hasn't already been said - this game is a must for racing fans. I would like to say, while picking up my copy, the Game store had a Driving Force GT set up, which I sampled. I was so impressed with how authentic it was, I bought the wheel right there and then, now I cannot imagine ever going back to using a controller for Gran Turismo. I strongly urge all those with an interest in realism and/or the games realistic value to at least try playing with this wheel.    … Expand
  64. 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
  65. 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
  66. fapsu
    Jan 24, 2011
    5
    If this wasn't the latest instalment of the Gran Turismo series, I would probably hail it as a masterpiece, period. Perhaps I would be more inclined to do so even if, at least, the wait for it wouldn't have been at long. Unfortunately, as hard as I try I really see no reason why this game should have been in development for so long. Nothing in the game engine, physics, game modes orIf this wasn't the latest instalment of the Gran Turismo series, I would probably hail it as a masterpiece, period. Perhaps I would be more inclined to do so even if, at least, the wait for it wouldn't have been at long. Unfortunately, as hard as I try I really see no reason why this game should have been in development for so long. Nothing in the game engine, physics, game modes or anything justifies that: this is so dangerously close to GT5 Prologue that it should have come out one year later at most.
    Furthermore, the whole fuss about Gran Turismo finally sporting actual car damage turns out as a flat out hoax: a twelve year old toying around with Photoshop for five minutes would have come up with pretty much the same bumper deformations players can "enjoy" in GT5. Not to mention the ridiculous crash physics and sounds..
    This said, to virgin eyes GT5 can still be little short of amazing. The variety of cars and tracks can keep you going for a long while, even in the absence of credible AI competition and notwithstanding some minor (and some not so minor) graphical glitches. If you're happy just driving about comparing different makes and models and touring the car dealerships, GT5 will be no disappointment.
    All in all, I would rate this a very good game if it was called anything but GT5: however, this being the case, I can only rate it mediocre. Such a long wait and so many dedicated gamers deserved much, much more.    … Expand
  67. 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
  68. 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
  69. 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
  70. 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
  71. 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.
  72. 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.
  73. 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.
  74. 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
  75. 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.
  76. 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.
  77. 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
  78. 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
  79. 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......
  80. Broyax
    Oct 17, 2017
    4
    C'est étonnamment paradoxal mais GT5 est le meilleur des GT au niveau de sa conduite qui a très sensiblement progressé : il n'est pas devenu très réaliste pour autant mais propose un comportement assez cohérent désormais et presque plaisant avec un volant.

    Néanmoins, c'est aussi le plus décevant à de très nombreux égards : IA toujours débile pour ne pas dire inexistante, collisions    C'est étonnamment paradoxal mais GT5 est le meilleur des GT au niveau de sa conduite qui a très sensiblement progressé : il n'est pas devenu très réaliste pour autant mais propose un comportement assez cohérent désormais et presque plaisant avec un volant.

    Néanmoins, c'est aussi le plus décevant à de très nombreux égards : IA toujours débile pour ne pas dire inexistante, collisions ridicules, ombres pixélisées, pluie ratée, interface d'un autre âge, bruits de moteur toujours aussi affreux, majorité des voitures "standard" très laides, Nascar inutile, Kart anecdotique, rallye dispensable et mal fait, permis chiants... et j'en passe.

    Inégal graphiquement, l'éclairage est tout de même de qualité et les ralentis sont toujours aussi appréciables. De son côté, le multi-joueurs n'est certes pas trop mal fichu mais peuplé comme d'habitude de kévins idiots (pléonasme). Quant au mode carrière construit sur le même modèle depuis GT1, il n'a pas évolué et s'avère rapidement limité et barbant. Il est temps que Polyphony se réveille : les Forza Motorsport de Turn 10 lui roulent dessus sans forcer.    … Expand
  81. 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
  82. Lamyaaadkins
    Dec 8, 2010
    8
    There is so many things good with this game and bad with this game but in the end this is my conclusion.Gran Turismo 5 is looking at the car of your dreams, Forza 3 is driving that car!
  83. aspentitan
    Mar 23, 2012
    7
    I'm honestly not much of a race fan and was hoping to find one great race game. I'm really quite disappointed at all the race games I've tried and this one is no exception. It seems no game has evolved much from the ps2 days except maybe in the graphics department. I recently bought the logitech driving force GT wheel and must say that this wheel greatly improves this game if you put theI'm honestly not much of a race fan and was hoping to find one great race game. I'm really quite disappointed at all the race games I've tried and this one is no exception. It seems no game has evolved much from the ps2 days except maybe in the graphics department. I recently bought the logitech driving force GT wheel and must say that this wheel greatly improves this game if you put the wheel on simulation mode. What really disappoints me about this game is that I really want a race game that is called a similator to actually be a similator. The sound in this game for me is the largest remaining turnoff. Sure, it is ok and so is a McDonalds restaurant too. I want something higher end. The sound should sound like the roar you hear off your TV when watching real racing. You can really hear the power of the cars and that is translated from audio pickup from a telecaster then translated to your home. This game, like many others still sounds like we are content with audio from the ps2 days. It seems to me Need for Speed Shift, heaven forbid i give EA a compliment seems to be the only game that put any effort into making the sound better. Anyway, other issues i have are lack of a good penalty system as in F1 2010. I love the flags and the cautions and that really adds to the immersion of the racing there....Further, how about little things like horns. Honestly, every car with the same horn and so feeble. Why bother. This is the attention to detail I need. I would guess many of these cars probably don't even have horns in real life. I don't know but the fact all these cars have so much replication and similarities really kills the simulation effect for me. What i do love about this game is they seemed to really nail the gameplay feel of the weight of each car, especially going around corners. This game is in its own category when it comes to proper technique. You can really nail the brakes before the turns, lower the front end, corner with precision and hit the gas. This is true technique unlike many other games. I just wish they tried to keep true to a better similation with the other important stuff like the penalty system and sound as mentioned before. This leaves me with judging this title as more arcarde then similation, which is what the game was adverstised as. This is still a very decent game, but unfortunately I personally still find it rather incomplete to my tastes, and still lots of the features seem last generation as if they cut and pasted a lot of A-spec and just updated some of the easier things to change and called it a day. This is pretty bad considering the work and time to make the game.… Expand
  84. 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
  85. Flamesuitready
    Dec 13, 2010
    6
    IF this game had come out back when the PS3 was first launched then it would have been hailed as perfection and the 10/10 game scores would have been fair and worthy, BUT its four years after that and the world has moved on, but not in Polyphony digital land.
    The main criticisms with GT5 are the things that made it special in the first place, its huge car list and amazing graphics (the    IF this game had come out back when the PS3 was first launched then it would have been hailed as perfection and the 10/10 game scores would have been fair and worthy, BUT its four years after that and the world has moved on, but not in Polyphony digital land.
    The main criticisms with GT5 are the things that made it special in the first place, its huge car list and amazing graphics (the latter seemingly ported over directly from the PS2) the game spends too long trying to squeeze fun from driving decrepit old cars in slow silly races around tracks that have no place in the modern console gaming world, pop up is everywhere and some tracks look like they have been on the shelf for a good ten years, the vast majority of cars are direct PS2 ports and look terrible. handling is suspect and considering it is meant to be "the real driving simulator" some thing seems to be wrong.
    I own every GT game made and have even resorted to the competition in the long wilderness waiting years for GT5, sorry but Forza 3 beat GT5 to the goal and has actually beat it, GT6 is in the works according to Kazunori Yamauchi but on these results maybe he shouldn't bother.
    Loading times are a joke, cars crashing sound like someone playing football with a Tupperware box, graphics are average at best, handling is worse than in GT4 and it took 4 years to get this out?! what were you guys doing?    … Expand
  86. 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
  87. crackshot
    Dec 15, 2010
    9
    Patience and perseverance... those are the key things to understanding and enjoying this game and if don't have either of those then stop right there and go get an arcade racer like the NFS series or such. Gran Turismo 5's initial opening may seem a bit confusing and long winded to some but it is a hidden metaphor for how much effort is put into the game, its an interesting, different,Patience and perseverance... those are the key things to understanding and enjoying this game and if don't have either of those then stop right there and go get an arcade racer like the NFS series or such. Gran Turismo 5's initial opening may seem a bit confusing and long winded to some but it is a hidden metaphor for how much effort is put into the game, its an interesting, different, original if a tad uninspiring most people would have preferred and intro similar to GT3 or GT4 but I guess you can't please everyone. The install process is a very lengthy process for what feels like little improvement in-game loading and installing, the menu systems for controls, audio, gameplay and such do feel a little cumbersome to wade through but once on the GT mode the menus aren't too bad to live with. The big change in this game that has shocked people is the fact that they have to play very differently from how they did in the previous games, you now have to use cars you would never usually drive in a million years which is a bit ingenious for giving the gamer a chance to appreciate all the vehicles that polyphony have taken the time to make. with this in mind you will be using these cars in particular events certain levels beginner, amateur etc, again this is something that people don't like. In terms of winning cars you now only win them once which is a smart idea in that people will now have to work for the money to buy the cars rather than do one race that will give them a fair bit of cash and a car that can be sold for silly money so there is no shortcut to getting certain high performance/racecars this is designed to give a feel of achievement for the fact that you know that you worked hard to get that cash. The same can be said of the leveling up process this is a smart way to stop someone from getting a super fast car and using it to obliterate the AI, also a lot of people claim the AI is terrible but to be honest I don't think it has they do now race with a bit more aggression and will at times cut you up to take the racing line as well as infuriating you on the daytona circuit in particular taking a turn at 230+mph only for the AI to give the slightest of nudges and send you spinning completely out is enough to make the most saintly of people turn the air blue! Another smart idea was making the B spec separate from A spec which means people will have to be to prepared to put in the time if they want to win money without having to really race themselves and the fact that the drivers will get to a point in their prime where they will start to lose their ability means people really do have to work to stay on top with the other drivers they've created once the slots for them become available. This time the second hand cars have a far greater say when it comes to purchasing cars if your after a racecar like the Toyota GT One or Sauber C8 you now need to be looking more than ever in the second hand for these cars whereas in previous games you'd only go into the second hand for the first car you'd own and the limited black edition racercars that featured in GT4 at particular times. the premium car **** are a smart touch and the implement of car damage is interesting to see although it doesn't feel as if there is any real effect unlike NFS Shift where damage would result in the car veering off course or worse, as for the tracks themselves some nice new editions as well remastered old tracks that do feel different in terms of speeds through different turns. Polyphony have really done a number on the Nurburg ring as well its more narrow, uneven where it counts a far greater deal than in the last installment of GT. Its also interesting to see how big a difference it makes when a wheel or 2 come of the track and onto surface that is not tarmac, the wheels can lose grip causing you to find it very tough to maintain control of th car which makes for more challenging times as well as if you accelerate too much on a turn its smart to see that you now have to wrestle to keep control of the car in previous GT's this never felt to be the case. The customisation has been made a lot simpler and smoother than in previous games as well, no more going to the specific dealer for parts and also th racing modifications makes a welcome return granted it is a bit limited in terms of what cars can go through this process but its good to see all the same.To conclude this now we'll simply say this, if your someone expecting GT5 to be just like the previous GT's then your in for a very big shock the idea of the game is change and if your not prepared to put in the time and effort than you won't fully appreciate this or find the game worthwhile but for those who do they will find a truly enjoyable and engrossing experience which is more than capable of rivalling other great games for your time… Expand
  88. 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
  89. allstar3500
    Dec 8, 2010
    8
    This game is fantastic, but the wait has killed it for me. I am an Xbox 360 lover and always will be, but that doesn't mean I don't appreciate good games when I see them. The graphics are superb, but they should be for how long they took, gameplay is good, selection is impressive, and overall replay value is very high. I just wish they hadn't pushed it back over and over again. Sony alsoThis game is fantastic, but the wait has killed it for me. I am an Xbox 360 lover and always will be, but that doesn't mean I don't appreciate good games when I see them. The graphics are superb, but they should be for how long they took, gameplay is good, selection is impressive, and overall replay value is very high. I just wish they hadn't pushed it back over and over again. Sony also needs to get its act together. It is no longer a question of if they are going to win this generation, they already lost, but if they will survive. People didn't even know this game came out and it is by far one of their premiere games, and one of the few left. pretty soon people won't want to wait for these types of games especially when Microsoft is securing them for the 360, including the DLC like map packs for shooters to get them first, and games like GT 5 won't be worth it with Forza looking as good as it did in its third installment. but as for this game a definite buy.… Expand
  90. 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
  91. SweenMachine
    Dec 16, 2010
    6
    It's an alright title, I assumed the 5 years they were spending in development would involve improving the graphics but it looks an awful lot like Prologue, so while the cars themselves are done very nicely the tracks look awful and the shadows are horrendous. Also, why are there continuing commercials boasting realistic damage physics when there are absolutely none in the game? Just likeIt's an alright title, I assumed the 5 years they were spending in development would involve improving the graphics but it looks an awful lot like Prologue, so while the cars themselves are done very nicely the tracks look awful and the shadows are horrendous. Also, why are there continuing commercials boasting realistic damage physics when there are absolutely none in the game? Just like the last 4, the fastest way to get around a track is to drive as recklessly as you can. There is some cosmetic damage, but it does not affect your car's performance and is barely noticeable, and disappears after a race is over. The AI is poor, like many racing games your opponents seem to follow a set path around the track, ramming anything in their way. There are a number of dealerships that are missing in GT5, including Cadillac, Porsche, Buick, Hyundai, and MG. The only way to get cars made by these manufacturers is to luck out and find one in the used car shop. I had much higher hopes for the fifth installment in this classic Playstation series.

    The Good:
    -Realistic driving
    -Massive variety of cars and tracks
    -Licenses are no longer required for later races (good for new GT players who want to race supercars)
    -Not as steep of a learning curve as previous GT games
    -Jeff Gordon looks like a muppet

    The Bad:
    -Ambient detail is hideous
    -No realistic damage
    -Missing dealerships
    -Bad AI
    -Only select cars get the boasted new 'interior' view, drastically cutting down on immersion if you don't drive one of these cars

    Rent first    … Expand
  92. Xaveak
    Dec 18, 2010
    8
    I have been waiting for this game ever since I bought my PlayStation 3, which is December 2008. Maybe I could say I'm a fanboy (at least a little), but that is not the point. The game definitely has it's flaws. It's quite logical, the bigger the project that you set out to make, the more flaws are bound to happen. Speaking of that, I think Kaz and his PD team has done more than enough toI have been waiting for this game ever since I bought my PlayStation 3, which is December 2008. Maybe I could say I'm a fanboy (at least a little), but that is not the point. The game definitely has it's flaws. It's quite logical, the bigger the project that you set out to make, the more flaws are bound to happen. Speaking of that, I think Kaz and his PD team has done more than enough to create a brilliantly fun game to play with lots of fun content. The game is divided into A-spec and B-spec mode, Licence tests and special events. The licence tests and special events are challenging and very fun to play while the A-spec is more dependent on you on how you play it. You can always buy a very fast car and just do them all easily, though you need to have quite specific types of cars for different races, or you can create a challenge for yourself by trying to finish the race with an underpowered car or something. The physics in the game are not the best that I've seen, but are very enjoyable. For the sim freaks, nothing beats rFactor, lfs or iRacing experience, so maybe it's not for the most demanding sim racers. The premium vs standard cars... well the difference is definitely there and is apparent. Although some standard cars are much better made than the other. It is a flaw, but it doesn't hinder or break the game play (which is brilliant), so it's not much of a bother to me. The AI can sometimes be frustrating, bumping you and causing you to spin out. I honestly don't see lots of improvement over GT4, though it has been improved a little. Overall I think it's the best racing game you can currently get you hands on. I recommend it to all racers no matter the skill level.… Expand
  93. 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
  94. 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
  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. 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
  97. Forhonor
    Jan 8, 2011
    6
    Disappointing;
    Half the cars you can't buy new
    Damage is a waste of time
    But the biggest one for me is that you don't need driving skill, if you have the best car in that class, your going to win, if you don't your not gonna win
  98. 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
  99. 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.
  100. Shanked_Salt
    Jan 24, 2011
    6
    It's well presented and there is plenty of content to keep you busy. Graphics are amazing in some parts and horrible in others. Sense of speed and G-foreces could have been better. Engine noises are mostly accurate and beefy (provided you equip an exhaust mod)

    While the career mode and tournaments feel disjointed and lack intamacy it's the core element - the actual racing and driving    It's well presented and there is plenty of content to keep you busy. Graphics are amazing in some parts and horrible in others. Sense of speed and G-foreces could have been better. Engine noises are mostly accurate and beefy (provided you equip an exhaust mod)

    While the career mode and tournaments feel disjointed and lack intamacy it's the core element - the actual racing and driving feels at times underdone and somewhat lifeless. Especially compared to games like Forza which feel a bit more exciting. If there were no cars to collect and no upgrades to spend credits on it would likely become quite boring. In saying that there is great satisfaction in getting into a nice rythm and shaving time off your laps with good driving and tuning. An inconsistant racing experience in the end but still a worthwhile one.    … Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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#32 Best PS3 Game of 2010
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#6 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2010
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#7 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2010

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84

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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