Gran Turismo 7

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2.2

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 11137 Ratings

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  1. thecheetoman
    Mar 18, 2022
    2
    What a shame this game has turned out to be. I actually really enjoyed the cafe mode and compared to gt sport, this game has a ton to offer. The unfortunate thing is that the microtransactions are ruining the experience at this point. End game cars are ridiculously expensive and the amount of credits needed to acquire these cars take way to long to earn through normal play. The rouletteWhat a shame this game has turned out to be. I actually really enjoyed the cafe mode and compared to gt sport, this game has a ton to offer. The unfortunate thing is that the microtransactions are ruining the experience at this point. End game cars are ridiculously expensive and the amount of credits needed to acquire these cars take way to long to earn through normal play. The roulette spins are a joke as well. If they also intend to add cars with free updates there will be no point since no one will have enough credits unless they take the microtransaction route. I personally do not recommend purchasing this game at full retail price at this point unless sony and polyphony make a change. Buy at a discounted price if you must.… Expand
  2. Cctadriver
    Mar 17, 2022
    2
    It’s was a grind enough before. 16 hours in game time for the most expensive car. Now after the 1.07 patch it will be over 35 hours. All to push the micro transactions collect all the cars you are looking at years to have enough credits. This was a 90$ game.
  3. bodes91
    Mar 17, 2022
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Actual game content is okay for the most part. Micro transactions aren’t as bad as most claim, but the fact you require an internet connection to play the single player campaign and save progress is terrible inclusion.… Expand
  4. Kf27XuHzDC
    Sep 7, 2023
    2
    Garbage. Once again releasing a crap product and fixing it as you go, depending on how much customers complain.
  5. Dawnraider28
    Mar 17, 2022
    2
    Loved the game at first until i realised i payed 100 bucks for a 3 day long game that has been unplayable for the last 2 days because they broke the servers while trying to push microtransactions even further down our throats
  6. Juusto
    Jun 10, 2022
    2
    Editing my review as some things have changed, original review still included.

    They have fixed the grind a bit, now you can make ~800k in 30 minutes, so the situation is bit better. New cars have been added. Still, it feels like the game is still missing a lot of content, like music and campaign other than cafe menus. It is still always online. Original review: It is not the game    Editing my review as some things have changed, original review still included.

    They have fixed the grind a bit, now you can make ~800k in 30 minutes, so the situation is bit better. New cars have been added.

    Still, it feels like the game is still missing a lot of content, like music and campaign other than cafe menus. It is still always online.

    Original review:
    It is not the game you fell in love with (Gran Turismo 1-6), instead they decided to make an always online game with micro-transactions. They still charge the premium price for it however.
    To make the matters worse, they decided in the 1.07 patch to cut the rewards of the races, so people would either have to grind hours and hours for a 20 mil car, or buy it with a very expensive (200$) microtransaction.    … Expand
  7. CombatReaper
    Mar 17, 2022
    2
    Overall, the game at its core is fun to play but it's plagued with serious issues: including no functionality/progression when the the servers are offline and getting credits to buy cars is very grindy.
  8. AndyRoss
    Mar 17, 2022
    2
    Great game but the new update means that it’s almost impossible to buy expensive cars without spending real money. A disappointing update that has genuinely ruined the game for me.

    Plus the servers being down for over 24hours means that the game is unplayable offline. Only consider buying now if you understand that you have to be online to play and your have to spend real money to be    Great game but the new update means that it’s almost impossible to buy expensive cars without spending real money. A disappointing update that has genuinely ruined the game for me.

    Plus the servers being down for over 24hours means that the game is unplayable offline. Only consider buying now if you understand that you have to be online to play and your have to spend real money to be able to buy the cars.    … Expand
  9. Chef_boiardee
    Mar 17, 2022
    2
    An excellent game that is ruined by a horrendous "always connected" requirement. The entire single player experience is leashed to a server that as of this writing has been down for 24 hours. If you are going to tie your game to a server, it is your responsibility to keep that server live. This is a huge black eye for Polyphony Digital
  10. HeltahSkeltah
    Mar 18, 2022
    2
    I have been a GT-fan since the Playstation 1. So I did something, that I haven't done in ages: I pre-ordered a game. Not just the regular edition but the 25th anniversary edition even.
    It was quite enjoyable so far. I was even fine with the mandatory always-online functionality.
    But now I changed my stance. Since 16 hours (and rising) the GT7-servers are in extended maintenance mode.    I have been a GT-fan since the Playstation 1. So I did something, that I haven't done in ages: I pre-ordered a game. Not just the regular edition but the 25th anniversary edition even.
    It was quite enjoyable so far. I was even fine with the mandatory always-online functionality.

    But now I changed my stance. Since 16 hours (and rising) the GT7-servers are in extended maintenance mode. And million of players can't do anything in this game because of this. No single player activities like even licenses are playable. Nothing!

    To add insult to injury they simultaneously added some changes to the game: mainly scaling back the credits you can win by racing! Why you may ask? Of course to push their **** microtransactions! I paid 100€ and now they try to lure me in to buy credits to buy those higher end cars? Wow, really disappointing.

    But even beside those two issues, there are many baffling issues. The short "campaign" via the ingame Café, which even locks many menues behind its progression (can't play Splitscreen without making much progress in this "campaign"). No arcade mode, lacking races at the moment and so on.    … Expand
  11. MarcusFF
    Mar 18, 2022
    2
    As a young lad I loved Gran Turismo 4. First time playing one of the games since.

    Had a couple of days playing prior to the patch and extended down time.. 24+ hours currently. Graphics great, physics great. However, massively disappointed at the ‘freemium’ tactics used on a £60 game. Provided with tokens which are a kind of roulette wheel. These are clearly heavily weighted to dish out    As a young lad I loved Gran Turismo 4. First time playing one of the games since.

    Had a couple of days playing prior to the patch and extended down time.. 24+ hours currently.

    Graphics great, physics great. However, massively disappointed at the ‘freemium’ tactics used on a £60 game. Provided with tokens which are a kind of roulette wheel. These are clearly heavily weighted to dish out the low rewards. Given short time gated invitations to buy the most desirable cars, which are only viably affordable by buying more credits with real money too ups…

    Baffling that the solo player game is not accessible without connection to the servers.

    Also not enjoyable the way all races I have encountered so far are laid out. Rolling starts where the person in 1st is best part of half a lap in front and you have to overtake the procession of other vehicles, no qualifying or standing starts on a grid. A bit of an unashamed attempt to wring as much money as possible out of fans of the franchise.    … Expand
  12. phathead33
    Mar 18, 2022
    2
    Yet another video game that decided to add microtransactions to their core gameplay. Since they are selling in-game currency, game needs to be online at all times except for single race and music rally (both not really what you would buy GT7 for). With the game needing to verify your in-game wallet at all times, you can't play if their side is down like it has been lately. They also nerfedYet another video game that decided to add microtransactions to their core gameplay. Since they are selling in-game currency, game needs to be online at all times except for single race and music rally (both not really what you would buy GT7 for). With the game needing to verify your in-game wallet at all times, you can't play if their side is down like it has been lately. They also nerfed prize money in races to make it tougher to earn credits the non-spendy way. So even your upgrade cycle for cars you need to play normally gets stunted! Which makes it useless to brag about variety of cars when you can't even afford one nor upgrade the ones you have! Choose and support games that do not offer microtransactions!… Expand
  13. Mastur_chief21
    Mar 18, 2022
    2
    Game looks incredible but the gameplay aspect is terrible. Its a shameless cash grab that would take years to complete without paying for credits and thats not what GT is about. Also, the game is largely unplayable at the current time for maintenance that was meant to take 2 hours tops. spoiler alert, its taken over 24 hours now. The fact that its an online game makes it completelyGame looks incredible but the gameplay aspect is terrible. Its a shameless cash grab that would take years to complete without paying for credits and thats not what GT is about. Also, the game is largely unplayable at the current time for maintenance that was meant to take 2 hours tops. spoiler alert, its taken over 24 hours now. The fact that its an online game makes it completely unplayable when the servers arent up. With the changes to the payouts of the game, i feel completely scammed as im not getting what i thought i was getting. Absolutely disgraceful PD. Fix your game now please.… Expand
  14. aj826
    Mar 18, 2022
    2
    A step back in every way apart from PS5 graphics. Also most cars are practically hidden behind RNG invitations/dealerships and require weeks of grinding to afford them (by then, they're gone).
  15. paulmeikleham83
    Mar 18, 2022
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Excellent game spoiled by greedy Sony/Polyphony Digital executives. They are taking customers as mugs and think arrogantly that we should be grateful for every bone they throw us and how dare anyone complain about their product not meeting expectations. They are pushing extra monatery payments for in game creidts.

    The cost of cars have gone up in value since previous versions, they have taken away ability to earn money by reducing race prize money. The game doesnt even allow you to sell cars to raise capital for different cars. There is basic no means to save quickly or a mini game economy to allow you to progress to more expensive cars. It goes against what made GT1, GT2, GT3, GT4 and GT5 good games they keep messing with great formula and ruining it because they wont listen to what customers want.

    I had initially thought this time Polyphony had got it right but how wrong i they dont care about the product anymore but your continued money after payimg £70 UK cash for game it seems that is not enough and they want more of your money to enjoy the game. A game is not a flat cost anymore and everything is add ons. If i had known that before PS5 that was Sony's new business model i would never have bought one. This game it is simple, dont buy it, sony have got greedy, polyphony have got greedy, they have ruined a good game.

    Finally servers down 24 hours and counting, cant play a game i paid because no offline play, disgrace sony, disgrace. You are going to lose your untouchable business with this level of contempt for you customers. Dont say you were not warned. People are going to start voting with their feet and their wallets If you dont sort this mess of a business model out.    … Expand
  16. SuitedSound
    Mar 18, 2022
    2
    This game is hideous in trying to make people pay micro transactions - for a €80-100 full price game already. A car in real money terms cost €20-40, what a joke Polyphony.

    Additional complaints: - low payout in races to bring people to spend money - no endgame content after 20h, the career mode is a let down and can be seen as a tutorial - online only, forget about couch split screen in    This game is hideous in trying to make people pay micro transactions - for a €80-100 full price game already. A car in real money terms cost €20-40, what a joke Polyphony.

    Additional complaints:
    - low payout in races to bring people to spend money
    - no endgame content after 20h, the career mode is a let down and can be seen as a tutorial
    - online only, forget about couch split screen in offline mode
    - server side updates frequent and game offline, can not play when Polyphony decides I can’t play
    - greedy developers :(    … Expand
  17. Iknowtj
    Mar 18, 2022
    2
    Monetisation - the community says no. Handling model is rubbish. Tuning in daily races, we say no. What an utter let down.
  18. P90RushB
    Mar 18, 2022
    2
    This games fails to accomplish anything that it was supposed to. From the shortest career mode in the franchise, excluding Prologues and the PSP game, to a broken multiplayer system where they can't even implement Balance of Power properly, let alone regulate tuning so it doesn't favor one particular car, the game is a nightmare for any Gran Turismo fan and an utter disappointment forThis games fails to accomplish anything that it was supposed to. From the shortest career mode in the franchise, excluding Prologues and the PSP game, to a broken multiplayer system where they can't even implement Balance of Power properly, let alone regulate tuning so it doesn't favor one particular car, the game is a nightmare for any Gran Turismo fan and an utter disappointment for everyone who hoped it would be a glorious return to form after the barebones entry that was Sport. And even compared to that, the physics seem to be all over the place as cars lose grip arbitrarily at high speed and rally stage jumps send you into the shadow realm on the regular. To make matters even worse, corporate greed has infested this already lackluster game with microtransactions and as of yesterday's patch, for which maintenance hasn't even concluded 24 hours later, leaving everyone stranded and unable to play due to the game being online even for its single player component, earning the credits required to purchase the most expensive cars, which let me tell you, are really bloody expensive, has become a sisyphean grind that could take you almost an entire day of running the same awful race. As it stands, this game is a monument to anti-consumer attitude that can easily rival some of the worst abominations created by the likes of EA. If Sony cares about its reputation they will need to take action to solve the aforementioned issues, because otherwise this game could easily become its very own Star Wars Battlefront 2 and soil their record of integrity and dedication to quality. But even so, this launch is not one people will remember too fondly.… Expand
  19. Qwop
    Mar 18, 2022
    2
    The game was phenomenal on release, 0 complaints. Now, sadly, Polyphony Digital has shown their true colours. Update 1.07 makes it impossible to play this game to collect cars using in game rewards. They are forcing players to purchase micro transactions for in game currency in order to buy the cars they desire. Bear in mind the whole point of this game is to collect cars. Previously theThe game was phenomenal on release, 0 complaints. Now, sadly, Polyphony Digital has shown their true colours. Update 1.07 makes it impossible to play this game to collect cars using in game rewards. They are forcing players to purchase micro transactions for in game currency in order to buy the cars they desire. Bear in mind the whole point of this game is to collect cars. Previously the game economy was still relatively broken with it taking immense time to ‘grind’ or ‘farm’ credits by completing the same 3 minute race (fisherman’s ranch) for a meagre payout for hours on end to afford a car/upgrades of your choice. PD have now nerfed the payout for this meaning that it is even more unrealistic to get enough credits to purchase the most desired/coveted cars. Very disappointed to see another game developer extort their loving fans through micro transactions. This is typical of current times.… Expand
  20. Opeke66
    Mar 25, 2022
    2
    UPDATE 2 : They are listening, we are promised 1.000.000 CR as compensation, and we will be able to sell our cars in the future (+2 points) . ALways online is still unacceptable. At least local multiplayer should be available offline.

    UPDATE: After 32 hours back online. I still find it unacceptable for a €70 game to require be online all the time, even in single player. On top of    UPDATE 2 : They are listening, we are promised 1.000.000 CR as compensation, and we will be able to sell our cars in the future (+2 points) . ALways online is still unacceptable. At least local multiplayer should be available offline.

    UPDATE: After 32 hours back online.
    I still find it unacceptable for a €70 game to require be online all the time, even in single player. On top of that, the car prices are ridiculous. There is one special car, selling for 16.300.000 CR, if bought with microtransaction-credits, that is over €160 !!! And you don't on that forever. Once they shut down servers, all your bought cars and progress will be lost. A total rip-off !!!

    Almost unplayable for a day now. Even offline career needs an Internet connection to the servers constantly. You can not play your career when the servers are down. Ridiculous !!!
    All the cars are expensive. You get the possibility to buy special cars for a limited time only. It is almost impossible (the more after the 1.07 update, which lowered rewards) to get the amount needed within the time-frame, especially when the servers are down. CR 2,300,000 for a special Porsche, that's almost $/€ 23 if you get it by buying credits !!!    … Expand
  21. SlinkyJr
    Mar 18, 2022
    2
    Beautiful game, customization and photo mode are top notch, driving overall fun but a little wonky with handles. But the game is a grindy/greedy mess. Do not buy if you don’t have a lot of time to sink into it to get the cars you wan’t
  22. Azdaja84
    Mar 18, 2022
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Richtig Scheisse das Mann das Spiel nur online zocken kann,hoffe das für den Ausfall für die Wartung eine Entschädigung kommt ansonsten ansonsten war die Vorfreude für GT 7 für den Arsch… Expand
  23. md_geo
    Mar 18, 2022
    2
    Long time Gran Turismo fan, been playing since the 90's. In principle this game is great, however as with many others here, I have found myself very disappointed with the microtransaction model they have taken. I was warned about it in reviews before purchasing the game but when I saw it with my own eyes I was surprised how far they took it. Then to make matters worse they deliver anLong time Gran Turismo fan, been playing since the 90's. In principle this game is great, however as with many others here, I have found myself very disappointed with the microtransaction model they have taken. I was warned about it in reviews before purchasing the game but when I saw it with my own eyes I was surprised how far they took it. Then to make matters worse they deliver an update that aims to reduce the in-game credits given and encourage even more microtransactions (that aren't so micro!) and which renders the game virtually unplayable due to their stupid online at all times model. Well, I have paid for the game already but they can only fool me once. After over 20 years this will be the last Gran Turismo I ever buy.… Expand
  24. lilwillski
    Mar 18, 2022
    2
    Two weeks in and the 'always online' is a real issue. We haven't been able to actually progress in this game due to days long outage. This would not be a huge problem if we could play some of the game offline. Fans have spent money on this product and it is basically unplayable.
  25. chuckmynorris
    Mar 18, 2022
    2
    The fact that you need to be online to play single player races is absolutely ridiculous. Especially when it's now been inaccesible for over 24hours. The greed of trying to get people to pay actual cash for in-game cars is just nonsense. This would truly be an incredible game but now I'm just disappointed I bought it in the first place.
  26. Phillgood
    Mar 18, 2022
    2
    Rolling starts everywhere you look, micro transactions (I know this is the new norm because people keep paying for it), and online only gameplay. Nothing like buying a game for $70 and then not being able to play it when the server is not running. There are plenty more steller games that are out that you can actually play. The game is pretty...that's about all I am satisfied with.
  27. Warren89
    Mar 18, 2022
    2
    This game has beautiful cars models as well as a huge collection of cars. It also features great physics and a lot of other fun content. The issue with the game, however, is its big push for players to purchase in game currency rather than earn it. No better example can be given then its recent update which crashed the servers, it should be noted this is an online game only for the mostThis game has beautiful cars models as well as a huge collection of cars. It also features great physics and a lot of other fun content. The issue with the game, however, is its big push for players to purchase in game currency rather than earn it. No better example can be given then its recent update which crashed the servers, it should be noted this is an online game only for the most part, fixed a few actual issues while lowering most race winnings. In fact I read a suggested article that was no more then a few days old that detailed what races were the most effective at going out credits and virtually all of those races have had their winnings substantially lowered. It's clear that they aren't selling you a just a game. They're selling you a platform to sell you credits and it takes away from the whole feel of the game.… Expand
  28. newsdeskdan
    Mar 18, 2022
    2
    Much like previous GTs but buggier and full of micro-transactions. The developers spent two weeks watching which races people were grinding to earn credits - then cynically nerfed the rewards for all of them to channel people who'd already paid top dollar for the game into spending even more real money. Then that backfired and the servers went offline for more than 24 hours. I paid for theMuch like previous GTs but buggier and full of micro-transactions. The developers spent two weeks watching which races people were grinding to earn credits - then cynically nerfed the rewards for all of them to channel people who'd already paid top dollar for the game into spending even more real money. Then that backfired and the servers went offline for more than 24 hours. I paid for the download - and that doesn't work at all offline. No Arcade Mode or Music Rally for me. Just awful.… Expand
  29. Whirly777
    Mar 18, 2022
    2
    For more than 10% of the game's lifespan, it has been impossible to play.
    For the entire week I have owned the game, certain aspects have been completely broken by patches.
    On first play, 2 hours of installs, updates and waiting were required.
    Don't buy it until it's on sale. Maybe by then the issues will be fixed.
  30. HamerReviews
    Mar 18, 2022
    2
    So much promise, spoiled by in app purchases.l and stupid DRM.

    I’m writing this as extended maintenance drags into day two stopping anyone from playing more than two very basic modes. I bought a PS5 with the sole reasoning to play this game. I love the GT series, I even enjoyed GT Sport but this takes takes the biscuit. No internet connection? You can’t access your card, most of the game    So much promise, spoiled by in app purchases.l and stupid DRM.

    I’m writing this as extended maintenance drags into day two stopping anyone from playing more than two very basic modes. I bought a PS5 with the sole reasoning to play this game. I love the GT series, I even enjoyed GT Sport but this takes takes the biscuit. No internet connection? You can’t access your card, most of the game modes etc. it’s nuts. Extended maintenance, same story!

    Add to that they the Gram Turismo 7 team are making it harder to earn credits (which they will sell you for real money) and you can quickly see why this £70 game is turning out to be a big mistake.

    If I’m brutally honest it looks so similar to GT Sport on my HD TV that I’m questioning my logic for moving to this from GT Sport. This was supposed to be a reincarnation but it feels like a new nail in a coffin.    … Expand
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87

Generally favorable reviews - based on 120 Critic Reviews

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  1. Positive: 116 out of 120
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 120
  3. Negative: 0 out of 120
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jan 30, 2024
    80
    Gran Turismo 7 has a lot of good and plenty of great. The use of DualSense and the particularly well-tuned loading is exemplary, and there's a huge amount of work behind the game, with a lot of detail that's almost hard to believe at times. [Issue#318]
  2. MeuPlayStation
    May 11, 2022
    92
    Gran Turismo 7 brings to the tracks every single thing fans always wanted: the GT Mode everyone loves, plenty of customization options, car loads, classic scenarios and one of the best DualSense and 3D Audio experiences the PS5 has to offer. This is the best Gran Turismo experience we have ever seen in a long time.
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  3. PSX Brasil
    May 7, 2022
    90
    Gran Turismo 7 is a love letter to motorsport history and an impeccable technical showcase. The franchise's traditional formula gets good improvements, but it's still extremely true to its roots. One of the best racing series ever shines spectacularly on the PS5.
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