Gran Turismo 2

PlayStation
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Dec 23, 1999
User Score
9.0

Universal acclaim- based on 382 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Negative: 15 out of 382
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  1. Sep 1, 2023
    9
    A complete revolution in car video games. With street cars and not just luxury supercars. Best PSX Gran Turismo with 2 discs.
  2. Aug 25, 2023
    10
    This was the game that brought me into racing games! Loved in when I was a child, love it now when I am an adult
  3. Aug 1, 2023
    9
    Gran Turismo 2 is a 1999 racing simulation video game developed by Polyphony Digital and published by Sony.
  4. Jun 20, 2023
    10
    My favourite Gran Turismo, it was a fun and deep game, amazing times learning how to tune in my Scudo and destroying the competition.
    Amazing times that will never die!
  5. May 26, 2023
    10
    This game is literally the GOAT. THE GOAT. Unreal for its time. A true king of a champion. I won't have a bad word spoken about it.
  6. May 25, 2023
    10
    THIS SHOULD BE NO.2

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  7. May 25, 2023
    10
    Clearly, this is the best Gran Turismo game, Its a Gran Turismo game without all the fluff that can make GT4 a tedious experience, less license tests, no 24 hour endurance races that I just end up leaving the game on to play itself overnight just so I can get the 100%, the ai doesnt just hold its line and actually makes the game challenging, even though the rubber banding can be annoyingClearly, this is the best Gran Turismo game, Its a Gran Turismo game without all the fluff that can make GT4 a tedious experience, less license tests, no 24 hour endurance races that I just end up leaving the game on to play itself overnight just so I can get the 100%, the ai doesnt just hold its line and actually makes the game challenging, even though the rubber banding can be annoying in its own right. Expand
  8. May 25, 2023
    10
    This game was a marvel of it's time. It was an instant classic and it still holds up incredibly good. Stop reading and go play it!
  9. May 25, 2023
    10
    This is the definitive racing game for the first PlayStation. I still come back to play this after first time playing it some odd 20 years ago and it still delivers.
  10. May 25, 2023
    10
    This game may be over 20 years old, but holds up to today's standards, and even smashes them by doing almost everything better than any racing game that came out since the 8th generation began. Its only shortcoming being the graphics, originating from the Playstation 1, it is obvious. But that's subjective. A first-time player might find it hard on the eyes, but for someone who's played itThis game may be over 20 years old, but holds up to today's standards, and even smashes them by doing almost everything better than any racing game that came out since the 8th generation began. Its only shortcoming being the graphics, originating from the Playstation 1, it is obvious. But that's subjective. A first-time player might find it hard on the eyes, but for someone who's played it for years, it's like coming back home.
    Gran Turismo 2 excels at everything else :
    - Its large car list, with a count of over 500 cars (counting some repeats, fair)
    - Its tuning potential, which can turn virtually any regular traffic car into a full race car, a game mechanic that has been replicated only a handful of times since.
    - Its extensive career.
    - Its challenging but fair difficulty, bringing actual close racing.
    - Its diversified track list, both on paved and dirt roads, with noted elevation changes.

    If you could only play one single game for the rest of your life, Gran Turismo 2 is one that is sure to keep you busy and entertained for a long while.
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  11. May 25, 2023
    10
    Gran Turismo 2 is the best PS1 racing game and probably the most important in the series.
    This game will convert you to Jazz and Japanese cars wether you like it or not.
  12. May 25, 2023
    10
    This Game Is Awesome, It Deserves Every Good Review About It, The Cars, The Tracks, The Racing And The Car Wash, The Best Thing In This Game Lol
  13. May 25, 2023
    10
    Good game, it has a great car list, great events, great tracks, if it wasn't rushed for the 1999 holiday then it could've been even better. but even then its great
  14. May 25, 2023
    10
    Way ahead of its time. Hundreads of cars, amazing tracks and just like its prequel great soundtrack and even better graphics and physique. Best game on the system.
  15. May 25, 2023
    10
    if GT4 doesn't exist, dthis would've been the greatest racing game of all time, truly fascinating
  16. May 1, 2023
    10
    2nd best game in the universe!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  17. May 1, 2023
    10
    Aged like a fine wine.
    Improves on everything from GT1 with a insane amount of content for a ps1 game.
    10/10 soundtrack too, especially the PAL version
  18. Jan 31, 2023
    10
    Best racing game I've ever played, love how the cars handle and the tracks are amazing. Graphics are absolutely beautiful.
  19. Sep 19, 2022
    9
    Sauron's forces have laid siege to Minas Tirith, the capital of Gondor, in their efforts to eliminate the race of men. The once-great kingdom, watched over by a fading steward, has never been in more desperate need of its king. But can Aragorn (Viggo Mortensen) answer the call of his heritage and become what he was born to be? In no small
  20. Aug 17, 2022
    10
    Gran Turismo 2 ♡ Gran Turismo 2 ♡ Gran Turismo 2 ♡ Gran Turismo 2 ♡
  21. Jul 20, 2022
    10
    This, Gran Turismo 3, and Gran Turismo 4 make up the trifecta of the greatest racing games ever.
  22. Mar 26, 2022
    10
    Enorme evolución comparado a su versión anterior. Gran cantidad de eventos y vehiculos
  23. Mar 18, 2022
    10
    I am writing to you from the future, GT 7 has just been released and is crawling with a diesease called microtransactions. Gran Turismo is officially dead, long live GT 2.
  24. Mar 17, 2022
    10
    When it came out it was mind blowing how long the game was along with the amount of cars you can buy. This game was an amazing move forward in the racing genre.
  25. Oct 13, 2021
    10
    Possivelmente o jogo de corrida que mais joguei na vida! Ele é fantástico, e para mim envelheceu como vinho.
  26. Aug 9, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Even later 22 years, this game is looking very good. I'm still liking this game . Gameplay very comfortable . Graphic is not bad ( for his time very beautiful) . Gameplay very comfortable . Play in this game very interesting . And I think even through which time, I'll be like this game. Expand
  27. Mar 3, 2021
    10
    El mejor Gran Turismo de todos los tiempos. Muchos coches, coches épicos. Muchas carreras, sensación de velocidad estupenda, y entretenido a más no poder. Revolución total en la época junto a graficazos. Para mi el mejor videojuego de coches jamás hecho.
  28. Nov 19, 2020
    10
    Este videojuego es una maravilla en todo, sus gráficos, el contenido que tiene, y deberás que Gran Turismo 2, es mucho mejor que su predecesor, y muy buen juego, que me ha dejado totalmente fascinado por la joya tan excelente que es Gran Turismo 2!
  29. Sep 16, 2020
    10
    If I had to play one game for the rest of my life, this would be it. Despite the bugs, I absolutely love it. Still my favourite game from the entire franchise.
  30. Aug 2, 2020
    10
    This game was unbelievable. I played countless hours and stayed up many nights farming money for cars and stuff. Very memorable OST and amazing courses. I'm excited for GT7. I hope it brings some of that charm back which I didn't feel since GT5.

Awards & Rankings

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#5 Most Discussed PS1 Game of 1999
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#2 Most Shared PS1 Game of 1999
Metascore
93

Universal acclaim - based on 23 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 23
  2. Negative: 0 out of 23
  1. CNET Gamecenter
    100
    Is the game a worthy purchase for GT veterans and racing newcomers alike? The answer is a 400-horsepower yes.
  2. GMR Magazine
    100
    The second lap was even better than the first. [Feb 2003, p.97]
  3. CheckOut
    90
    The controls can seem downright impossible to master at first, but with some practice and patience you'll be ripping it up in no time.