Review: Gran Turismo 4 for PS2
Polyphony Digital does an amazing job at providing the gamer with the most accurate simulation you can find. For some people this means that they will either love or hate this game, this is no Midnight Club game or need for speed. If you are after a fast paced game with an arcade style racing then this game may not be for you. If you are after a racing game that is super realistic in its mechanics and love a challenge then this game is for you.The game has a lot of complexity, after your skills start getting better and buy better and faster vehicles, this game will take up literally thousands, yes thousands of our to complete and it will leave you wanting more. The graphics in my opinion can compete with those of the early Xbox 360 titles, they are that good. The physics are greatly improved from those of the previous game, which means more realism and difficulty.
This is the best part, G-forces, tilt, roll are more accurate, and it is easier to loose control in high speed competitions, like in real life. One of the major flaws in this game is that the vehicles have no damage, that means that you can crash the cars driving at 100 miles per hour and there will be no notable damage. If the game did have damage to the cars, one would be more careful driving and would keep us from strategically banging off the walls and other vehicles to get ahead.
Just like in real racing you can get front starting positions, if you choose to practice before a race. The segment where one gets a licence is an awesome way to build up your skills, and learn where to turn and how to turn. The cars you will be using to compete will be able to be seen from three different camera views, you have third person view, first person view and a view from inside the vehicle.
The game has the most awesome feature which is using the Logitech Driving Force Pro wheel, which has you competing with a real steering wheel instead of a controller. This game features over seven hundred cars, from over eighty car manufacturers. If you are looking for a new game to play then this game will not disappoint, it will keep you busy for months at a time.