Gran
Turismo 4 (PS2)
This authentic driving game offers you the maximum realism you want in a game, with very realistic graphics and gameplay.
Gameplay:
92%
The whole
idea of the game is this: You start off with 10,000 pounds, you find a car,
maybe its new, maybe it’s used (starting off with a used car is probably
better as it is cheaper). Then you take licenses; there are 5 licenses to
choose from: the B license, which is the first one to start off with, and is
the easiest to do as is teaches you the basics in GT4 such as cornering and
braking.
Next
is the A license which, with advanced cornering, is a little harder,
followed by International B and International A which just get harder and
harder. Then you finally get to the S (super) license, and what you have to
do here is just get lap times on different courses, but you can’t just get
any lap time, you have to get excellent ones. This will challenge you to the
limit, and when you complete the super license you can compete in every
single race.
There are plenty of different courses to race on including real-life racetracks, city courses from places such as Hong Kong, Seoul, and NY, plus rally courses on dirt, snow and ice. One of the new track additions is the Nürburgring, which at nearly 13 miles long is pretty imposing in its own right. (see forum thread for record times). Overall the driving is excellent, and practically real, while controlling your car is good, whether using the Dual Shock controller or a racing wheel.
Graphics: 96%
The first
thing you notice in this game are the graphics, which are incredible. The
scenery looks real, and all the buildings, the trees and the gravel and
tarmac are so detailed that GT4 also offers you the ultimate graphics
package as well as great gameplay.
Sound: 82%
As usual
there’s not too much to say about the sound as the musical soundtrack is not
brilliant, although it is fairly relaxing, but the engine revs and tyre
screeching sounds are realistic and pretty good.
Value:
95%
GT4 seems
never ending, and it’s not easy at all to complete the game so that will be
your target. Also given that GT4
features
around 700 cars from over 70 manufacturers, while there are over 50 races to
participate in, which will keep you going for a while!
Conclusion:
This is
possibly best driving game on the PS2. With the huge variety of cars,
courses, and race types, plus being one of the best-looking PS2 games ever,
this authentic game offers you a realistic racing journey.
Overall Score: 91%