It’s been a long time coming. Since PlayStation 3 was announced, thoughts of Gran Turismo 5 have never been far from mind. After all, Polyphony Digital’s superior driving simulation can take credit for much of PSone’s mainstream success, and its continued journey towards excellence has been as beneficial to gamers as it has to Sony itself. Given the less than stellar performance of the most powerful next generation console so far, PlayStation 3 needs Gran Turismo 5, and it needs it soon.
So, in classic ‘carrot and stick’ style, Sony and Polyphony Digital have assembles another prelude to their most prized asset. However, unlike the upsettingly limited Gran Turismo HD, Gran Turismo 5: Prologue is a considerably chunkier package 40 cars, a selection of beautifully detailed courses and, perhaps most importantly, full online support for up to 16 players. This delicious precursor will also be available on PlayStation Network, further bolstering Sony’s online service as a valid marketplace for serious games, but much it will retail for is still under wraps.
New features aside though, the secret to the Gran Turismo franchise’s success is simple: handling. No other racing game (save for perhaps the mighty Forza Motorsport- itself‘homage’ to Gran Turismo) offers the player such tangible feedback. Every tune-up, every little tweak, and every tiny nudge of the wheel: they all have noticeable consequences.
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