• Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Feb 22, 2005
User Score
8.3 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 173 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Negative: 15 out of 173

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  1. JamieR.
    Jun 10, 2007
    9
    Graphics, realistic driving, fast cars, it's brilliant, but it would be better if it didn't go on for so long as it gets boring after a while (a very long while) that shows how long this game goes on for. One of the best points is that you can put a memory stick into the PS2s USB socket and take pictures of your cars and put them on your mms.
  2. JacobT
    Jan 20, 2010
    9
    This game is ruely amazing, with brilliant physics and the sheer size of the game itself put it in a class of its own. If this game gets 89/100, imagine what gt5 will be like. if that ever comes......
  3. BerS.
    Mar 5, 2005
    10
    The best GT ever, and thats the bottom line.
  4. benjib.
    Aug 30, 2005
    9
    Extreme attention to detail, best racing game around, but i would have given this game a 10, if the cars have damage every time they crash.
  5. AnonymousMC
    Feb 17, 2005
    10
    this is gonna be THE game of 05 when it lands in Oz in March!!! It has all the right elements to be great, more cars, more tracks and graphics that make GT3 look like a Mega Drive game.How much further can the ps2 be pushed? It is gonna ROCK!!!
  6. MarkoK.
    Mar 7, 2005
    10
    Gran turismo 4ever.
  7. KevinD.
    Mar 8, 2005
    10
    This game kick ass.
  8. MarkW.
    Feb 28, 2005
    9
    The graphics and the frame rate in particular are stunning. No, the computer controlled cars are brainless and there is no collision physics of any kind but the driving physics, variety of cars, track quality and extremely detailed car tuning (unique to Gran Turismo) along with the aforementioned incredible frame rate make this a must buy. It truly has infinite replay value. Also worth mentioning is the photo mode which is highly addictive and rewarding. Copying pictures to a USB drive and uploading them to a PC is surprisingly enjoyable and has to be a first for a console video game. The glitch list for this game is quite small considering it's size and scope. Expand
  9. KaydW.
    Mar 12, 2005
    10
    You may think im a bit of a wimp, but It had me crying from the moment i watched the opening movie. I was sitting in my seat screaming Awesome! at nearly every frame i saw. To experience it in its true form however youll need the gt pro steering wheel. Simply put its the most beautifully developed and best game ever.
  10. BenN.
    Mar 10, 2005
    10
    Quality !
  11. RickN.
    Mar 22, 2005
    9
    The size of the game, as always, is definately enough to keep you playing for a good long time and the graphics are top-notch. But for a game that is so obcessed with being the ultimate driving simulator, you'd think they would've included realistic crashes, rather than bouncing off cars/barriers like a souped-up bumper car. That said, it's still a cracking game.
  12. MikeP.
    Mar 20, 2005
    9
    Very good game with very nice graphics.
  13. Mark
    Mar 7, 2005
    10
    Truly amazing.
  14. Navarra32Memento
    Apr 28, 2005
    10
    This game embeds the pleasure to drive. Each car is a real driving experience that you will never forget. So good..
  15. JoshuaB.
    Apr 7, 2005
    10
    The game is the most best racing game I've had the chance to play.The frist game was cool.This is even better. I had to give it a strong 10!
  16. Krajws
    Sep 7, 2005
    10
    Nothing better exists.
  17. NoieC.
    Jan 20, 2006
    10
    love the b-spec it is your friend, this isn't just a game read the cover its a driving simulator, gran turismo 4 is great, go out and buy it or play at a friends just get in ur gt4 time its good for you.
  18. mattm
    Aug 18, 2008
    10
    best racing game there is, at some times the difficulty can be too hard and the b-spec is pointless to include in the game
  19. JacobH.
    Feb 10, 2005
    10
    An awsome racing game.
  20. JohnM.
    Feb 17, 2005
    10
    A game so good you'll play the demo everyday until you get it.
  21. [Anonymous]
    Feb 18, 2005
    10
    Easily the best in an phenomenal series that breaks the trend of pop culture that's been infecting the pure car game genre. Underground racers need not apply. This game is for real gearheads.
  22. TaylorH.
    Feb 20, 2005
    10
    A great game.
  23. RalfW.
    Feb 20, 2005
    10
    This game is very realistic.
  24. DavidF.
    Feb 23, 2005
    10
    Best game ever made so far ! :) 10/10
  25. MarkM.
    Feb 24, 2005
    9
    NOTE: If this game doesn
  26. PhilipY.
    Mar 10, 2005
    9
    The real driving simulator has become even realer than before. The grafic is quite the same I think but it´s way moor fun to play this than GT3. There are some things I miss but this is enough for me to survive until Granturismo 5 hits PS3. It's a gr8 game, but not as "grantastic"as GT2 was.
  27. LanceK.
    Mar 14, 2005
    10
    Real driving and great fun. the controlling is easier and the graphics are 10 times better than the last one. I really love the muscle cars that are available on the gt4.
  28. JohnR
    Mar 17, 2005
    9
    Amazing game, so much better than GT3.
  29. SunnyS.
    Mar 19, 2005
    10
    Essential to your PS2 as your brain is to your nervous system.
  30. ReneS.
    Mar 2, 2005
    10
    This is definitely the best GTon the market...No is is not a new ballgame but the best and beautifullest Gt game ever....And thats al wat I ask from a game....It must be better then its predecessors...En GT4 definitely is.
  31. AnthonyP.
    Apr 22, 2005
    10
    Grand Turismo is the best game ever.
  32. MatthewP.
    May 26, 2006
    9
    good cars should have a online mode better than gran turismo 3.
  33. LouisS.
    Jun 19, 2006
    10
    This game will keep you amused for hours on end! There is so much crammed into the small disc, it will take ages to complete the whole game! The 4 years they spent on this one were so well spent, I would get a PlayStation3 just to have a go at it. If you don't have this game then it will be the best buy you have ever made!
  34. JamieT.
    Aug 14, 2006
    10
    One great game! It isn't the greatest game of all time but it is one great game.
  35. AnonymousMC
    May 31, 2004
    10
    I remember talking to a couple of friends while playing Gran Turismo 3 some years ago, and saying, "This game is hands down the best in every way! Guys, just imagine how amazing Gran Turismo 4 would be..." Well flash forward to the present and my imagination couldn't even brace itself for what I've seen of GT4. A game that exceedes the boundries of the imagination, is a game that I want to own. I can't wait! Expand
  36. AlexS.
    Feb 25, 2005
    10
    Best racing simulator to date. Period.
  37. M.K.
    Feb 28, 2005
    9
    Everyone out there seems to be some what disappointed about Gt4. GT4 is what GT3 could have been. Gt3 was great, but Gt4 is greater. Some people moan about graphics that it is similar to Gt3. Get yourself an HDTV and hook up component cables. You'll definitely notice the difference! In fact, there are only handfull of games that support 1080i, and GT4 is only one for PS2. I cannot believe that developers pulled 1080i with 60fps on PS2! I don't think Forza will be able to do that. (they downed to 30 fps already.) It's beutiful to look at. Gameplay is still solid racer. B-spec mode is great when you get tired for races. I let cpu do the race while I go have a cig or catch Sportscenter. When I come back, I get money. Overall sound seems better than gt3. Music seems to be more suiting for racing than Gt3. So many people complain about the car damage. Have people played NFS: High Stakes? In simulation, it's pain in the butt to fix your car after every race. AI racers are good racers with precision, but rather dumb when it comes to competiting. Only one mode that I miss is online mode. I'm not really into online experience with consoles, but I was hoping gt4's sell-your-car mode can help. However, it doesn't interfere with car collecting frezy gt4 has to offer. If you love cars, get it. I was getting chills when I saw Delorean in the DMC shop! Too bad it doesn't have as much as european cars and american cars as I hoped for, but there is a car for almost everyone's taste. Muscles, Exotics, Rice rockets,even cars like Ford T, and Mercedez' first car. It's a great game, but not a truest simulation. Physics is still the best I've seen. It even improved over Gt3. Cars feel heavy like they should be and some cars like NSX understeers and some oversteers. Truest simulations are way too difficult to enjoy through TV screen and GT4 is a fun sim to let you enjoy cars. Stop complainin and enjoy! Expand
  38. MattB.
    Mar 12, 2005
    10
    This game is the best racing simulation in the whole universe.
  39. TomL.
    Aug 22, 2005
    10
    Simply Epic.
  40. Feb 24, 2011
    9
    To start off, this game was and still is fun to play. The graphics on the cars are really good and you feel that the developers took their time on it. The game play is the same as always, so theres nothing more to say; its straight forward easy to get into. The amount of content in the game from the over 800 cars to the numerous amount of tracks to choose from, this game doesn't ever get boring. One thing that bugged me though, was the endurance events, especially the 24hr ones. How do you expect a person to stay up for 24 hours, or 9 if you do directors mode with pit stops? Other than that, this game was and still is a great piece of gaming that doesn't disappoint. Expand
  41. Nov 26, 2010
    10
    You talk about an awsome driving game!This game is like a perfect version of Gran turismo 3.I can't tell you how much I enjoy every part of this game.For a deep single player game,you have it here.This is by far a better racing game then anything on the market before it.Lasting appeal is Gran Turismo 4 and one that will be remembered for a long time.A game that has a big piece in gaming history.Great game! Expand
  42. May 22, 2011
    9
    This is one of the best racing games ever it has graphics that one of my friends said was "xbox 360 quality" it's great by its self but it's even better if you have the car set thing it's a fun 9/10 ps2 game.
  43. Nov 13, 2012
    9
    I've spent half of my life on this game. Despite the lack of Ferrari or Porsche, despite having way too many japanese cars, this game is the best racing game on Playstation 2 and the best Gran Turismo yet. There is so much to learn and to do in this game if you love cars or just driving !
Metascore

Generally favorable reviews - based on 74 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 69 out of 74
  2. Negative: 0 out of 74
  1. Whilst the game can offer a certain joy of ownership for a fraction of the cost, those who are not passionately interested in motoring in general won’t want to put the required effort in.
  2. 93
    Some professional race drivers even use the incredibly life-like tracks in this game to prepare themselves for the real thing.
  3. 100
    Blows by the competition like it was sitting on jack stands, and is the new high-water mark by which all other driving games will be judged.