• Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Dec 24, 2006
Metascore
82 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 5 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. The appeal wears off quickly but it's a brilliant showcase for PS3 power. [Apr 2007, p.61]
  2. Online rankings are the icing on this outwardly bland, but ultimately rather tasty cake. [May 2007, p.77]
  3. Filing microseconds from your best time should keep you amused for the long wait until Gran Turismo 5. If you want to show anyone what the PlayStation 3 can deliver then this is without question your technical demonstration.
  4. GT is going in a good direction. If they can tighten the AI so the cars aren’t racing in the same line, clean up the catch up AI, add a damage model, and build on the weight physics than "GT5" will be a racing game to reckon with.
  5. 75
    This is far too flimsy to to take up more than a few hours of your time. [Issue #150, p.78]
User Score

Mixed or average reviews- based on 14 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 5
  2. Negative: 1 out of 5
  1. simonmercer
    4
    good video but the game is quite crap.
    I downloaded the demo on the ps3 and I admit that the graphics are amazing. but the songs are all cla
    ssical music which doesn't flow with this type of game. there is only 1 good car to drive which is a ferrari. the cars don't show damage like nfs pro street. it is impossible to drift in drift mode with a fast car because the car either spins out of control giving u no points or the car stops if u go to slow. the main car is the toyota, (the white, green and red one)and for a main car, it is ugly and slow!!!!! Full Review »
  2. SteveM.
    8
    I've played every GT and this points to a fantastic future for the series we all love. Graphically awesome in HD with the most realistic lighting of any game and the best recreation of driving physics anywhere. A great freebie, shame there's just one track... Regarding the 'pay per play' aspect discussed by one reviewer here - a lot of the plans over online charging are back up in the air after GT 'Classic' was cancelled. Let's hope they reconsider, I think the console cost me enough... Full Review »
  3. Colin
    5
    OK, GT games might look great and handle great, but have you guys heard of the online? About 90% of the games unlockables will have to be bought online, thus causing you to spend anywhere from $400-$1000! That's ridiculous, all I want is someone like Insomniac to make more great games and have the makers of GT not try to rip off PS3 owners anymore than Sony already has. Full Review »