Gran Turismo 4 (2004)
Genres:Simulator, Racing
Themes:Action
Game modes:Single player, Multiplayer, Split screen
Story:Gran Turismo 4 is a racing video game, and the fourth installment in the Gran Turismo series. It is also the final game to support the Sony PlayStation 2. Gran Turismo 4 is one of only four titles for the PlayStation 2 that is capable of 1080i output. GT4 was delayed for over a year and a half by Polyphony Digital, and had its online mode removed. The game features over 700 cars from 80 manufacturers. The game also features 51 tracks, many of which are new or modified versions of old Gran Turismo favorites, with some notable real-world additions.Show more
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This is one of the best PS2 games, like ever, let alone one of the best racing games...
Then there's the intro sequence; if you had the NTSC U/C version, you had Van Halen in your ears, and that was amazing...(still is)
Gran Turismo 4 is the last GT game that had a proper structured single player mode before monetization and corporate greed wreak havoc in the series. It represents the very best that Sony and Polyphony Digital can do when they think about how to satisfy the player base rather than investors. It's truly one (if not) the best representative of Top notch Sony at its best.
The game that made me fall in love with "realistic" driving games. The amount of content you got with the game is stunning in retrospect. Dozens of cars, tons of tracks, and blend of simulation and arcade that made the game both accessible and addictive. There is a clear progression in the career mode that felt gratifying, and the varying race styles encouraged owning multiple car types and builds. In addition the menus and music dripped with so much style that it left an indelible mark on my expectations of what a racing game should be.
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Gran Turismo 5: Collector's EditionCollector's Edition Content Details:
- Gran Turismo 5 game
- Exclusive limited edition 1:43 scale diecast 2009 Nissan GT-R Spec V with custom Gran Turismo livery designed by Polyphony Digital, produced by well-known collectible car maker Kyosho
- In-depth 300-page car-lover’s guide written by the experts at Polyphony Digital, covering everything from the history of the modern automobile to driving techniques and game reference material
- Custom etched Gran Turismo key chain
- Voucher for five (5) exclusive high-end cars with custom Gran Turismo livery and performance upgrades
- Numbered certificate of authenticity
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