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 Gran Turismo 2 - so many cars, so little time.Dec 20, 1999
Visually, GT has been improved over its top selling predecessor. While the cars are graphically the same, the backgrounds are much more detailed and sophisticated. Track design is superb with the addition of a few true to life road courses. As of yet, I have not noticed any pop up which is unbelievable considering the amount of detail involved in this game. The frame rate is pretty consistent although I have encountered slow down (about 20fps) when cornering on a few occasions. This struck me as odd because there was no traffic around at the time. The rally racing option is fantastic and a lot of fun to play. What a great addition to the game!Experienced GT gamers will find the control identical to the original Gran Turismo. For newcomers to this type of racer, there will probably be about a 1-2 hour learning curve. While many people find the license testing a nuisance, it is ideal for the entry level gamer (or newcomer to GT) to learn the concepts required to be successful in this type of racing sim. For those who are more experienced, many of the tests can be passed in 1-3 attempts. The variety of cars is unbelievable. The only noticeable absentees are Pontiac and Porsche. Many if not all of the originals have stayed to make a second appearance plus many, MANY new additions. The range in variety of cars is incredible: from VW Beetles to the Vector to super McLaren type cars. One thing that struck me as odd was the varied "model years" of some cars. The 2000 Toyota Celica is present, but GT2 still showcases the '97 Mitsubishi Eclipse and '96 Corvette seen in GT1. The Japanese styled Acura Integra has not been given the "American facelift" in this edition of GT either. My only serious gripes in this game are the damage/collision factors and the extremely poor AI. How can this game be considered to be the "ultimate racing sim" when a player can slam into another car at 100+mph around a corner and use it as a "cushion" (in order to not have to reduce your speed) to take the turn? It is very disheartening and it takes away from the game. A player should "pay" for reckless driving! Games like TOCA 2 demand responsible driving in addition to offensive and defensive racing techniques. In GT2, you can slam into another car's quarter panel and not have to worry about damage (or damage of any significance if you use the "collision option") or spinning out. There are no accidents and unfortunately, that takes a lot of the excitement away. You can create a monster of a car, and just rip around a track slamming into walls will no ill effects. That doesn't seem right to me. Realism? I think not. In this edition of Gran Tursimo, there are only 6 cars on track per race (in both the arcade version and simulator version). I would have liked to have seen at least 10-12 cars per race. My last gripe is the AI, or lack there of. It feels as if I am racing against mindless "drones." Again, the poor AI takes away from the excitement and this problem plagued GT 1 as well. I was hoping it would be corrected this time around. Despite it's drawbacks, Gran Turismo 2 still remains the greatest racing title to ever grace a home gaming console. It is tremendous fun, and it is highly recommended. My wife even loves it! I better start buying lottery tickets - because work just seems to be getting in the way of my gaming time!
50 of 53 found the following review helpful:
Beyond your wildest dreamsJan 21, 2000
I recently bought a Playstation specifically to play GT2. Normally I wouldn't have taken the plunge just for one game, but ALL of the reviews were overwhelmingly positive. Plus, I'm a life-long car nut, and I couldn't resist. Well, this game is beyond anything I could have hoped for. I have never seen a deeper game in my life. The sheer number of cars is astounding, and they're all real-life cars! Everything about the game is great, from graphics to control to sound to music...everything! I read some complaints about graphics bugs and poor AI. The bugs are very minor and don't detract from enjoyment. As far as AI, what do you expect, HAL from "2001"? The opposition is just fine. The license concept is nice and adds to the realism. Getting to drive everything from a Mini Cooper S to a '69 Camaro Z28 to a Toyota GT One to a 900+hp Suzuki Pikes Peak car is incredible (especially the Suzuki)! Plus there are racing versions of many of the cars, such as a Trans Am version of the Z28. The tracks are great, too. The rendering of Laguna Seca is amazing - the view of the corkscrew on the replay is worth the price of admission! Do yourself a favor and BUY THIS GAME. If this was the only game available for PSX, it would almost be worth it just to play GT2.
26 of 27 found the following review helpful:
An amazing game made even more amazing!Jul 02, 2000
500 cars! Wouldn't the graphics suffer because of that, you might wonder? No way! This one looks just as good and sounds even better. Plus, with old, new and reverse tracks, you get enough to shake a stick at! (40+, and that doesn't even include the dirt tracks for rally-style racing!) You will be playing this for a long time, I guarantee! I've had my copy for a few months now, I have 70 cars in my garage from winning most of the major events and I'm still not even done half of the game! Talk about staying power! If you haven't already done so, buy this game! It may change the way you think about video games. P.S. Best car? Suzuki Escudo Pikes Peak Edition. What a monster! The first time you drive this car will no doubt be on one of the license tests as it costs $2,000,000! But once you've saved up enough money, buy it and you'll be laughing all the way to the finish line.
28 of 31 found the following review helpful:
GT-2, Proof That The Best Never RestNov 14, 1999
Like it's predecessor, GT-2 will take the gaming market to new heights. GT was the best selling game of 98 for the PlayStation console, and from the looks of things, GT-2 will do even better. With over 400 cars to choose from, from manufacturers FORD, Dodge, Honda, Acura, Chevrolet, Nissan, and many more, the game offers quite a variety of cars to play with and should have a lasting replay value. All the details of the original game are here in the sequel, along with plenty of additions. If you're looking for a GREAT X-mas present for a loved one with a Playstation, this would be it. Oh, and if they don't already have one, you might want to consider getting them a steering wheel controller for their system too.
15 of 15 found the following review helpful:
It doesn't get much better than this!Jan 19, 2000
Gran Turismo 2 has to be the best racing game ever on any system ,and in the top 5 on the Playstation. The graphics are top-notch, the large selection of tracks are the best yet, and the controls make the cars feel as real as they possibly can in a video game. The soundtrack to GT2 rocks hard enough to be sold as its own CD (which it is!),and has drivin' music from Garbage, The Crystal Method, Rob Zombie, and Filter. There are a few minor bugs in the game, evidence that it still wasn't ready after repeated delays--but they don't detract from the game much and you might not even notice them. The bottom line is this: if you like cars, racing, or video games GT2 needs to be in your Playstation. This is the kind of game that you set aside an hour for, wind up playing for 4 hours, and then thinking about playing for the rest of the day.
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