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Gran Turismo 5 Prologue

First seen: 21 march 2006

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  • User Score (299)
    7.8 7.8 from 299 reviewers
  • Expert Score (155)
    8.1 8.1 from 155 reviewers
  • Gameplay (50)
    8.7 8.7 from 50 reviewers
  • Graphics (67)
    9.5 9.5 from 67 reviewers
  • Sound (60)
    8.7 8.7 from 60 reviewers
  • Storyline (3)
    4.6 4.6 from 3 reviewers
  • Multiplayer (12)
    8.5 8.5 from 12 reviewers
  • Control (4)
    9.6 9.6 from 4 reviewers
  • Addiction (2)
    8.7 8.7 from 2 reviewers
  • Lifespan (8)
    7.8 7.8 from 8 reviewers
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Pros & Cons

  • incredile graphics, varied lineup of vehicles, between the cars, excellent driving, driving wheel suppport
  • a few graphical annoyances, not nearly enough tracks, details on tracks, 5 gb hdd space, limited cars and tracks

Gran Turismo 5 Prologue

Gran Turismo 5 Prologue is a racing video game developed by polyphony Digital and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for PlayStation 3. It was released on December 13, 2007 in Japan; February 15, 2008 in Hong Kong; March 27, 2008 in Australia; March 28, 2008 in Europe; and April 17, 2008 in North America. It enables single-player, split-screen multiplayer and up to 16-player in online multiplayer. It was rated A by CERO, E by ESRB and 3+ by PEGI.

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Gran Turismo 5 Prologue

Gran Turismo 5 Prologue is a racing video game developed by polyphony Digital and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for PlayStation 3. It was released on December 13, 2007 in Japan; February 15, 2008 in Hong Kong; March 27, 2008 in Australia; March 28, 2008 in Europe; and April 17, 2008 in North America. It enables single-player, split-screen multiplayer and up to 16-player in online multiplayer. It was rated A by CERO, E by ESRB and 3+ by PEGI.

Features

The Gran Turismo 5 Prologue features the realistic in-car view feature that includes functioning speedometers and odometers, reflecting rear-view mirrors, wing mirrors and real time in-car lighting effects. It also works with PlayStation 3 compatible steering wheel. In addition, it features different engine sounds for each car picked up for each race. It also introduces new interface called My Page that is different from other previous Gran Turismo game series. My Page acts as the player’s personalized menu for the game, which it consists of a calendar that marks upcoming events, a world map with the player’s play area marked in red, motorsports related news, maps, and a clock. Additionally, the vehicle is set in Full HD advanced 3D environment with a 360° camera work and the GUI’s real time zoom-in function is enabled. Also, there is Gran Turismo TV feature that provides free SD trailers for Super GT, D1 Grand Prix and Best Motoring. Plus, it features six circuits which four of them located in Japan, Europe and North America, and another two fictitious tracks which are The High Speed Ring and Eiger Norward. Each track features two different layout.

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  • Reviews of Gran Turismo 5 Prologue

  1. Gran Turismo 5 Prologue

    Reviewer: Operation Sports
    16 April 2008
    Overall 8
    7.5
     

    Gran Turismo 5 Prologue is a game that many have expressed concern about. Over the past several weeks many Operation Sports users have complained the game is nothing more than an overpriced demo. Read more

  2. Gran Turismo 5: Prologue

    Reviewer: Fragland
    4 May 2008
    Overall 8
    8.2
    Gameplay 8
    7.5
    Graphics 9
    9.0
    Sound 9
    9.0
    Storyline 4
    4.0
     

    is without a doubt a beautiful piece of gameplay and offers a lot of realistic driving fun. Visually and auditively this is top, but the game does disappoint in a lot of other departments, not in the least when comparing with other racing games that have been on the market already for quite some time. The weak online multiplayer, the absence of a damage model, the average AI and the somewhat clumsy menus make the game a lot less appealing. A definite suggestion for those... Read more

  3. Gran Turismo 5 Prologue (PS3) Review

    Reviewer: ConnectReviews
    9 June 2008

    Overall, both hardcore and amateur-level gamers should enjoy Gran Turismo 5 Prologue and can purchase it today at Amazon.com for $39.99 with free shipping. Read more

  4. Gran Turismo 5 Prologue

    Reviewer: Gamer 2.0
    23 April 2008
    Overall 8
    8.4
    Gameplay 9
    9.0
    Graphics 9
    9.0
    Sound 8
    8.0
     

    Drifting started out as a racing technique over 30 years ago when motorcycling legend turned driver, Kunimitsu Takahashi, became famous for his drifting style in the 1970s. He became well-known for hitting the apex at a high speed and drifting through the corner to preserve a high exit speed, which became a strategy that helped him earn several championships and immense popularity. Read more

  5. Gran Turismo 5 Prologue

    Reviewer: Thunderbolt Games
    12 May 2008
    Overall 6
    6.0
     

    The Gran Turismo series has been the game of choice for many car aficionados since its initial launch in 1998. The titles have an unrivalled number of cars, with some of the most realistic handling seen in racing games and graphics that have pushed the hardware to the limit. But this formula is now a decade old and whilst sequels have always remained popular, can the series still make an impact now that we’ve entered another console generation? Read more

  1. GT5 prologue

    Reviewer: PriceGrabber
    3 June 2008
    Overall 6
    6.0
     

    This game sure is not lacking cars; however so far (completed the 'A' series of events), it seems to not have many circuits, only half a dozen. I hope more become accessible as I progress, but I have doubts it will be as many as I'd like. For those circuits that are there, though, there is little to complain about. The graphics are great (1080 resolution!). I haven't seen if they can be driven at night or in bad weather, if not that would definitely be a bad point... Read more

  2. "Good, but flawed"

    Reviewer: CNET
    19 June 2008
    Overall 6
    6.0
     

    I'm a huge GT fan. But I think this version may have been released before it was ready to meet the deadline. I hate the "pass them all in one lap races", and the penalties interrup far too often to fully enjoy the game. You get penalized even when other cars bump into you. And when there are many cars on the screen at the same time, the processor bogs down and makes the screen jump. I also preferred the "race for the parts" version of the game more than this one. The... Read more

  3. sets the bar

    Reviewer: J&R
    18 December 2009
    Overall 10
    10
     

    Best racing sim. 1080p. PSN. Read more

  4. Good game, great graphics, will be best when finished.

    Reviewer: Shopping.com
    5 May 2008
    Overall 6
    6.0
     

    Graphics are excellant, vehicles respond well. Game is short, but online extends replay value signif Read more

  5. GT 5 ALMOST

    Reviewer: lvltrain, GamePro.com
    28 August 2008
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    A really good racer for those who love sims. Really hard to advance past the second license good thing there only 3. a little slow for my taste but i can see why people really love this franchise. IF your new to gaming or racing games you may and just want to add a racer to your collection you might want to check out motor storm or grid for you racing fix. Read more

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