Considered one of the most anticipated games for PS3 for the year 2008, Sony’s new Gran Turismo 5: Prologue, with its blistering speed and photo-realistic graphics, lives up to and beyond the expectations of its die-hards fans around the world. Debuted in 1997 in Japan, the series was an instant hit with the gamers around the world.
The game allows players to get behind the wheel of a large number of real cars. Each car is handled uniquely with realistic quality providing a revolutionary experience for gamers and attracting racing enthusiasts. The game was created by game developer and automotive enthusiast Kazunori Yamauchi. New to Gran Turismo series, this version which was released on April 15th, 2008 is a ‘light’ version of Gran Turismo 5, a precursor to a game that is rumoured to arrive in late 2009. With stunningly realistic HD graphics, online races and the most accurate physics yet seen in a racing simulator, there’s never been anything quite like it.
In terms of features, Prologue has 16-player online races, over 70 cars from manufacturers Ferrari, Lotus and Nissan, including tuned cars offering exquisite performance in 6 tracks, 12 layouts, running at a blistering 60 frames per second during races and 30 frames per second for replay. It looks glorious in Full High-Definition 1080p (only rendered as such during the garage mode) and LPCM 7.1ch high definition sound which gives car or graphics enthusiasts the perfect visual and sound experience.
The game gives the series' developer, Polyphony Digital, the opportunity to eliminate the boring cars and deliver the ones most gamers want to drive. Another attractive feature available is ‘My Garage’ that lets you create a custom profile that other gamers can view, thus allowing you to chat it up with other car enthusiasts or share messages. Rumble support is a welcome addition as the game responds wonderfully to Sony’s new SIXAXIS controller. One of the most detailed and exquisite games ever made, a tour de force that will no doubt sell hundreds of thousands (possibly millions) of PS3.
At the same time, we can't help but criticize Polyphony for delivering the same experience again, and providing not nearly enough tracks and no options to upgrade vehicle parts. But all said and done, the game keeps you captivated with its new cockpit view. So strap yourself into the driver's seat and go zip around corners and past your rivals.
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