Not really game, more of suped up demo...
posted by KokaKola (LOS ANGELES, CA) Apr 22, 2008
Member since Jun 2007
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It is hard to give this title an accurate score that actually represents the experience I had. This isn't actually a full game, hence the word "prologue" in the title. It simply is a taste of what is to come. A tease on the part of the developer, a well executed one at that. In less kind words, this is a demo. Nothing more, nothing less. It may have more content but still I suspect that only a fraction of the game is represented. I don't like to give a demo a score but since Sony is releasing this as a game then I have to. That being said, one might find more use in the full review than just the score I give it. Five may seem relatively low compared to other reviews but I have my reasons for giving such a low score.
GAMEPLAY
If you have ever played a GT game before than you know what to expect, a top notch racing simulator. All of the cars look, sound, and drive like the real thing. The performance variation between each car is more than noticeable and is one the outstanding aspects of the GT series. If you are, however, more prone to arcade racers (Need for Speed, Ridge Racer, etc) than this game may be either boring or too frustrating. Your attitude toward the gameplay depends on what you want out of a acing game. Some do play for the realism and simulation of driving a car, however that in itself is not the sole reason to play this game.
The GT grind is back. What I mean is that often one must have to play the same race over and over again in order to buy a car that qualifies you for the next race. This is extremely annoying and can becomes a problem later in the game. If this is a taste of things to come than this leaves a rather bitter aftertaste. Considering that there are not many tracks to play on and that the AI is about as intuitive as a rock, than the GT grind is not a favorable aspect.
Graphics
There is not much more to say than it is really nice looking. Probably the best looking racing game so far. It's also way too short. Sorry limited space left.ack
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