Gran Turismo: The Greatest Motoring Game In Existence?

Gran Turismo creator, Kazunori Yamauchi, is an infamous perfectionist and had a vision to achieve pure perfection. His vision was to create a serious console driving game that could replicate every minute detail of the driving; the handling, the graphics and the tracks to name but a few, in order to heighten the overall experience for the player improving the development from PS1 through to PS3. He did this with the creation of GT6 which was released in September last year. With raving reviews and claims that his; “latest ode to automobilia rarely puts a foot wrong”, those who haven’t yet played it may be wondering; just what is it that makes it so great?

Why is it so good?

Yamauchi’s vision focused on responsiveness for the players when they were behind the wheel. This meant homing in on a natural movement when taking actions such as cornering or breaking heavily in order to achieve his aim of “cleaning it up and making it smoother which will also allow more expandability for the future”.

What are the new features?

Parts of GT6 still show the same classic structure Gran Turismo is renowned for, such as working your way through the race classes, undertaking championships all in different models of cars – only upgrading when proving your credibility. But with GT6, there is a whole array of new added features that have been included to enhance the overall gaming experience.

• 33 tracks – including Silverstone.
• 1200 cars – 200 more than the previous  GT5.
• Podium positions can earn stars to unlock further events in the same racing class.
• The more stars you have allow you to unlock licence tests that you need to progress to higher classes.
• CAN-ECU – owners of Toyota GT86 can have their track data downloaded so they can watch and race their real persons.
• Create bespoke tracks with 19 more options than GT5.
• Create clubs and communities which increase the opportunities for networking.
• Your career starts with facing only a handful of opponents during a short race in fine weather. This then develops to 16 car grids, horrendous wet weather and night time driving in order to prove your worth and complete the game before moving on to round-the-clock races.
• 24 hour races are now condensed to 24 minutes but still maintain the most stimulating and challenging regarding raw control and pit strategy.

All features are now arranged in simple, vertical columns, allowing for an easy flick through so you can choose your career mode, dealership, buy a new car or add new parts ready to start at a new event.

With the sense of connection to the vehicle said to be a huge improvement over GT5, GT6 gives gamers the drive, ambition and competitive edge to push forwards, fighting for the winning position.

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