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Overall rating

5 / 5

Gameplay

5 / 5

Graphics

5 / 5

Sound

5 / 5

Lasting Appeal

5 / 5

RayneOkame

fromOhio

This game is perfect for:hardcore gamers

Not the Same, But still is

PostedJuly 1, 2011

Having owned(and still do), played, and followed the entire GT series since its initial release on the PS, I have to rate this as " The Best Simulation Racer" by far. You can't really call it the same GT you grew up with, but in a way it's still familiar. The cars are there, from Acura to Volvo and almost anything in between including Pre-Tuned vehicles from manufactures such as HPA, Blitz, HKS, and a few others. The visual presentation on the vehicles are beautiful, and it's even better with the Premium Model cars which have a fully detailed interior.
When it comes time to race you can choose between A-spec and B-spec, the latter being an AI unit you "control. The tracks, from originals you know to the real life tracks themselves, are presented so greatly detailed that I have spent almost an hour or more on Nurburgring just reading the writing on the road. Not to mention the fact that every bump, turn, corner marker, and barrier on all the tracks look(and feel >.<) real. The way the dirt clouds behind your car, or the way the grass moves when you go past it just adds that much more.
The music tracks in the game are superb, now with more driving and racing style music and not only that but you can use your own music in not just the race's but the menu as well.
The photo feature is fun and can be accessed from your replay while its playing. From fast easy point-and-click to the fine-tuned adjustment's that can make or break your picture. The photo locations are also a delight, though I would have liked a few more, they do have a dynamic property to them. Some change from day to night, others have moving trains and people, and one of the locations includes Mr. Kazunori Yamauchi in it, which one i'm not telling.
Lastly, multi-player and the online community is a treat, although in multi-player it would be nice to be able to use all your cars in your garage not just your favorites and to be able to access car's from another users account on the same PS3. I can race against my bud in Okinawa while I sit here in Ohio in the online mod which offers Open Lobby racing or you can just sit back with your friends in My Lounge. Every race type is present, even custom set up drag-racing. They have there own rules, regulations, and Hp or PP limit that you can change to suite the type of race so the options are limitless.
Well, that's all I have to say. Now just get out there and start racing.

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Overall rating

5 / 5

Gameplay

5 / 5

Graphics

5 / 5

Sound

5 / 5

Lasting Appeal

5 / 5

Domitilo

fromPasco, WA

This game is perfect for:casual gamers

GT5 Collector's Edition is for the GT5 enthusiast

PostedMarch 11, 2011

I bought the GT5 Collector's Edition at launch from Gamestop. As many know it comes with authentic certificate, Nissan GT-R Spec V - 1:43 scale die cast model car encased-especially designed with GT logo, seven great cars to download, a GT key chain and a 300 page plus manual. The manual alone is worth the extra money to help understand the many facets of racing and non-racing cars, tracks and maneuvers. It is full of detail that you would not want to miss. Unfortunately, it may be difficult to find still. As I followed the guide, playing it about 5 hours per week, I have reached Spec A - 28 and Spec B - 27, S License (not all golds though), over 200 cars in garage (love it when I receive a new car), logged more than 12K miles, 41 GT5 Trophies, and nearly completed Expert level in both Spec classes. I really enjoy racing Polyphony Digital's Formula racer (found it on the used car dealership for a little over 4 million). I have put down playing other games for the last three plus months. For me, it is an excellent game. I imagine for others as well.

2 of 2 found this review helpful.

Overall rating

5 / 5

Gameplay

5 / 5

Graphics

5 / 5

Sound

5 / 5

Lasting Appeal

5 / 5

ravinia

fromdidsbury AB

This game is perfect for:hardcore gamers

perfect

PostedMarch 11, 2011

this is by far the best game i have ever played. better than any racing game easily. only game that comes anywhere near this game is Diablo 2, and that was 15 years ago

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Smilnrt

fromAtlanta, GA

This game is perfect for:hardcore gamers

Awesome Racing Game

PostedDecember 15, 2010

The graphics are probably the first thing that will get you. The minute details such as pebbles on the side of the road, the grass. It is almost as if you are watching a video of someone driving when watching the replays of your races. Next you have the manufacturers. You can drive everything from a Ferrari and McLaren all the way down to Daihatsu and Mitsubishi. Get the Collector's Edition and you automatically can start with a BMW M3, Shelby Cobra, Benz roadster, Audi R8, and a Lamborghini Murciélago (WTF?!) -- soooo not fair to those you race against to START with so much power! And that ain't all, if you pre-ordered the Collector's Edition in addition to the awesome cars just mentioned, you get a McLaren F1, and a Toyota NASCAR Joey Logano #20 race car!!! The tracks on this thing are dynamite, daytona to the f1 tracks featuring hair pin turns, not to mention the different racing styles (at night, in the weather, even NASCAR). Very fun, very addictive, definitely worth all the wait Sony put us through!!!

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