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Not worthy of the hype |
| Chet from Charleston, WV says (24/Feb/2005): |
This game does have improved graphics and vehicle physics. It does have more vehicles and more tracks. It does have better "sounds" like more realistic air turbulence etc. It does not however have anything so special as to warrant the hype and repeated postponement of release. Slightly above average game.
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GT4 Problem |
| JDM from Highlands Ranch, Colorado says (24/Feb/2005): |
The one problem I saw with 1 through 3 is that the cars didnt sound right. They were saying that they had recorded the sounds of each car. Well I own a 2003 Civic Si and the 04 Civic Si in the game sounds nothing like it does in real life. Even after I installed an exhaust system on it in the game the sound didnt change. So honestly I think they could have done better. Oh and the tuner shops sell the exact same parts as the dealerships do so there is no point in going in there other than the cars. Oh and with a stage 3 turbo system on the civic it max's out at 383hp and a friend of mine has a stage 2 cybernetics turbo system and is pushing over 400hp so I think they didnt put much effort in making this realistic enough performance wise.
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Better than ever. |
| A gamer from Lansing, Michigan says (24/Feb/2005): |
First off, the graphics are even better (didn't think that was even possible after GT3). The shadows and the reflections are eerily perfect. The cars are very detailed and very smooth. The weird "mirage" effect that was in the replays are now gone also. This is a great looking game regardless of platform (by far the best graphics on any game on the PS2, and as good or better than most XBOX games). The windows are less tinted, so you can see the seats (kinda). One of the fun parts is to drive a convertable car where you can see the driver react to the g-forces and such. (And if you look at the driver during the replays, you can actually see his hand move for a shift...impressive details.) One drive down Times Square in the NY track and you can see the details in the buildings (complete with all the ads and sponsors) The most improved part is the sound. In GT3, some of the sounds were disappointing (they got the four cylinders right, along with the six cylinders, but the V8s were not "burbly" enough), but this time it's almost perfection. Now when you watch the 2005 Mustang pass during the replays, a perfect Mustang V8 burbly rumble accompanies it (attached some surround sound speakers for the full effect.) Crazy amount of cars and trucks (yes, there's a SVT Lightning, a Dodge Ram, and even a Honda Element) are available. I also felt that the driving experience was a bit different, but that may not be the case for everyone. Some downsides: The soundtrack could be better. There are so much details, that sometimes, you can see obvious cracks in the landscape. Also, they included spectators and fans on some of the tracks; they look remarkably fake. And to me, the biggest annoyance is the license tests. There's even more tests to take per a license. Oh yeah, remember the thick amount of manuals and notebooks that accompanied GT1 and GT2? Well, the manual that accompanies GT4 is reduced to a few pages that are half advertisements and credits. Whether that is a good or bad thing, it's obvious the money was spent where it should've been: the game. Being a car enthusiast, though, those are very small downsides. Just the sheer amount of cars to test drive is worth it.
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Gran Turismo 4 is cool!! |
| Doug B. from Des Moines, Iowa says (28/Jan/2005): |
I got my copy of Gran turismo 4 just shortly after it was released on 12/28/04(Japan). Sorry to say the American version won't be out until March at the earliest. I got the Japanese version and it rocks! I can't say for sure how many cars are in the game as I haven't attempted to count yet. I think it will be like 5 or 6 hundred. There is 50 tracks that you can be played forwards and backwards. You can take pit stops and have pit crews replace your tires. The cars selection is without a doubt better than 3. I am working on the licenses right now.
The japanese ones are color coded street cones and I am working on the A class right now. I finished B class last week. I still have the harder ones to get and it will probably be a bitch. I am souping up my first car 1990 CRX that I bought from the japanese used car lot. You can put manufacture parts on it or opt for aftermarket. you can buy NoZ for the cars witch is new to the series. The japanese version is done in credits as the US version of money. There are drag strips and other new things in the game that most people should enjoy. My next car I plan to do is the DoLorean from "Back to the Future". Also, Jay Leno has one of his cars in this game.
I give this game 9 as a score because all the hype for this game the last two years really doesn't live up to what was released.
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Review GT4 |
| Spencer from Misawa, Japan says (27/Jan/2005): |
I live in Japan and all i have to say is get ready. The graphics and physics to the game are outstanding. Used car section is back, plus a totally revamped garage area. Tons of races to complete, Iv'e been playing for a month and I'm only 11.6% done. By aftermarket parts has been redone to include brands such as HKS, Blitz, Trial, Opera, and etc. Want more info e-mail me.
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Looking good...... |
| Matt J from Melbourne, VIC, Australia says (10/Jan/2005): |
These delays are getting quite annoying, but it means that improvements are being made, which makes the wait worth it. In all the 700 cars in the game I hope to God they've got a few Australian ones in there. In GT3 there was the Tickford V8, but in GT4 I want some more muscle! I'd take on any Japanese, American, or European car in the DJR Faclon SUpercharged V8!
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It's been delayed |
| Ophir from New York says (17/Dec/2004): |
Gran Turismo 4 has been delayed, yet again. But at least they're making sure to do a good job and just just rushing to get it out the door. Unlike PC games, you can't just create a patch. It has to be 100% right out of the gate.
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GT4 needs to go back to its roots... |
| Jimmy R/T from Holland, MI, US says (28/Dec/2003): |
I am addicted to both GT2 and GT3, I happily admit it. The graphics on GT3 were eyecandy, and they didn't leave any of the realism out from GT2, but something was still missing. Cars! GT3 only had a fraction of the selection that GT2 had, and it broke my heart when they got rid of the used car section. If anything, they should have expanded it to include more than just Japanese cars. And I was totally bumbed by the decision to include F1/CHAMP/IRL cars in this game. If that was the only way to get Ferrari to lend permission, I'd rather do without them. I'd gladly trade some of the concept and tuner cars you could win in GT2 for the wheeled rockets. They need to remember that they are Gran Turismo, not Gran Prix. I'll fork out my $50.00 when it comes out, and I'll be happy with the game, no doubt... but I'll always keep going back to the GT2 loaded in my PSOne. Unless they can come up with a game that has all of GT2's substance with all of GT3's looks.
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NEED FOR SPEED UNERGROUND?? WHO CARES |
| Zerocomp from fortwalton bch, FL says (9/Dec/2003): |
NFS underground is the typical "RICER" game I'd rather sit on my butt and not play anything and wait for GT4 then spend 50$ on that crap. GT4 is for Real SCCA car racing fanatics who know more about engines rather than what color neon looks best underneath my car.
GrandTourismo has always been and will always be the ultimate car simulation game just due to the fact of the time money and effort thats put in to it, and not to leave out the realism. Theres nothing like sitting down after a hard days work coming home turning up the surround sound system to ungodly levels and the first thing you here is the Castrol Supra tickeling your ear drums. Grandtourismo is not just a game its a way of life
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my hands are sore |
| micah from bridgport,tx says (29/Sep/2003): |
I know that you've all seen it in the magazines. luguana seca in the game compared to real life. how far is the gran turismo team going to take this game? My hands are still tired from A-spec. Good god, even the reving will be realistic... they're recording the real revs to match it perfect.....hmm...perfect. sounds too good, but so did A-spec and before that #2 and then the first. what's next after this? I'm happy, as long as they stay with sony and not go with any other cheap gaming consoles.
I'm looking forward to playing this game.thanks
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possibly best racing game ever! |
| Raul from miami, Florida says (8/Aug/2003): |
this game is gonna be a hit when it goes out. this game has to be the best of history of racing. I have played gt1, gt2, gt3, and all of them are very very goos, and if gt4 is coming out It'll be the best. this game is going to have tons of cars I bet. gt4 I bet the cars are going look so real more than gt3, and gt3 have very good graphics.seriously this game will break the record.
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Haven't Played it yet, but i know it will be the Best! |
| Joe Tate from Ferryhill, England says (7/Aug/2003): |
I haven't played this game yet as it is not out yet, I know that there will be better graphics and gameplay than ever before! I own GT3 and that made a huge success! I didn't really like first two games, but when i played on GT3, it blew me away! I know that when i play on GT4 there will be better Tracks, Cars, Sounds, Gameplay and more Competitions to enter. The Cash flow could be better instead of the Cr. money mode, there should be a £ or $ or any other. I hope i play this game soon, i'm still on GT3 trying to get 100%, but i only have 68.7%. I hope GT4 will have a better Gran Turismo Mode and More Options to choose. More cars, the lot. I'll just have to play GT3 until i play GT4.
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