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Game Information
- Platform: PlayStation
- ELSPA Minimum Age: 3
- Media: Video Game
Product Features
- Sequel to acclaimed driving simulator Grand Turismo
- 20 different racing courses
- More than 400 cars to choose from
- Modify your engine to maximise performance
- Earn money from racing to upgrade your car
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Product Description
Amazon.co.uk Review
After the monster hit that was Gran Turismo, the sequel Gran Turismo 2, has more that a mammoth task ahead of it, but surpass it does and by some distance. The two gaming discs contain an Arcade version to get you racing straight away, or the Simulation mode where you have to race for cash to buy and upgrade your cars. Realism is the core of GT2 so you really do have to get your racing gloves on.
The range of cars is offensively large--everything from the Toyota Yaris to the Dodge Viper is covered. The attention to detail is fantastic, the cars sound and perform like the real thing and the upgrades available cover everything from alloy wheels to a racing weight flywheel for your engine. There are a number of different driving licences to pass and you have to have a particular class of licence to race in the different leagues, which get progressively harder, but reap richer rewards. To really succeed in Gran Turismo 2 you have think like a racer--slip-streaming and power sliding around corners to get the edge on your opponents are just some examples.
The two versions of the game provide a great balance between a serious sim and quick multi-player arcade action, making it a worthwhile investment, whilst the gameplay sits on the realistic side, so it takes a little time to get totally proficient behind the wheel.
Having said that, once you master control of your machine, you really do have the power. If driving is your thing Gran Turismo 2 is a must. --Chris Hall
Product Description
The original Gran Turismo is generally credited as the best driving game ever released on the PlayStation. That's a tough claim to beat, but the best contender to steal those bragging rights is, of course, the much-anticipated sequel Gran Turismo 2.
This time the driving action takes place on 20 different racing courses--almost double the number in the original game. There are more than 400 cars to choose from, including newly added "muscle cars" and even a VW Beetle! While some racing games slide by with less-than-realistic driving control, the Gran Turismo series has won over die-hard car fanatics with its attention to detail and realism. For example, this game gives you the freedom to modify your engine to maximise your driving performance. While not all gamers will care about adjusting their axle width or suspension, it is a nice option for those of us who like to get under the hood before we go.
Once your car is up and running, the race begins. The arcade racing mode is filled with numerous bumps and surprises. If you have a dual shock controller, you will feel every rumble and shake as your car speeds, slides and (often) crashes on the street. The in-depth simulation mode allows you to earn money from your races so that you can upgrade your car's parts and, ultimately, buy or sell a car.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
The BEST! (Well almost....),
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This review is from: Gran Turismo 2 (Video Game)
Huge! Fast! Packed with almost every car that's ever been drooled over! USED to be the best game in the entire World; but then Unreal Tournament came out on the pc....Besides the few bugs that are lurking in this outstanding game, my two main gripes would be: A) The cars still bunch together far too much, regardless of the relative performance of each vehicle...one spin and all five will merrily steam past you B) The games just too ... easy! I was unbeatable at GT1 admittedly, but this is easy beyond all belief! Once you've got the Suzuki Pikes Peaks, you can win every single race with both eyes shut, and your hands tied behind your back. Daft! But other than those small hitches, this is far and away the best game that has ever graced the Playstation. Let's hope GT2000 on the PS2 lives up to it's billing and fantastic screenshots!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best console racing game ever !,
By Chris Russell (amonrag@hotmail.com) (Reading, England) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Gran Turismo 2 (Video Game)
This is probably the finest console racing game to date and is hardly ever off my TV! Gran Turismo takes the goodness of the original version, builds on it a bit and plonks it all back together into an engrossing experience that takes quite a while to get truly comfortable with, but is well worth the investment of time.The aim is simple, start with a little cash, buy a little car, win little races in order to save big cash and buy a frighteningly powerful car to win more cash. What makes this such a fine experience is it's modelling of the cars and marques included (some 270+ apparently) and the richness of the racing experience. There's a real feeling of speed as you powerslide through corners, undertake by using the opposition as temporary crash barriers and battle like fury to come in first. GT2 covers road and rally racing (for the first time) and while the rally experience seems a bit flat in comparison with the action on the tarmac it makes a for a nice change now and again (especially if you don't own Colly McRae yet). With it's many skill levels, multiple challenges, hundreds of cars and general ease of use there's a little something for everyone here and it's a damn fine buy if you don't already have it. Purchasing a sterring wheel and pedals is a great idea as it really adds to the experience but if you can't have one then a dual shock pad does just fine.
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
Grand Tourismo 2,
By A Customer
This review is from: Gran Turismo 2 (Video Game)
I played GT to death, and so was hoping for something even greater with GT2, but sadly was disappointed. There are bugs in GT2 (especially with regards your lap times, top speeds etc). The new user interface is cumbersome and time consuming (eg the tune-up section, which should have been improved but wasn't). The engine sound for the 'computer' controlled cars is frankly dire. BUT... having said that, it does provide more cars and more tracks, other than that. Nothing more.My recommendation is: 1. If you loved GT then get it, even if its just for the extra cars and new tracks. 2. If you haven't played GT, get that first. 3. If you weren't that bothered with GT, don't get GT2. But hey... I still play GT2 :-) P.S. My rating is a lot lower than it might have been if I had not played GT!
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