Gran Turismo
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The highly acclaimed Gran Turismo makes its highly anticipated debut exclusively on the PSP system.
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Gran Turismo is a Sony PlayStation Portable Car Racing game, written by Polyphony Digital.
Guide to Gran Turismo on the PSP
Gran Turismo took a lot of time for development on the PSP, which was initially confirmed around the same time that Sony's handheld first came out. Considering that the new PSP Go model just recently launched, it sure is quite a while before fans had the opportunity to finally sample this top racing simulation franchise. Given that Gran Turismo is considered as the best in its class when it comes to simulation racing, a lot is weighing on the shoulders of the Polyphony Digital development team to relive this world famous racing game onto the handheld. And with the limitations in hardware capacity, you surely can expect them to dispatch some other features to accommodate it on the PSP but the developers have promised that there is still something in there to keep fans wanting. Let's find out then.
Five years after its initial announcement Gran Turismo for the PSP is a testament on how the franchise has survived the test of time. The best thing about this new iteration is that it is not simply a port, which is something to heave a sigh about given the long development period for this one. There are some distinct features that fans can expect for the PSP, which is in line with the franchise's signature style. If there is one thing that Gran Turismo PSP can boast of, it would be the tremendous level of detail and visual quality it offers. With a gorgeous visual design and beautiful visuals, the screenshots cannot really do this game justice. If visuals were the only basis, then Gran Turismo PSP is hands down the best racing simulation today.
In addition to the slick visuals, Gran Turismo for the PSP runs at a consistent frame rate for a smooth driving experience. It jives well with the realistic car models used in the game to make it feel like you are driving the real thing, which is the ultimate purpose of the simulation. One lacking aspect though is in terms of the damage system, which could have greatly improve the racing experience. The audio does not impress either, but it has got a nice blend of tunes to keep you company even during the toughest racers. But the ability to create your own playlist in Gran Turismo PSP will surely have you racing in style.
With all technicalities aside, it is now time to delve deeper into the actual gameplay for Gran Turismo PSP. There is no doubt that it celebrated a technical feat, which is something that fans could rely on with Polyphony Digital. But how about the racing experience? One positive feature is the refinement of the control scheme. The PSP version did not disappoint in terms of utilizing a realistic driving physics engine and controls feel a lot tighter than you would expect. You can therefore combine your skills and showcase it on the track, such that you can display ferocity against other competing racers while maneuvering the tracks with grace.
You must enter a driving school before you are pitted into racing battle in Gran Turismo for the PSP. It consists of various challenges that you need to complete so you can earn rewards in the form of cars that you can use later on for various races, or points that you can use to seal a dealership with leading car manufacturers. It is a neat touch to introduce you into the intense racing action that awaits in Gran Turismo PSP. Indeed, navigating through your dealership and sealing a deal with a particular car that you fancy driving so you can run them on test drives is a truly satisfying experience.
The Single Player Mode in Gran Turismo offer you a set of challenges that are intended to equip you with the skills needed to tackle the more difficult tracks and challenges up ahead. Here, you will learn how to maneuver the brakes and perfect complex driving moves such as S-bends, drifting, and other complicated courses that you are bound to encounter along the way. There are two options available for you as soon as you decide to enter the Single-Player in Gran Turismo, which are Driving Challenge or Single Player Racing.
Under Driving Challenge, there are 8 more driving tests to undergo in Gran Turismo with each of them consisting of 6 stages. Each of these represent different skills that you must learn through the course of the driving test. Completion of these challenges in Gran Turismo are mainly for that purpose and is not intended for you to acquire licenses, which was the case with previous versions of GT. Whenever you win a race, you can move onto competing in races that you have previously unlocked and there won't be any time trial here. Sadly though, you won't be getting any special cars or compete in online leaderboards as money and setting a record time are the only rewards you can expect here. This feature in Gran Turismo though is more appropriate for newcomers to the franchise that teaches them the basic rules of racing and other skills to learn. When it comes to Single Player Racing, you have two more options: Drift Challenge and Time Trial. These modes will have you racing alone on certain tracks wherein your biggest competition is yourself.
Upon the months leading up to the much-awaited release of Gran Turismo for the PSP, Sony and Polyphony Digital made several fans excited when they revealed that humongous array of car selection available for this title. The vehicle list in Gran Turismo is undeniably one of the game's biggest selling point, wherein you can find nearly every car model imaginable. The confirmed numbers available for this game stands at 800 car choices that you can unlock and choose to race with. This has therefore surpassed the previous record of 700 cars available on GT4. If that is not enough, you also have customization options available for each car to make them more unique and be adjusted according to your own personal racing experience.
But of course, what good is a racing car without magnificent courses to race in? Gran Turismo also offers a staggering amount of tracks and courses to compete in, with a total of 35 tracks unlocked at the start of the game. Each are set in different locations from all over the world so you can truly produce a defining race experience. In addition to having a wide variety of choices in surroundings, most of them are playable in reverse for more excitement.
Although the Single Player racing experience offers enough reason to keep playing, Gran Turismo tosses in an ad-hoc multiplayer system. With this feature, you can bring in your friends or compete with AI racers allowing support for up to 4 cars at any particular race. The highlight of the ad-hoc multiplayer option for PSP's Gran Turismo is the ability to trade and swap cars with the people you are competing in Ad-hoc with. Whatever car you or your friend have shared during this mode will be reflected on your respective garages. The one who ends up victorious after competitively racing with your friends or AI racers, you can earn cash prizes that you can use during offline play.
Despite the years of development for Gran Turismo PSP, this one did not come out flawless either. There are some aspects that could still use some improvement, such as the dealership feature, the driving feel, and the ability to incorporate more features that would suit the hardcore GT racer. But all of these issues are forgiving though and Polyphony Digital have provided racing gamers with enough opportunity to relive the world famous franchise yet again in a portable version to develop your driving acumen.
Gran Turismo Game Features
Slick Visuals — Runs on a new graphics engine designed for the PSP® system that delivers stunning visuals at a crisp 60 frames per second.
Depth and Variety — Up to 800 licensed vehicles from international automakers by completing challenges, races, and sharing and trading with friends.
Hit the Road — Race on 35 licensed and fictional tracks, with 60 track layouts total.
Bragging Rights — Prove your driving skills against up to four friends in matches using Ad Hoc mode.
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