This driving simulator goes back to 1997 when it first came out on the Sony PlayStation, 13 years later Sony give us one of the best driving simulators to date. The game came out in 2010 and has couple of playing modes. There's the arcade mode where you can pick at which level you want to play, which track and in which city you want to race in. Don't worry I haven't forgotten the most important part. With a selection of over 75 cars, you are spoiled for choice. This mode also allows you to race in split screen mode (two people racing using dualshock controllers) with a friend.
Then there's the GT Mode. This mode has two sides to it (A-spec) where you race against the game. There's the (B-spec) mode where you create your own driver and give it instructions to race. You start off with no experience and take part in the beginner series.You also start off with a bit of cash to buy your first car. With every race you finish you gain experience and unlock cars, races and special events.
In career mode (GT mode) its said that the game has over 1000 cars, over 26 different locations and 71 tracks to choose from. Personally I've never counted the amount of cars the game has to offer, but one thing I do know is that whether your going to buy a car at the dealership or used car dealership, you have a huge variety to choose from. You can also race at night and in wet conditions.
As a driver you work your way up from the beginner series to the extreme series. The extreme series is the highest level of racing that the game has to offer. You also take part in races that require special types of cars. Like the Japanese 90's challenge, a race event for Japanese cars from the 1900's or you can take part in the Super Car Festival, yes you guessed it? only super cars are allowed in this event. The more experience you gain the more challenges to take part in and the more cars and credit you earn for yourself.
In The B-Spec mode you basically guide the driver that you have created with a serious of commands during a race so that they can win it. Just like in the A-spec mode your driver gains experience and credits with each race that win or finish in.oh! They also use your cars that you have collected in your garage. You can also race online with 16 other gamer's from around the world.
Some of the special features that this game has to offer is that you can obtain a drivers license, I know it sounds silly but yes its true. This is one of the features that the makers of this game came up with. One of the best features of this game is that the cars handle realistically and that if you bump another car or hit the sidewalks you damage you car and the damage can only be repaired at the car and maintenance center in the games menu.
The game also features special events where you can go, Go karting. Take a drive in a NASCAR car with legendary NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon as your guide. If you a huge Top Gear Fan you can also race around the Top Gear Test track. You can also learn how to drive a Rally Car in the special events.
Some of the draw backs of this game is that the loading times are a bit long and that you can't drive some cars in cock pit view. This is basically the view that makes you feel as if your driving the car and you are sitting behind the steering wheel. The music is bad, but if you have music stored on your PS3 you can listen to it when your gaming.
Its a great game for beginners and hardcore gamer's. The graphics are stunning and the race tracks and cities have beautiful scenery. With rumors of Grand Turismo 6 coming? Go out and get this game and prepare yourself for GT6. It retails for R299 and only available on PS3.
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