Gran Turismo seems to have taken a similar approach to online races as that of iRacing, and I for one couldn’t be happier. It’s one thing to race AI cars, and another entirely to race real people with better cars. I haven’t delved into the online multiplayer yet, but, from peering into that section of the game I’m excited to join in with some races, but not until my collection of cars substantially improves. A beautiful mixture of paradise, and chaos, and while the changes can sometimes be disorienting, it adds a layer of uncertainty and keeps you on your toes, knowing that anything can happen at any moment. Some races become dramatic, as the weather changes from daylight to nighttime, and from sunshine to storms. Not by gimmicky flashbacks in other titles, but fortitude and resolve to make amends, and drive better.ĭynamic weather was missing in the previous title, Gran Turismo Sport, but it’s finally a welcome addition. Races can be lost by mistakes, but they can also be recovered. With Gran Turismo, you go off track and lose time, but the car isn’t destroyed. We get caught up in replicating real life but lose the joy of racing in the process. ![]() Over the past few years, simulators have become real beyond, fun. ![]() It’s not overcomplicated, and nor, is there the dread of crashing and destroying the car, ruining a race. Racing is fun, and that’s how it should be. Of course, we would all love to have everything, but as has become the norm over recent years, there’s either a trade-off in quality, or frame rate, and on this occasion, the fidelity mode is perfect. There’s no need to choose, between the performance option to gain 60 fps and lose the upgrade in graphical quality. The graphics as expected for a new generation console are immaculate, and the reflections, especially the rain and puddles are the best I’ve seen in a racing title. It adds an extra layer to a remarkable racing experience, but as with all games, there are positives and negatives. ![]() The success of Gran Turismo 7 doesn’t merely come down to the immersion of the PS5’s controller, but it doesn’t hurt. It’s for this reason, that my racing wheel, will likely be unused, or at least, less used, as I continually enjoy racing in Gran Turismo, and that’s saying something! However, the DualSense controller does, and it’s something I didn’t realise was needed. ![]() But peddles don’t vibrate, nor do they immerse you into the feeling of racing. Of course, one loses the precision, and natural control, of a wheel. The resistance through the throttle and braking triggers on the PlayStation 5 goes beyond what is felt through a wheel and peddle set. Every motion, impact, traction and loss of, is felt through the controller. The PS5’s haptic DualSense controller enhances the racing experience beyond, even that of a wheel and peddles. I have a racing wheel incompatible with PlayStation consoles, but I don’t miss it on this occasion. Gran Turismo 7 is a breath of fresh air in an oversaturated racing genre. Reviewed On: PS5 | Platforms Available: PS4 & PS5 | Publisher: Sony Interactive | Release Date: 4th March 2022 I for one, have slept on the series for too long, and am now excited to embrace the ultimate racing experience that the PlayStation 5 and Gran Turismo 7 has to offer. There are reasons not to like Gran Turismo 7, or any Gran Turismo title for that matter, but also every reason to love it.
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