This video review of "Gran Turismo 7" on the PlayStation 5 highlights the game's nostalgic feel, similar to the 1997 original, and its compelling car upgrade loop. It praises the game's hot looks and sterling handling, but also notes that there's more to it than just nostalgia.
The game is described as the most welcoming in the series, with dozens of hours of curated races and tasks designed to induct new players into the classic GT experience. It achieves this through the "Gran Turismo Cafe," an eccentric hub that gradually introduces new drivers to the game's mechanics.
However, the review points out some issues. The payouts for winning races aren't particularly extravagant, and the cost of car upgrades can be high for items like tires. The game also features a system that allows players to top up their bank account balance with real money via the PlayStation Store, which the reviewer finds "cynical."
The review also notes that the game's car roster, while extensive, doesn't include many high-profile cars from the last few years. However, it praises the impeccable car handling, saying that every car feels different from the last.
The review concludes by stating that despite some flaws, "Gran Turismo 7" is a potent podium performance from developer Polyphony Digital, with gorgeous graphics, a fantastic driving feel, and a plethora of racing options.
1. Gran Turismo 7 is a video game series that has a compulsive car upgrade loop, as well as a strong focus on racing.
2. The game features a "Gran Turismo Cafe", a hub that introduces new players to the classic GT experience.
3. Gran Turismo 7 is praised for its impeccable car handling, with each car feeling appreciably different from the last.
4. The game's graphics mode offers a choice between a performance mode that prioritizes the frame rate and a ray tracing mode that applies ray tracing to certain non-gameplay scenarios.
5. Gran Turismo 7 has a music rally feature, but it has been criticized for its selection of music, which is considered forgettable and sometimes weird.
6. The game has a single-player campaign mode, but it requires an online connection to access, which has been criticized as unnecessary.
7. Despite its criticisms, Gran Turismo 7 is praised for its outstanding driving experiences, enhanced by the PS5's fantastic graphics and the PS5's Dual Sense controller.