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Reviewed by junky12345 on August 01, 2008  |  report this review

Gran Turismo 5 Prologue, for many people including myself, is the real arrival of the PlayStation 3. Before now, I had a PS3, but I must confess I didn't use it very much. There were no really compelling exclusive games, and therefore there was just no motivation for me to really get the use out of the system that I probably could have. However, I knew that once Gran Turismo 5 Prologue came out, my PS3's holiday was over.
Gran Turismo 5 Prologue may only be a practice lap for the full Gran Turismo 5 (slated for release sometime next year) but it is most definitely a full game that is a must own, not just for automotive enthusiasts but for PlayStation fans as well. This game shows off exactly what this system can do, both in terms of graphical capacity and original and compelling gameplay.

The first thing that you must talk about when discussing Gran Turismo 5 Prologue is how awesome the graphics are. When I tell you that Gran Turismo 5 Prologue has the best graphics of any current-gen title, I sincerely mean it. Everything about this game looks perfect. The first thing you'll notice is the amazing detail put into the making of each car. Each one looks incredibly realistic, and the shine effects, both in game and during the opening animation are nothing short of phenomenal.

Demo Version?

Reviewed by stratsman on June 24, 2009  |  report this review

This is not really a game as much as a demo. The graphics are stunning, as usual for a GT title. This installment is very short and the amount of cars is very limited. In my opinion, they are taking way to long to put out the full game. If you are really in need of a Grand Turismo fix then get it, if not wait for the full game or rent it.