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http://au.ps3.ign.com/articles/862/862420p2.html

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Gran Turismo 5 Prologue, really, is the biggest demo you'll ever play. There honestly is more to do here than in many full-price titles, despite the fact it's merely a teaser. It's barn-stormingly beautiful and feels sublime, and even though the online racing seems like a bit of a dud, we're sure Polyphony can update and improve it. Honestly, GT die-hards (and there are millions of them) should lap this up.

IGN AU Ratings for Gran Turismo 5 Prologue (PS3)
 

 

Rating

Description
out of 10
8.0Presentation
Slick interface and easy to navigate, although there's a little too much to-and fro through menus to get some stuff done.
9.5Graphics
We don't really have qualms saying GT5 Prologue is the best looking racing sim we've ever laid eyes on. Super crispy car models, hyper-detailed interiors... it's gorgeous.
8.5Sound
The menu music is typically Gran Turismo - a dire concoction of splashy cymbals and Casio keyboards, and the race tunes are forgettable. But the engine notes? Best in the business.
8.5Gameplay
Two levels of handling physics (standard and professional) plus a slate of driving aids makes GT5 as challenging as you want it to be. It's a finesse racer. Very civilised.
7.0Lasting Appeal
You'll tire of the tracks before you tire of the cars, but there is more here to do than in many full-priced games. Should keep you busy for many hours, and will definitely entertain GT devotees.

 

8.3 Impressive

OVERALL
(out of 10 / not an average)


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good review, but then GT5 is only graphics?



There's "more here to do than in many full-priced games", yet it gets a 7.0 in lasting appeal?



Not interested in racers thank you - I just entered this thread to see to OkeyDokey



Lol, prologue gets 8.3/10, imagine the full game with a ton more tracks, cars, bigger online, etc.



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Lol, a 9.5 on graphics. Galaxy get a 9.5, and I'm pretty sure graphics in Galaxy were like 3rd on the list of important things in the game... and it was on the Wii.

Come on IGN, give GT credit where it's due.



eab said:
Lol, a 9.5 on graphics. Galaxy get a 9.5, and I'm pretty sure graphics in Galaxy were like 3rd on the list of important things in the game... and it was on the Wii.

Come on IGN, give GT credit where it's due.

 Your SMG comparison is flawed, because graphics are rated relative to the hardware. No game this early in the cycle will score a 10 because devs always manage to squeeze out more performance late in the cycle and reviewers have to account for that. So a 9.5 is as good as it gets.

I'm more curious about the 8.5 gameplay score.

Sounds like there might be new features as well as new content in the full version, so I wouldn't stake too much importance on this review.



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Lasting appeal is underrated, than again gameplay may be overrated. Based on the GT online comments in the summary. I think we'll have to read the full review to see what's the real story.

Than again. Prologue already gets 1 million pre-orders and an 8.3 as a figure, where will GT 5 end than..



Gran Turismo is not a great game. It's as simple as that.



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Woohoo, I got my copy. Man GT5-P is selling out fast in AU. I got the last 2 copies at Big W - it was 9:30am :P



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