The time trial was mehh for me. I havn't been into the Sim racers, but I did buy prologue and enjoy some. I'll rent it from gamefly when it comes out and if I like it, then i'll probably buy it.

First of all, it was a severely stripped down demo of the 'PHYSICS' from GT5, I have been hearing it was just a bit under 300 MBs. Which means everything from the graphics to whatever else, was reduced to only put the attention on the realism that could be felt from driving the cars. Not to go, "oooh ahh" look at those graphics.

Secondly, the difficulty was set to professional, so those that were spinning out so often, now know why. If the game was on the normal setting, of course, it would feel less "real" and more like an arcade racer. Which means the guys that were spinning out often on the "real" setting, will do so less on the more arcade setting.

Finally, I find it really puzzling why no one takes the time to confirm or realize these things, and just jump straight into falsely accusing the demo for things it shouldn't be accused of. Things like, "omg, prologue looks better," Jesus Christ! I mean, HELLO, stripped down demo to bring the physics to light ring a bell.

*Sigh* Even after I post this, I know someone is going to be posting about the same things I have addressed in this post. And when I see it, it is going to piss me off, but so be it. LOL

thanks to the demo and other racing demos, now i understand why i dont like racing games. just not my cup of tea.

Yes, because the GT Blu Ray game = 300MB demo... Honestly people, pause and think about that for a minute or two.

Excellent points!

Especially the fact that this Time Trial demo is only 250MBs or so (even less in some parts of the world) should tell you that the fugly graphics ( I mean look at the spectators) is intentional and doesn't matter.

What matters though is that the on track physics is amazing. Finally I was able to learn trottle control and see it work.

OT: Yes my oppinion is changed. I was of the oppinion that I can't drive using the sticks, but now I know I can :D.

Well not too impressed by the gfx and licensed music is as bland as it's always been (though the AA and resolution is great) but it's only 200 odd MB so I'm guessing the actual GT5 wil look a lot better. As for physics....I think it's great. Took some getting used to after playing Forza. It's handling is much lighter than said game (or more responsive even?). What I really liked though was the divots in the road (shame the rumble doesn't accencuate it further). I've driven through the Nurbergring and Forza has none of the many divots it's filled with which is a shame. I hope GT5 get's it right in that respect.

Loved the demo. Love the way the car reacts. Except now I gotta buy a G25 because G27 is a rip off and the controller is too much twitch movement which sends the back of the car out too much.

arf, I prefer not to vote considering how this demo is far from the actual game
(i m guessing)

Well there should be an option saying, I don't think the demo showed much from the actual game, gave a small course with few details, and only your car. So, we still can't pass judgement. I wonder if Nissan paid for this mini-demo?

I'm going to quote myself - rather arrogant I know - because people are still calling this a demo for GT5, puzzling at graphics, etc.

This isn't a demo, it's not to show the features, it's locked in the driving physics at very realistic - i.e. hard - and it's stripped down the graphics to make it smaller so it's a very quick and easy download.

This is a time trial for a competition using the base GT5 driving physics for a serious competition where only folks with a wheel and serious skill are going to get anywhere.

It's of interest, sure, but if you're downloading it to get a peak at GT5 you're not really.  If you're using this to judge final GT5 then its not the best idea.  It's one track, with reduced graphical features and the focus on the driving physics only.  The car handles very realistically and simply will not allow high speed turns as though you're playing Burnout.  The least error in speed, braking and turning and you will spin off, just like real life.

So please, can we stop with all the inaccurate assessments and simply see this for what it is?

Heck, I don't normally buy GT games, I prefer arcade fun driving games like Burnout, but c'mon, people are just looking silly in their comments, whether borne of genuine confusion or willful intent - the purpose of this cut of the GT5 code is clear, and it's for one thing only and not the one many seem to be assuming.