![]() If you’ve followed and played any of the recent Gran Turismo titles, then going into GT7 will be all too familiar. Of course if you are leaning towards the competitive side of things you can take the action online, but there is a new “Sport” mode which takes heavily from the aspect of Gran Turismo Sport and provides racers with entries into certain events and such. The Gran Turismo Café is a welcome addition, one that we hope continues to serve the franchise going forward.Ĭafé isn’t the only mode that racers should expect as the license center returns in full fashion, as do solo missions, scrapes, and solo circuits. Sure, it’s not an epic cinematic tale, or a story filled with massive set pieces where planes swoop in, but it doesn’t have to be, because again, this is a simulator. It’s awesome, and in the grand arc, makes a ton of sense given the types of game that Gran Turismo is. GT7, however, is crammed with it, with menu items showcasing these vehicles and lessons that are greatly filled with factual details. We got our collection of vehicles to drive in, with some incredibly fun gameplay, and maybe a brief cinematic intro showcasing some of that history in past Gran Turismo. History has always played an integral role in shaping Gran Turismo, but as a player we never quite understood that. However, the true highlight of this mode comes from the pieces of history that is given to you once you’ve completed a menu item.įor the common non-racing fan out there this may be a bit boring, but as a fellow car and series enthusiast, I have to say this is quite brilliant on Polyphony Digital. A natural form of progression outside of earning credits and outright buying the vehicles. The goal of these menu items are to essentially unlock a collection of vehicles that will be usable once unlocked. Regardless of what the objective may be, you’ll typically be rewarded a set of vehicles by the end of it. Most of them centered around races, though some in-between will see drivers exploring modes as Scrape, or fine tuning their vehicles in the shop. Taking on the first of many quests that come in the form of menu items, players will be tasked with completing certain types of races and objectives. While GT7 still has online requirements, suffice to say, Polyphony Digital has made a return to those single-player offerings in a grand way.ĭubbed as the Gran Turismo Café, it is here where players will find the beef of their solo campaign venture, as not only does it introduce players to the core mechanics and inner workings of all the various modes, but also provides them with a unique story deeply rooted with historical events. A big shift, that certainly left many feeling disappointed. ![]() That did change with Gran Turismo Sport however, as the title was predominantly focused on the online competitive aspect of the series. Whatever the mode offered, nearly every Gran Turismo has had a large amount of solo play for the lone gamer not interested in online play. Be that in the license mode where players can learn the ins and outs of Gran Turismo, or career modes such as A and B-specs where racers could take on unique challenges, as well as manage a race team consisting of AI drivers. Traditionally, Gran Turismo has always featured some form of solo play. A Story Stretching Across All of Automotive History To summarize my Gran Turismo 7 experience in a few short words The King Is Back. ![]() That certainly hasn’t gone unnoticed, as Polyphony Digital have taken that feedback to heart giving it their all in the latest Gran Turismo. Gran Turismo still held strong in popularity, but one could argue that it wasn’t the best racing sim on the market anymore. ![]() Because of this, reception have been rather mixed on the recent iterations, with players looking to other sims such as Forza Motorsport and Project Cars. However, with recent releases, the series has somewhat taken a bit of a backseat, even going as far as pulling back on staple features in the spinoff, Gran Turismo Sport. It was a first nothing like anything else we’ve seen, and in those 25 years, Gran Turismo has continued to flourish into being one of the best racing sims around. It gave players a glimpse at the real racing world by proving to be more of a simulator, rather than an arcade racer like so many others of that era. At the time, it was a revolutionary racer, not only in the insane visual presentation that seemed lifelike back then, but for doing something different than the competition. ![]() It’s remarkable to believe that 25 years has passed since the release of the first Gran Turismo game on the PS1. ![]()
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