Gran Turismo (Series) Review

Posted: 17 months ago, last updated 5 weeks ago.

Author: @GeekDadGamer and Jo Robertson.

Overview

Gran Turismo is a driving simulator that focuses on a photo-realistic driving experience. Players race real-world cars where bodywork and interiors are perfectly modelled. Whether hatchbacks or super cars, this game lets you step into the world of the automobile fanatic.

It has been released on each of Sony's gaming platforms:

Gran Turismo on PlayStation
Gran Turismo 2 on PlayStation
Gran Turismo 3 and 4 on PlayStation 2
Gran Turismo for PSP
Gran Turismo 5 and 6 on PlayStation 3
Gran Turismo Sport on PlayStation 4

Game Details

Content Rating: PEGI 3

Skill Rating: 14+ year-olds

Release Date: 01/01/1997, updated in 2017

Platforms: PS3, PS4 and PSP

Genres: Racing, Simulation and Sports

Developer: @TheGranTurismo

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Commitment

Duration: This game will take between 8 hours and 20 hours to complete.

Players: You can play with 2 players in the same room and up to 16 players online. You can race another person on the same system in split-screen mode but there aren’t computer drivers to compete against.

Costs

Gran Turismo usually costs £15.99 to £24.99.

Gran Turismo Sport

PS4

£15.99

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Gran Turismo Sport Spec II

PS4

£24.99

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Additional in-game purchases are offered for items that enhance the experience. You can purchase game currency with real money that is then used to access cars and accessories.

Age Ratings

This game has been rated PEGI 3.

This game has been rated ESRB EVERYONE.

Skill Rating: This game is enjoyed by 14+ year-olds as it's a good match for their ability and maturity. The realism of the game requires a high level of driving skill.

Users Interact: The game enables players to interact and communicate with each other, so may expose players to language usually associated with older rated games.

Accessibility

We haven't recorded accessibility settings for this game yet. Our Gran Turismo Accessibility Report details system-wide settings that may help, and suggests similar games with accessibility features. Tweet the developer (@TheGranTurismo) to let them know about our Accessibility Questionnaire.

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