![]() ![]() Keep in mind that these issues, while they affected us as we kept playing in the post-review period, are not reflected in this article. For the sake of integrity, our review has not been changed. *Please note that this review was finalized before the GT7 server outages and the controversial in-game currency re-balancing done in mid-March 2022. ![]() A paradise for those familiar with car culture, and an opportunity for those willing to learn*.Īll photos in this article are in-game screenshots, taken either during cinematics or by using the photo mode. It’s not about the racing, it’s about the cars. Gran Turismo 7 is an endless appreciation of the wonders of the automobile industry. You can tell it’s realistic by how much the American muscle cars suck in this game. GT7 is a very realistic game, and I’m not talking about the brilliant car models, the stunning reflections, and the tight controls. The sense of speed on offer, however, remains unmatched. ![]() Of course, the Gran Turismo series was never about action-racing. It’s rarely down to the car, but rather, down to the driver. Speed is never the answer to your problems here, it’s all about the technique. It’s classy, it’s elegant, and it’s refined. It’s a quick history lesson about the automobile industry, your finest entry point into car culture. What makes it different isn’t the collecting aspect, but the way it shows its appreciation for cars. In many ways, Gran Turismo 7 isn’t a game for fans of racing, but more so, a game for those who know how to appreciate four-wheeled vehicles. If you’re looking for a robust racing game that’ll make your heart pound, Forza Horizon 5 might be the better fit for you. The Japanese brilliance of making high-quality products, following the same recipe like straight out of a production line, yet improving a teeny bit every time, is very apparent in this game. In many aspects, Gran Turismo 7 is exactly what you expect it to be, especially if you’ve indulged in previous GT entries. See what I did there? The Gran Turismo series has never been your run-of-the-mill racing game, and GT7 stays very much true to this principle. And they sure know how to make car games. Say what you will about Japan’s contributions to pop culture, but there’s one thing you can’t argue about the Japanese know how to make some amazing cars. ![]()
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