Gran Turismo 5

[Branden_Lucero]

one thing i find funny. its $99.99 for the CE, least the U.S. one., and while its packaged so nicely, probably the best overall packaging ever done for a CE, since everything is slotted in place, at the same time its tinier than a lot of editions that are also priced for $100 that i've seen it.

[nemesiswontdie]

Gran Turismo 5 tonight people! I'm so fucking excited. Minutes seem like hours now (only 5 more hours).

Also unboxing video of the Collectors Edition

http://www.viddler.com/explore/sceablog/videos/1430/

[Branden_Lucero]

first possible review 4/5

[nemesiswontdie]

YUP ITS FUCKING LEGIT!
WWWWEEEEEEEEE! Its installing now.

[DONNIemo]

I heard its like an hour to install?? how big is the file?

[nemesiswontdie]

I heard its like an hour to install?? how big is the file?

You heard wrong. It took me 5 minutes to install. Now there is another install that takes 20 minutes but you don't have to install it. All that install does is make loading faster.

[Dracarys]

So far most of the negative press seems to be bullcrap. Even the standard cars look better than most other games, and at least equal with others. Nothing compares to the premium ones.

Seems to be a big overlook at the fact the game runs in full 1080p at 60fps even with 16 cars, as well as 3D.

[DONNIemo]

Seems to be a big overlook at the fact the game runs in full 1080p at 60fps even with 16 cars, as well as 3D.

That does sound good, Anyone rate the 3D'ness of it yet? Is it good? If anyone could make it look good I think it would be them, or was it like taked on at the end??

[Dracarys]

Not played retail release in 3D but I played it at eurgamer expo in October and 3D there was great, though not worth the entry price for all the gear.

[Branden_Lucero]

So far most of the negative press seems to be bullcrap. Even the standard cars look better than most other games, and at least equal with others. Nothing compares to the premium ones.

Seems to be a big overlook at the fact the game runs in full 1080p at 60fps even with 16 cars, as well as 3D.

the creator himself said that the game doesn't have 60fps that he wanted it to be. i think this game should have shipped on two discs instead of 1. just like how GT2 shipped on 2 discs. then the graphics wouldn't have suffered so badly with compression.

[DONNIemo]

Finally picked it up, So far I'm loving it, a few little issues but its all good, and my god the installation was long. Anyway back to it

[Dracarys]

What is this nonsense about compression? The game doesn't even fill a single layer bluray disc and there is nothing stopping a double layered being used, there isn't a need to compress anything. Making up nonsense for some weird hate of the game is pretty lame.

Anyway, it seems reviewers who didn't play much got stung by a little trick.

http://gamer.blorge.com/2010/11/27/gran-turismo-5-reviewers-failed-yamauchis-damage-test-incomplete-reviews/

snippets for the gist,

"In general the reviews have been positive for Gran Turismo 5 thus far. However, one of the biggest criticisms has been the lack of “realistic damage” as promised by Yamauchi, head of Polyphony Digital. "

"Its true that it takes a monumental effort to sustain damage in Gran Turismo 5, but it turns out that only applies to those who have only played the a game a little. "

"As investigated by GTPlanet.net forum, Gran Turismo 5 has a progressive damage system. This means that as you level up and become more experienced each level of damage becomes unlocked. A report indicates that at level 20 in the game, near full damage becomes unlocked with moderate mechanical issues and at level 40 full damage becomes unlocked with significant mechanical issues."

"At full damage, mechanical failures play a critical role in the vehicles drivability and aerodynamics. At this level car hoods, trunks, and even doors will be hanging by a hinge as pieces of the car fall off."

"The fact that this was kept under wraps also sort of feels like Yamauchi’s “gotcha” to those that may have jumped the gun on rushing to put out their reviews without fully playing the game. "

[Branden_Lucero]

What is this nonsense about compression? The game doesn't even fill a single layer bluray disc and there is nothing stopping a double layered being used, there isn't a need to compress anything. Making up nonsense for some weird hate of the game is pretty lame.

Anyway, it seems reviewers who didn't play much got stung by a little trick.

http://gamer.blorge.com/2010/11/27/gran-turismo-5-reviewers-failed-yamauchis-damage-test-incomplete-reviews/

snippets for the gist,

"In general the reviews have been positive for Gran Turismo 5 thus far. However, one of the biggest criticisms has been the lack of “realistic damage” as promised by Yamauchi, head of Polyphony Digital. "

"Its true that it takes a monumental effort to sustain damage in Gran Turismo 5, but it turns out that only applies to those who have only played the a game a little. "

"As investigated by GTPlanet.net forum, Gran Turismo 5 has a progressive damage system. This means that as you level up and become more experienced each level of damage becomes unlocked. A report indicates that at level 20 in the game, near full damage becomes unlocked with moderate mechanical issues and at level 40 full damage becomes unlocked with significant mechanical issues."

"At full damage, mechanical failures play a critical role in the vehicles drivability and aerodynamics. At this level car hoods, trunks, and even doors will be hanging by a hinge as pieces of the car fall off."

"The fact that this was kept under wraps also sort of feels like Yamauchi’s “gotcha” to those that may have jumped the gun on rushing to put out their reviews without fully playing the game. "

no here's lame. what's lame is that still after all these year Sony just can't update the slow ass blu-ray drive and eliminate forever these hard drive installations. i mean, seriously, 10GB, especially for a racing game? Dirt 2 requires that on PC, and that game has way superior graphics of any racing game on the market. its stupid i think. not even MGS4 required half of that, and that was the first dual layer blu-ray title on PS3.

[nemesiswontdie]

I could give a fuck less about the install and what else. I'm having a blast playing this game. Graphics are good and the driving is fun as hell. So glad I bought a steering wheel. I couldn't imagine playing it without it.

[Dracarys]

no here's lame. what's lame is that still after all these year Sony just can't update the slow ass blu-ray drive and eliminate forever these hard drive installations. i mean, seriously, 10GB, especially for a racing game? Dirt 2 requires that on PC, and that game has way superior graphics of any racing game on the market. its stupid i think. not even MGS4 required half of that, and that was the first dual layer blu-ray title on PS3.

Nobody cares about being forced to install, and GT5 install is optional. If anything most people want more games to offer install options.