Product Description

In a nutshell: Gran Turismo might market itself as the "real driving simulator" but compared to the attention to detail and level of simulation in GTR 2 it might as well be Mario Kart when it comes to realism. The lowdown: Since its focused purely on GT racing there are no road races to compete on, but you do get 34 real word tracks and 140 different cars in three different classes. Although it is an unapologetically hardcore simulation the game does make a big effort to be as accessible as possible with a suite of driving aids and an in-depth driving school to help teach you not to use them. All this computerised help is in support of fully customisable races that let you change every variable from race length to time of day. The game also features some stunningly realistic looking graphics and an excellent online mode, with up to twenty-eight players competing at the same time. In short its petrolhead heaven. Most exciting moment: As impressive as the graphics, physics and other simulation aspects are, what really makes the races exciting is the fact that the artificial intelligence for all your opponents react like real human beings, not the dull automatons of Gran Turimso. Since you ask: Swedish developer SimBin, who also did GT Legends on the PC, have just been signed up to create new game Race for Eidos Interactive, which will use the official license for the world touring car championship. The bottom line: Probably the most realistic racing simulator ever made. -HARRISON DENT Computeractive GTR2 is unmissable entertainment

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #42200 in Video Games
• ESRB Rating: Everyone
• Platforms: Windows XP, Windows 2000
• Format: DVD-ROM

Features

• Realism Redefined: Absolutely authentic physics from dynamic lighting and environment changes to ultra-realistic damage modelling.
• Great Variety: 144 grand touring cars reproduced down to the finest detail / including all vehicles of the GT and NGT classes and the 24H races from two FIA GT seasons.
• Original Circuits: 34 different track variations. / Tough Competition: Human-like AI opponents add a new dimension to every race. / Scalable Levels: 3 different game modes (Novice, Semi-Pro and Simulation).
• Great Fun: 6 game events (Open practice, Race weekend, Championships, Time trials, 24 Hour Races, Driving school).
• International Competition: Fully integrated multiplayer mode allows online competition with drivers worldwide.