Gran Turismo 4 Prologue : PS2

Gran Turismo 4: Prolgue features 46 tests to improve your driving skills and 64 different cars, each with their own individual realistic handling and dynamics. Gamers will also be rewarded for their persistence and training with a head-start saved on their memory card for Gran Turismo 4, due out later this year. Also included in the package is a bonus disc including a GT4 trailer, a gallery, and a "Making of GT4" movie, which previews the eagerly anticipated Gran Turismo 4, shows unique behind-the-scenes footage and gives advice on just what makes a great driver.



Now, although this game is a limited version of the final GT4 package, it is around half the price of most new games and is immensely playable.

The cars handle incredibly realistically, and when you watch the included documentary , you begin to understand why. The amount of effort that went into making GT4 the most realistic handling racing game ever is nothing short of breathtaking.



However, it's not perfect. There are some redraw issues when buildings in the distance suddenly appear and the PS2's graphics capabilities are starting to show their age when pitched against the likes of Project Gotham Racing 2 on XBox.

The graphics seem to be a step up from the previous game, but I'm yet to find any racing game on any platform that beats the Deep Forest Raceway level in GT3 for jaw dropping realism.

The lack of a 2 player mode and any online facilities are also a noticable omission from Prolgue, although apparently these are included in the full GT4 game.



The cars still suffer no damage whatsoever which subtly reinforces the fact that you are playing a video game.

It's still a great deal of fun though, and well worth the asking price if you can't wait for the full release of GT4 later in the year.