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Gran Turismo 5 Prologue
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Overall Critic Score:3.3058
Gran Turismo 5 Prologue Critic Reviews
Gran Turismo 5 Prologue might only be a demo, but it's worth £25 alone to justify the £1000 you splurged on a PS3 and a 1080p HDTV. Prologue - the preview version of 2009's full-on GT5 - looks even better than the stills on these pages. It's the game...read the complete Gran Turismo 5 Prologue review at PSM3 Magazine UK
The Gran Turismo franchise was always a shining beacon of hope in an infested sea of urban themed racers with complete disregard for real world physics and terrible taste in music. With every GT the series kept moving forward and kept the fans guessing...read the complete Gran Turismo 5 Prologue review at MEGamers
Although Gran Turismo 5 Prologue was released as a small taste of what is to come in the final version of GT5, this taste is definitely more then just a small demo. And with great graphics, solid sound, and some very realistic gameplay, this title just...read the complete Gran Turismo 5 Prologue review at Da GameBoyz
Though the track count is limited to a total of six selections, all of the courses are great fun. Even the Daytona Speedway, which is just an oval in its basic setup, becomes interesting to drive when you switch to its largely road-based alternative...read the complete Gran Turismo 5 Prologue review at IGN
This is semi-complete Gran Turismo in HD and the driving is a reliable as a Swiss watch. During the time spent with the game, there was not a second on the tracks that went by that was out of place. Prologue adds some new features that give a glimpse to...read the complete Gran Turismo 5 Prologue review at Kombo
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Gran Turismo 5 Prologue is available either as a PlayStation Network download or a Blu-ray disc for $40. The gameplay itself is great and features a great learning curve. The presentation is excellent, as is expected from Gran Turismo’s debut on the PS3...read the complete Gran Turismo 5 Prologue review at PGNx Media
Ten, five and three: respectively, that's how many years, games and systems the Gran Turismo franchise has stretched. Envisioned by Kazunori Yamauchi, and realized through the work of Polyphony Digital, the Gran Turismo games have a cult following, not...read the complete Gran Turismo 5 Prologue review at Gamer's Hell
The Gran Turismo series is easily one of the most successful and highly praised series in video gaming history. With sales totaling almost 50 million units and consistent high-scoring reviews, you'd think...read the complete Gran Turismo 5 Prologue review at GamerNode
Gran Turismo 5 Prologue is "just a demo." It features more than 75 cars and six tracks (12 if you include the reversals/variants) which can be raced normally, in time trial mode, online (with up to 15 other people) and in drift races. But it's "just a...read the complete Gran Turismo 5 Prologue review at TotalPlaystation
To cap things off, what is the best way to describe Gran Turismo 5 Prologue? There’s too much content to be a demo and there’s not enough content while the game still has the name “Gran Turismo” in its title. Prologue certainly comes off as merely...read the complete Gran Turismo 5 Prologue review at Gamer 2.0
For hardcore fans of the acclaimed Gran Turismo series, GT5 Prologue might help with the long wait for the full GT5. It's an odd approach, releasing a "prologue" (aka extended demo) of a game as a $39.99 retail product, but it should serve to whet fans...read the complete Gran Turismo 5 Prologue review at Lawrence
Gran Turismo 5: Prologue is an odd one. It's not a "full" GT game, nor a demo. As a retail product, it sits somewhere in between -- and that certainly makes it difficult to judge. As the first PS3-powered entry in the popular Polyphony-developed racing...read the complete Gran Turismo 5 Prologue review at 1UP
The online modes remain the weak point of Gran Turismo. There's a lot of lag which makes the cars 'jump', eventhough it remains fun to drive against human opponents. The matchmaking system and the possibilities look pale compared to Forza 2 or PGR4 but...read the complete Gran Turismo 5 Prologue review at Fragland
The downside to this game is that unfortunately there’s no upgrading/mods available for cars which would have been neat. Also the online mode has some pretty bad lagging at times; it gets confusing when the guy in front of you starts jumping between...read the complete Gran Turismo 5 Prologue review at Extreme Gamer
As we approach the 10th anniversary of what remains the PlayStation's best-selling title, it's understandable that all eyes are on the latest iteration of the Gran Turismo franchise for the PlayStation 3. When originally released in 1997, the first title...read the complete Gran Turismo 5 Prologue review at IGN UK
In the end GT5 Prologue is pretty essential for GT fans but its enhanced demo nature is more than obvious in various parts of the package. For £25 (even cheaper if you shop around) you'll get more play time than many full-price titles, but with a...read the complete Gran Turismo 5 Prologue review at VideoGamer
Gran Turismo 5 Prologue is cluttered with minor imperfections and imbalances such as these. Event mode takes longer to finish than many of the PS3's big-name action games, and Quick Tune extends its life considerably, but it's not brilliantly structured....read the complete Gran Turismo 5 Prologue review at Eurogamer
All this leads to the ultimate question: is Gran Turismo 5 Prologue worth the punt? Well you certainly won’t be wanting this unless you’re planning on buying GT5 anyway, so it’s more a question of whether or not you can contain your racing bug or fi...read the complete Gran Turismo 5 Prologue review at Jolt Online Gaming UK
The original Playstation system had a slew of games that sold phenomenally well. Who can forget the success of games like Tomb Raider, Metal Gear Solid, or Crash Bandicoot? But for all the success of those titles, there was only one game that holds the...read the complete Gran Turismo 5 Prologue review at Gamervision
If you know you're going to buy Gran Turismo 5, this Prologue release may tide you over, but we can't help but wonder whether you'll feel like the money was wasted once the real game comes along. And, if you're on the fence about GT5, this Prologue...read the complete Gran Turismo 5 Prologue review at Daily Game
If you are a die-hard fan of the series, this should certainly be on your to buy list but if you are just a casual fan or a non-fan looking to get into the series I recommend waiting for the full version to be released. Gran Turismo 5 Prologue is just a...read the complete Gran Turismo 5 Prologue review at Hooked Gamers
In fact, the company isn't done, as it plans to not only release downloadable content (in the form of realistic car damage) but also the game's successor, the much-anticipated Gran Turismo 5. But for now, Prologue is a great racing experience that, at...read the complete Gran Turismo 5 Prologue review at GameDaily
Gran Turismo 5: Prologue is exactly what it says on the tin: a prologue to one of the most anticipated PS3 titles. Too big to be a demo but to small to be a full-priced game, Prologue sits somewhere in the middle, teasing us with hints of what the full...read the complete Gran Turismo 5 Prologue review at Gameplayer
After playing for 5 or 10 hours, there's a good chance that you'll have seen everything of substance that Gran Turismo 5 Prologue has to offer. The package is complete enough, though, that you'll probably keep playing just to improve your times or to...read the complete Gran Turismo 5 Prologue review at HonestGamers
PS3 owners have had every reason to feel owned by their 360 playing counterparts. Microsoft's box has been getting a steady stream of top-shelf games, while the PS3 has been the recipient of lesser games and lesser versions of multiplatform releases....read the complete Gran Turismo 5 Prologue review at GameSpy
The game starts new drivers off with 35,000 credits, which is barely enough to buy a basic car such as a Mini Cooper, Ford Focus, Mazda Rx-8, or other, similar low-end models. There are plenty of exotics to be had as your cash flow increases, but fans of...read the complete Gran Turismo 5 Prologue review at G4 TV
The strength of this game’s racing only makes its lack of growth in other fundamental areas all the more baffling. How easy would it be for Gran Turismo to rule the racing world if Polyphony put half the effort it does into capturing muffler audio into...read the complete Gran Turismo 5 Prologue review at Game Informer
Gran Turismo has transcended what any of us ever imagined it would become. This isn't a racing game. It's car culture in digital form. Back when the first game was being developed, Polyphony Digital had to approach car manufacturers in order to include...read the complete Gran Turismo 5 Prologue review at GameTrailers
Gran Turismo 5 Prologue is a great indicator for things to come, but isn't an essential purchase unless you're a big racing fan, or want to race thousands of others online. One can only hope that Polyphony Digital take many of these criticisms to heart...read the complete Gran Turismo 5 Prologue review at Future Gamez
Gran Turismo 5 Prologue may be only a practice lap for the real thing, but it's a beautiful joyride while it lasts....read the complete Gran Turismo 5 Prologue review at GameSpot
So, it comes down to this: The single-player aspect of Gran Turismo 5 Prologue is still incredibly addictive and there’s some solid replay value in it to earn more money, unlock additional cars, and generally perfect your driving skills. The multiplayer...read the complete Gran Turismo 5 Prologue review at GameTap
Gran Turismo 5: Prologue is a roaring success. Graphically it's a huge step up not only from GT4 but from every racing game (and indeed most games) that we've seen so far, and I'm sure it'll look even better in the full game. The recreation of every car...read the complete Gran Turismo 5 Prologue review at AceGamez
Still, Gran Turismo 5 Prologue is in a class by itself when it comes to racing simulation. Cars and tracks are re-created immaculately, as are the vehicles' physics and performance. Hardcore racers are sure to find endless hours of enjoyment unlocking...read the complete Gran Turismo 5 Prologue review at The Onion (A.V. Club)
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