![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() It’s not overcomplicated, and nor, is there the dread of crashing and destroying the car, ruining a race. Racing is fun, and that’s how it should be. Of course, we would all love to have everything, but as has become the norm over recent years, there’s either a trade-off in quality, or frame rate, and on this occasion, the fidelity mode is perfect. There’s no need to choose, between the performance option to gain 60 fps and lose the upgrade in graphical quality. The graphics as expected for a new generation console are immaculate, and the reflections, especially the rain and puddles are the best I’ve seen in a racing title. It adds an extra layer to a remarkable racing experience, but as with all games, there are positives and negatives. The success of Gran Turismo 7 doesn’t merely come down to the immersion of the PS5’s controller, but it doesn’t hurt. It’s for this reason, that my racing wheel, will likely be unused, or at least, less used, as I continually enjoy racing in Gran Turismo, and that’s saying something! However, the DualSense controller does, and it’s something I didn’t realise was needed. But peddles don’t vibrate, nor do they immerse you into the feeling of racing. Of course, one loses the precision, and natural control, of a wheel. The resistance through the throttle and braking triggers on the PlayStation 5 goes beyond what is felt through a wheel and peddle set. Every motion, impact, traction and loss of, is felt through the controller. ![]() The PS5’s haptic DualSense controller enhances the racing experience beyond, even that of a wheel and peddles. I have a racing wheel incompatible with PlayStation consoles, but I don’t miss it on this occasion. Gran Turismo 7 is a breath of fresh air in an oversaturated racing genre. Reviewed On: PS5 | Platforms Available: PS4 & PS5 | Publisher: Sony Interactive | Release Date: 4th March 2022 I for one, have slept on the series for too long, and am now excited to embrace the ultimate racing experience that the PlayStation 5 and Gran Turismo 7 has to offer. Gran Turismo 7 does a great job improving on the customization options available in Gran Turismo Sport and brings them more in-line with competitors like Forza.There are reasons not to like Gran Turismo 7, or any Gran Turismo title for that matter, but also every reason to love it. Along with all the usual cosmetic adjustments, shifting weight around a car's frame or adjusting the height of your suspension will change the way it handles turns and accelerates. The game's focus on real-world simulation also makes the detailed customizations you can add to cars feel more impactful. Gradually unlocking cars in Gran Turismo 7 and upgrading a favorite with my limited reward money feels more meaningful than hopping between dozens of different vehicles in Forza. It might sound like less fun at first, but even as a casual fan of racing games I appreciate the straight-forward approach of Gran Turismo 7 when compared to the bombastic stunts and destructible environments of Forza Horizon 5. While games like Forza and Need for Speed allow for more forgiving, arcade-inspired driving (including Forza's rewind button), cars in Gran Turismo 7 feel like they obey the laws of physics and don't drift around turns with the same sort of ease. Gran Turismo 7 just focuses on regular races and "license" practice courses designed to improve your in-game driving skills. Other racing games, like the Xbox-exclusive Forza Horizon 5, have embraced variety in the genre with off-road driving, exploration, cinematic stories, and a bunch of game modes. ![]()
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