Gran Turismo 2

by SCEI

Product Features

• vibrating function
• 1-2 players
• DOUBLE DISC'S

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000034DC7
• Product Dimensions: 5 x 5.8 x 1 inches ; 5 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: December 17, 1999
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (232 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,458 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)

Product Description

Product Description

The original Gran Turismo is generally credited as the best driving game ever released on the PlayStation. That's a tough claim to beat, but the best contender to steal those bragging rights is, of course, the much-anticipated sequel Gran Turismo 2.

This time the driving action takes place on 20 different racing courses--almost double the number in the original game. There are more than 400 cars to choose from, including newly added "muscle cars" and even a VW Beetle! While some racing games slide by with less-than-realistic driving control, the Gran Turismo series has won over die-hard car fanatics with its attention to detail and realism. For example, this game gives you the freedom to modify your engine to maximize your driving performance. While not all gamers will care about adjusting their axle width or suspension, it is a nice option for those of us who like to get under the hood before we go.

Once your car is up and running, the race begins. The arcade racing mode is filled with numerous bumps and surprises. If you have a dual shock controller, you will feel every rumble and shake as your car speeds, slides, and (often) crashes on the street. The in-depth simulation mode allows you to earn money from your races so that you can upgrade your car's parts and, ultimately, buy or sell a car.

Product Description

TWO DISC'C ALL NEW RALLY'S IN D3EPTH SIMULATION MODES OVER 20 HIGHLY DETAILED TRACKS, GO GET EM!

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54 of 56 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Gran Turismo 2 - so many cars, so little time., December 20, 1999

By A Customer

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Gran Turismo 2 (Video Game)

Visually, GT has been improved over its top selling predecessor. While the cars are graphically the same, the backgrounds are much more detailed and sophisticated. Track design is superb with the addition of a few true to life road courses. As of yet, I have not noticed any pop up which is unbelievable considering the amount of detail involved in this game. The frame rate is pretty consistent although I have encountered slow down (about 20fps) when cornering on a few occasions. This struck me as odd because there was no traffic around at the time. The rally racing option is fantastic and a lot of fun to play. What a great addition to the game!

Experienced GT gamers will find the control identical to the original Gran Turismo. For newcomers to this type of racer, there will probably be about a 1-2 hour learning curve. While many people find the license testing a nuisance, it is ideal for the entry level gamer (or newcomer to GT) to learn the concepts required to be successful in this type of racing sim. For those who are more experienced, many of the tests can be passed in 1-3 attempts.

The variety of cars is unbelievable. The only noticeable absentees are Pontiac and Porsche. Many if not all of the originals have stayed to make a second appearance plus many, MANY new additions. The range in variety of cars is incredible: from VW Beetles to the Vector to super McLaren type cars. One thing that struck me as odd was the varied "model years" of some cars. The 2000 Toyota Celica is present, but GT2 still showcases the '97 Mitsubishi Eclipse and '96 Corvette seen in GT1. The Japanese styled Acura Integra has not been given the "American facelift" in this edition of GT either.

My only serious gripes in this game are the damage/collision factors and the extremely poor AI. How can this game be considered to be the "ultimate racing sim" when a player can slam into another car at 100+mph around a corner and use it as a "cushion" (in order to not have to reduce your speed) to take the turn? It is very disheartening and it takes away from the game. A player should "pay" for reckless driving! Games like TOCA 2 demand responsible driving in addition to offensive and defensive racing techniques. In GT2, you can slam into another car's quarter panel and not have to worry about damage (or damage of any significance if you use the "collision option") or spinning out. There are no accidents and unfortunately, that takes a lot of the excitement away. You can create a monster of a car, and just rip around a track slamming into walls will no ill effects. That doesn't seem right to me. Realism? I think not.

In this edition of Gran Tursimo, there are only 6 cars on track per race (in both the arcade version and simulator version). I would have liked to have seen at least 10-12 cars per race.

My last gripe is the AI, or lack there of. It feels as if I am racing against mindless "drones." Again, the poor AI takes away from the excitement and this problem plagued GT 1 as well. I was hoping it would be corrected this time around.

Despite it's drawbacks, Gran Turismo 2 still remains the greatest racing title to ever grace a home gaming console. It is tremendous fun, and it is highly recommended. My wife even loves it!

I better start buying lottery tickets - because work just seems to be getting in the way of my gaming time!

50 of 53 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beyond your wildest dreams, January 21, 2000

By A Customer

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Gran Turismo 2 (Video Game)

I recently bought a Playstation specifically to play GT2. Normally I wouldn't have taken the plunge just for one game, but ALL of the reviews were overwhelmingly positive. Plus, I'm a life-long car nut, and I couldn't resist. Well, this game is beyond anything I could have hoped for.

I have never seen a deeper game in my life. The sheer number of cars is astounding, and they're all real-life cars! Everything about the game is great, from graphics to control to sound to music...everything! I read some complaints about graphics bugs and poor AI. The bugs are very minor and don't detract from enjoyment. As far as AI, what do you expect, HAL from "2001"? The opposition is just fine.

The license concept is nice and adds to the realism. Getting to drive everything from a Mini Cooper S to a '69 Camaro Z28 to a Toyota GT One to a 900+hp Suzuki Pikes Peak car is incredible (especially the Suzuki)! Plus there are racing versions of many of the cars, such as a Trans Am version of the Z28. The tracks are great, too. The rendering of Laguna Seca is amazing - the view of the corkscrew on the replay is worth the price of admission!

Do yourself a favor and BUY THIS GAME. If this was the only game available for PSX, it would almost be worth it just to play GT2.

26 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An amazing game made even more amazing!, July 1, 2000

By A Customer

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Gran Turismo 2 (Video Game)

500 cars! Wouldn't the graphics suffer because of that, you might wonder? No way! This one looks just as good and sounds even better. Plus, with old, new and reverse tracks, you get enough to shake a stick at! (40+, and that doesn't even include the dirt tracks for rally-style racing!) You will be playing this for a long time, I guarantee! I've had my copy for a few months now, I have 70 cars in my garage from winning most of the major events and I'm still not even done half of the game! Talk about staying power! If you haven't already done so, buy this game! It may change the way you think about video games. P.S. Best car? Suzuki Escudo Pikes Peak Edition. What a monster! The first time you drive this car will no doubt be on one of the license tests as it costs $2,000,000! But once you've saved up enough money, buy it and you'll be laughing all the way to the finish line.