Gran Turismo Sport: The longstanding gaming franchise has grown up

The Grand Turismo franchise dates back to the humble beginnings of the PlayStation in 1997. Since then, there have been six major releases, but the latest one, Gran Turismo Sport, is unlike any one of its predecessors.

That’s because developer Polyphony Digital has take a big pivot into eSports, and Gran Turismo Sport, the seventh major title from the series, fully embraces that identity. Traditionalist won’t like the new changes, but they grow on you over time.

The game came out over two months ago, so this isn’t a full-on review of the game. You probably know everything you need to know already. Instead, it’s a quick run through of everything that we loved about the game and some of our minor grievances we hope Polyphony Digital fixes in the next generation.

Gran Turismo Sport is a lot of fun with a bunch of cool modes, cars and tracks to choose from, but it is different. A few major changes have been made to the series. First, instead of having an endless supply of cars to choose from, you now have to settle for a derisory 170 . Tracks have also been cut significantly. There are 40 courses on 17 unique tracks.

The real-life simulation that made past Gran Turismo games is also gone. Buying parts is a thing of the past, as is taking your car in for an oil change or tire rotation. It’s hard not to miss this aspect of the game.

Although there are only 170 cars in the game, the one you want is probably included. Since I drive a VW GTI, I opted to drive the available Mark VII GTI version. It’s not quite as peppy as the available McLarens or agile as the Mazda MX-5 Miata, but what can I say, I have a soft spot for the hatchback.

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