Gran Turismo 5 Reviews Are In

The first critic reviews have finally arrived for Gran Turismo 5. The PS3 exclusive, announced at E3 2005, has seen a wealth of delays and near-misses in terms of its production, so Sony fans have had a long time to wait with only the Prologue edition as a substitute. So, has this racing game delivered the goods? Apparently not: IGN rated it 8.5/10, stating that it's a "10/10 simulator but 5/10 game", praising the graphics and game-play but wishing the single-player modes were more substantial given the five-year wait. Meanwhile, CVG gave the title 8/10 for "great handling" and having "tons of cars and tracks" though noting that the tracks themselves "aren't pretty" and that "organising online races is a chore". Whether Gran Turismo 5 could have ever really lived up to the hype fuelled by the wait is up to debate on forums; either way, those who have been eagerly anticipating playing the latest in the popular racing franchise only have to wait until this Friday to decide for themselves.