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[SickBoy]

Photo mode was my favorite aspect of GT4 by far.

How is the game's front end? One console gaming thing I've never gotten used to is having the patience to wait as stuff loads on a menu screen... It's something that could be particularly annoying to me in a game like this where you're moving through menus a lot to tune and trick out your car.

[KinectFan]

Photo mode was my favorite aspect of GT4 by far.

How is the game's front end? One console gaming thing I've never gotten used to is having the patience to wait as stuff loads on a menu screen... It's something that could be particularly annoying to me in a game like this where you're moving through menus a lot to tune and trick out your car.

There are plenty of videos out there to watch.

[SaitoH]

I could spend a lifetime in photo mode.

Awesome photochop. Can't wait to mess with it.

[SickBoy]

There are plenty of videos out there to watch.

Wow, thanks for answering my question.

[KinectFan]

Wow, thanks for answering my question.

I suggested watching a video because what one person thinks is quick loading, can be a terrible wait to others.

[dammitmattt]

The menus are better than GT4 but not nearly as quick and streamlined as Forza 3. It's still got the weird "mouse pointer" thing going that makes no sense on a console. If you played Prologue, you'll have a good idea of what to expect. It's kind of a cluster with shit everywhere, but I feel for them because there is a TON of information that they are throwing at you. It's all very pretty and neat, though, with some funny small touches.

GT5 Menus

[mik]

[PlayerOneStewy]

Got any RSX in there? Take a picture of a real car for once.

[mik]

Volkswagen über alles

[GSRJedi]

[mik]

[dammitmattt]

How'd you get the game early?

[mik]

I'd tell you, but Tigerriot would be pissed.

[dammitmattt]

I'd tell you, but Tigerriot would be pissed.

Hahahahaha!!!!

That's kind of exactly what I was thinking...I hope Ty doesn't read this.

So what do you think so far? I'm contemplating picking it up tomorrow or just letting someone get it for me for Christmas. I have so much stuff to play right now that I don't really have time for it, but it's a new GT, for God's sake.

[mik]

[Architecture]

Does the game look as good in motion as it does in those pictures? It's hard to get a feel for the photorealism from videos online.

[Architecture]

I'd only ever use cockpit view if I have a proper wheel setup, otherwise? No.

This actually makes less sense in practice than you'd think. My father has a dedicated racing setup (he's played nothing but GT5 Prologue on his PS3) and with a race wheel both in your hands and on screen, there's a bizarre disconnect that kind of dampens the immersion.

[StinkingBishop]

Mik, you were a fan of Shift correct? Forgetting completely about the driving aspect, how do the 2 compare? Shift made Forza 3's world seem so boring, sterile and lifeless. Does GT5 feel like driving on a Hollywood set?

Greg, when you get the game I would love to hear your thoughts on this as well since I know you felt the same.

[Wenny]

Mik, you suck.

I've got the same concerns as our putrid prelate. Does it feel as sterile as Forza? And does it lack the carrot and stick progression of Shift/Hot Pursuit?

Also, GO RECORD AN EPISODE OF FANBOYS NOW!

[StinkingBishop]

Does any one else feel the same as me that they are really excited about seeing rain in the game but realize that they will almost always turn the feature on since driving in the rain sucks? I always would pray for rain for Formula 1 races since it is entertaining to watch but I would never want to do it.

I was reading back through this thread since I not had time in months to really follow any games at all. Did you say there are go-carts in the game Mik? Like in Virtua Racing for the Saturn? That is awesome.

[Compeau]

Is there a PS3 controller with the triggers and analog stick of a 360 controller? I'd love to play this game with better triggers and the stick in the correct position.

And I do have RealTriggers on my PS3 controller, but it's just not the same as the 360's triggers.

[KinectFan]

If you've played Prologue I think you've got a pretty good idea of what to expect from this game in terms of cockpit experience and graphics.

[GSRJedi]

Is there a PS3 controller with the triggers and analog stick of a 360 controller? I'd love to play this game with better triggers and the stick in the correct position.

And I do have RealTriggers on my PS3 controller, but it's just not the same as the 360's triggers.

you could try one of these

[KinectFan]

My copy of the game is being delivered today from Amazon, but I've got to say these review scores are only reinforcing what I feared all along. Quite a few 8's are being handed out.


It sounds like these inconsistencies are really a downer. Not only are 80% of the game's cars just recycled models from GT4, but so are a good number of the tracks. People are saying the game just has this crazy yin/yang feel to it, where one cars look stunning, and the one next to it doesn't. One track looks amazing, but the next one is anything but.

It's really a shame they didn't realize how off putting this can be. I've said it before, if I could just turn off all the GT4 cars, I would do it. I'm OK with only having 200 cars, but having to put up with the less than stellar looking aspects of the game is just annoying. I hope they realize this and patch in the ability to disable all those old cars.

It's really looking like GT5 is essentially a set up for GT6, which will probably end up being the true GOD of sim racers for this gen. I expect we'll see GT6 in the fall of 2012.

[dammitmattt]

Mik, you suck.

I've got the same concerns as our putrid prelate. Does it feel as sterile as Forza? And does it lack the carrot and stick progression of Shift/Hot Pursuit?

Also, GO RECORD AN EPISODE OF FANBOYS NOW!

This has been my biggest concern the whole time. After playing a hundred plus hours of Forza 2, I got burned out on F3 after a dozen hours or so mainly because it was so clinical and didn't have a lot of the modern tricks games have to push you forward. And it's a shame because it's technically better in every way.

[The MC Hammer]

I recommend GSR's recommendation.

I picked up one of these adapters a few months ago, and voila, no more poor PS3 controller for me to deal with! Plus, my arcade sticks now work on either 360 or PS3!

Granted, these adapters require a wired controller, which is soooo 2004, but it's a good trade-off for me. I probably shouldn't call the Dual Shock 3 a "poor controller"--it's fine--I just REALLY like the 360 controllers.

Also, I live w/ the minor fear that Sony will come along with a patch to eliminate these adapters, but it's not been an issue yet.

you could try one of these

[dammitmattt]

Eurogamer GT5 Review

Good review, though it confirms some of the fears that I had about GT5, particularly the multiplayer.

[KinectFan]

Eurogamer GT5 Review

Good review, though it confirms some of the fears that I had about GT5, particularly the multiplayer.

Holy shit. The online sounds way worse than I expected, and my expectations weren't that high to begin with.

[levitynyc]

Great driving, lousy game. Is anyone surprised by this?

[KinectFan]

Great driving, lousy game. Is anyone surprised by this?

I am. I really am. As the Eurogamer review rightly points out, it's like this game was developed in a vacuum, where Forza 2 and 3 never existed. How could Polyphony not have taken any lesson from the past 5 years of videogames, where online modes matter, and certain feature sets are expected?

[levitynyc]

I owned gt3 and gt4. I always found the driving to be amazing, but the games on a whole were boring. There was just no point to do anything, no motivation to keep progressing. It always felt like i was playing an amazing tech demo. Everything from the menus to the music was just sterile.

[SaitoH]

Got my collectors edition.

@Stewy - they were short shipped, so not enough collectors editions for preorders at any EB in Halifax. They are getting more on thursday/friday, but that still won't cover preorders.

[Compeau]

GT has always been about the driving. I'm fine with that. I'd love it to be a complete game, but even with everything else being mediocre, the driving is so good the game is worth it.

GT is the one game where I just enjoy driving a car on a track. I don't care about racing other cars, or the structure of the game's progression. I just love the relationship between the car and the road.

I can still get my strictly "racing" fix from plenty of other places if I can't get it from GT.

[levitynyc]

Good point. I spend 10 hours a week in the car so I dont like just driving. I want to race my super car.

[PlayerOneStewy]

Got my collectors edition.

@Stewy - they were short shipped, so not enough collectors editions for preorders at any EB in Halifax. They are getting more on thursday/friday, but that still won't cover preorders.

Thanks man. I might hold off on it till next week then.

[lactose]

got my regular edition - anyone up for some online racing tonight at 10 EST?

[mik]

I've got the same concerns as our putrid prelate. Does it feel as sterile as Forza? And does it lack the carrot and stick progression of Shift/Hot Pursuit?

Yes to the sterility. No to the lack of carrot & stick. There's an experience/leveling system this time. It's not as CoD-inspired as something like Shift, but it does keep you pushing to advance.

I should have the full-on review finished in a few hours. There are a couple more things I want to do first. I decided pulling a late night and getting an extra 6-7 hours into the game was better than being the 12:01 a.m. embargo buster.

[Wenny]

Yes to the sterility. No to the lack of carrot & stick. There's an experience/leveling system this time. It's not as CoD-inspired as something like Shift, but it does keep you pushing to advance.

I should have the full-on review finished in a few hours. There are a couple more things I want to do first. I decided pulling a late night and getting an extra 6-7 hours into the game was better than being the 12:01 a.m. embargo buster.

Thanks! Looking forward to your review...and more pics!

[PlayerOneStewy]

It's too bad Best Buy and the Shop of the Future don't appear to be carrying the CE in Canada.

[Wenny]

It's too bad Best Buy and the Shop of the Future don't appear to be carrying the CE in Canada.

Should have pre-ordered from Gamestop.