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- GTP_Spag69
- spagetti69
No leaderboards? Kaz did state that the online was their jewel in the crown so to speak.
If that's true,I'm flabbergasted.
If that's true,I'm flabbergasted.
GT5 Review scores (Update :Average metacritic score)
- Thread starter DoctorFouad
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- Hammerhead Garage
Easy, kids. I've noticed a couple of people have expressed dissatifaction that the game is getting less-than-perfect (or at least less-than-expected) reviews. I don't have a problem with people sharing their opinions like this, but when you start throwing around accusations of unprofessionalism and media bias simply because you don't like the score that was given, then we're going to have a problem. So let's not have any undue fuss - if you have a problem with a review, then attack the review. Not the reviewer.
I don't want to intervene in this thread, but that doesn't mean I won't if I have to.
I don't want to intervene in this thread, but that doesn't mean I won't if I have to.
Yeah just what is going on here? I'm amazed there are no leaderboard at all to speak of.
I guess your right.
Lets not forget patches and dlc's guys. Im gonna wait for Gametrailers and gamespot reviews, though all other gt's has averaged 8.5 in reviews. I dont really care, but its fun to read.
Gonna buy it in a few hours.I havent played GT online yet, but yeah i agree, for a 2010 game Multiplayer and the features that go along with that need to be standard.
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Looked through all the menus and I couldn't find one leaderboard. Im just hoping PD are going to release these and other online features via a download. If they don't then like you I will be flabbergasted.
If only Turn 10 and PD joined forces you would have the perfect game. Whilst I might moan about Forza I do admit that when it comes to online they have this nailed especially in FM2.
Just spoke to my mate and even NFS hot pursuit has leaderboards!
The reviews are fair. Every one I've read at some point says the handling and attention to detail is without equal. Eurogamer calls it the holy grail of racing games. Destructoid says it's "unparalleled".
But the game certainly isn't without its flaws. I'm positive I'll be able to forgive them and enjoy what is in many ways, the greatest racing game of all time
But the game certainly isn't without its flaws. I'm positive I'll be able to forgive them and enjoy what is in many ways, the greatest racing game of all time
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- ScruffybUK
In Arcade Mode you can turn Every Aid Off 👍
Not got into GT Life too Much yet , got to get ready to do the Licence Tests
So as of yet not looked at the Settings for Driving Aids ON or OFF
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- RedSuinit
All of this makes me laugh. You know who all is here, reading these forums? Those who haven't even touched the game yet, like myself. Go ahead and listen to these buffoons for reviewers. Go play your crappy looking LFS, or horrific Forza 3. Go ahead. Cause PD to take a huge hit and shut down. If the game REALLY sucks that bad, then that's what they deserve. However, I think that for 3.5 years of dev time, we are getting a LOT of new content. People seem to forget that PD hasn't ONLY worked on GT5 since GT4's release. I think that even if GT5 is some huge letdown, that GT6 would be what most of us were expecting from the next GT game, plus according to Kaz (if he is to be trusted) GT6 won't be YEARS away like GT5 was. I feel like they changed their plans a lot while working on this game, and it led to decisions that some people aren't happy with. It is what it is. Complain and hope that GT6 will fix everything that we didn't like about GT5.
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- SolidSnakeSSx
I got the game yesterday (Subway contest) and have been playing it for hours now. I'm not sure why some are shocked by the reviews. The game is clearly designed for GT fans. It's fairly evident that PD didn't set out to make it appeal toward people that weren't interested in the series before. Instead they pushed it more to being geared toward those of us that have already loved it. If you're in that boat then you're going to be perfectly happy with it. If you're not then your opinion of the series probably isn't going to change.
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- Squanto666
When you Platinum this one you are a leader ...
Simply, most of these reviews, especially the IGN one, are what make me so comfortable with this game. Gran Turismo, is a grind series. It always has been. Its why it makes every single one of its competitors look in awe when they see the numbers its sell and its fanbase. These websites want games like Need for Speed where its very linear and uncompromising. While GT has its faults 'and what game doesn't' the lack of emphasis on what new in the game, is what for me, kill their articles. If GT4 were stale to most gamers, prologue would not have sold over 5 million copies. It was incredibly linear and seldom little gameplay that was almost completely devoid of any creativity what so ever, and yet it still sold gangbusters. GT has never rated in the high nines, which people really shouldn't of anticipated.
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IGN review: "Gran Turismo 5 is a 10/10 simulator wrapped up in a 5/10 game"
gamepro review: "despite my criticism I know I love GT5, and I'll be playing it for months, and maybe even years. But deep down, I know that while it's the best racing game out there, with just a bit more focus in some key areas it could have been even better.""
Seems like most reviewers out there do agree one thing, as a driving "simulator", it does it's job perfectly and that's what Gran Turismo is going for.
gamepro review: "despite my criticism I know I love GT5, and I'll be playing it for months, and maybe even years. But deep down, I know that while it's the best racing game out there, with just a bit more focus in some key areas it could have been even better.""
Seems like most reviewers out there do agree one thing, as a driving "simulator", it does it's job perfectly and that's what Gran Turismo is going for.
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I've played all GT games and would consider myself a GT fan but im disappointed. Due to moving with the times and not remaining in a time warp i've come to expect certain online features. At the moment the online side of the game is a joke and I actually think GT5P was better and even that was very basic.
The days of only playing single player are a thing of the past. The gamers of today expect a solid online experience. Infact with some games some people don't even bother with the single player and only play multiplayer.
If your time machine is stuck in the year 2004 you will be happy. If you have moved with the times then you will be disappointed with the online features on GT5.
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- Squanto666
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- Organ-Donor
Can you elaborate on this? What makes the online part so sub-par? I personally never judge the online portion of games within the first few days of release until things get ironed out. Unless you are speaking of things that are lacking in feature wise.
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- Gadbury / GTP_Gadbury
I thought the (currently scoreless) SixthAxis review was very good: http://www.thesixthaxis.com/2010/11/24/review-gran-turismo-5/
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- GTP_Wuestenmaus
I think it is not so difficult to come to a conclusion with this game:
The problem here are the limitations of the PS3. If it would be possible to show the game in all its glory on a PC, we would see what PD really has worked on all the years. They had to make a lot of very painful design decisions to reach their 60fps goal. The same game on the PS4 and it would get a 10/10 from every gaming magazine.
It is also true that the AI is unbelievably stupid. They are fast on the straights and idiotic in the corners. They will never go out of your way and behave like go carts. But still, the career mode is extremely enjoyable. If never played a better career mode in any other racing game.
And the physics: Maybe I'm crazy, but I have played Life for Speed for a very long time and I also played Iracing (test month) and in my opinion, GT5 is better. What is so convincing about this game is the FF. It is so much better than in GT5P (I have a G27 by the way) and it does feel even better than in Iracing, where the wheel is sometimes a bit loose.
Do the others here feel the same way? I think it is time, that Sony is releasing the PS4 already!
The problem here are the limitations of the PS3. If it would be possible to show the game in all its glory on a PC, we would see what PD really has worked on all the years. They had to make a lot of very painful design decisions to reach their 60fps goal. The same game on the PS4 and it would get a 10/10 from every gaming magazine.
It is also true that the AI is unbelievably stupid. They are fast on the straights and idiotic in the corners. They will never go out of your way and behave like go carts. But still, the career mode is extremely enjoyable. If never played a better career mode in any other racing game.
And the physics: Maybe I'm crazy, but I have played Life for Speed for a very long time and I also played Iracing (test month) and in my opinion, GT5 is better. What is so convincing about this game is the FF. It is so much better than in GT5P (I have a G27 by the way) and it does feel even better than in Iracing, where the wheel is sometimes a bit loose.
Do the others here feel the same way? I think it is time, that Sony is releasing the PS4 already!
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For starters no leaderboards is frankly a joke. Also creating a private room and inviting your friends isn't exactly straight forward.
Still im hopeful we shall see added content because I cannot believe this is all we're getting for GT5 online.
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- jubeininja69
Don't have the game yet, but people were saying online was lacking certain modes and there were no leaderboards. Stuff PD can add via a patch.
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- GTP_Spag69
- spagetti69
Can we host our own private races?
Leaderboards yes/no?
I think eurogamer mentioned that in online races, cars are not restricted. you can bring to the table anything you want. In a public lobby we will probably be swamped with X1's and 1000bhp monsters.
Leaderboards yes/no?
I think eurogamer mentioned that in online races, cars are not restricted. you can bring to the table anything you want. In a public lobby we will probably be swamped with X1's and 1000bhp monsters.
Hey! I am going to buy this at the weekend and you guys are depressing the living daylights out of me. 
Honestly it can't be that bad! No leaderboards? You just haven't found or unlocked that feature, yet. As for online, KY said it's going to be really good.
And I think you guys are wrong about only GT fans buying this. If KY aimed this only at us fans PD would go out of business. After nearly 6 years of developing costs? There aren't enough GT fans to pay for that and net a decent profit. In fact I think that KY aimed GT5 at a wider audience. Whether he failed or not we'll see, but it a bit early to tell or start complaining. Especially before I bought my copy!
Honestly it can't be that bad! No leaderboards? You just haven't found or unlocked that feature, yet. As for online, KY said it's going to be really good.
And I think you guys are wrong about only GT fans buying this. If KY aimed this only at us fans PD would go out of business. After nearly 6 years of developing costs? There aren't enough GT fans to pay for that and net a decent profit. In fact I think that KY aimed GT5 at a wider audience. Whether he failed or not we'll see, but it a bit early to tell or start complaining. Especially before I bought my copy!
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The main positive for me is the physics engine is without doubt the best i've ever played.
Im rather proud of myself because yesterday I managed all golds in B, A, IC licences and yet this was the first time i've ever used a wheel. Due to the excellent physics engine I quickly adapted to using a wheel instead of a controller.
Im rather proud of myself because yesterday I managed all golds in B, A, IC licences and yet this was the first time i've ever used a wheel. Due to the excellent physics engine I quickly adapted to using a wheel instead of a controller.
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- Gadbury / GTP_Gadbury
I thought Eurogamer said there are car restrictions but the implementation sounds clunky. Rather than set restrictions for vehicle entry such as drive train, max power, manufacturers etc., you have to select cars from your garage (so only ones you own)... therefore, the host will only see cars in their race of which they own (I might have this bit wrong).
Hopefully, if it is that clunky, online can be improved with a patch. It sounds like the core online is there and working, just needs to be a bit more flexible.
If leaderboards are missing, I'l be very surprised.
It almost seems that the online elements from GT5: Prologue have been dropped (car Performance points, leaderboards, events)
