Review: Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec (PS2)

Graphics- 10/10
Sound- 9/10
Gameplay- 10/10
Replay Value- 9/10
Overall- 9.5/10

The Gran Turismo series is known for excellent racing games, and Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec is no exception. With excellent graphics, a nice soundtrack, and plenty of cars and racetracks, Gran Turismo 3 will keep you entertained for hours on end. Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec is probably the best racing game on the PS2.

Gran Turismo 3 was a huge step forward for the series from Gran Turismo 2. First of all, it was the first game in the series on the PS2. Second, the graphics made a huge improvement. Yes, I know PS1 graphics are much worse than PS2. However, people were complementing GT2 on its graphics and it was on the PS1. The graphics of GT3 are amazing. They are so realistic (besides the fact that there is no collision damage). Everything in GT3 looks nice. The cars, the courses, the scenery, everything. In addition, GT3 comes with an exceptional soundtrack to add to the experience.

As for the gameplay, Gran Turismo 3 is more than the average racing game. The guys at Polyphony made sure that the physics in this game were lifelike, and they are. Also, there are a ton of cars in this game. Most of them are offered from the get-go, and their price range from around 10,000 Credits to 2 million Credits. However, the best cars are only available by unlocking them. You do this by coming in first in all of the races in a tournament. There are cars from several automakers around the world, and there are many types of cars, too, from sedans to racecars to rally cars to F-1 cars, they're all here. Also, the game has plenty of beautiful looking tracks to race around on. With all the unlockables and races, GT3 will keep you busy for a long time.

Pros: Superb graphics, lots of cars and tracks, good soundtrack.
Cons: No collision damage.

Review: Eric