Gran Turismo 5 screenshots: yes, it looks good

by Andrew Yoon { Jan 31st 2008 at 4:00PM }

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It shouldn't come as a surprise that Gran Turismo 5 Prologue looks good. We've known this all along. As its March release date inches ever closer, SCEA has released a small batch of new screenshots that cement its beauty even further. Take a look at this screenshot, for example. Look at the incredible lighting on the signs in the background. The way it reflects so realistically is truly brilliant. We'd love to just stop the car, and walk out to appreciate the scenery. Maybe this engine will be used in another game in the future?

Gallery: Gran Turismo 5 Prologue

Tags: gran-turismo, gran-turismo-5, gt5

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

dadanman @ Jan 31st 2008 4:11PM

Wow. I don't really play this game anymore but this is great.

Christian @ Jan 31st 2008 4:12PM

Looks sweet, but I read in Edge magazine that the sound was actually a little disappointing. They claimed that the sound quality was far from the crisp beauty of PS3 Dirt for instance and more like older GT games. I hope they work more on the sound for the final version. Since I got my PS3 hooked up to a pretty good surround system I do notice it when games has really nicely done sound.

RokkaMan @ Jan 31st 2008 4:26PM

I imported it from Japan. The graphics are great but unfortunately the aliasing is the only real drawback as there is no anti-aliasing whatsoever. The game itself is a blast to play and the in-car camera is unbelievable.

RokkaMan @ Jan 31st 2008 4:28PM

I forgot to mention that a friend of mine walked in and watched it for a minute or so before saying "WOAH, thats a game?!?", lol

Spoony @ Jan 31st 2008 4:34PM

It's sad this is probably the first game i actually intend to buy simply because it looks so amazing. I don't care if these cars control like semis this game just looks so great. I've show people pictures and ask them to pick out which ones were from video games and almost always they can't figure out that these are from a game.

John @ Jan 31st 2008 9:17PM

This is Grand Turismo. If you think they perform like semis you can't drive. GT has long been arguably the most realistic simulator on the market.

bs6268d @ Jan 31st 2008 4:37PM

what if every ps3 game looked like it

OAKside @ Jan 31st 2008 4:44PM

A Mustang? Really? Look at that HDR environment, though. (And the rest of the screens.)

derekmccoll @ Jan 31st 2008 5:22PM

I thought the release date was middle of April now,... man wish I could get my hands on an english version asap!

emaxximus @ Jan 31st 2008 5:33PM

Can someone tell me if you are able to modify the cars (performance) in the Prologue?

RokkaMan @ Jan 31st 2008 6:43PM

No, just configure things like tyres like you could in Gran Turismo HD

emaxximus @ Jan 31st 2008 7:02PM

Thanks

John McPoop @ Jan 31st 2008 5:39PM

I have Dirt, Nascar 08, Burnout Paradise, New forza on 360 and Motorstorm. Truthfully, I don't even like most racing games. I will say that this game really gets me excited as a true driving simulator. The in car views make it look even more appealing. And to think this is prologue not even the Full version which is due out in 2009 sometime. polyphony Digital are the kings of the driving simulator. I hope they do away with B-Spec mode as it is truly pointless other than the marathon races that are like over 100+ laps. So far I think my favorite racing game of this current generation of videogames is probably Forza Motorsports followed by Dirt and Motorstorm. Paradise is a different animal.

I am going to buy this day 1 for sure. it is on my top 5 anticipated titles of 2008. I am trying to limit myself to 5 games this year but all the ones I want are PS3 so far.

B1gC72 - PSN: KillaKornbread @ Jan 31st 2008 6:34PM

i love those endurance races. i always try and see how many times i can lap people since my car is usually better than the people im racing lol. but i tell you what, it sure does suck when i mess around and loose one of those 100+ lap races by accident...

oh and you sure have a lot of racing games for someone who doesnt like racing games lol.

Neil @ Jan 31st 2008 5:53PM

I can't wait....

Break @ Jan 31st 2008 6:11PM

Kind of off topic but
in every screen shot post i've noticed that the links for "Previous" and "Next" photo on top of the screenie is broken
it's been like this for like half a year now and i don't know why im bare'ly bringing it up

John @ Jan 31st 2008 9:19PM

upgrade to Firefox

Panathas17 @ Feb 1st 2008 2:28PM

@ John

Surprising how slow some people are... lol jks!

Break @ Feb 1st 2008 4:22PM

if you only knew john
i've been using firefox since it was just called mozilla
but yeah anyways, i figured everyone was having this problem
maybe it's just me, but i figured i'd be nice and let the fine people at PS3F know about it

flipah @ Jan 31st 2008 6:23PM

I imported the prolouge, not satisfied. Insane graphics and nice enviroments and such, but the car selection is poor. Where is my swedish Volvo ;-) It also would been much cooler with car damage. Driving 100mph straight into a car in a corner without a scratch and just a little anoyment in steering isn't realistic. I've enjoyed GT, GT2, GT3 and GT4 all good gamesm but the Prolouge is something "just ok" to get your hands on until the final release, if there ever will be one. I sure hope so, hopefully with downloadable content, upgradeable cars, new cars, tracks and possiblites to customize everything and of course realistic car damage the ability to loose control.

I hope this is the reason why it is taking so long ;-)

will fn b @ Jan 31st 2008 7:37PM

What i really love about this game's graphics is that they don't go overboard on reflections like some other games (ie Gears of War and PGR games). It has great detail and amazingly REALISTIC reflections.

Ranus Studios @ Jan 31st 2008 7:42PM

Hey that's my mom's car.

JonRem @ Jan 31st 2008 8:07PM

I absolutely LOVE the PGR games on 360 and thought those graphics were just about as good as it can get. These new screen shots almost put PGR3&4 to shame. It'll be kinda difficult to tell the difference when you're playing. Heck, at certain points during a close race they both may as well be Rad Racer because I'm not paying attention to the reflections on Sanyo or TDK sign in Trafalghar square.

John @ Jan 31st 2008 9:21PM

Seeing these pics is like pr0n, I want it so bad but I can't have it... yet. Why do they tease us so? Like an idiot I finally decided to open a Japanese account to download the Prologue demo... in January... well after it was no longer available. I sob.

Kevin @ Jan 31st 2008 9:37PM

The day when the GT engine is used in something other than GT, I will not hate my Russian teacher, every pig in the world will fly, Bungie will go PS3 exclusive. And my History teacher will start dancing to Staying Alive.

NA NA NA NA STAYING ALIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIVE>