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stressed for motivation and achievement2005-02-22
More simulation than stimulation?
Apparently, today sees the U.S. release of Gran Turismo 4, with the European release coming on 9th March. Somewhat uncharacteristically, I’m not desperately keen to get myself a copy.
Over the past week, I’ve started playing its predecessor again and I’m feeling underwhelmed. While the Feeder-fed intro sequence might be fantastic, it feels like less of a game than my rose-tinted memories portray. Progressing in Gran Turismo mode, especially, has felt like a chore at times. Even playing against a mate was a bit lacklustre.
And then, as if the gods wanted me to abstain, I came across this snippet of Edge’s GT4 review today:
Gran Turismo 4 is fundamentally unconcerned with furthering the art of the videogame. This titanic franchise, this critical, load-bearing pillar of PlayStation, is barely even a videogame at all. It’s a hobbyist software suite, a racetrack tutorial, an encyclopaedia you can get in and drive off.
Well, I guess that seals it. Maybe one day I’ll buy it to learn the Nurburgring, but it won’t be soon. :(
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