If this game takes up 5280 MB on my HDD, I'm afraid to see what the full game will take... Very fun, for people of all ages. GORGEOUS GRAPHICS.
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Gran Turismo 5 Prologue
(2008, Video Games - Racing, Rated E, Play it on: PlayStation 3)
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Common Sense says
Scaled-down PS3 race with gorgeous graphics.
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for Ages 10–17
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of Gran Turismo 5 Prologue was written by Brett Molina
Parents need to know this is an incredibly realistic racing simulator. While victory may require some aggressive driving tactics, all events are completed within the confines of a race track. Commercialism is very much in play with dozens of automakers prominently featured and ads for automotive companies like Michelin blanketing the scenery. The game is playable online, a feature Common Sense Media doesn't recommend for kids under age 12, although voice chat is currently unavailable. Parents of teen drivers may want to consider a recent study which suggests that playing some racing games can lead to real life risky behaviors.
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- Families can talk about the lifelike visuals. How close is this game to the real thing? Can racing games influence how you drive in real life? On a video game note, should companies release scaled-down versions of games to appease fans or wait to unveil a more robust experience?
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What’s the Story?
To whet the appetites of longtime Gran Turismo fans, Sony unleashes GRAN TURISMO 5 PROLOGUE, a scaled-down version of the series that boasts an incredibly lifelike driving experience. Unlike the last iteration, which gave drivers over 700 cars to choose from, this precursor to Gran Turismo 5 offers about 70 vehicles, each of which look strikingly similar to their real-life counterparts.
Once you buy a car, you can advance to the single-player modes of three racing circuits, divided amongst six tracks. Some involve straightforward races. Others require beating a specific time or speeding from last to first in one lap. You must finish in the top 3 of each race in a circuit to qualify to the next level. At the end of each race, you'll receive points toward purchasing additional vehicles. You can play multiplayer on the same machine where you race using a split screen.
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Overall, the presentation in Prologue is gorgeous. Road textures look rough and gritty, while vehicles sparkle under sunlight. The series debuts an interior dash view, an unbelievably realistic vantage point for driving. You'll see your driver's hands move as he shifts gears. The first out-of-control spin you perform feels dizzying. The sounds of tires screeching and engines revving contribute greatly to the authenticity. The series still doesn't show the effects of damage. For example, your car can slam into a wall at top speed and still look good as new.
Cars handle very well, as each model feels as unique as they look. The pacing in difficulty is handled quite well. The beginners' C circuit gives novices a good starting point to learn the control basics and vehicle handling. Also, the vehicular skills of computer opponents ratchets up quickly as you progress to tougher circuits. Since you have few tracks and vehicles, both the single player and online modes are limited. But Prologue still packs a ton of horsepower.
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Released on 4/15/2008, price $39.99, not online enabled
ESRB rating: E (for Everyone)
ESRB rating: E (for Everyone)
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- I rate this title on for age 7 and give it
Just a view of what to come.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Racing games
This site is stupid! On the CMS review #2 she said that this is a scaled down game and that the others were annoyingly large which is completly untrue this game is basicly a large demo. They are going to come out with a larger game with the 700 cars that that person finds so annoying. and youre ratings are retarted somone put down that sexual content in this game is iffy. this game has no sexual content at all the whole game is spent in your car and at several different menus.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
okay
i played the demo and it was okay.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
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