Just Got Better Overview Most of you with an original PlayStation have probably either bought, played, or at least heard of the Gran Turismo series. Since 1997, Polyphony Digital and SCEA have consistently offered us the ultimate in driving simulators for the PlayStation home console. There has been a lot of press regarding the new Gran Turismo 3 A-Spec , slated for release this Spring for the PlayStation 2, and after playing my preview copy I am here to testify that this game is one of the few truly worthy of all the hype. There are several criteria for a good racing game and Gran Turismo 3 A-Spec meets or exceeds every one of them.
Control is always a key factor, as is realistic physics and car handling.
The first time I took my shiny Ford Mustang for a spin I was amazed at the control. The cars turn, brake, accelerate, and respond just like their real-life counterparts. Graphics are simply stunning. Even though there are fewer cars, each is built from 5,000 polygons vs. the 300 polygons used in last year s version. As you can imagine, this makes for some very smooth and detailed cars.