Thoughts On Gran Turismo 5

Note: My experience with Gran Turismo 5, is after implementation of patch 1.05 which was very significant.

Apparently, I am not supposed to enjoy, like or favour this title at all. Isn't this the car simulator I'm supposed to complain about?

I've found that gamers and reviewers are so focused on their "negative" aspects of the game. They don't like the menu system, which I didn't have a problem with and was a huge improvement over Gran Turismo V: Prologue. They dislike the load times which is understandable but again, I don't have a problem with them. Many of them don't even like the experience of the simulator because, well, it isn't a video game. Last time I checked the box cover, it does indicate that it is "The Real Driving Simulator". Even on the back of the cover, no where it states that it is a "video game".

Look, the Gran Turismo series is the Mona Lisa of race car experiences. If you want the MAD Magazine version, then go ahead and play Need For Speed or Burnout. Please, go right ahead. What I am saying, is that literally, Gran Turismo is digital art. It's an experience like no other. From presentation to the actual driving experience, it is art. You don't play it with full throttle, jammin' explosions. You drive in Gran Turismo. You take your time. You earn the right to drive "premium" cars. It will take time, patience and perseverance. Again, if that isn't your bag, than don't play the simulator.

Quick note: Again, I didn't mind the load times and I didn't even install the title. I sadly, don't have 8 gigs of storage to do so. Yes, the load times are a bit of wait. Yet, the simulator can be an intense driving experience, and the load times allow myself a bit of breathing room between each race.