#Gran turismo 6 metacritic series#
That is not to say all of the technical elements that drew such a large audience to the series in the first place are gone far from it. Starting with some 'Sunday Driving' courses, building up gradually to let gamers earn licenses to grant access to the big leagues, and mixing in some fun challenges that divert the attention from what has previously been seen by some as a very sterile environment - it all adds to make this the most accessible Gran Turismo by far. Gran Turismo 6 starts off slow, but does so to ease all comers into the action. This all helps build confidence for the higher difficulty hurdles faced later on. Anyway, it also encourages cheeky little shortcuts, seeing how far a car can be pushed off the main route without losing control. The guide feature can be turned off, but until mastering the feel of each new car purchased using the in-game currency - collected by performing well in races and events - it would be wise to keep it on for that extra little bit of assistance. This is not for the faint of heart, and yet it is an attempt to draw all levels in.
This includes checking on speed when approaching corners - too fast and wave goodbye! The trail glares red as a stern warning if too fast on the approach, and fades back to blue dashes when a vehicle's velocity has decreased sufficiently thanks to ample brake usage. Trying to deviate from the designated path will quickly lead to unnecessary mistakes creeping in and pole position being lost all too easily and frequently. This point is driven home by the guidance trail that is present in the Novice courses available at the very start. Players are in cars that follow real life physics as closely as possible, meaning centre of gravity can be a real issue, and spinning out of control is not something that can quickly be resolved by tapping on the breaks to enter and come out of 'drift mode' to rectify matters. The first thing that needs to be remembered is that this is no joke affair it is serious business. The ultimate test - would Gran Turismo 6 be the one to break down the walls and convert a true arcade race lover? The answer was most definitely, yes.
However, that is not to say its merits are ignored, and with great trepidation it was high time to put down any preconceived notions and grab the PlayStation 3 controller firmly in both hands and hit the road, rather like ripping a plaster off quickly. In all honesty, this particular reviewer is more inclined to a spot of Ridge Racer or Mario Kart action, rather than the seriousness of games like DiRT or Sony's flagship series, Gran Turismo.
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