Gran Turismo 5

[eastyy]

well when it comes to AI in racing games...rubber band ai really really infuriates me mostly arcadey style games seem to have it though

[speedlolita]

There's like, no racing game with good AI.

[redael]

Haha it censors part of the word 'engines' if you have it in your profile greeting ><

[Roddie]

Haha it censors the word 'engines' if you have it in your profile greeting ><

Huh? What's the thinking behind that? Or am I missing something...?

[Mad Gear]

There's like, no racing game with good AI.

The Codies games like TOCA, Grid, Dirt always seem pretty decent. Shift had really good close racing aswell. GT games have always had poor AI.

[teddymeow]

Well, I've given it a fair go this afternoon but it's not for me.

At times it looks stunning but then there are times when it looks really basic - smooth but still basic. Some tracks are sorely lacking in detail.

The apparent lack of AI is almost laughable. That opponents still drive an almost perfect line with little in the way of racing aggression takes me out of the experience.

Sound is patchy. I'm using 5.1 and some engines sound amazing but I've had opponent engine noise cut in as if from nowhere despite having been neck and neck with them for a few metres. Crash sounds too are feeble and the feedback from the DS3 isn't enough.

I've installed it too and yet there are still far too many pauses between screens.

I expected more after 6 years.

[hudson]

but it's not for me.

You're giving up then?

[teddymeow]

You're giving up then?

Indeed. I've sat here most of the afternoon but haven't enjoyed my time with the game.



EDIT: The menu music is all kinds of win though!

[hudson]

Out of interest. Did you enjoy any previous GT games?

[teddymeow]

I remember I went totally bonkers for GT1 and I was working for Game when GT3 came out and I put so many hours into that it's unreal! I remember I'd get into trouble for talking to customers about the game for aaaaages!!

Maybe I've changed as a gamer. Where I don't have all the spare time I used to I've moved away from games that require such an investment.

As I said:

[nakamura]

I remember I went totally bonkers for GT1 and I was working for Game when GT3 came out and I put so many hours into that it's unreal! I remember I'd get into trouble for talking to customers about the game for aaaaages!!

Maybe I've changed as a gamer. Where I don't have all the spare time I used to I've moved away from games that require such an investment.

As I said:

I wouldn't say you have changed as a gamer. The problem is that GT5, while high quality, is feeling a little stale so I don't blame you for not being into it. I hammered GT1-2 and 3 and loved them but GT4 just bored me despite its quality and 5 does nothing for me.
It really is a case of some fancy visuals and improved handling. Ultimately it is still the same game. That isn't to say there is anything wrong with that of course, for some it is perfect but others wont see it like that.

[speedlolita]

Just got a server error message.. :<

[Uli]

@teddymeow

GT was always a game which just needed some time to be fully appreciated... or abandoned then. also, i recommend to get you a wheel - GT4 was a pain in the ass without it and the GT5 reviews says it's the same here.

[rmoxon]

What is the point in the b spec rubbish in this? Im staring at a screen telling my driver to speed up or slow down or whatever and no matter what he always just gets into second place and stays there.

Its both boring and pointless, seem like.

Still, the rest of the game is good.

[speedlolita]

B spec is where you train a driver. I never bother with it really.