Gran Turismo 7 Review: Return of the King

[Jordan]

This is the discussion thread for an article on GTPlanet:

Gran Turismo 7 Review: Return of the King​

As it celebrates its 25th anniversary, the Gran Turismo franchise finds itself in a bit of an odd position. After a somewhat forgettable Gran Turismo 6 and a rebellious Gran Turismo Sport, a lot of critics have claimed that despite strong sales, the series had lost its way, turning away from many of the founding principles that made it so popular in the first place...

 

[Suladriel]

Awesome

 

[siCTR]

Is there still the option to use motion steering when using the DS4 or Dualsense?

 

[Jordan]

Is there still the option to use motion steering when using the DS4 or Dualsense?

Yes, it's there.

 

[Toysuprahot]

So there is no enjoyment racing in single player and the only way is to go online ? That's what was expected, definitely not a buy.

 

[bscar27]

Thanks for the great write up @Jordan! I can’t wait to dive in tomorrow night!

 

[siCTR]

Yes, it's there.

Awesome. Thank you.

 

[05XR8]

Thank you for the review. Do we still know if we can assign AI specific cars for custom race?

 

[Nicxk]

Well written review and I appreciate the detail you’ve gone into. I’m genuinely excited to own this game and it feels like a return to the excitement I felt before GT5. Sure single player AI remains a glaring issue but 🤷🏻‍♂️ I’m happy to go on sport mode if I want a realistic driving challenge.

 

[Jordan]

Thank you for the review. Do we still know if we can assign AI specific cars for custom race?

Yes, you can assign them specific cars from your garage, and specify the order everyone starts.

 

[Boxster]

Interesting review, thanks. So it's pretty much all good, except for the disappointing AI.

 

[05XR8]

Yes, you can assign them specific cars from your garage, and specify the order everyone starts.

THANK. YOU!!!!

AANNNNND. I’M. DONE! DONE! HALLELUJAH!

 

[llNovall]

Great and thorough review.
Any word on open lobby multi-player grid sizes? Still capped at 16, or??.

Thanks

 

[GT714]

Exactly what I wanted to hear and with more support through updates coming in the future, it's going to get a whole lot better.

 

[Quakebass]

This is about what I expected, and (aside from the AI and early campaign) a very, VERY good thing. 😃

Question on split screen - is there finally AI cars to join you or is it still exclusively head to head?

 

[stpatty]

Thank you for mentioning the PS4 version.

 

[Nagaremono]

Thanks for the great review.

Looks like the racing’s going to be very very similar to GTS as far as AI goes but after reading this I know I’m gonna enjoy the game. And it’ll be my two daughters’ first real go at a ‘car’ game - I’m confident they’re really going to enjoy it too.

 

[patriotzero]

Shuffle races in online?

 

[MOPARbarrett5]

What are all of the engine swaps available?

 

[AlexDB9]

I'd like to say three things.

1. First of all, the title of this review is what I wanted to hear! See y'all on the track, I'm ready to find my line (and copy of the game)!

2. I hope the Sophy A.I. opponent system finds its way in the game with a future update.

3. I will be playing GT7 on PS4 with a Thrustmaster T300 wheel, it's compatible right?

 

[Sureboss]

Very disappointing to hear about the poor AI, this is a game with huge financial support and still fails in a basic area of modern gaming.

 

[Igano]

Wow and I actually thought I would be buying this one... Not gonna bother with chase the rabbit, etc.

Maybe in a future update with Sophy implemented, but I doubt they will update the career with it.

 

[GTboyz]

Omg! Thank you so much for also covering the PS4 version. I'll definitely get that version now since PS5 is still hard to get.

 

[opelgt1969]

One question Jordan have you gotten much sleep this past week, You need a break come on down to Bristol Easter weekend for some NASCAR Dirt racing (at night) on the Worlds Fastest Half Mile track. Thanks for the review.

 

[Harley45]

@Jordan : Thanks for the write up , really enjoyed that . Also appreciate that you didn't put in too many spoilers .

AI well I did kind of expect that , hopefully Sophy will be avialable in the not too distant future .

36 hours and 13 mins to go , can't wait

 

[JoaoSilva]

Loved the review 👍

 

[Jordan]

Question on split screen - is there finally AI cars to join you or is it still exclusively head to head?

No, it's just head-to-head racing.

What are all of the engine swaps available?

Yeah, about those... perhaps I just haven't progressed far enough in the game yet, but I couldn't figure out how to do that, anywhere. It might just be a feature that's not ready yet, I don't know.

One question Jordan have you gotten much sleep this past week, You need a break come on down to Bristol Easter weekend for some NASCAR Dirt racing (at night) on the Worlds Fastest Half Mile track. Thanks for the review.

Thanks for the invite, I'm exhausted. 👍

I've pulled two all-nighters in a row and still wasn't able to finish the accompanying video for this review in time for the embargo. And the second live-streaming/gameplay embargo lifts in just another 23 hours.

 

[Zlork]

@Jordan

Very good review !

I have a question : there are championships or endurance races ?

Thank you in advance

 

[CPT_KOREA_]

@Jordan what about the multiplayer penalty system? From what I saw it looks like the GTS one, so pretty bad, no penalties for contact etc.

 

[Brend]

Brilliant review @Jordan. Friday awaits!