Semi Lame Question
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Yeah, I think there's been a couple threads on this. But I'm always willing to support GT2. 
Gran Turismo 2 is easily the best in the series in my opinion, 3 and 4 range from terrible to not too bad, but can't compare at all.
Gran Turismo 2 is easily the best in the series in my opinion, 3 and 4 range from terrible to not too bad, but can't compare at all.- 409
In my opinion GT2 it's the best from the three 1st ones...
I haven't played GT4 yet but with all those goodies i don't see why Saleen doesn't consider it better than GT2...
I haven't played GT4 yet but with all those goodies i don't see why Saleen doesn't consider it better than GT2...
- 409
Unfortunately no real life racing here... no $ for that... 
But when i put my hands on a car... watch out speed maniac at the wheel...
But when i put my hands on a car... watch out speed maniac at the wheel...
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Because it isn't as good. What are these so called "goodies" that GT4 offers? GT4's graphics are better, if that counts for anything. I suggest you play GT4 for yourself, you will see why I stand by GT2.MacRoadsterIn my opinion GT2 it's the best from the three 1st ones...
I haven't played GT4 yet but with all those goodies i don't see why Saleen doesn't consider it better than GT2...
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The goodies i was refering to, it's the photomode, more cars and more tracks.
Why isn't so good as GT2 in your opinion? Is it the because doesn't have race mods? Or is it the car physics?
I've been playing GTR on PC and it has stuff that GT4 doesn't have, and i get a much higher "race feeling" in there than in GT2, but i like GT for the amount of cars and tracks combined with good physics (even if it doesn't give that race feeling as GTR). So, as long as GT4 physics are at same level as GT2 it's good to me
Why isn't so good as GT2 in your opinion? Is it the because doesn't have race mods? Or is it the car physics?
I've been playing GTR on PC and it has stuff that GT4 doesn't have, and i get a much higher "race feeling" in there than in GT2, but i like GT for the amount of cars and tracks combined with good physics (even if it doesn't give that race feeling as GTR). So, as long as GT4 physics are at same level as GT2 it's good to me
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This has been asked recently...I coulda swore there was a thread about this very topic within the last 3 weeks! Let an admin lock one up I don't care, tho.
And my answer is the same: you really can't say any one of them is the best.
GT1 has real make-or-break qualifying sessions. The attention to detail for the various series is mapped out more thoroughly (you can only enter a British or Japanese car in the British vs. Japanese series, for instance). However, since GT1 was the 1st game, PD / Sony only had licensing from a very limited number of carmakers outside of Japan, so you're pretty much stuck with the Camaro, Viper, Corvette, TVR (skip Aston Martin unless you like heavy piggy cars) and a slew of Japanese models.
GT2 has obviously tons more cars. For pure variety's sake, this one is my favorite but I wouldn't say it's the best. It also has the wheel shop, the JGTC series cars, the Event Generator (my favorite), and other features not found in GT1. However; the graphics are the worst of all the GT series. Some of the cars look decent whereas others look like shiny blobs! The game itself has an unfinished feel to it...the garage bug, car merging, sound cutouts during long races, bogus horsepower rating system, cars that don't sound like they should, the deletion of the turbo boost gauge and gearing charts from GT1...the list goes on and on.
GT3 has awesome graphics (duh) and I'm currently exploring this game. It's got crowd noise, tire noise (not just when you run up in the sand, either), the drafting dynamics are better, the littlest tuning tweaks to your suspension make obvious changes in handling, it even has those pylons you can knock over. But it lacks and lacks so many cars found in the first 2 games. Even the lowly Prelude is gone! It seems for every new thing Polyphony adds to each series, it'll take out or ruin another. But the race series makes sense again (you can only enter a limited number of cars in the Roadster series, for instance), qualifying is back...sort of (not nearly as demanding as GT1's). But for me the lack of so many models already has me curious about GT4. And of course by the time I get Gt4, GT5 will be out...
Yeah, none is really the best. What a silly concept.
And my answer is the same: you really can't say any one of them is the best.
GT1 has real make-or-break qualifying sessions. The attention to detail for the various series is mapped out more thoroughly (you can only enter a British or Japanese car in the British vs. Japanese series, for instance). However, since GT1 was the 1st game, PD / Sony only had licensing from a very limited number of carmakers outside of Japan, so you're pretty much stuck with the Camaro, Viper, Corvette, TVR (skip Aston Martin unless you like heavy piggy cars) and a slew of Japanese models.
GT2 has obviously tons more cars. For pure variety's sake, this one is my favorite but I wouldn't say it's the best. It also has the wheel shop, the JGTC series cars, the Event Generator (my favorite), and other features not found in GT1. However; the graphics are the worst of all the GT series. Some of the cars look decent whereas others look like shiny blobs! The game itself has an unfinished feel to it...the garage bug, car merging, sound cutouts during long races, bogus horsepower rating system, cars that don't sound like they should, the deletion of the turbo boost gauge and gearing charts from GT1...the list goes on and on.
GT3 has awesome graphics (duh) and I'm currently exploring this game. It's got crowd noise, tire noise (not just when you run up in the sand, either), the drafting dynamics are better, the littlest tuning tweaks to your suspension make obvious changes in handling, it even has those pylons you can knock over. But it lacks and lacks so many cars found in the first 2 games. Even the lowly Prelude is gone! It seems for every new thing Polyphony adds to each series, it'll take out or ruin another. But the race series makes sense again (you can only enter a limited number of cars in the Roadster series, for instance), qualifying is back...sort of (not nearly as demanding as GT1's). But for me the lack of so many models already has me curious about GT4. And of course by the time I get Gt4, GT5 will be out...
Yeah, none is really the best. What a silly concept.
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Racing modification was a big part of GT2, and I absolutely hated that they took it out in 3 and 4. The physics are great in both games, although they're probably better in GT4. The biggest selling point in GT2 is the cars. Not just the amount of cars, but the amount of quality cars. The evidence of that is all over the GT2 forum. The GT300 Championship gave some of the best cars in that game, and every car was just so fun to drive overall. I had a full garage, and I could never decide on what car to take for my next Event Generator race because they were all so fun. Also, GT2 kind of "sucked me in". I started playing and couldn't (and didn't want to) stop. I never got that feeling in 4. It just seemed like I was doing races that got longer and longer until I didn't feel like playing anymore. Dont' get me wrong, I'm all for long races, but how about some better AI that allows the CPU cars to keep up with you for more than one lap? But, I don't want to get into GT "improvements" here, or anywhere else for that matter.MacRoadsterThe goodies i was refering to, it's the photomode, more cars and more tracks.
Why isn't so good as GT2 in your opinion? Is it the because doesn't have race mods? Or is it the car physics?
I've been playing GTR on PC and it has stuff that GT4 doesn't have, and i get a much higher "race feeling" in there than in GT2, but i like GT for the amount of cars and tracks combined with good physics (even if it doesn't give that race feeling as GTR). So, as long as GT4 physics are at same level as GT2 it's good to me
Anyway, those are my thoughts on the series right now.- 409
I can understand that you got bored for doing longer races with weak AI, and probably many people feel the same. To me its not a big negative point, as i like GT more for the ability of driving different cars with different handlings and to setup them.Saleen Man
The race modifications were a nice thing in GT1 and GT2, but i can exchange it for the GT4 improvements... i know i will miss it though...
I think the best GT depends on what we consider more important in the game, because unfortunately they don't keep all the good things of previous games when making a new one...
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Saleen Man
Yup, me too. Sometimes when I go to do a Generator race, I'll look in my garage and 4 or 5 cars all seem to shout at the same time pick me! pick me! I love doing the series...5 tracks and you never know what track you're gettin next.
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One more thing I loved about GT2 were the tracks. Red Rock Valley Speedway was absolutely great. I was quite disappointed when I found out it was gone in GT3. Also, the Test Course was fun in GT2. In the new games, the test course is way too long, and is downright boring.
Ok, enough out of me.
Ok, enough out of me.
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Saleen Man
I must agree, I always thought Red Rock was one of the better looking tracks, it's a shame it didn't get the royal upgrade in GT3. The test course in GT3 is more detailed but lacks the excitement of GT1 & 2. It's all that high-banked bouncing that made racing & testing more thrilling. I read somewhere that the bouncing you experience on those earlier test tracks is caused by the fact that the banks of this track are nothing but hundreds of 2D planes connected together, not a smooth surface like in later games. When your car goes over these 2D planes, it interprets them as bumps. I don't think it's too long, though. Real life top speed testing often takes place on tracks upwards of 4 or 5 miles long since it takes awhile to build up speed. However, the later test tracks certainly FEEL too long...especially when you're going around that corner...going..going..with none of the drama of the earlier track.
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I don't like much of Red Rock... i like that sunset look but not the track itself. I prefer Grand Valley and Seattle.Saleen Man
My favorite track, from all games i've played, its the one from the 24h of Le Mans. Can't wait to play GT4 just to have that track in GT.
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darkcmdSorry for sparking up a copy thread, I'll read threads on this forum a lot more to make sure I don't post things that have been discussed a million times before.. I appologize
Dude, don't worry about it. Most of us in GT2 are laid back. There are some Thread Nazis at GT Planet, but I don't think any of them post here. I myself want to welcome you to GT Planet and feel free to ask us questions if the search doesn't help.
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i loved #3 but GT4 is my fav because its upgraded, graphics are better, and u cant go wrong with over 600 cars to customize...so if u like games that take time commitment then this is the one 👍
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