The best racing sim, period.

User Rating: 10 | Gran Turismo 5 Prologue PS3
Gran Turismo 5 Prologue, or GT5P, is by far the best racing game out there right now. This game is the precursor to the highly anticipated Gran Turismo 5. While this game doesn't offer up a wide variety of tracks and vehicles, you'll still be pleased with the game, as well as the price. ($40) In case you've never played a GT game and you've been occupied with Need 4 Speed or GRID, among others, let me just say that you won't be getting an arcade-like experience in GT5P, like you do in other racing series'. This game is the closest possible simulation to driving a real car, so you can expect to be in for a real learning curve if you're new to the GT series. Now I'll tell what to expect if you do indeed get this game.

Gameplay- 10/10 Every vehicle handles with such realism, you'll swear you're actually driving the car. Each car handles differently, so you constantly have to adjust to each individual car you drive. The game runs seamlessly at 60 fps. There are no noticeable glitches in the framerate and you can expect a thrilling, fast-paced experience each time you play.

Graphics-10/10 Let me just say that you will be thoroughly amazed with the graphics in this game. I say this with 100% honesty: The cars look REAL! Each car in the game looks flawless. All are highly detailed and look great! You will swear that you're seeing pictures of the actual cars, rather than something in a videogame.

Controls-10/10 Nothing fancy about them. But they're perfect and very easy to learn.

AI-9/10 I won't say the AI is perfect - because it's not. In fact, at times, it's quite easy to win against the AI. Most of the time though, you'll be in for a real challenge. There are no difficulty levels to choose from (easy, normal etc) so you're going to have to make sure your driving skills are polished up real nice for the high class races. Even in some of the easier levels, you will still need to be perfect, because one small mistake could cost you a race.

Sound-10/10 Each engine sounds different. Every tire squeal sounds like the real thing. The sound of gears shifting are tremendously amazing. The bottomline is you will be thrilled each time you race. The sound of your engine as well as all the others will make it sound like your watching a real race on TV. Trust me, the sound is top-notch, and it cannot be beat!

Overall-10/10 This game is absolutely stunning! Everything about it is perfect. The gameplay, the sounds, the visuals. All of it is top-notch. If you're looking for the most realistic racing experience available, this is a game you don't want to miss out on! Even though it is just a little piece of the things to come in GT5, you can be assured that you will not be disappointed with this $40 purchase. Buy this game, and enjoy racing the way it was meant to be!