What You're Actually Getting
Gran Turismo 7 is not a game you pick up for a quick blast on a Friday night. Well, you can, but it'll pull you in for three hours and you'll emerge slightly bewildered, wondering where the evening went. It's a proper car enthusiast's game, packed with hundreds of real vehicles, a surprisingly engaging single-player campaign, and circuit racing that genuinely rewards patience and precision.
The PS5 version is the one to have. The DualSense haptic feedback is used brilliantly here. You feel the tarmac texture change, the tyres losing grip, the ABS kicking in through your hands. It's one of those rare moments where a gimmick actually earns its place.
Who This Is For (and Who It Isn't)
If you want something like Mario Kart or Forza Horizon, this isn't it. GT7 is methodical. You'll spend time in menus, learning cars, tuning setups. Some people love that. Others find it a bit much.
My honest reservation: the live service side of the game has been a bit wobbly since launch. Microtransactions are present, and grinding for top-tier cars can feel slow. Polyphony Digital have patched things, but it's still worth knowing going in.
The Verdict at This Price
At under thirty quid, the value is hard to knock. The single-player content alone is enormous. The visuals on PS5 are genuinely impressive, especially in replays. If you're a car person with a PS5, this has been worth owning for a while. At this price, the argument gets even easier.
