PSone GT original was grindy as Fuck

It's subtle, but it's there. I'm all-in on the grind.

Have only done Sunday cup so far, which is a non-event. I've now set difficulty to hard, but I think the issue is with the rolling single file starts and things feeling more like a chase than a race. This has been mentioned as a criticism by some reviewers.

Have just spent some time fitting my Civic with a widened body, new paint job, wheels and some decals. Then over to Scapes for a few photos.

Everything in this game so far feels extremely premium.

b0r1s wrote:

Share some of those pics mate. The scapes bit is still a big draw for me.

Will do. Will ping them to you on PSN. What's the best way of getting them here? Via Twitter?

Main reason at the moment is Elden Ring and Aloy. Want to give it the time it deserves and at the moment I know I won’t. Also the microtransaction have left a bit of a sour taste. But if you can mini grind to get the same kit I’m not too worried.

It's been a while since I've had a structured GT to play with but this one is very focussed on the adoration and fascination with the cars and collecting them. My 11yr old nephew is now madly in love with his old Integra that he got and modded all over the shop and currently hates the Yank muscle lumping beasts that just want to spin round at the whiff of the throttle..  it seems to work for him.

I've been blooting through the content when I can get on the telly and have just over half a mill. Money comes in fast if you're not throwing turbos and whatnot on every car. I've also now got an invitation to buy a 2? or 3? mill Veyron that'll expire in a few weeks I think. I quite like the idea of that as it's again similar to how the bonkers high end car markets work now isn't it? You can't even get on a waiting list for the latest ultra rare exclusive Lambo/Ferrari/Porsche if you haven't 'proven' your brand loyalty by buying cars from them for years.. that kind of thing? 


The Hagerty shop for the big endgame ultra cars now also wants to represent how the car markets for these classics are now and have prices that supposedly rise and fall with some kind of dynamic demand? It only has a few of the cars available at any one time and they can go out of stock and vary in their prices. You can 'wishlist' them when you see them and I  suppose a notification would pop up when/if they appeared again? 
That may be why they aren't currently in the PS Store with a set real world buy price? Or maybe they'll just turn up there at some point in the future? It's still only week 1 of the release. 

You get the feeling that Kaz wants the ultra classics to stay as idolised dream cars to be scrimped and saved for. To be lusted and fetishised so they have an exclusivity and real heft to them in your collection? 

I can see myself punting about in this for months or years so to have some stuff that'll keep the interest and desire going isn't a problem personally. If you're a reviewer wanting to see it all in 48 hours, a journo looking for a clickbait scoop, or some influencer type that demands access to everything for content click dollar than you go spend your money.. I'll be rattling around and failing to pass bastard license tests, swearing at assorted gitting missions, and grinding out my garage like the crusty old bastard that I now sadly am.

I'm lucky in that I don't like modern supercars, so mightn't be affected by micros.

PRIVATE LOBBIES!

They were all free in Sport I think?

The only paid dlc was the Lewis Hamilton time trial thing? Was there another event/driver paid thing? I can’t remember now.

Everything were free except Lewis stuff.

If you want to access your gallery, search for decals, designs etc and upload new decals. This is the place...

https://www.gran-turismo.com/us/gt7/user/signin/

Going to be taking a few shots later and uploading to share here.

Class.

Aye, watched last night cheers. Its as expected on PS4 tbh.

But those PS5 loading times, wow.

Given this a good hammering and I've finished the main campaign. A refreshing approach which I thoroughly enjoyed.

Started doing the Circuit Experience, which is turning out to be quite a challenge. There's also a load of missions and the licenses to Gold, all of which have leaderboards, which is nice. 

I also hammered Grid Legends the week before this launched, which has some of the best races I've ever experienced. GT7s seem a bit sterile in comparison, but as a package it's top notch.

Death Valley

https://ugc.gt7.game.gran-turismo.com/20/20829541550986267/fb8d879e7c18905261359e8b245a0151_photo.webp



Copenhagen

https://ugc.gt7.game.gran-turismo.com/20/20830037884536904/48825cc87646fdb8fc6274b2f24986c4_photo.webp