Gran Turismo's less talented brother. . . (Sega GT Sport (DC))

Member Name: lilmanweddle

Product:	Sega GT Sport (DC)
Date:	08/03/01 (27 review reads)
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Advantages: Slick driving game, pleasant to look at

Disadvantages: Slow and dull

It had been a long wait for DC owners to get their hands on a decent driving game. There was the mad antics of crazy taxi, but what we really wanted was a game that would match some of the quality driving titles on Playstation. And so this is supposedly Gran Turismo on the DC. Supposedly. While the game is almost identical in structure and game styles it lacks something. With Metropolis Street Racer, Ferarri F355 and Le Mans all apperaring at the same time, Sega GT unfortunately falls in to last place.

While trying to create a Gran Turismo like experience, Sega GT almost succeeds, but playing the game is no fun. The cars seem slow, even at 150mph and it is by no means the most rewarding game to play. Cars are awarded frequently and can be purchased from real manufacturers, but the fact that the cars themselves handle from one extreme to the next, ranging from corner hugging to impossible makes it less fun to become accompanied with your shiny new vehicles (there are a few gems in there though). There is no variety in the gameplay and there is nothing urging you to go to the next race or championship.

The games backdrops and courses are obviously beautiful, but on the minus side, the car models are pretty dull and dont add much to the feel of the game. Some of the lighting effects are amazing but unfortunately this doesn't save it from being an average game.

So a year ago Sega GT would have been very welcome on DC but unfortunately there are now too many quality driving titles available, and I feel it will be ignored. It was a nice idea but it needs more work, wouldn't say no to a sequel. . .

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