Gran Turismo 2

Infobox VG| title = Gran Turismo 2


caption = "Gran Turismo 2" US box cover
developer = Polyphony Digital
publisher = Sony Computer Entertainment
designer = Kazunori Yamauchi
series = "Gran Turismo"
engine = Custom
released = vgrelease|JP=December 11, 1999cite web |url=http://www.polyphony.co.jp/english/list.html |title="Gran Turismo" Series Software Title List |month=April | year=2008 |accessdate=2008-05-29 |publisher=Polyphony Digital] cite press release |url=http://asia.playstation.com/eng_hk/index.php?q=node/1517 |title=Gran Turismo Series Shipment Exceeds 50 Million Units Worldwide |date=2008-05-09 |accessdate=2008-05-29 |publisher=Sony Computer Entertainment] |NA=December 23, 1999|EU=January 28, 2000
genre = Racing
modes = Single-player, multiplayer
ratings = vgratings|ESRB=Everyone|PEGI=3+
platforms = PlayStation
media = 2 CD-ROMs
requirements =
resolution = 240p (LDTV)
aspect ratio = 4:3
input = Dual Analog, DualShock

"Gran Turismo 2" (commonly abbreviated to "GT2") is a driving simulator / racing game for the Sony PlayStation. "Gran Turismo 2" was developed by Polyphony Digital and published by Sony Computer Entertainment in 1999. The games serves as a sequel to "Gran Turismo". It was well-received publicly and critically, shipping 1.71 million copies in Japan, 20,000 in Southeast Asia, 3.96 million in North America, and 3.68 million in Europe for a total of 9.37 million copies as of April 30 2008, and eventually becoming a Sony Greatest Hits game. The title received an average of 93% in Metacritic's aggregate. Gran Turismo 2 was also the first PS1 game to be emulated on the Dreamcast via Bleemcast.

Gameplay

"Gran Turismo 2" is fundamentally based on the racing game genre. The player must maneuver an automobile to compete against artificially intelligent drivers on various race tracks. The game uses two different modes: arcade and simulation. In the arcade mode, the player can freely choose the courses and vehicles they wish to use. However, the simulation mode requires the player to earn driver's licenses, pay for vehicles, and earn trophies in order to unlock new courses. "Gran Turismo 2" features nearly 650 automobiles and 27 racing tracks.

Unlike its predecessor, the player can race events separately, instead of a tournament with multiple races. The player is no longer able to "qualify" for each race entered.

Development

After the unexpected success of "Gran Turismo", lead developer Kazunori Yamauchi planned to make "Gran Turismo 2" "an even better product".IGN staff (1999-02-10). " [http://psx.ign.com/articles/066/066850p1.html Gran Turismo 2 Gets the Nod] ".] SCEA's marketing director (Ami Blaire) had high hopes, stating "the overwhelming and continuing popularity of "Gran Turismo" clearly positions "Gran Turismo 2" to be one of the hottest titles available for the holidays and beyond".IGN staff (1999-09-03). " [http://psx.ign.com/articles/070/070124p1.html Sony Stakes December 7 for Gran Turismo 2] ".] Jack Tretton (sales vice president of SCEA) had similar enthusiasm, expecting "Gran Turismo 2" to "fly off the shelves faster than the original, continuing the momentum of this incredible franchise".IGN staff (1999-12-14). " [http://psx.ign.com/articles/073/073197p1.html Gran Turismo 2 Hits Stores in Two Days] ".]

Upon the game's release, players shortly found various errors and glitches. SCEA did not ignore the outcry, and offered a replacement if any problems occurred.IGN staff (2000-01-20). [http://psx.ign.com/articles/074/074164p1.html Sony Answers GT2 Questions] ".]

Reception and criticism

"Gran Turismo" was well-received critically, achieving many positive reviews. GameSpot rated it 8.5 out of 10, recommending it to any gamer, car enthusiast or not.Taruc, N. (1999-12-16). " [http://www.gamespot.com/ps/driving/granturismo2/review.html PlayStation Gran Turismo 2 Review] ".]

There were a few glitches in some early copies of GT2 that could interrupt gameplay and corrupt saved games (e.g., A player's entire garage getting erased after a Machine Test). Sony later openly admitted that the game was rushed to the market to be on shelves in time for the holiday rush, and arranged to exchange some games for newer bug-free versions.

Due to the rushed release, it is only possible to complete 98.2% of the game in the earliest North American version. A reference to drag racing in the game's manual, and the fact that there are three drag racers — two which can be won from races, and the last one by race modifying a Dodge Intrepid — strongly suggest that drag racing was to be included, and, though the racing aspect was removed, the record-keeping aspect was not. The name of the removed drag strip (Palm Strip, which Polyphony Digital misspelled as 'Plam' Strip) is shown in the intro movie.

In the English-speaking PAL version, players can reach 100.9% completion, due to the presence of both Vauxhall AND Opel manufacturer races, absent in any other version.

A minor error can be found in the manufacturer's competition for Dodge cars; the test race contains the misprint "Viper Festibal" instead of "Viper Festival".

In only the earlier versions of the North American release, Mark Martin's #6 Ford Taurus Valvoline NASCAR stock car is available by race modifying a Taurus SHO in simulation mode; in later versions a more generic "race modification" is substituted. (The Valvoline scheme is still playable in Arcade mode though; the player must race modify a Taurus in Simulation mode, then choose it from their garage in the Arcade mode).

Should the player enter all of the Gran Turismo League races, up to the Pacific League events, upon entering the Midfield Raceway event the player receives a Nissan 300ZX GTS FedEx car.

"GT2" is also unable to correctly identify a car's class because users found that cars can enter competitions which they should not be able to enter. For example, a Subaru Impreza can enter in the first race of the tournament for light weight cars, a 305 horsepower Ford GT40 can enter the second race of the Historic Car Cup (limited to cars under 295 horsepower), or a 640 horsepower Vector W8 can enter the last MR Cup race, which is limited to cars under 591 horsepower.

Original Sound Track

Most of the songs were composed by Isamu Ohira

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Name = GT2: Music at the Speed of Sound
Type = Soundtrack
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Artist = Various Artists

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#Cold Rock the Mic Apollo Four Forty 4:30
#My Favourite Game Cardigans 3:45
#Now Is the Time [New Millennium Mix] Crystal Method 5:33
#Use Once and Destroy Hole 5:13
#Unforgiven Creed 3:36
#Sex Type Thing Stone Temple Pilots 3:39
#Bodyrock [B&H's Body Rob Mix] Moby 4:41
#Dragula [Hot Rod Herman Mix] Rob Zombie 4:44
#Cars Fear Factory, Gary Numan 3:33
#I Think I'm Paranoid Garbage 3:37
#Push Eject Boom Boom Satellites 5:39
#Hey Man, Nice Shot Filter 5:15
#Super Bon Bon Soul Coughing 3:32
#Playable Demo 42:40
#Exclusive Downloadable Codes 5:20
#Cool Moves/Tips from the Pads :05
#Sneak Preview of Gt2000 for Playstation 2
#Interview With the Gt2 Production Team

OST disc 1: "Gran Turismo 2"

# Moon Over The Castle(The Theme Of GRAN TURISMO 2)
# Blue Line
# Never Let Me Down
# Blade
# Call Of The Wild
# Blowing Away
# Hot Tin Root
# Get Into It
# Blue Line(インストゥルメント) (The Japanese text means "instrumental")
# Moon Over The Castle(type-R)〈Scene of GRAN TURISMO〉
# Welcome Back,G.T.
# Windroad
# Poker Face
# Gold Rush
# The Drift Of Air Ver.2
# Soul of Garage
# Get Ready!
# You Made It!
# From The East
# The “Real” Motorious City

OST disc 2: "Gran Turismo 2: Extended Score Groove"

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Name = Gran Turismo 2 Extended Score Groove
Type = Album
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Artist = Project GT 2


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# Moon Over The Castle [prologue]
# Moon Over The Castle
# Never Let Me Down
# From The East [vocal Version]
# Call Of The Wild
# Blade
# Blowing Away
# Welcome Back, G.T.
# Get Ready!
# Get Into It
# You Made It!
# Blue Line [piano Version]

References

External links

* [http://www.gran-turismo.com/ "Gran Turismo" official site]
*moby game|id=/gran-turismo-2|name="Gran Turismo 2"