KokuGamer Retro Review: Gran Turismo 1 PSP (PSOne classic)

Koku Gamer writes:

It is time for another retro PSP review and this time the game is one that needs no introduction. Gran Turismo was single-handedly responsible for turning the racing genre on its head when it was released back on the Playstation in 1998. It featured stunning graphics and realism that were unparalleled at the time and set the benchmark for all future Playstation racing simulation games.

As you would expect the series opener proved to be very popular and soon a sequel was in the works. Fast forward to 2009 and Gran Turismo is still going strong yet it is only the original title that I felt really was a historical moment in gaming and I firmly believe that no other Gran Turismo game has ever come close to recreating the racing experience of the original no matter how many cars the game touts or how beautiful it looks.

[ghostface]

I don't get it!

[Chubear]

Why didn't anyone ask this person to change the Heading to reflect he was not play GTPSP but rather Playstation1 GT1 on the PSPS via remote play?

Plainly done for the sole purpose of pushing misleading info.

[Antan]

Poorly reviewed, and at the very least use the actual retail box artwork.

[callahan09]

Wait, what? Is this a review for the original Gran Turismo as a PSone classic played on the PSP, or for the new game being made for the PSP? And if the latter, then how do they already have review code? Something doesn't make sense with this, and the whole review is really ambiguous as to what they're actually reviewing. They write about it like they're writing about the original... Aaah

[Hercules]

thats what i thought, but he has screenshot of the psp version..but it is a bit too early to review..if EA sports has an embargo of just 4 days, i think Sony wouldnt let a month slip out..has this game even gone gold yet?

[PirateThom]

This sounds to me like he's reviewing the PSOne game, but presenting it as the PSP game as if he thinks the PSP game is just a port of the PSOne game or something...

[Polluted]

That's exactly what it is. Wonder if he was *trying* to be misleading or if he's just kind of dumb.

[TheColbertinator]

Wow what an idiot.He is reviewing the PS1 version of GT and calling it GTPSP.I dont think GT1 is on any PS1 store so this is downright illegal

[Evocation]

He could be playing it though remote play, but I tried with GT2 and well that ever so slight lag that isn't a problem in most games, GT2 it's a real problem

[Chubear]

FUD viral marketing just in time for a Playstation exclusive. Anything an exclusive title is pegged to come out, you'll always have this kind of FUD weeks b4 it's launch.

Don't know of ONE PS3 exclusive that has escaped this other than perhaps Valkaria Chronicles which was more a sleeper hit which could explain why it dodged under the radar.

Next up FUD for MAG coming right up.

[Gue1]

Wait a minute, is he really reviewing Gran Turismo for PSP, PS1 or what?

[colossi16]

Still a long way to go.

[sofresh200]

fails

[Nikuma]

I don't get this... GT on PS1 has been out forever and reviewed many many times, but this guy felt the need to review it while playing it on the PSP? Does it really make a difference? Isn't it the same game? This seem like a ploy to get hits by making it look like hes reviewing the new GT PSP game...

Lame.

[gravv]

PS1

[Evocation]

"Until Gran Turismo Portable makes an appearance this is the closest that PSP owners can get to having the Gran Turismo experience in their pocket. "

I'd say that means he's reviewing GT1

[dylandurden]

How the hell this got approved?

[Close_Second]

"Until Gran Turismo Portable makes an appearance this is the closest that PSP owners can get to having the Gran Turismo experience in their pocket."

The review is made to look like it is the review for GT:P but its not. I'm guessing the site is wanting hits. This is pure smoke and mirrors stuff and should warrant immediate boycott of the site.

[lewdvig]

folks should be temp banned for posting this crap

[Ziriux]

Everyone makes mistakes pal. It's update now, no one should be banned for a mistake. You've made them too, it's a beautiful Sunday afternoon go enjoy it instead of waiting on your comp reading a review.

[arsenal55]

mind = implode

what is going on?!?!?!!?

[N4GAddict]

What a lame way to gain hits...

[Hercules]

guess i will have to proof read from now on..i started to read it, but it was a boring review...but if an admin could change the title or something

[Ziriux]

Why submit it in the first place if its boring. Come on man common sense.

[Time_Is_On_My_Side]

This person is reviewing a PS1 game on their PSP but uses a mockup PSP box art of Grand Turismo 4 and PSP screen shots of the new Gran Turismo (PSP) for the PSP? To be honest why does it matter what platform the person plays it on if it's the same game? Is there going to be another review for the PlayStation 3 using GT5 screen shots and box art?

Lol, this is why gaming journalism isn't mainstream because you have weirdos writing for the sake of writing.

[Ziriux]

Alright Akon, if journalism is main stream it would be like your crappy music.

[Blaster_Master]

I love the fanboy logic right there. I can see he's dying inside about something not worth mentioning. BTW, Nobody on the interwebs has seen or played true gameplay of GT5. This dude is just running his mouth to get attention. Dont even click on the link. This is about as bad editing as there is on the bit bag.

[Hercules]

thanks a lot

[Ziriux]

Ok, you bloody wankes, title and screenshots up dated to say "Gran Turismo Review"

It was a mistake made by the writer to name it the way he did.

[-Mezzo-]

what a cheap heading to get cheap hits, bring something worth while to the table, then i would be happy to give clicks to your blog.