Gran Turismo 2
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Gran Turismo 2 is the second game in the Gran Turismo series of racing games exclusively for the PlayStation. The racing game features 20 tracks and over 400 vehicles, an arcade mode and a simulation mode, and also supports two-player split screen racing. It's the first GT game to feature rally racing (even though it's like a time trial).
Spellings
- グランツーリスモ2 - Japanese spelling
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- Automobile: AC Cobra
- Automobile: Aston Martin DB7
- Automobile: Audi A3
- Automobile: Audi A4
- Automobile: Audi TT
- Automobile: BMW 3 Series
- Automobile: BMW 5 Series
- Automobile: Chevrolet Camaro
- Automobile: Chevrolet Corvette
- Automobile: Citroën Xsara
- Automobile: Dodge Challenger
- Automobile: Dodge Charger
- Automobile: Dodge Viper
- Automobile: Ford Focus
- Automobile: Ford GT
- Automobile: Ford Mustang
- Automobile: Ford Puma
- Automobile: Ford RS200
- Automobile: Ford Taurus
- Automobile: Honda Accord
- Automobile: Honda Civic
- Automobile: Honda Integra
- Automobile: Honda NSX
- Automobile: Honda Prelude
- Automobile: Honda S2000
- Automobile: Jaguar XJ220
- Automobile: Lancia Delta
- Automobile: Lancia Stratos HF
- Automobile: Lister Storm
- Automobile: Lotus Elise
- Automobile: Lotus Esprit
- Automobile: Mazda MX-5
- Automobile: Mazda RX-7
- Automobile: Mercedes-Benz A-Class
- Automobile: Mercedes-Benz C-Class
- Automobile: Mercedes-Benz E-Class
- Automobile: Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class
- Automobile: Mini Cooper
- Automobile: Mitsubishi Eclipse
- Automobile: Mitsubishi GTO
- Automobile: Mitsubishi Lancer
- Automobile: Nissan Fairlady Z
- Automobile: Nissan GT-R
- Automobile: Nissan Micra
- Automobile: Nissan Primera
- Automobile: Nissan R390 GT1
- Automobile: Nissan Silvia
- Automobile: Nissan Skyline
- Automobile: Opel Astra
- Automobile: Peugeot 206
- Automobile: Peugeot 306
- Automobile: Peugeot 406
- Automobile: Plymouth Barracuda
- Automobile: Renault Clio
- Automobile: Renault Mégane
- Automobile: Subaru Impreza
- Automobile: Subaru Legacy
- Automobile: Suzuki Escudo Pikes Peak
- Automobile: Toyota 2000GT
- Automobile: Toyota Celica
- Automobile: Toyota Corolla
- Automobile: Toyota GT-One
- Automobile: Toyota MR2
- Automobile: Toyota Prius
- Automobile: Toyota Supra
- Automobile: Toyota Yaris
- Automobile: Volkswagen Golf
- Automobile: Volkswagen New Beetle
- Console Generation Exclusives: PlayStation
- Gran Turismo series
- PlayStation Greatest Hits releases
- PlayStation Platinum Range releases
- Setting: City - Rome
- Setting: City - Seattle
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Credits (PlayStation version)
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Reviews
Critics
Average score: 92% (based on 22 ratings)
Players
Average score: 4.0 out of 5 (based on 76 ratings with 4 reviews)
The Good
There are so many tracks and cars in this game, it will keep you going for ages. The fact that you have to make money to buy cars instead of the usual win and unlock stuff is a good move. And the computer AI isn't half bad either, making it a challenge in the harder tournaments.
The Bad
The graphics are choppy in places, although this doesn't really matter in the long run.
The Bottom Line
If their is one game you have to get, it's Gran Tursimo 3: A-Spec. But if you don't have a Playstation 2 yet, then GT2 is a perfect alternative (and it has more cars!!)
PlayStation · by Kartanym (12418) · 2001
The Good
The variety of cars, the race tracks, and the graphics. And, of course, the Corvette.
The Bad
I would have appreciated a Ford Mustang.
The Bottom Line
A wonderful race car simulation. A very realistic game with amazing graphics and gameplay.
PlayStation · by Attila (553) · 2001
The Good
The addition of a TON more cars when you thought there could be no more!
Even more realistic driving.
More licenses. Even though the idea was no longer new, the challenge was still nice.
The addition of endurance races (2+ hours of racing one track!)
The very lightweight 500hp concept car :)
The Escudo.
Improved graphics.
Damage was implemented, even though it was very slight.
Off road rally racing.
New music.
Huge game. I put A LOT of time into this game and was only 60% complete. I think I had around 100 cars (probably 200 including ones I sold).
The Bad
Still no love for large displacement vehicles.
More licenses that you were required to get. In GT1 it was neat. In GT2 it was starting to become a chore.
Endurance races. Racing one endurance race is kind of fun because you wonder what it's like. After racing one you really don't want to race the others.
No realistic damage system.
No ability to play 2 player co-op (remember Road Rash?).
Only 6 cars on the track at a time.
Music grows repetitive after a while. The sound of squealing tires every time you take a turn gets old.
The Bottom Line
A huge improvement over GT1. The next step in race gaming. Another must have.
A+ for it's time. B+ against current competitors (GT3).
PlayStation · by The Holy Moly (19) · 2004
Trivia
Bugs
In a rush to release the game, the creators got careless and left a few glitches. One of them was when you finish the game and get everything you can, your percentage says 98.8 It teases you and makes you go insane because you think you finished.
The other glitch was that no matter what, even if you saved your game, cars can disappear from your garage.
Emulation
One of three games to be emulated on the short-lived bleemcast! PlayStation emulator for Dreamcast.
Extras
Early releases were produced with a scratch and sniff coating on the blue GT Mode disc. A gentle rub with the fingers or a soft cloth will release the fragrant scent of grease, oil and burnt rubber.
Sales
According to developer Polyphony Digital, Gran Turismo 2 sold 9,370,000 copies worldwide since its original release.
Information also contributed by Ace of Sevens and Mr Almond
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Related Sites +
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GT Planet
Covering the World of Gran Turismo -
GTA: The Gran Turismo Authority
Fan site -
Gran Turismo By The Numbers
A great site that includes tuning tips, forums and faqs. -
Gran Turismo Paradise
Nice fan site with loads of information. -
Gran-Turismo.com
Good information about all of the Gran Turismo games including cheat codes and strategies. -
IGCD Internet Game Cars Database
Game page on IGCD, a database that tries to archive vehicles found in video games. -
Official website
Game info site by SCEE.
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Contributors to this Entry
Game added by Brolin Empey.
Additional contributors: Jeanne, karttu, NightKid32, Zaibatsu, CalaisianMindthief, Patrick Bregger, Pedro Cunha, Rik Hideto, Victor Vance.
Game added March 29, 2001. Last modified May 1, 2024.