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Video game · 1997

Gran Turismo

Released 23 December 1997 on PlayStation

Developer
Polyphony Digital
Publisher
Sony Interactive Entertainment
Made in
Kōtō, Japan
Genre
Racing, Simulator
Themes
Non-fiction
Series
Gran Turismo
IGDB CRITICS733 reviews
IGDB PLAYERS82289 ratings

About Gran Turismo

Gran Turismo is a racing game designed by Kazunori Yamauchi and is the first entry in the critically acclaimed simulator racing series bearing the same name. After five years of development time, it was well-received publicly and critically, shipping a total of 10.85 million copies worldwide as of March 2013, making it the best-selling PlayStation game. The game uses two different modes: Arcade Mode and Gran Turismo Mode. In the arcade mode, the player can freely choose the courses and vehicles they wish to use. Winning races unlocks additional cars and courses.

Summary: IGDB.

Release dates

PlayStation23 December 1997

Screenshots

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Videos

Gran Turismo: TrailerGran Turismo: JP Game Intro

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