The best and most promising of the GT serise.
The first thing that will hit you when playing the game is the extremely detailed and very realistic graphics. The developers of the game have obviously gone into a lot of detail to design every car and to produce the most realistic copies of every car. It goes without saying that GT5 Prologue has the best graphics in the series to date, with spectators of the race looking detailed and 3D, rather than flat looking and very 2DD, like in previous titles. The cars in the game also reflect the surrounding scenery, producing a realistic effect of how a shiny car would look speeding round the tracks in the game. Prologue also uses the lighting to enhance the realism of the game, such as sun glares when exiting tunnels and areas of the track which are covered in shadows from surrounding scenery. Because of the high amounts of detail, cars don't get damaged due to the sheer amount of time it would take to keep up the high standards of details throughout the game.
After player the game for a few minutes the player will realize the new driving system used in prologue, which creates a more realistic driving experience. GT5 Pro tries to achieve a driving system that is the closest a game has come to driving a real car, and this has been achieved. GT lives up to its name as a 'driving simulator'. GT has received some criticisms due to its realistic approach to racing. Although the game is more enjoyable for 'Petrol Heads' and those who are heavily interested in cars and racing, it is still highly enjoyable for any casual gamer. Although the new driving system makes the game a little more difficult, which causes the learning curve of the game to increase, it becomes far more satisfying when you finally do get the hang of it. GT5 Pro provides the player with a 'Driving line' which advices the player where to brake and slowdown on the track, helping them to get used to the new driving system on new tracks.
As GT5 Prologue isn't the full version of the game, it has less events to compete in and less cars than would be expected in a GT game. There are 30 events to compete in (40 including the unlockable S **** plus a special event for every car bought. However, these 40 races will last the player around 10 hours and the game is full of replay value, whether it be to unlock the Formula 1 car, gain money or to buy new cars. New cars are worth buying as it increase the amount of cars which can be used in the arcade mode (multiplayer racing) or online racing. If you are able to transfer your cars and money over from Prologue to the full version of the game, it is well worth getting a head start by gaining a lot of money and buying lots of great cars. The online features make the game addictive, also giving it replay value, and will make the player continue to pick up the game and to keep player, making the game great value for money.
The biggest disappointment in the game is the arcade mode. This is used for multiplayer racing with friends. However, unlike previous titles in the series, cars can only be used if bought. This reduces the amount of choice and will probably result in all players having to use the same car to keep the race fair. The same is for the whole game, including the online mode. Cars can only be used if bought. This prevents any 'pick-up-and-play' feel to the game in arcade mode, and isn't a great game to play with friends.
For those with a real interest in cars, the new GT-TV feature will add to the value of the game. GT-TV allows you to download car shows such as Top Gear on your PS3.
I feel the game is worth the money as it's the most realistic racing game I've ever played. Casual gamers shouldn't be scared away, as this game isn't just for those with knowledge of cars. This may not be the full version, but it's well worth buying it still as it probably the best racing game out there, and will most likely differ from the full game quite a lot. If you are able to transfer data from Prologue to the full version, it's worth getting ahead in the game. If your looking for the best racing game. This is the one.