Everything you have wanted plus a Ferrari.
The choice of different camera angles during the race has increased to include an in car view which totally adds to the realism and best of all is playable. If you are lucky enough to own a steering wheel this is the view you want.
However I digress. The game starts off like all other GT games a small amount of money 35.000 credits and a wide selection of cars, most of which you can't afford. I chose the VW GOLF GTI which started me off well and I saved enough credits to buy my next car which was a Suzuki !. Why you might ask ?. Well unlike other GT games there are no licences to take to progress to the next level and higher prize money. In this game you progress up the levels by winning races and completing tasks, such as overtaking all the other cars in one lap or by beating the a set lap time in 10 minuets, in a set car that they choose that you have to buy. The other difference is that you cant upgrade your car with a turbo or reduce its weight, or even change the gear box. You have to complete all three levels before you can tinker with your car, and even then you can only tweak your car a little such as alter the camber angle and down force as well as a few other things.
These are however are only small irritants in the larger picture but I hope the full GT5 keeps to the old style with licences and full upgrades. I also wish they will bring back the complete race outfit for the cars which they had in the first 2 GT games back on the PS1 which added some finality to the game by allowing you to upgrade your favourite car to its ultimate conclusion.
All in all this game is an absolute winner, and with Ferrari now in the game it's a car lovers dream. If this prologue is anything to go by the full game is going to be spectacular and in my opinion is a must buy. especially at just 20 quid.