In my opinion, Gran Tourismo is the best racing game ever. The arcade mode is not all that entertaining after awhile, but the simulation mode is really where its at.

In Gran Tourismo, you begin with a lousy car and work your way up by winning races and money. Where the game really sets itself apart is in the challenge of the races, and the vast array of cars that are available for purchase and upgrade.

The racing aspect of the game is quite difficult as it stresses realism. With the high powered engines, turning a corner too sharp or accelerating at innapropriate times can have dire consequences. This game stresses patience. The more you slow down and execute a turn efficiently, the better you will do (until you soup up a Mitsubishi Twin Turbo GT to over 900 horse power and then you can just hold down the accelerator and ride the wall). The game is difficult to beat as your opponent's cars continue to get faster as you climb the ladder. Also, there are many different levels that can be completed, yet you are not allowed access to them until you gain the appropriate liscense.

The vast array of cars that are available for purchase really motivates the greed in you and makes you strive to win races and get money. There are more cars in this game then you can ever hope to own, many of them very pretty and shiny.