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When I think of next-gen racing games, I usually think of the approachable open world of Forza Horizon 5 rather than the serious and realistic GT Turismo 7. However, the new dazzling new VR device, PS VR 2, is like nitrogen acceleration that injects power into GT Turismo 7, with a real improvement that allows the game to slightly outperform its competitors.
When stunning VR performance is combined with HDR and 3D audio, it's a unique experience that all racing fans should see, even those who aren't interested in GT Racing 7's usual serious and slow-paced style. For fans of the GT Racing series, the PS VR 2 can almost be seen as a necessary upgrade for GT Turismo 7's VR mode.
The realistic in-car scenes and physics in VR often made me feel like I was actually driving a sports car on the track, accompanied by a speed that would get me into big trouble in reality. When you drive a Ferrari through the rain at 300 miles per hour, watching the dirt and rain splash on the virtual windshield in front of you, you'll probably be as captivated as I am to the game.
While it's disappointing that the menu only shows flat, once you've entered an event or a few dedicated VR modes, you'll have a 110° field of view in front of your eyes. You can observe your surroundings as if you were in real life by turning your head left and right, and it's no surprise that GT Turismo 7 in VR also needs to be as spatially aware as real driving. The mirrors and other driving references give players a strong sense of control, and if you add a cool analog steering wheel, the game will be even more immersive.
However, the PS5's own DualSense controller already fits well with the game. The haptic feedback excellently simulates the bumps on the road and restores the steering wheel grip performance when driving. The trigger at your fingertip replicates the resistance of the pedal when the engine roars with adaptive presses.
When you hit a wall or other vehicle, the haptic vibrations in PS VR2 provide pleasant feedback. These details intertwined in my mind and made me feel as if I was actually in the cab of a car, an experience that is quite rare in VR games. GT Turismo 7 does a much better job than the usual VR simulator games.
It's a shame not to see yourself in the cab, and it's equally disappointing that there are no animations to connect with the VR scene when switching menus. In addition to the lights, neither the center console nor the buttons in the car interact, and even the lights automatically turn on and off in low light. However, the VR version of GT Racing 7 is less difficult to learn than the main game, and the menu, although rudimentary, is tolerable considering that it is convenient and simple enough. When driving, I never really paid attention to anything other than the road, so the lack of VR interaction was a minor flaw in the great racing experience.
GT Turismo 7 in VR did something I didn't expect: it forced me to be more obsessed with the rules. In this incredibly immersive VR environment, I took the time to really understand how the various systems of the game worked. The intuitive HUD of the race is seamlessly mapped to the vehicle's dashboard, and the various fine-tuning effects are no longer just the numbers on the screen, but actually change the handling experience of the vehicle, and through VR, I can feel those subtle changes firsthand.
Changes in traction control, fuel injection, braking system, power boost, and more can all be reflected. In third-person play, it's hard to feel the subtle changes in these places due to the lack of auditory and tactile feedback, but in VR, I can really feel how the vehicle behaves in every way. With the help of VR, the simulation of the real aspects of GT Racing 7 has become more prominent and fascinating.
When the PS5's capabilities were fully utilized, GT Turismo 7 in VR also became dazzling, offering extremely long drawing distances and simultaneous large-scale rendering. The impact of the picture is most felt when you are competing with other cars - in your afterlight, you can see in the rearview mirror that the car behind you is clenching the rear of your car, accompanied by the glittering French countryside at sunrise.
It's an experience not found in other games, and it's an example of the powerful technical potential of PS VR2. The only thing that can ruin immersion is the occasional graphic bug, such as sometimes the character's hand holding the handle will wear a mold, but unless you deliberately look for them, it is difficult to notice these bugs. The absence of small details such as the handbrake animation may annoy those detail controllers, but in a game that is exquisite everywhere else, such minor glitches do not affect the overall game experience.
Buying a new car in GT Turismo 7 in VR gives you a whole new feeling, and you'll be able to view the car in a stunning VR showroom. Players can enjoy full-size vehicle models from the game's vast vehicle library. Inside and outside the car, it's a great place to hear the roar of the new Jaguar F-TYPE V8 engine.
Once in the garage, the VR Gallery will be even more functional, where players can switch between multiple scenes, view your vehicle from different places, and control the lighting to get close-ups of different vehicles. With the power of PS VR2 4K HDR OLED, GT Turismo 7's realistic lighting system is mesmerizing. The joy of being able to stand next to your own custom livery is hard to put into words, and it's especially hard to see paint schemes that once existed only as jokes come to life.
VR replay offers a novel way to relive the highlights of a car, but this may be a little lacking in comfort. This feature allows the player to replace the camera view during replay, and the game system will refresh you to the front of the fastest car on the track every few seconds.
The actual experience of the feature is a bit counterproductive, but VR replay gives players a unique perspective to see and record the car speeding from the front. During VR playback, players can also hear the screeching of the car's engine and tires echoing through the track space, a Doppler-effect sound that showcases GT Turismo 7's prowess in 3D sound and audio space design.
summary
GT Turismo 7 is still that amazing sim racing game, and PS VR2 takes it to the next level in a way I didn't expect. VR brings a strong immersion to the intense and captivating car, allowing players to experience the changes made to the various fine-tuning of the car, as well as the daunting tuning options in the game. The game's graphics are stunning, and the stunning lighting and sound make up for the lack of interactive elements in the flat menus and cab. If you're determined to buy PS VR2 and want a game that you can keep playing with this device, then GT Turismo 7 VR is a great choice.
merit
PSVR 2 enhances an already excellent driving experience
A strong sense of space leads to a deeper immersion
shortcoming
The menu remains flat
Some of the transition animations are more perfunctory