Maybe I was too harsh - Gran Turismo 7

A couple of days ago, I wrote a post in this community about how I decided to give Gran Turismo 7 a try, despite my first impressions of the game being less than positive.

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As a fan of both arcade and simulator driving games, I couldn't ignore the fact that GT7 was one of the best options on the market, with excellent graphics and a wide range of vehicles ranging from casual to supercars, and gameplay that managed to convey "realism" without falling into the technical complexity of something like IRAcing.

My problem with the most recent installment in Polyphony's franchise was clear: an extremely limiting progression scheme, closer to a free-to-play mobile game than a dense driving game.

However, I must admit that taking things slowly improved my perspective on this game, and I think it's finally starting to win my heart.

The idea of coffee as a central mechanic for single-player mode is still a bit tedious, and I would have enjoyed it more as a secondary mechanic compared to a traditional career mode. However, once you get into the swing of things and start completing missions and earning rewards, you discover that things aren't so bad. Several of the game's most interesting and comprehensive modes are unlocked later on (GT Auto, Online Mode, and special events).

In just a couple of hours, I've had the opportunity to drive several vehicles, a couple of European compacts and modern Japanese classics. I also decided to complete the first license (the B1), which was particularly challenging on the Logitech G29 wheel.

The Logitech G29 was another aspect of my new gameplay that I ignored in my previous post. It contributes greatly to the immersion factor and has made me feel much more motivated to keep playing.

I appreciate the subtle differences between the handling of all the vehicles, and I look forward to progressing and eliminating more and more of the assists and assists.

Gran Turismo 7 is a game with some pretty serious structural issues, but once you understand what it's really trying to do with the overall experience, it can be quite enjoyable. It has tons of customization options and a very comprehensive online mode that I plan to delve into further in the future, as well as support that will likely continue for quite some time.