20 PS2 Games That Still Hold Up

Though Forza Motorsport and Mario Kart dominate the racing scene nowadays, there was a time when Gran Turismo was the uncontested king of driving games. And while delving into Gran Turismo 4, it's understandable why.

With 700+ cars to ride from 80 manufacturers and 50 tracks spanning real-world circuits, city streets, and fantasy routes, GT4 created a playground for car enthusiasts unlike anything else. Every vehicle, from everyday compacts to legendary supercars, was faithfully represented, giving players the sense they had access to a massive digital garage.

Not only that, GT4 had a ton of modes. The License Tests, mission challenges, and long endurance races were sure to keep players entertained for hours on end.

Unsurprisingly, the biggest selling point is the driving itself. Polyphony Digital poured tremendous effort into creating driving physics that were both accessible to casual players and rewarding for purists. Tire grip, suspension response, and handling dynamics all conveyed a sense of authenticity that rivalled professional simulators of its era.

This combination of scale and realism has allowed Gran Turismo 4 to remain an unparalleled milestone in racing game history.