Gran Turismo 7 - Easy Allies Review

GT 7 provides some of the best driving to date, and does an excellent job of easing players into its depths. *Review Copy Provided by PlayStation*

Written by Daniel Bloodworth
Video Edited by Don Casanova
Reviewed on PlayStation 5
Available on PS4 and PS5

#EasyAllies #Gaming #GranTurismo7

[shanezam]

There is a reason why Easy Allies is my favorite review source. No other reviews mentioned how good the controller feedback is and very few mention how the emphasis is on perfecting the handling and physics. Thanks for another review that feels like the reviewer actually paid attention to the game and didn't just blow through the game to get a review out quickly.

[GuyFromNorth]

Blood's reviews are always so freaking thorough that it's simply a joy to watch and listen to them. Excellent job!

[SuntoryKick]

8.5 is very fair imo. It's a good game but I think it's holding onto some out of date elements and there are some design decisions that don't make sense to me. One of the main ones for me (and something Blood covered here) is that every race in the campaign uses a rolling start despite grid starts actually being an option in customized races. It means that the AI drivers often have a massive advantage and you're spending half the race just chasing them down. Glad Blood covered that and it's something I hope Polyphony will change next time for the campaign.

[gladiator_gamerbr]

Seriously thinking about entering the racing game community. Will grab this one to try it out

[kentgabucan]

The most concise, precise and accurate review. The prioritization of being correct over chasing arbitrary embargo deadlines is what makes easy allies , imo, the gold standard for video game reviews.

[rinaldus]

Hoping you guys do some post-release coverage of this game. It's entire MTX model and always online single player campaign have put some horrific blemishes on what should be a celebration of the franchise. The more outlets that put PD and Sony's feet to the flames on this, the better chance we as purchasers get at getting a game that is worth the $70 price tag we paid.

[jaglemans]

I’ve played pretty much everything, sim wise, on console & PC. GT7 far exceeded my expectations. It’s great how PD have nailed the fundamentals like physics, weather, customisation etc.

Now they can concentrate on the Sophy AI update and new content. Feels like GT is back and this will be one of the best selling instalments.

[maxbradleystrange]

Holy fuck you used to do the gametrailers reviews. That voice is unmistakable.

[DankSwankGaming]

Thank you for calling out both the microtransactions and the always-online DRM, Blood

[sagemodeq]

Big shout out to mister Don Casanova for this monster edit. Bravo L&R!

[Gambit]

FINALLY someone on YouTube showing video of the game running at 60fps and non sub 480p resolution.

I swear half of these GT7 comparison videos are capturing at the worst possible frames and resolution.

[greenranger]

Great review blood! I have a complete understanding of what I will be getting into when I buy GT7!

[MooseheadStudios]

From GT to day 1 Patreon. I was on the fence review sold me. Top notch as always

[FlyBird]

6:16 i just screamed at my monitor, oh my god

[AlexanderArts]

After skipping the past couple GT games, it's great to be back! I'm not a huge car guy, but I love the grounded and elegant approach of Gran Turismo over some more arcade style racers. One the other hand, I am definitely not the type to play a full on racing sim. I think GT7 does a good job of balancing the two styles and finds a happy medium.

[GamingMemphis]

Absolutely the best real driving simulation game ever. I love it.

[TomLehockySVK]

I hope the rating also covers the ALWAYS ONLINE DRM where if they turn off servers you won't play anything, the microtransactions that are horrendous and also the drastically reduced rewards since yesterday.

[skyedogg]

Excellent review Bloodworth! In my own appraisal of the game I was a little torn between the breathtaking excellence of the core game and presentation against the somewhat scummy microtransaction system and a few other minor gripes. I think you clearly and precisely communicated both points.

[Solhund]

Became more of a Forza guy over the years that GT releases have not been steady. Want to jump into this one but the always online requirement and the micro transactions are definitely a concern.

[da_jeezuss]

My only complaint is that thete is no option to qualify before races for better position, like the older games. Without it, the game is Daytona USA. Start at the back and try to finish 1st place. You cant have realistic racing if the ai has to mathmatically be slow enough for you to make up upwards of a 30 second per lap gap from 20th place.