Gran Turismo 3

Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaJump to: navigation, search

Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec

North American cover (Acura CL)

Developer(s) Polyphony Digital

Publisher(s) Sony Computer Entertainment

Designer(s) Kazunori Yamauchi

Series Gran Turismo

Platform(s) PlayStation 2

Release date(s) JP April 28, 2001[1][2]

NA July 10, 2001[1]

EU July 20, 2001[1]



Genre(s) Racing

Mode(s) Single-player, multiplayer

Rating(s) ESRB: E

OFLC: G

PEGI: 3+



Media 1 DVD-ROM



Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec is a racing game, the first in the Gran Turismo series released for the PlayStation 2. Gran Turismo 2000 was the working name used when demonstrated at E3 2000/2001. The game was a critical and commercial success, going on to become one of the best-selling console games of all time.



Contents [hide]

1 Gameplay

2 Reception and sales

3 Gran Turismo Concept

4 See also

5 References

6 External links



[edit] Gameplay

The objective of the game is to win all the provided races, championships, complete license tests and achieve 100% game completion. Every 25% of the game completed results in the player being awarded a car as a special prize. For GT3, the Gran Turismo Mode (Simulation Mode in the American version) has a reorganized layout, with a more structured and progressive arrangement of races and challenges. Races vary from short beginner events to multi-hour endurance races and also rallying events against an opponent. In addition, the car shops are now organized by country and then by manufacturer, which some find to be more intuitive than the East/West City method used in its predecessor.



On the downside, far fewer vehicles are available in GT3 (just over 150 in total) than GT2 (around 650). This is attributed largely to the work needed for the more detailed graphics, providing detailed statistics for all the cars and the game's release being early in the PlayStation 2's lifespan. Other changes include the omission of the ability to "race modify" or add downforce to production cars, removal of suspension damage, and the absence of torque limits for races.



New to the franchise, GT3 also contained unlicensed versions of actual Formula One cars (labeled as Polyphony 001 and 002 in the PAL version and F686/M, F687/S, F688/S, F090/S, F094/H and F094/S in the Japanese and American versions) that the player can win from endurance races. In the NTSC-U versions, the name of each car denotes various pieces of information (such as the amount of cylinders in the engine, the year the chassis was raced, and its driver, respectively). GT3 also marks informal appearances of automakers Lamborghini and Porsche. A racing JGTC Lamborghini Diablo was featured in the NTSC-J version, and a Porsche 911 GT3 can be found in the game code (though it cannot be obtained normally, and requires the use of cheats).



The developers collaborated with computer and game peripheral maker Logitech for the game, which resulted in the GT Force steering wheel. The wheel features force feedback and was designed specifically for GT3.



[edit] Reception and sales

This section needs additional citations for verification.

Please help improve this article by adding reliable references. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. (February 2008)



Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec is considered a commercial success for Sony in Japan, Europe, and North America. The game is highly praised by game reviewers and players as one of the best racing games ever made. IGN scored GT3 a 9.8/10 and Gamespot rated it 9.4 out of ten. GT3 also received a Platinum Award from Electronic Gaming Monthly. Gran Turismo 3 has a 94% rating on GameRankings.com as of May 5, 2010, placing it among the top 50 of all games on the multi-platform site and in the top 10 of PlayStation 2 titles. It frequently appears on 'Top 100 Lists' such as that by IGN.[citation needed]



As of April 30, 2008, the game has shipped 1.89 million copies in Japan, 7.14 million in North America, 5.85 million in Europe, and 10,000 in Southeast Asia for a total of 14.89 million copies.[1][2] It is the highest-selling game in the Gran Turismo franchise. It is a part of the PlayStation 2's Greatest Hits. It ranks thirteenth in the list of best-selling unbundled console games of all time, just below Pokémon Diamond and Pearl.[3]



[edit] Gran Turismo Concept

Main article: Gran Turismo Concept

Due to its good reception, a short version, Gran Turismo Concept, was released in various parts of the world except North America in 2002. It included new models unveiled during famous Asian and European Motor Shows.



Upon completing the game, the player was given a save game with all licenses completed and 10,000,000 credits for Gran Turismo 3.



[edit] See also

Music of the Gran Turismo Series

[edit] References

1.^ a b c d ""Gran Turismo" Series Software Title List". Polyphony Digital. April 2008. http://www.polyphony.co.jp/english/list.html. Retrieved 2008-05-29.

2.^ a b Sony Computer Entertainment (2008-05-09). "Gran Turismo Series Shipment Exceeds 50 Million Units Worldwide". Press release. http://asia.playstation.com/eng_hk/index.php?q=node/1517. Retrieved 2008-05-29.

3.^ http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/145675/gran_turismo_series_shipments_hit_50_million.html

[edit] External links

Gran Turismo Official Website

Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec Microsite

Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec at MobyGames

Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec at GameFAQs

[hide]v • d • eGran Turismo series



Main series Gran Turismo · Gran Turismo 2 · Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec · Gran Turismo 4 · Gran Turismo Portable · Gran Turismo 5



Spin-off Concept · 4 Prologue · 4 Online · HD Concept · 5 Prologue



Related articles Motor Toon Grand Prix · Motor Toon Grand Prix 2 · Tourist Trophy



Other Courses · Music · Creator · Developer



Official wheels GT Force · Driving Force · Driving Force Pro · Driving Force EX · Logitech G25 · Driving Force GT



Official kits Racing Cockpit · Racing Cockpit Pro Fighter · Racing Cockpit Pro · Racing Seat Pro · Racing Seat Pro Sprint · Racing Seat Pro Siena



Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gran_Turismo_3:_A-Spec"

Categories: 2001 video games
Gran Turismo series
PlayStation 2 games
PlayStation 2-only games
Interactive Achievement Award winners
Video games set in Tokyo
Video game sequels
Racing simulators
Racing video games

Hidden categories: Articles needing additional references from February 2008
All articles needing additional references
All articles with unsourced statements
Articles with unsourced statements from May 2010Personal tools

New featuresLog in / create accountNamespaces

ArticleDiscussionVariantsViews

ReadEditView historyActions

Search



Navigation

Main pageContentsFeatured contentCurrent eventsRandom articleDonateInteraction

HelpAbout WikipediaCommunity portalRecent changesContact WikipediaToolbox

What links hereRelated changesUpload fileSpecial pagesPermanent linkCite this page

Print/export

Create a bookDownload as PDFPrintable version

Languages

DanskEspañolFrançaisItalianoNederlands日本語PortuguêsРусскийSuomiTürkçeThis page was last modified on 2 November 2010 at 01:45.



Text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License; additional terms may apply. See Terms of Use for details.

Wikipedia® is a registered trademark of the Wikimedia Foundation, Inc., a non-profit organization.



Contact us