CYBER CYCLING ON PS2
Don Canet
When the developer of Gran Turismo 4, the most popular auto-racing simulation for Sony Playstation 2, put its programming team to work creating Tourist Trophy, a motorcycle sim, it was done in “Grand” style. Therefore, fans of GT4 will find Tourist Trophy’s menus, tracks and modes of play very familiar. GT4’s twowheel twin offers more than 100 meticulously modeled “real-life” sportbikes and more than 35 international racetracks to test your skills. As with the machines and environments, the game offers a wide selection of riding apparel that faithfully replicates the real stuff. The extensive wardrobe poses a problem when playing TT with my 4-year-old son, who spends far too much time matching up gear! “Ten minutes to bedtime, buddy-just pick a helmet and get to the grid.” In actual play, machine dynamics are good, and the sheer variety of bikes and tracks (plus tuning options) will keep bike-nut gaming enthusiasts enthralled for hours Or at least until bedtime...