Product Description

A remodelled version of Gran Turismo 3, GT Concept focuses purely on pick-up-and-play arcade-style racing. The game features a number of new concept cars usually only seen at motor shows, and you'll also drive the usual wide range of production models as well as race-developed variations, full-on racing cars, rally cars and fantasy models. There are single-player and two-player split-screen modes, or you can challenge up to five friends via i.link. What's more, it's a standalone game, meaning you don't need to own GT3 to play Gran Turismo Concept.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #10243 in Computer & Video Games
• Brand: Sony
• Released on: 2003-04-17
• Platform: PlayStation2

Amazon.co.uk Review
Everybody knows that Gran Turismo is the most statistic-crunchingly realistic driving game ever made. Simple. What isn't so simple is describing exactly what the awkwardly named GT Concept 2002 Tokyo-Geneva actually is. It's not a sequel, it's not a mission disk, but it is exclusive to Europe. Sort of. There have already been a few GT Concept games released in Japan in the last couple of years, all themed around famous motor shows in Tokyo, Seoul and Geneva. This is a sort of best-of collection of those that, for no readily apparent reason, will not be sold in the US.

GT Concept 2002 has two main goals: to provide a version of Gran Turismo 3 that's easier to get into and play, and to include a whole heap of brand new motors including special concept cars that you normally only see at the aforementioned motor shows. And pleasingly it does exactly this, with the new driving aids being particularly welcome to anyone who has ever had trouble with the game's notoriously sensitive control system.

If you own a PS2 and you're even remotely interested in driving cars very fast around beautiful looking tracks then you simply must own a Gran Turismo game--and this is the perfect place to start. If you're already a fan, though, this is the ideal stopgap until the next full sequel comes along. Which basically works out as a bit of win-win situation, especially at this pleasingly non-rip-off price. --David Jenkins

Play Magazine
"Stunningly beautiful... [but] it would have been good to have more depth to the gameplay. 79%."

Manufacturer's Description
GT Concept features close to 80 cars, from concept models to full production vehicles, plus specialised rally and fantasy models, including, exclusively for the PAL version, European, Korean and American concept cars and final models that made it onto the streets. Race on a selection of five of the best tracks taken from GT3 and the original Gran Turismo, all fully optimised with enhanced gameplay and graphics.

Customer Reviews

Very poor value for money !
I love GT3, so bought this game. The racing, tracks and graphics are just as good as GT3, but I am disappointed that having spent £15 (not that much less than GT3) I have almost completed the game after just a few hours.
You can get 10,000,000 credits to transfer to GT3 by just completing the Concept licenses and normal tracks, so I would recommend this game for anyone who has just started playing GT3 and wants some easy money so they can buy some decent cars, etc.
But I think anyone who hasn't bought GT3 and tries this may be put off buying the real thing.
I love GT3, but value for money means that I can only give this 3 stars.

Excellent, but maybe a little sort lived
Gran Turismo Concept is more of dumbed down version of GT3, in the sense that it has fewer cars, tracks and no Gran Turismo mode. But on the whole it is a fairly decent game. Racers will have the selection of 10 tracks to race on and choice of 100 cars which include the new Ford GT, Volkswagen W12 and the Dodge Viper GTS-R Concept.
However, Gran Turismo veterans will find the challenges pretty easy and may find that there's not enough depth. On the
plus side, novices to series are bound to find this a worthy challenge.
My advice is, if you're a petrol head and dont mind a shorter-depth Gran Turismo, or if you're new to the series then buy this. If you prefer a racing game with a more depth, then look elsewhere.

Does exactly what it says on the tin
Gran Turismo Concept 2002: Tokyo-Geneva is a cut down version of Gran Turismo 3. Fewer tracks, Arcade game mode only and 150 concept motors. It can be looked at in two ways; firstly, as an introduction to the GT series and secondly as a car fans dream. This easier to play version is great for people intmidated by the full Gran Turismo experience, and the cut down price means its not a rip-off. If you've played GT3, yeah, its easy, but if you're a real car nut you can drive loads of fantastic concept cars.
This looks stunning and plays extremely well. Great fun, if a little shortlived.