Gran Turismo 4

Gran Turismo 4

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[Outline of the work] Equipped with 'B-Spec = Director Mode' to enjoy racing like an RPG

The history of racing games changed with the introduction of Gran Turismo in 1997. This year, Gran Turismo 4 is once again revolutionizing the world of racing games. After driving, spend the same amount of time enjoying that replay. That was the characteristic style of play that Gran Turismo pioneered. Then 'B-Spec = Director Mode' was created from the idea that Gran Turismo that can be enjoyed only from a replay point of view...

So to speak, “Gran Turismo You Don't Drive Yourself,” which can also be called a “racing RPG,” is here. In B-Spec = Director Mode, the game progresses from the start of the race from a so-called replay point of view = TV broadcast. In “GT4,” the conventional driver mode where you drive yourself is called 'A Spec', and the director mode where you give instructions as a race team coach without driving yourself is called 'B Spec'.

B-Spec = Director Mode provides a new experience for racing games where 'play = drive by yourself' was commonplace. In this mode, it's 'play = give instructions', and players can compete in races by giving instructions to their car's driver (AI) as if they were the manager of a race team. This mode is not a standalone mode and can be selected for all available races. Depending on the player, they have never driven themselves, and it is also possible to complete GT mode races. B-Spec = Director Mode is a completely new racing game style where even players who haven't been able to drive well until now can drive a car that has been carefully set up and enjoy the strangeness, exhilaration, and fun of bargaining in racing.

[B-Spec = Director Mode Features] Play screen The race situation is grasped while making full use of 3 types of screens: multiple TV broadcast viewpoints (replay views), each car's onboard camera view, and race status monitor screen.

race monitor screen It is a monitor screen that can comprehensively grasp the lap time, sector crossing time, time difference, number of pit-in laps, etc. of each car during the race.

setting The setting is far more important than the state the player is driving. It is necessary to select optimal parts settings, tires, etc. through preliminary tests, etc., and develop a strategy that spans the entire race.

Driving pace command The driving pace is specified for the driver in 5 levels from Easy to Hard. You can tell the driver the driving pace from safe driving with good tire care to high speeds where tyres are overused and there is a risk of mistakes.

overtake command It switches from driving with an emphasis on the set driving pace to a mode where the front car is actively overtaken.

Pit In Command Instructs pit stops for tire changes and refueling.

Pit menu Decide the front and rear tire choices and the amount of fuel to be fueled.