Chase Irwin

Explore user feedback on Gran Turismo 2, including bugs like horsepower discrepancies and AI issues, and discuss tournament design, car variety, and licensing.

This section compiles user feedback and bug reports related to Gran Turismo 2, specifically focusing on the experiences of a player named Chase Irwin (though the provided text is from Patrick and another unnamed user discussing their opinions and bugs encountered).

Bugs Encountered:

• Horsepower Discrepancy: A Mini Cooper 1275 MK initially displayed 78hp but showed 237hp after purchase.
• AI Opponent Stalling: In the Grand Valley Speedway 300km Endurance, an AI opponent stopped on lap 2 after hitting a cliff, moving extremely slowly for many laps before resuming normal speed. The player finished 17 laps ahead of this car.
• Pit Stop Glitch: In the Seattle Circuit Endurance, while changing tires on lap 25, another car (GT40) exiting the pits collided with the player's Audi TT LM. This caused the car to be mispositioned for docking. The controller vibrated intensely, and despite the car being raised, tires were not changed. The car raised again, tires were changed, and it took about a minute to leave the pit. This did not significantly impact the player's race, as they still won by 6 laps within an hour.

User Opinions on Gran Turismo 2:

• Tournament Difficulty: The tournament structure is considered too easy. Tournaments that disallow quitting or saving after a race (like in Gran Turismo 1) are preferred for realism and fun.
• Car Variety: There are too many cars, including poor-performing ones, such as many Dodge models in the South City region.
• Color Schemes: Specific color schemes are missed, like the blue with white stripes for the Dodge Viper RT/10.
• Drag Racing: The removal of Drag Racing is seen as a negative point.
• Normal Championship: The absence of a normal championship where only stock cars (without parts or upgrades) are allowed is lamented, as it was a favorite mode.
• Licenses: The licensing system is considered the only good aspect, saving game time and offering clear demonstrations.

Overall, the feedback suggests that while Gran Turismo 2 has some positive aspects like its licensing system, it falls short of Gran Turismo 1 in terms of realistic tournament structures, curated car selection, and certain customization options.