Racing Soft

Unlock the secrets of Gran Turismo 2's 'Racing Soft' guide. Learn about car handling, tire performance, and how to optimize your vehicle for victory on any track.

Gran Turismo 2 features two distinct modes: Arcade and Simulation. In Arcade mode, players have the freedom to select any course and vehicle. However, Simulation mode requires players to earn driver's licenses, purchase vehicles, and win trophies to unlock new tracks. The game boasts an extensive collection of nearly 620 cars and 27 race tracks.

Unlike its predecessor, Gran Turismo 2 allows players to race events individually rather than as part of a tournament. The ability to qualify for starting grid positions has been removed. The game also introduced rally racing, featuring challenging, winding dirt tracks. An example of this is the Pikes Peak course, which offers both a Hill Climb and a Downhill variation.

Gran Turismo 2 was the first game in the series to support DualShock vibration and also offered compatibility with Namco's NeGcon controller. This compatibility extended to many third-party steering wheel controllers that utilized the NeGcon system, providing a superior experience for driving games compared to the Dual Analog/Dual Shock analog sticks.

Expanding significantly on the foundation laid by the original Gran Turismo, Gran Turismo 2 delves deeper into realism. This is reflected in its inclusion of both featured circuits and a wide array of race cars.