Gran Turismo Sport looks set to kickstart a new era for Polyphony Digital's long running series. In partnership with the FIA and with an officially sanctioned esport set up within the game, the series' self-description as a driving simulator is something of a misnomer.

Looks simply fantastic; especially in 4K HDR; Great evolution of Gran Turismo's handling model; Well thought out multiplayer matchmaking; Tons of tiny details to help your driving; Some of the best original GT tracks yet; Scapes are truly impressive blends of reality and digital cars

Lacking single player Campaign; No dynamic time and no wet weather at launch; Still no launch control or realistic assists settings; VR Tour is a missed opportunity; Server connection requirement for saving

The first thing players will want to do is go into the game's Driving School. Even if you're an experienced digital driver, you'll still want to go to class to get several cars and valuable in-game currency as a reward for going through its tutorial lessons.

Great tutorial; Absolutely gorgeous to look at; Top-notch racing

VR is tacked-on as an extra despite being the best way to play; Single-player content is light and non-interesting; Can't play most of the modes offline

It feels like it's been forever since this was announced, doesn't it I'm sure the year-long delay didn't help, either. But what is Gran Turismo Sport It's not the next numbered outing, nor

Constant online rewards; Stunningly beautiful; Handles brilliantly; Daily races keep things flowing

Needs more online "quick race" options; Penalty systems are inconsistent

In many ways, is the most polished Gran Turismo game in over a decade. It looks great, feels great, and what's here has been carefully and well executed. However, while I can forgive the sprinkling of eccentric nonsense, the lack of car and track content really hurts, and the online-only nature of...

Building on its legacy as the most realistic and accessible driving simulator, GT Sport has partnered with the FIA to push the boundaries of racing games, introducing an online racing series that will be recognized alongside real world motor racing by the FIA.

Having now played the Beta I can't wait for the full game release this week. Awesome graphics, great car racing simulation and easy to use menu. This is set to be a winner.