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  Tourist Trophy for PlayStation 2 Review - PlayStation 2 Tourist Trophy Review
Tourist Trophy mode is the equivalent of a career mode, where you start out by earning a license and then work your way through various racing events and challenges to access new bikes and more challenges.
There's no money in Tourist Trophy mode, which means you don't have to repeat the same race 20 times to save up for that bike you've had your eye on.
Tourist Trophy feels very familiar, but at the same time it doesn't just feel like motorcycles were forced into a Gran Turismo game.
www.gamespot.com /ps2/driving/touristtrophy/review.html?sid=6147026   (1671 words)

  
 Tourist Trophy
The easiest way to describe Tourist Trophy is "Gran Turismo with motorcycles." That's in part because the game uses the same graphics engine, in part because every course but one is ripped straight from Polyphony's fourth automobile-racing game, and in part because, well, it's Polyphony.
As it is, the mechanics of Tourist Trophy are like customizing your vehicle in a car-racing game not by tweaking your accelerator, but by telling the computer "my guy has a lead foot." It just doesn't make much sense.
In Tourist Trophy, they seem resigned to racing to the best of their "in a vacuum" abilities, and if you pass them, so be it.
www.dailygame.net /news/archives/005572.php   (859 words)

  
 UGO.com GAMES - Tourist Trophy Review   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Presentation: B+ Gameplay: A- Overall: B+ Tourist Trophy, made by the same group that made Gran Turismo, might not be the most ambitious or innovative game to come down the line, but it arguably does more for this racing sub-genre than any other motorcycle-based game had previously.
The biggest problem with Tourist Trophy is that, even with over 100 bikes to choose from, none of them really have the same recognition factor that a car might (unless you're a rare fan of motorcycles).
Chances are Tourist Trophy will have two major audiences: the motorcycle fans who have been waiting for an accurate simulation of their hobby, and the Gran Turismo fanatics checking out their latest contribution to the racing game genre.
ugo.com /channels/Games/article.asp?articleID=18176   (1214 words)

  
 Tourist Trophy: The Real Riding Simulator (ps2: 2006): Reviews
Tourist Trophy is far from the real riding simulator it claims to be; it misses out on one of the most fundamental things of riding bikes: fun.
Tourist Trophy started as a sort of side project for Polyphony Digital, and it was driven by some members who are hardcore bike racing fanatics.
Tourist Trophy represents something of a watershed for me. This is the first time I’ve looked at a PS2 title and seen that the system just can’t keep up with the current generation.
www.metacritic.com /games/platforms/ps2/touristtrophy   (2072 words)

  
 Jolt.co.uk - Online Gaming - Clan Server Rental
Albeit, not in terms of Tourist Trophy – a franchise making its debut – but instead the developer is happy to launch gamers into its latest arena without warning, evidently confident in their ability.
Conversely, Tourist Trophy is a severe case of a man and his bike, with motivation coming almost exclusively from a desire to better one’s own times.
Tourist Trophy is a racer with perfection at its heart, designed to push the player onwards and upwards with test after test.
www.jolt.co.uk /index.php?articleid=6355   (671 words)

  
 3DAvenue.com - Gaming and tech, news and reviews
Of course in a game like Tourist Trophy, this is to be expected but for the casual gamer, this may come as a disappointment.
Tourist Trophy is an interesting foray into the motorcycle market for Polyphony Digital but does come up a little short in areas where GT4 excelled and while it is their first bike game, PD pride themselves on producing excellent games.
With one eye on GT for PS3 its easy to see why Tourist Trophy is not as good as GT4 but considering this is the game that bike fans would have been hanging out for, its a shame that it doesn't live up to its older brother.
www.3davenue.com /1637.html   (933 words)

  
 Tourist Trophy news, information and downloads - TTBikeSim.com
As anyone who has their hands on Tourist Trophy will know, it is possible to save replays to a USB stick which can then be shared with friends, put in the washing machine, or even uploaded to the internet.
Tourist Trophy will be in the shops in Europe in a month and half, on the 26th of May. Read on for the full press release.
Tourist Trophy won’t be given the same accolades Gran Turismo received 8 years ago when it hit PlayStation, but Polyphony Digital should be lauded for taking a chance on this game even if they realized it wouldn’t have that same impact.
www.ttbikesim.com   (1321 words)

  
 Tourist Trophy goes full throttle in May   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Tourist Trophy the Real Riding Simulator offers a variety of great game modes with action for one or two players.
Tourist Trophy Mode allows you to acquire a huge selection of bikes and riding gear from racing in over 20 Race Events, and experience the ultimate in motorbike challenges.
Tourist Trophy the Real Riding Simulator is available this May, and is exclusive to PlayStation®2.
au.playstation.com /news/tourist_trophy_pr.jhtml;jsessionid=UQISKTOOS3F0FS3YIXZCFE4LXBC5GIV0   (328 words)

  
 Tourist Trophy Review for PlayStation 2 - Gaming Age
On the surface, Tourist Trophy looks much like Gran Turismo 4…understandably so, as it was built on the same engine as GT4.
Tourist Trophy’s AI is some of the dumbest in racing today.
As is, Tourist Trophy feels more like a cash grab than a legitimate contender for the motorcycle gaming market.
www.gaming-age.com /cgi-bin/reviews/review.pl?sys=ps2&game=touristtrophy   (673 words)

  
 Tourist Trophy - PCS Forums   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Similar to the Gran Turismo series, Tourist Trophy strives for the realism that its big brother is known for.
The amount of love put into Tourist Trophy is no different; Playing TT feels exactly like it does to ride a real motorcycle, albeit a little less dangerous.
Tourist trophy has a healthy roster of over 100 motorcycles available for your riding pleasure.
www.popcultureshock.com /pcs/forums/showthread.php?t=12474   (1119 words)

  
 Tourist Trophy Review for PlayStation 2 at Gaming Horizon
Tourist Trophy, which they have dubbed “The Real Riding Simulator”, is the answer.
Tourist Trophy mode, however, is where you will spend most of your time.
Tourist Trophy has a very steep learning curve, so those put off with frequent initial failure or those just looking for a quick play will be out of luck.
reviews.gaminghorizon.com /media2/1144017600.216.html   (1709 words)

  
 Tourist Trophy, Take A Ride On World Class Bikes - CBS News
Tourist Trophy is a really fun motorcycle sim, but it takes a lot of relearning for your average racers.
Tourist Trophy is a great game for all motorcycle lovers while those who also crave a decent motorcycle sim will find it a must buy.
Tourist Trophy is rated "E" for Everyone (content suitable for ages 6 or older) and is available exclusively on the PlayStation 2 game console.
www.cbsnews.com /track/rss/stories/2006/04/04/tech/gamecore/main1468260.shtml?source=RSS&attr=GameCore_1468260   (725 words)

  
 Hands-On: Tourist Trophy for PS2 on Gamepro.com.
Its newest title, Tourist Trophy, is essentially moto Gran Turismo, but where the core technology is essentially the same, Tourist Trophy is quite a unique experience.
Tourist Trophy is the first console motorcycle simulator, and is advertised as a combination of perfected game physics, graphics, and the balance of the rider versus the bike.
Tourist Trophy is currently slated for a spring 2006 release, so stay tuned for more coverage in the near future.
www.gamepro.com /sony/ps2/games/previews/50528.shtml   (606 words)

  
 Tourist Trophy review for the PS2
The menu layouts bear a striking resemblance to those found in Gran Turismo 4 and you still have to qualify for licenses, collect a garage full of vehicles and participate in a large collection of races (both single and championship style), most of which are only open to certain bikes or types.
One notable difference is the lack of a monetary system in Tourist Trophy mode.
Tourist Trophy may miss some of the big turns, but it nails the little ones.
www.gamerevolution.com /review/ps2/tourist_trophy   (859 words)

  
 Gamerz Edge - Tourist Trophy Review   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
And this is where Tourist Trophy fails to grab you like Gran Turismo does.
I don’t mean to bring GT into every complaint, but it truly set the bar when it came to modification and purchases, and racing sims as a whole.
I like Tourist Trophy; I think it was a great first attempt at an excellent motorcycle game.
www.gamerz-edge.com /ps2/reviews/touristtrophy.html   (1252 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Tourist Trophy: Computer & Video Games   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Tourist Trophy- the Real Riding Simulator recreates the racing experience you'd have if you were a professional rider, zooming through the world's toughest races.
For starters, Tourist Trophy is from the makers of Gran Turismo, so that should tell you what you're in for here.
For fans of Gran Turismo, Tourist Trophy should prove to be a worthy distraction, but if you're speed in racing games is limited to Need for Speed games, then this is definitely not for you.
www.amazon.com /Sony-Computer-Entertainment-75022-Tourist/dp/B0009J1IJO   (2594 words)

  
 Game Review: Tourist Trophy - MotorcycleUSA.com
Tourist Trophy Creative Director Takamasa Shichisawa and former World Superbike Champion Doug Polen go head-to-head in the virtual world during the press introduction for Sony's latest racing title.
They look every bit as cool as they are in real life and believe it or not, Sony actually managed to squeeze some of the bike's personality in the game as well.
At the time of this event there were 35 tracks and 80 different motorcycles available in the game, with more due to be included if all the licensing is squared away.
www.motorcycle-usa.com /Article_Page.aspx?ArticleID=3133   (1367 words)

  
 IGN: Tourist Trophy: The Real Riding Simulator Preview
Tourist Trophy Hands-On The creators of Gran Turismo shift gears and move from four wheels to two.
Tourist Trophy's creation began with stripping the Gran Turismo engine of its four-wheeled car physics and replacing it with a robust two-wheel physics system.
Whereas most every racing game gives you direct control over your vehicle, Tourist Trophy is a little bit different in that it simulates the movement of the bike which is directly based on the movement of the rider.
ps2.ign.com /articles/674/674186p1.html   (647 words)

  
 Tourist Trophy Review - PlayStation 2
Built with racing enthusiasts in mind, Tourist Trophy is very much a part of the GT world.
If Gran Turismo is Polyphony Digital’s son, then Tourist Trophy would have to be its daughter; different in so many ways, yet its clear they were birthed from the same parent.
Tourist Trophy is an unconventional racing game in a world that’s often too conventional.
ps2.gamezone.com /gzreviews/r28164.htm   (1568 words)

  
 Gaming Evolution - Review
Effectively playing Tourist Trophy requires players to be able to pay attention to and manage several aspects of racing both on and off the track.
The effect this unique mode has is that it changes Tourist Trophy from a game where players simply control a bike into a game where players control the rider on the bike.
Outwardly Tourist Trophy may seem to be largely the same game as Gran Turismo 4, only scaled down and with bikes.
gamingevolution.info /index.php?id=2238   (766 words)

  
 Tourist Trophy Preview for PlayStation 2 - Gaming Age
Tourist Trophy offers players more than 80 licensed motorcycles to race in various game modes amongst more than 35 international courses.
Featuring gameplay for up to two players, Tourist Trophy captures the fluid movement of man and machine like never before with perfected game physics and graphics for an authentic true-to-life motorcycle riding simulation.
With the incorporation of the motorcycle driver, players have access to a wardrobe where they can customize their rider by selecting from numerous licensed helmets, suits, shoes and more to further authenticate the riding experience.
www.gaming-age.com /cgi-bin/previews/preview.pl?sys=ps2&game=tourist_trophy   (364 words)

  
 PGNx Media: Reviews: Tourist Trophy (PS2) Review   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
In Tourist Trophy, you’ll find the titular Tourist Trophy mode as well as arcade.
Tourist Trophy will appear very similar to Gran Turismo.
Tourist Trophy is clearly influenced by the Gran Turismo series, but it’s also different enough that it feels like a full-fledged game.
www.pgnx.net /reviews.php?page=full&id=10963   (511 words)

  
 Tourist Trophy Playstation 2 (PS2)
TOURIST TROPHY by Sony is a massive racing game for the PS2 featuring over 120 bikes and more than two dozen different courses.
TOURIST TROPHY is a great, challenging racing game for players who enjoy motorcycle racing.
Tourist Trophy looks slick, plays somewhat OK, and the diversity of motorcycles is pretty impressive (there are bikes in there that you will never see in the US, only in Japan or Europe).
www.cduniverse.com /search/xx/games/pid/7017393/a/Tourist+Trophy.htm   (911 words)

  
 Tourist Trophy: The Real Riding Simulator for PS2 video game review and cheats   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
All those elements are represented well in Tourist Trophy and show the matured state of game development on the PS2.
There are elements like qualifying races that help with those among us who are goal oriented and I’m sure that there are plenty of gamers that prefer to have access to all the bikes at once.
What Tourist Trophy: The Real Riding Simulator ends up offering is an accurate motorcycle simulator that can compete with veteran franchises.
www.gamezilla.com /review.aspx?review=9228   (393 words)

  
 GameSpy: Tourist Trophy: The Real Riding Simulator Preview
Tourist Trophy follows the tracks left by Gran Turismo in many ways.
Tourist Trophy features over 30 tracks, and while some of them are repeats from GT 4, even those have been revamped from new research.
Gameplay is one area that has little to no similarities to Tourist Trophy's sister series.
ps2.gamespy.com /playstation-2/tourist-trophy-the-real-riding-simulator/684118p1.html   (679 words)

  
 SyncGaming: Review: Tourist Trophy (PS2) :: Reviews, Previews, Cheats
Tourist Trophy sidesteps the monotonous grinding of the GT series by removing money from the equation.
To me, it was a pure racing thrill, flying a foot off the pavement at 195mph, with nothing but the wind rushing by and the whine of the engine to keep me company.
While the sounds Tourist Trophy has are certainly good, this is one area that still needs more work, as there is little to no music present.
www.syncgaming.com /index.php?page=viewnews&id=4003&PHPSESSID=8f2246a158d3f5ac311941be40dfa702   (868 words)

  
 Tourist Trophy rides to Europe in May - Tourist Trophy: The Real Riding Simulator for PS2 News - Pro-G
Tourist Trophy is the latest offering from Polyphony Digital Inc, the development team behind the Gran Turismo series, but this time the action takes place on two wheels rather than four.
Tourist Trophy promises to deliver an unprecedented level of simulation in a variety of game modes, including Tourist Trophy Mode in which you compete in more than 20 events, Arcade Mode, Photo Mode and support for one or two-player racing.
Tourist Trophy is scheduled for release across Europe in May.
www.pro-g.co.uk /ps2/tourist_trophy_the_real_riding_simulator_/news-2349.html   (309 words)

  
 Tourist Trophy Review - Page 1 - The Gamers Temple   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
It would not be unfair to call Tourist Trophy “Gran Turismo with motorcycles”.
None of this is a knock against Tourist Trophy as the Gran Turismo games are among the best racers available for the PS2.
Like Gran Turismo, Tourist Trophy’s career mode starts out with a series of driving tests that must be completed in order to earn a license and become eligible for races in that class.
www.gamerstemple.com /vg/games20/002210/002210r01.asp   (709 words)

  
 TVG: May Release For Polyphony's Tourist Trophy // News
Tourist Trophy - the Real Riding Simulator lets you choose your ride from 180 licensed sports bikes produced by more than twelve of the worlds leading manufacturers.
In a similar vein to Gran Turismo, SCEE has also confirmed that Tourist Trophy will feature a number of different modes for one and two players including the Arcade Mode, Tourist Trophy Mode, and the Photo Mode.
Polyphony Digital confirms the development of Tourist Trophy; the Gran Turismo of the motorcycle world...
www.totalvideogames.com /news/May_Release_For_Polyphony&_039;s_Tourist_Trophy_9398_5128_0.htm   (460 words)

  
 GameDaily: Expert review for Playstation 2 Tourist Trophy   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Tourist Trophy's visual presentation shows some fine work, although there are a couple of things that come into play.
Tourist Trophy kind of feels like a car you're giving a spin right out of a used car lot.
Part of you is nervous about how it handles for the first time and feel it needs a little getting more used to, while others will become accustomed to its thrills right away, and won't mind forking over the $40 to take it home.
ps2.gamedaily.com /game/review/?gameid=4854   (1177 words)

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