A License Test Guide for... ___ | _| _ _ __ _ | |_ - | '_| | _ \ | '\ |___'_| |_| |__'_\ |_\_\ _ _____ (_) ___ |_ _| _ _ _ _ _ ___ _ _ ___ /__ \ | | | | | | '_| | | /_ / | Y | | _ | / /__ |_| |___| |_| |_| /___\ |_^_| |___| /_____| Gran Turismo 2 License Test Guide Version 0.4 Platform: PlayStation Brett "Nemesis" Franklin E-mail: pimpmasterbrett@hotmail.com ___________________________________________________________________ ================= TABLE OF CONTENTS ================= I. INTRODUCTION II. LEGAL STUFF III. UPDATES/REVISION HISTORY IV. LICENSE TESTS: WHAT YOU WIN V. LICENSE TESTS GUIDE VI. FAQ VII. GAMESHARK CODES VIII. CREDITS IX. CONTACT INFO ================================================================= I. INTRODUCTION ================================================================= I just whipped up this Mini-Guide that's just for the License Tests of Gran Turismo 2. Since I've gotten TONS of e-mail asking me to do so, I decided, "Why not?" I basically took this out of my GT2 FAQ, and made a Mini-Guide for those looking for a straight solution to their License Tests problems. So, here it is. ----------------------------------- Here's my review of Gran Turismo 2: ----------------------------------- You wanna know somethin'? After I beat the first Gran Turismo, I never, EVER, thought that there would be a racing game that would ever top it. At first I thought that R4 might be the one, but alas, it was just an arcade racer, and, while insanely fun, didn't quite live up to the Gran Turismo name and dynasty. Well, after playing Gran Turismo 2 for well over 80 hours total, I'd have to say that Gran Turismo is the racing game of the millenium, and has left the original GT in it's dust. Let's break GT2 down into the most important aspects of a game, shall we? ----------------- GRAPHICS - 9/10: ----------------- The visuals in GT 2 are outstanding to say the least. Forget what you may have heard from others who tell you "How much better looking GT1 was." Well this is B.S. Even though there wasn't a substantial leap in graphics, GT2 is still the best looking racing game on the market...well, except for maybe R4. :) And despite what you may have heard, I have yet to experience ANY slowdown whatsoever. ----------------- SOUND - 10/10 ----------------- The sound effects in GT2 are still as amazing as ever. If you thought that the car sounds from GT1 couldn't get any better, well, you were wrong. My only complaint is that many of the cars sound alike, but that really doesn't matter much, since you get so caught up in the AMAZING gameplay. The soundtrack for GT2 is equally amazing. But, awesome as it is, I'd give the soundtrack a 8/10, mainly because the game only plays about four different songs while racing, and they do get repetitive after a while. ----------------- GAMEPLAY - 10/10 ----------------- Man this game is sweet! It plays even better than GT1, if you can beleive it. Every single one of the cars in the game handle differently, and have their own unique Pros and Cons. FR cars take turns better than the other cars, but they tend to over-steer. 4WD cars are good overall, while FF cars tend to under-steer, and so on. The sheer depth of GT2 is unparralled. With over 500 cars, at least 40 hours of gameplay (trust me on this one), AND rally racing, this baby will keep you playing for weeks on end, and then some. I guarentee that I'll still be playing this sucker a year from now. ------------------- CONTROL - 10/10 ------------------- Manuvering the vehicles in GT2 is as easy as ever, and since they handle realistically, there's plenty of variety within these two discs. Using the Dual-Shock is the best way to go, and there is NO alternative that will allow you such precision on the track. Some of my gripes are that some of the FR cars spin out too easily *cough, Viper, cough*, and it's irritating, but it's not a control issue; it's just how the game plays: Well. ------------------ REPLAY - 10/10 ------------------ Like I said earlier in the review, I GUARENTEE I'll be playing GT2 a year from now, and I mean it. After playing for over 80 hours, I'm only 21 % done with the game. Yep, I'll take a while... ------------------ OVERALL - 10/10 ------------------ This is the greatest racing game of all time, and rightfully so. It's the equivilant to the Autobahn; Huge, fast, and the king of the road(s). Buy it. ---------- GAME INFO: ---------- Game: Gran Turismo 2 Platform: PSX Price: $39.99 Available: Now Players: 2 Supports: Dual Shock, JogCon controller, NegCon controller Developer: Polyphony Digital Publisher: SCEA Tracks: 29 (twice as many if you include mirrored courses) Cars: Over 600(!) Best Car: Tough choice...I'd have to say the Suzuki Escudo Best Tip: Keep on tuning! ================================================================== II. LEGAL STUFF ================================================================== ***ATTENION WEBMASTERS*** FROM THIS POINT FORWARD, I WILL NOT BE ACCEPTING ANY MORE E-MAILS FROM ANYONE WHO WANTS TO PUT THIS, OR ANY OTHER OF MY FAQS ON THEIR SITES. I'M SICK AND TIRED OF PEOPLE ASKING ME IF THEY CAN PUT MY FAQ ON THEIR SITE. I'M NOT TRYING TO BE MEAN OR ANYTHING, BUT IT'S JUST THAT I KEEP ON RECEIVING E-MAILS FROM WEBMASTERS WHO WANT TO PUT MY FAQ ON THEIR SITE. ANY MORE E-MAILS THAT I GET FROM NOW ON THAT ARE ASKING ME IF THEY CAN USE MY FAQ ON THEIR SITE, WILL BE DELETED AND IGNORED. THE ONLY SITES THAT CAN HAVE ANY OF MY FAQS ARE THE ONES SPECIFIED IN THE LEGAL STUFF SECTION OF THIS FAQ. HOWEVER, IF YOU DO PUT THIS OR ANY OF MY FAQS ON YOUR SITE WITHOUT MY PERMISSION, LEGAL ACTION WILL BE TAKEN IMMEDIATLY. I'D LIKE TO THANK YOU FOR READING THIS, AND I WOULD LIKE TO SAY THAT IF YOU WANT TO PUT THIS OR ANY OF MY FAQS ON YOUR SITE, THE ANSWER IS NO AND WILL ALWAYS BE NO! SORRY IF I'M BEING RUDE, BUT I'M SICK OF PEOPLE JUST TAKING MY FAQS WITHOUT MY CONSENT. THANK YOU. This FAQ can only appear on the following sites: -GameFAQS -Cheat Code Central -GameSages -Vgstrategies.com If anyone finds it on any other site, please inform me ASAP. E-Mail Address: pimpmasterbrett@hotmail.com Copyright: © Copyright 1999-2000 Brett "Nemesis" Franklin. It may not be stolen, altered, or used for any type of profit. It may be reproduced electronically, and printed for PRIVATE, PERSONAL use. It may not be placed on a CD, printed in a magazine or any type of publication. If you want to use this FAQ on your site, please contact me. If you would like to contribute to this FAQ (you will be credited,) please e-mail me, as well as any questions, comments, or corrections, to the address above. ==================================================================== III. UPDATES/REVISION HISTORY ==================================================================== Version 0.2 (01/29/00) ------------------------------------ * First Version ==================================================================== IV. LICENSE TESTS: WHAT YOU WIN ==================================================================== Okay, I finally got all golds for every license test in the game, INCLUDING the Super License. I am so proud of myself, because MAN, they were HARD to get. Very, very hard. I almost cried after getting them...well, maybe not, but I sure was happy. :-) Here are the License Tests and the rewards you get after earning ALL GOLDS on them. ____________________________________________________________ LICENSE CAR YOU GET ------------------------------------------------------------ Super License Toyota GT-One Race Car '99 (672 HP) International A Mitsubishi FTO LM Edition (549 HP) International B Honda Del Sol LM Edition (617 HP) International C Mitsubishi 3000 GT LM Edtion (614 HP) A License Dodge Concept Car (216 HP) B License Spoon S2000 (286 HP) ____________________________________________________________ ==================================================================== V. LICENSE TESTS GUIDE ==================================================================== ------------------------------------ 1. Guide: How to get all golds ==================================== Well, I've heard that a lot of people want a guide on how to get through the license tests, and how to get all golds for them (I don't blame you- -getting all golds is harder than a b!tch). So, I wrote up this mini- guide to help anyone who needs it. Enjoy! How the guide is set up: ------------------------- _______________________________________________________________ ---------------------------------------------------------------