Gran Turismo 5

Gran Turismo 5 (PS3, 2010) is a technical marvel that pushed the PS3 to its limits, boasting 1,000+ cars (a mix of “Premium” HD models and older “Standard” ones) and painstakingly detailed tracks like the Nürburgring. Its physics engine and dynamic weather/lighting set a new sim-racing standard, though the grind-heavy career mode and uneven car quality divided fans. A flawed but ambitious love letter to petrolheads.