The cars’ engines sound sweet, though, and differ according to models – with the more powerful cars having that grunt you’d expect. Bar Lamborghini, McClaren and perhaps, er, Skoda all the major car manufacturers are here. 

And there is of course online play allowing you to play against up to 15 other racers around the world. From our experience, online play does have some issues with jerkiness during races but since we were eager to give you our thoughts we have yet to test it extensively.

So, to get this review past the finish line: if you’re a die-hard racing fan eager to get your fix on some next-gen Gran Turismo goodness, then this is worth your cash. If not, you’d be better of waiting for the full version to arrive when there will be more tracks, cars, events and more customisation and options to satisfy the most needy of racers.

Rating: 6/10