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Yoshida: Gran Turismo's Fate Was Partly Saved by Me

Shuhei Yoshida, former PlayStation boss, shared how he helped save the original Gran Turismo during its development in the late 1990s.
Kazunori Yamauchi initially focused on extremely realistic handling, making the game borderline unplayable and at risk of failure without intervention.
Yoshida tested a prototype, then influenced Yamauchi to soften the pure simulation after thirty consumers all crashed immediately in a difficult playtest.
Yoshida recounted that during a playtest, every participant lost control at the very first corner due to the challenging nature of the game, which led Yamauchi to acknowledge Yoshida's critique was valid.
This change made Gran Turismo more playable, leading to its unprecedented success and enduring reputation as a PlayStation icon beloved by car enthusiasts.

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