Polyphony Digital Retro Games Collection
2 total gamesA premier first-party Sony studio founded in 1998 by Kazunori Yamauchi. Polyphony Digital is legendary for creating 'Gran Turismo', the best-selling racing simulation franchise, as well as cult classics like 'Omega Boost'.
About Polyphony Digital
Originally formed as a development group within Sony Computer Entertainment named Polys Entertainment, the team created the cartoonish 'Motor Toon Grand Prix' before changing the gaming landscape forever. Led by Kazunori Yamauchi, they released the revolutionary 'Gran Turismo' in 1997. Its massive success led to the formal establishment of Polyphony Digital in 1998 as a dedicated first-party studio for PlayStation.
Dubbed 'The Real Driving Simulator', the Gran Turismo franchise pushed the technical boundaries of every PlayStation console it graced. The games are famous for their meticulous attention to detail, realistic physics, and deep car culture. Retro players fondly remember the rigorous License Center tests, grinding for credits to buy used 90s JDM sports cars, and spending hours tweaking gear ratios and suspension settings to shave milliseconds off their lap times.
While synonymous with automotive simulation, Polyphony Digital's history holds a few surprising gems. In 1999, they developed 'Omega Boost', a visually stunning 3D mecha rail shooter that utilized their impressive graphics engine. They also applied their simulation expertise to motorcycles with 'Tourist Trophy' in 2006. Today, they remain a cornerstone of the PlayStation brand, continuously pioneering automotive realism.
All Polyphony Digital Retro Games
2 games available
Gran Turismo
In Gran Turismo, you progress by winning races and earning credits to buy and tune cars, aiming to become a champion driver through realistic simulation driving mechanics.
Gran Turismo 2
In Gran Turismo 2, you earn licenses and win races to build your dream garage, experiencing a simulation that emphasizes realistic driving physics and a massive selection of real-world cars.