runner-up in the "Best PlayStation 2 Game", "Best Sound" and "Best Graphics, Technical" categories. The game won the award for "Console Racing" at the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences' 5th Annual Interactive Achievement Awards, and was a runner-up for the "Console Game of the Year" award, which went to Halo: Combat Evolved. Legacy The game has appeared on some 'Top 100 Games' lists such as that by IGN in 2003. In 2004, readers of Retro Gamer voted Gran Turismo 2 97th top retro gamer, with the staff noting that "the mix of realistic handling and superb graphics, not to mention the fact that it features hundreds of licensed vehicles, has won it the admiration of car lovers everywhere. The gameplay may be a little too deep and difficult for many, but for its core followers, Gran Turismo is the be all and end all of digital racing, and GT3 has been voted as the best of the bunch". References External links Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec Microsite 2001 video games Gran Turismo (series) PlayStation 2 games PlayStation 2-only games Racing simulators Rally racing video games Sony Interactive Entertainment games Split-screen multiplayer games Interactive Achievement Award winners Video games developed in Japan Video games scored by Daiki Kasho Video games set in California Video games set in French Polynesia Video games set in Monaco Video games set in Rome Video games set in Seattle Video games set in Switzerland Video games set in Tokyo Video game sequels Esports games BAFTA Interactive Entertainment Award for Best Games winners D.I.C.E. Award for Racing Game of the Year winners