Forza Horizon

The open world, drive anywhere experience is the real change-up to Forza‘s past

You can tune up or down the simulationist aspects of the game to your choosing, just like you could in previous Forza titles, and this can give the game a bit more of a "hardcore" feel if you are into that sort of thing. But even the story and environment of Forza Horizon are geared toward players who prefer a more laid back approach to the racing genre.

At the end of the day Forza Horizon is the racing game I have been wanting for quite some time and Playground Games should be commended. With a good mix of simulation and accessibility, new open road exploration, the freedom to get away from closed tracks, and some great visuals and sound, I found I could not stop playing and neither will you.

This may be Playground’s first time behind the wheel, but it feels like a champion is in control

Forza Horizon fills its open world with a robust selection of events, bolstered by great community features and online play

Clearly, then, Forza needn't worry about its personality crisis any more, though Forza Horizon isn't a game that needs tedious cut-scenes to force a narrative; the road will do that on its own. Who needs a clumsy virtual love interest when you've got a Pagani Zonda in the garage?