Forza Motorsport 2

Critic reviews

• IIGN

  Hilary Goldstein · Sep 30, 2008

  8.9

  So Forza 2 has brilliant physics, great customization options, and solid online play. So why isn't it earning greater esteem from IGN? As I said early on, a racing game is about more than just the cars. Much like its predecessor, Forza 2 lacks soul. The only personality you'll find in Forza 2 are the custom skins created by fans.

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• GTGame Trailers

  Game Trailers · Jun 07, 2007

  9.1

  If you’re a car enthusiast waiting for the first true next-generation simulation, go out and buy Forza Motorsport 2 immediately. Even more casual players should at least give it a rent as it’s truly a game that can be appreciated by both parties. The visuals are a bit disappointing, especially the tracks, and the gameplay can come off as a little unrealistic at times, but where else can you rip around a corner with reckless abandon in a $200,000 ride in high definition without fear of having to refinance your home?
• VGVideo Gamer

  Tom Orry · Jun 07, 2007

  9.0

  After a few races it'll have you hooked like the very best MMOs and you won't be able to remove it from your disc tray. With a sublime racing model, superb AI, tons of content, brilliantly simple car upgrades and tuning, an unbelievable paint shop tool and all the online options you can imagine, Forza 2 is the premier Xbox 360 racer and the new king of the genre.

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• CCVG

  Gavin Ogden · Jun 06, 2007

  8.2

  Forza 2 is a massive undertaking that looks great and has a hell of a lot to offer. For people that like collecting things, you'll love it. Online play and user generated content have all been catered for with plenty of thought and attention. It's just the actual racing itself that lets the whole experience down a little.
• GRGames Radar+

  Chris Antista · Jun 01, 2007

  9.0

  For armchair gearheads Forza Motorsport 2 is nothing less than a dream come true, but even novice wheelman can smoothly ease themselves into pole position glory with a little time. Forza 2 is real world driving honed to perfection, and easily the best racing experience on the Xbox 360.

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• GGameSpot

  Alex Navarro · May 29, 2007

  9.2

  The driving model has been made even better with the tweaks and adjustments made to it, and the features set is so remarkably deep that you're likely to lose large chunks of your free time buying, customizing, and racing your favorite cars. It's a testament to the original Forza's design that this sequel can feel both so much like the original and yet so much better at the same time. If you've got even an inkling of a theory that you might like driving games, you need to play Forza 2.

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