Forza Horizon 3

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User Score
7.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 484 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 317 out of 484
  2. Mixed: 62 out of 484
  3. Negative: 105 out of 484

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  1. TimTime1
    Feb 21, 2017
    5
    Forza is a really good game actually. Sadly there are way too many DLCs (VIP, Premium Currency, Hidden Map Items, Car Packs...) which kinda makes it look like a huge money milking machine not a game.
  2. Drive637
    Sep 27, 2016
    6
    First of all, let's be agreed on the fact that Forza Horizon 3 is one of the greatest car games released in a decade (no matter the genre) with a fine razor-sharp accurate gameplay that conveys amazing sensations due to its animation, the thrill of speed (past 300km/h it goes very fast, we don't often see such quality in the way speed is rendered), an astonishing atmosphere induced by aFirst of all, let's be agreed on the fact that Forza Horizon 3 is one of the greatest car games released in a decade (no matter the genre) with a fine razor-sharp accurate gameplay that conveys amazing sensations due to its animation, the thrill of speed (past 300km/h it goes very fast, we don't often see such quality in the way speed is rendered), an astonishing atmosphere induced by a festival that clearly displays the same magnificence as did the very first episode, beautiful graphics as well as tons of content (despite a RIDICULOUSLY small map).

    But, since there is one, and a big one, should you consider the problems the game is tussling with before you take the decision to purchase it at top price, because it's optimized like **** A true disaster. Not only isn't this W10 game the first to be obliterated and mucked up in terms of performances/opti but it also runs poorly on whatever type of machine you have (substandard performances even with 16Go Ram GDDR5, an i7-6600 and a 1070). So this means that if you don't have a very good computer, you can forget about playing it even in low presets, clearly. There's a lot of stuttering and the frames are inconstant. Although the main problem isn't that you cannot bypass these recurrent little problems by deactivating V-Sync or tweaking something else actually, the thing is that they released a game running so awfully bad that it acts as a V-Sign made to the PC platform. Keep also in mind that FH3 is encrypted so neither mods can improve it nor bring FREE content. No, in lieu of that, they don't hesitate to deluge you with overpriced DLC's and a 100$ Ultimate Edition with a Season Pass that is not even inclusive of the two forthcoming DLCs for free (while it should). They're notwithstanding priced $34,99 or "only" $24,99 with the SP... I appreciate the fact that you didn't mention this to those who already cast $100 into the Ultimate Edition... The least you could do was include them for free since everyone knows that FH's DLCs are far from being as good and valuable as those of The Witcher...

    As such, I fiercely wouldn't recommend you to buy it for the time being but as it happens to wait several weeks/months till the game's price significantly drops, (it isn't worth your money currently) and till the release of serious patches that'll make the title run decently on your gaming tanks.    … Expand
  3. mkull7r4
    Oct 1, 2016
    6
    One of the most addictive games I've ever played, and I'm not even into racing games...or cars, for that matter. Microsoft has patched the performance issues and most of the crashes. This game is arcade racing perfected.
  4. Danceswithsheep
    Oct 7, 2016
    7
    This is just so wonderfully entertaining if you like arcade style racers. There are performance worries and as this comes through the windows store it is lacking SLI and proper full screen support, adding to performance issues and costing it a couple of points.

    If you can get this running at a solid 60fps then enjoy the racing in an open world with multiplayer options that may attract    This is just so wonderfully entertaining if you like arcade style racers. There are performance worries and as this comes through the windows store it is lacking SLI and proper full screen support, adding to performance issues and costing it a couple of points.

    If you can get this running at a solid 60fps then enjoy the racing in an open world with multiplayer options that may attract even dedicated single player enthusiasts.

    If you want a driving sim then go elsewhere otherwise just make sure the poor PC optomisation will work on your rig.    … Expand
  5. Yohomei
    Sep 28, 2016
    6
    dont buy this game right now , it runs like hot steamy dog **** . other than that the gameplay is good , cars are fun to drive and looks really good , but 1080p 60fps ? nope nope nopeeeeeee
  6. Chapa9dj
    Nov 2, 2016
    6
    Possibly, one of the greatest games ever released on PC.
    I'm so addicted to it, i just can't put it down. The game is a lot of fun, there are countless of things to do, and while the map is not really that huge, it provides a playground for hours and hours of fun, playing alone, coop with friends or online with other people, just to mess around.
    The settings, i'm impressed, Australia    Possibly, one of the greatest games ever released on PC.
    I'm so addicted to it, i just can't put it down. The game is a lot of fun, there are countless of things to do, and while the map is not really that huge, it provides a playground for hours and hours of fun, playing alone, coop with friends or online with other people, just to mess around.
    The settings, i'm impressed, Australia looks beautiful, and i'm sure the Aussies must be proud of what the Forza devs have accomplished. It looks visually mesmerizing and i enjoy cruising around while looking at the different views, it kinda has that comfy vibe to it.
    As for the gameplay, it is extremely good, the driving is fantastic and the races are extremely entertaining. It plays perfect with the Xbox 360 and One gamepad, and its the way that's meant to be played.
    The music selection is top of the line, and its fantastic. If you are not convinced, you can play your own music using Groove, a music streaming service exclusive of Windows, just like Spotify. It comes with a 15 days trial.
    Overall, i'm so impressed with this game, i just lack the proper words to describe this masterpiece. I have never been so impressed with a racing game before. And you can tell the devs put a lot of love and efforts to it, you can see right there in every little detail they put, in the map and the cars.

    The only downside of the PC version is that this game is sold exclusively through Windows Store, which i'm really hoping for that to change in the future and become available in many others digital distribution services.
    The optimization of the game is not really perfect, but i just can't complain. Considering my CPU is below recommended, i'm extremely satisfied with the results, and the game plays quite fine on high and ultra settings.
    There are hitches here and there, especially in the city, but i'm sure these issues will be addressed in future patches.

    To those on the fence, you should definitely go for it. This game is really really good!
    I would give it a 10, but the fact that there are problems with the Windows store, i can't give it the perfect score.

    EVERYTHING STAYS THE SAME IN MY REVIEW, EXCEPT FOR THE FACT THAT THE GAME HAS BEEN SEVERELY DOWNGRADED WITH THE LATEST PATCH. DRAW DISTANCE IS PLAIN AWFUL NOW AND AMBIENT OCLUSION HAS BEEN REMOVED.    … Expand
  7. arislaf
    May 29, 2017
    6
    Great game, but with some troubles. First thing, there are checkpoints, that are no problem for me, but the npc drivers don't care if the pass them or not, and no penalty for them. Secondly, your car can easily lose controls if the enemy bump to your rear wheel, but you can't do the same to them. Thirdly, it is very expensive. Relax guys, it is not such awesome game to put it so high..
  8. Sanciny
    Jul 11, 2018
    7
    pros:
    +graphics
    +driving model
    +car selection
    +environment
    +tuning (not visual)
    +drifting

    cons:
    -you may loose motivation to play after some time in campaign
    -visual tuning
    -repetitive races
    -boring single player in general
  9. hoanns
    Jun 6, 2020
    7
    Pretty entertaining racing game .
  10. explorerbay
    Jul 20, 2020
    6
    Its a really good game but have some serious problems on PC and so many dlcs that make buying it everything kinda expensive, maybe a complete version on XONE its a better option
  11. bar0yka
    Nov 25, 2022
    7
    çok fazla optimizasyon sorunu olan bi oyun ama forza kalitesini buna rağmen gösterebilmiş oynarken insan avusturalyada yaşamak istiyor çevre mükemmel.

Awards & Rankings

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#17 Best PC Game of 2016
38
#38 Most Discussed PC Game of 2016
78
#78 Most Shared PC Game of 2016

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Metascore
86

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. Easy Allies
    Dec 1, 2016
    90
    The high-end PC settings don’t live up to our expectations, but the handling, courses, and community features are all top of their class. Forza Horizon 3 is the type of racing game that just about anyone can pick up and have fun with, but it still includes depth for committed players. Put that together with a beautiful environment that you can explore at your own pace, and Forza Horizon 3 is one of the strongest and most well-rounded open world racers we’ve ever played.
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  2. PC Games
    Nov 3, 2016
    90
    A spectacular arcade racing game with brilliant graphics. The driving feels terrific, the amount of content is staggering and the faux Australia is joy to explore. Need for Speed, take heed.
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  3. Wccftech
    Oct 6, 2016
    90
    Forza Horizon offers you a huge world to explore. It gives you as many cars, from supercars to off-road buggies, to race how and when you want. Explore the outback, race along the coast. Forza Horizon 3 is possibly the best racing game in the world, just marred by performance issues on the PC and the dull nature of the create-your-own-race options.
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