Forza Motorsport 4

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8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 758 Ratings

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  1. frigginmcivor
    Nov 7, 2011
    9
    I do have to say that Forza 4 is a noticeable upgrade to Forza 3. I've been playing it a while and have noticed the tweaked physics, such as how body roll really matters on courses with lateral elevation changes. The new lighting engine also makes everything look very realistic. The Top Gear inclusion is great, especially with Autovista, only I would have liked to have seen more likeI do have to say that Forza 4 is a noticeable upgrade to Forza 3. I've been playing it a while and have noticed the tweaked physics, such as how body roll really matters on courses with lateral elevation changes. The new lighting engine also makes everything look very realistic. The Top Gear inclusion is great, especially with Autovista, only I would have liked to have seen more like maybe a ghost of all cars tested by the Stig on the TG test track. All in all I would say that this game is really engineered for the car enthusiast and gear head. It lives up to the tagline "Where dreams are driven" by including a huge list of cars not only for technical appeal, but also for the intangible appeal and lunacy. Store Front along with picture taking and video modes work very well as they translate to other platforms via download from forzamotorsports.net. I don't have enough good stuff to say about this game, but definitely worth getting a wheel for, even if only the wireless speedwheel as a controller doesn't do this game justice.… Expand
  2. AverageToaster
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    Great game although a bit lackluster with the auto vista, I bought it thinking all cars would be in that mode but apparently not, but I would say it is the best racing sim to date.
  3. Bigredd77
    Nov 12, 2011
    9
    Awesome sim, love my Shift 2 but this one wins win it comes to less arcade like handling. Grat stuff, worth a rent or a buy. Best behind the dash look of any game I've ever played.
  4. MIDACUS
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Best SIM racing game to date! This game has hands the best graphics of any 360 game, has the best line up of cars, the driving mechanics are great and it has Top Gear. Kinect is stupid but other than that whats not to love? 10/10 HIGH FIVE /**
  5. DirtyMexicans
    Nov 15, 2011
    10
    lol, oh god, what is it with xbox 360 games starting to become more and more generic, Fable 3, Gears of War 3. Forza 4 is an expansion pack, updated graphics, but has maps that look the same as Forza 3, gameplay that feels the same. Highly reccomend you wait till the price drops to $15-20. Might be worth it then.
  6. TheRedZombie
    Nov 15, 2011
    9
    I would like to start off by saying that the first racing sim that I had ever played was GT3 for the Playstation 2. I will always have a place in my heart for that game for it was one of the best racing games that I'd ever played. That is until I bought an Xbox and bought the original FORZA MOTORSPORT. Ever since that day I have been a FORZA fan. Although I have been playing FORZA 2 sinceI would like to start off by saying that the first racing sim that I had ever played was GT3 for the Playstation 2. I will always have a place in my heart for that game for it was one of the best racing games that I'd ever played. That is until I bought an Xbox and bought the original FORZA MOTORSPORT. Ever since that day I have been a FORZA fan. Although I have been playing FORZA 2 since the day it came out casually for the last couple of years, I had skipped FORZA 3 not wanting to get another FORZA game until I had completed #2. But a free gift card from a popular seller plus the fact that I had already purchased BATTLEFIELD 3, led me to think I needed now to upgrade my favorite racing game. I am really glad I did. FORZA 4 exceeds all my wildest expectations for this franchise and I am having a blast playing it. The graphics are top notch even with this current generations hardware becoming a little long in the tooth. The sound is incredible and the car selection has a nice mix of European, American, Japanese, Etc. I also love the added bonus of running through some of the TOP GEAR challenges as that show has become, very recently, one of my favorites. All I can say is that I wholeheartedly recommend this game to any racing fan or car aficionado. Your dollars will be well spent by giving this game a try.… Expand
  7. Seattlebob
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    I would have to say that this is one of the best racing games out their a great add on to the forza games. These games come out faster tha the GT games and seem to be much better sony needs to get the lead out of their butts and look at what forza is going on xbox.
  8. flexasaurus
    Dec 15, 2011
    9
    Great graphics, 60fps feels good, Amazing audio, and good driving feel, i enjoyed this game too much. Felt much more superior than gran turismo 5. Great great game
  9. NoMoreNiceGuy
    Nov 16, 2011
    8
    I love this game, its fun and entertaining and you get level up and earn money really fast. thats the problem, im currently Lv 10 and got 150,000 Cr. in FM3 i had like 30,000. the credits is still worth the same amount of value so you wont have a problem of ranking up. i also like kinect support, it makes it relly easy to navigate the menues using your voice. If you dont have a kinect itsI love this game, its fun and entertaining and you get level up and earn money really fast. thats the problem, im currently Lv 10 and got 150,000 Cr. in FM3 i had like 30,000. the credits is still worth the same amount of value so you wont have a problem of ranking up. i also like kinect support, it makes it relly easy to navigate the menues using your voice. If you dont have a kinect its not a problem, just use your controller. the graphics are nicer than ever and the cars are beatiful. In Short + Awesome Graphics + Beatifull cars and tracks + Finally a good kinect support
    - To easy to level up - Repitive music (it seems like its same song over and over)    … Expand
  10. Beermonger7
    Nov 19, 2014
    7
    I have never really went online with this but the single player has some issues. The computer AI is set to "extremely easy" and there is no way to increase the difficulty of the AI. You can change all the other settings to difficult like no guideline etc and still breeze through the levels. Also every map is sunny and that does get old after a while. Graphics are good. Its the kind of gameI have never really went online with this but the single player has some issues. The computer AI is set to "extremely easy" and there is no way to increase the difficulty of the AI. You can change all the other settings to difficult like no guideline etc and still breeze through the levels. Also every map is sunny and that does get old after a while. Graphics are good. Its the kind of game you play to relax before bed. 7/10 id say. I guess I should get Forza 5 now that I have the Xbox one, mabye it will be more challenging.… Expand
  11. funkydoodycool
    Nov 13, 2011
    10
    Forza 4 does everything that Forza 3 did before it, but better. The graphics are far improved, with (dare I say it) the best looking cars and tracks in any racing game, on any system, ever. Yes, that includes "that" game.

    The handling has also been upgraded, with cars feeling as close as can be to their real-life counterparts. Naturally you're not going to experience the force of    Forza 4 does everything that Forza 3 did before it, but better. The graphics are far improved, with (dare I say it) the best looking cars and tracks in any racing game, on any system, ever. Yes, that includes "that" game.

    The handling has also been upgraded, with cars feeling as close as can be to their real-life counterparts. Naturally you're not going to experience the force of slamming sideways around a corner, but as far as the limits of grip and such, this game is spot on. It's hard to know where they can go from here.

    It does all this without feeling at all clinical. There is a certain magic to the game that can't be put into words. It's a rare driving simulation that is also FUN.

    Naturally it's better with a decent steering wheel but for those who can't justify the purchase, it plays perfectly well with a controller. The game responds well to the analogue inputs, and the force feedback adds a layer to the immersion.

    Lot's of tracks, and lots of customisation options mean there is plenty of replay value in this game. You can play the game with various levels of difficulty, from a "one-button" control for kids, which brakes for you and means you basically can't crash, through to 100% real, no assistance craziness for the pros. Likewise you can tune your cars in one of two ways - either the hard way, by selecting the mods you want on the car and tuning them to your needs, or automatically which selects the relevant mods to make your selected car competitive for the upcoming race. This opens up the game for tuners and casual players alike. I've so far upgraded my Nissan Micra (might as well start the game with what you know) to level C, which is about as far as it will go.

    GT5 disappointed me by failing to live up to it's promises, even after the 2.0 update. Forza 4 has made up for this by giving me everything I ever wanted from a racing sim. The most exciting thing for me is wondering just how they are going to top this with the next installment!    … Expand
  12. DomCobb
    Nov 13, 2011
    8
    FM4 is a treat for us car lovers. Although it's nowhere near as groundbreaking as FM3, FM4 is as fun and fast paced as the game that preceded it. The best, although largely overhyped, addition to FM4 is autovista. Sure, I liked being able to explore every nook and cranny of my favorite cars, but there were only about ten or twenty cars to choose from. And to unlock them you need toFM4 is a treat for us car lovers. Although it's nowhere near as groundbreaking as FM3, FM4 is as fun and fast paced as the game that preceded it. The best, although largely overhyped, addition to FM4 is autovista. Sure, I liked being able to explore every nook and cranny of my favorite cars, but there were only about ten or twenty cars to choose from. And to unlock them you need to complete a race with that car. Moving on, campaign is good. Like last time, you race all over the world, racing in the types of races you choose, however, this time when you level up, you choose (From a predetermined group) a car you want. This is better than last time, when you recieved a preselected car. However, Forza is a game made for online play. Like last time, there's the real deal such as circuits and drags, but there's also fun distractions like tag, cat and mouse, and my favorite, car soccer. Also, now you can create/ join car clubs. Now, for those of you wondering why, considering how highly I praised it, I gave FM4 an 8, it's because not a whole lot is different from last year. Only if you're a diehard car fan (Like me) should you get FM4 in addition to FM3. Sure, there's more cars and features, but gameplay is quite alike, other than the fact that cars are more responsive. Hope to see you on the racetrack!… Expand
  13. kid_a2
    Nov 14, 2011
    8
    This is a great game and the only racing game I play (I usually don't enjoy them). The graphics are stunning especially on a 55" plasma TV. The main single player racing component is addicting a lot of fun. Online is a bit more sketchy. The rival racing is great and provides endless challenges. However, in racing against other users there are problems with them running you off the road andThis is a great game and the only racing game I play (I usually don't enjoy them). The graphics are stunning especially on a 55" plasma TV. The main single player racing component is addicting a lot of fun. Online is a bit more sketchy. The rival racing is great and provides endless challenges. However, in racing against other users there are problems with them running you off the road and just in general being rude. There can also be random lag spikes that can cause you to lose leads and crash. Overall, this is a great racing game… Expand
  14. Sabre
    Nov 15, 2011
    9
    The Forza series series is good at what it is. A racing simulator. In that it excels, it is easy to jump right in and race. New players will take only very little time to adjust to the style, while veterans can jump right in. Buy this game if you want a realistic racing experience, NOT if you want to buy a racing game. The wide variety of cars and locations will awe you, and the newThe Forza series series is good at what it is. A racing simulator. In that it excels, it is easy to jump right in and race. New players will take only very little time to adjust to the style, while veterans can jump right in. Buy this game if you want a realistic racing experience, NOT if you want to buy a racing game. The wide variety of cars and locations will awe you, and the new autovista mode is a great way to look at amazing cars.… Expand
  15. DiscardingSkin
    Nov 16, 2011
    8
    Overall the game really isnt bad. Good listing of cars, that'll be growing with DLC later. I feel there could have been a few more tracks on it. I really enjoy the way the car feels in this one, compared to Forza 3. It seems to be more lifelike with the car shifting and all. My biggest complaint about the game is the AI. It is just aweful. It's like they are on a line, and will not moveOverall the game really isnt bad. Good listing of cars, that'll be growing with DLC later. I feel there could have been a few more tracks on it. I really enjoy the way the car feels in this one, compared to Forza 3. It seems to be more lifelike with the car shifting and all. My biggest complaint about the game is the AI. It is just aweful. It's like they are on a line, and will not move off of it, even if it means pushing you off the course.… Expand
  16. aRandomNoob
    Nov 16, 2011
    9
    This is a terrific game with its main limitation IMO being the 360 itself because it is so dated. Their goal was to have a constant 60 fps and they accomplished that goal, sacrificing weather and night time effects to do so. To those complaining about the cars, I don't know what there is to complain about we have 500 cars at our disposal. That is enough for me. Although there are aThis is a terrific game with its main limitation IMO being the 360 itself because it is so dated. Their goal was to have a constant 60 fps and they accomplished that goal, sacrificing weather and night time effects to do so. To those complaining about the cars, I don't know what there is to complain about we have 500 cars at our disposal. That is enough for me. Although there are a LOT of muscle cars...The physics are good, with the new tire model making a terrifically realistic feel.… Expand
  17. Gygaa
    Nov 20, 2011
    7
    Forza 4 exemplifies that this is THE ultimate driving simulator. Realism takes the front seat and really is enough to sell the game by itself. Unfortunately however, once you get past the shiny new coat of realism it is essentially Forza 3 with a confusing, yet inspired Top Gear cameo. The career mode still fails to get you interested which is disappointing. Car fanatics will ignore theForza 4 exemplifies that this is THE ultimate driving simulator. Realism takes the front seat and really is enough to sell the game by itself. Unfortunately however, once you get past the shiny new coat of realism it is essentially Forza 3 with a confusing, yet inspired Top Gear cameo. The career mode still fails to get you interested which is disappointing. Car fanatics will ignore the negatives and perhaps for good reason as this game is highly enjoyable in short stints and moreso with friends.… Expand
  18. WoodyBE
    Nov 21, 2011
    8
    There are things missing in this game, no doubt; a little bit of weather, some new tracks, racing at night, better matchmaking online are the main ones I can think of. But still this game is the pinnacle of motor racing on any console. The quality of the graphics is unsurpassed, the detail in the racing itself is staggering and there is a huge amount of cars and places to race. ThisThere are things missing in this game, no doubt; a little bit of weather, some new tracks, racing at night, better matchmaking online are the main ones I can think of. But still this game is the pinnacle of motor racing on any console. The quality of the graphics is unsurpassed, the detail in the racing itself is staggering and there is a huge amount of cars and places to race. This might be Forza 3.5 - but that's what I wanted.… Expand
  19. JaguarXtreme
    Nov 25, 2011
    10
    Excelent game, god drive experience, la verdad me gusto mucho, creo que es mejor que grand Turismo, muy bien por este juego lo recomiendo ampliamente..
  20. BlazenBones
    Nov 25, 2011
    9
    Just an amazing game. The feel of cars on the tracks is just great. The new lighting is great. The use of Kinect to move your head while driving is great,(a little twitchy, but still great). The lose or Porsche is the only reason for the 9 instead of a full 10
  21. IFSMP
    Nov 27, 2011
    8
    Forza 4 is amazing, no doubt about it. The graphics are great and I am pretty surprised that it can maintain a good frame rate. However, the layout of Forza 3 needed a little 'modern' upgrade. Yes, the colors are now darker and more professional, but the menu design is pretty much the same. The world tour (campaign) however has been massively improved, such as the satellite images of theForza 4 is amazing, no doubt about it. The graphics are great and I am pretty surprised that it can maintain a good frame rate. However, the layout of Forza 3 needed a little 'modern' upgrade. Yes, the colors are now darker and more professional, but the menu design is pretty much the same. The world tour (campaign) however has been massively improved, such as the satellite images of the tracks, and the ability to choose what event you want to do. Mostly, the game has been improved, but it still seemed to shy away from the modern feel of other racing games. Great game!… Expand
  22. ashleyfan1
    Nov 29, 2011
    9
    an excellent game, forza 3 was good but this blew me away, graphics are great, a vast array of cars spanning decades and difficulty to cater for all, everybody giving it a bad result because of porsche blame ea anyway the leveling up is much better as you can choose between a few cars instead of being forced one this includes dlc cars if you have them and affinity to car makers is good asan excellent game, forza 3 was good but this blew me away, graphics are great, a vast array of cars spanning decades and difficulty to cater for all, everybody giving it a bad result because of porsche blame ea anyway the leveling up is much better as you can choose between a few cars instead of being forced one this includes dlc cars if you have them and affinity to car makers is good as you can upgrade cars for free thus meaning money can be spent on increasing your garage, all cars handle quite well, taking an m5 round a track is a lot different than say an f430 only things that let it down are the limited number of tracks and the very low level cap which most people can reach within a month of playing other than that excellent… Expand
  23. cocomaya
    Dec 2, 2011
    10
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  24. XxUrxXxMoMxX
    Dec 18, 2011
    10
    I'll be honest, i am slightly biased towards the Forza franchise. But for good reason, it's simply a phenomenal series. It has the perfect balance of sim and arcade, not as hardcore as GT5, while not as ridiculous as Need For Speed. This game is the same situation. The graphics are better, the physics more realistic, and the car and track list more vast. This game is fun, it has next to noI'll be honest, i am slightly biased towards the Forza franchise. But for good reason, it's simply a phenomenal series. It has the perfect balance of sim and arcade, not as hardcore as GT5, while not as ridiculous as Need For Speed. This game is the same situation. The graphics are better, the physics more realistic, and the car and track list more vast. This game is fun, it has next to no bugs, and there are just so many features that are offered. The ability to start a car club with all your friends is fantastic. Also, (although not a big part of the game) Autovista is a fantastic feature, that is fresh, and a great way to learn more about a specific car. As usual, all of what Forza was known for is still there, and all this game does is build on it. Yes, it's arguable that this is just Forza 3.5, but is that really a bad thing?… Expand
  25. BradleyBondage
    Dec 23, 2011
    10
    Best racing game out there, I'm not really a fan of the genre but i have played quite a few, the game is highly accessible yet incredibly detailed, it just keeps getting better and better, if you're a car fan or are curious about racing games this is a must buy.
  26. sauloribeiro
    Dec 27, 2011
    9
    The best racing game I ever played, beat GT5 at all. Great in every way, but Kinect ..... Epic Fail Microsoft. The device only served to get the achievement but to play, was not able to reproduce the feeling of driving.
  27. dave1987
    Feb 8, 2012
    10
    Don't listen to the haters. Look to your left and notice how there is not a single negative of mediocre review from a proffesional source. That's because Forza 4 is the best racing game ever released. I love it and so will you. The difficulty can be scaled from very easy to very realistic and with a more than ample selection of cars that can be fully modified and painted you will not getDon't listen to the haters. Look to your left and notice how there is not a single negative of mediocre review from a proffesional source. That's because Forza 4 is the best racing game ever released. I love it and so will you. The difficulty can be scaled from very easy to very realistic and with a more than ample selection of cars that can be fully modified and painted you will not get bored quickly. The highlight of this game is that all custom paints and tuning setups can be shared online meaning so even if you suck at that sort of thing you can easily aquire the best. On the other hand if you are good you can make some game credits out of it. Don't belive all the BS about the racing experience not being realistic or engaging. I for one have spent plenty of time on the track in real life and it's good enough for me. It regularly has me on the edge of my seat and gives me the feeling that I'm controlling something with real life weight and handling. Need for speed it aint.… Expand
  28. Mako5
    Feb 26, 2012
    10
    A Great Game!! Looks great, the best looking racing game out there! Incredibly fun. Everything about this game in nearly flawless! The Kinect functionality was pretty cool! Hands down one of the best racing games out there! A must buy game! The online community is fantastic, and overall this game is a complete package!
  29. GWGTS
    Mar 2, 2012
    9
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  30. Anionix
    Oct 17, 2012
    9
    Great game, having a lot of fun trying out all the different cars and racing on all the cool looking tracks. Best racing game for a long time. Guaranteed fun. 9/10
  31. TheSquirrel
    Nov 24, 2012
    10
    This is the first ten I am giving to a game with several glaring flaws, and I will address these faults immediately. First, and most maddening, is the idiotic AI that has lost the ability to start a race, drive in tight formation, and recognize a passing vehicle as a solid object. Many times, while driving side by side, the computer will simply turn into me and not stopped until they areThis is the first ten I am giving to a game with several glaring flaws, and I will address these faults immediately. First, and most maddening, is the idiotic AI that has lost the ability to start a race, drive in tight formation, and recognize a passing vehicle as a solid object. Many times, while driving side by side, the computer will simply turn into me and not stopped until they are back in the race line, often to the point of pushing me right off the track. How did Forza go from a brilliant, tough, precise AI (in the hardest settings) to this?
    Second issue I have is with a bugged audio system, where engine notes will get stuck or will cut out altogether for several seconds, both of which cause havoc you shift manually in the game and rely on that engine noise.
    My third, and final issue with this game, is a delay issue I am having that is getting worse and worse the more races I complete. After a race, as you select to see your winnings, the game jams, sometimes for as much as a minute, sound and video. I've cleared the cache, I've reinstalled the game, nothing works and it's getting worse the more I complete.

    That's all the bad, and it would seem un-redeemable except for three incredible changes from Forza 3.

    First, is the most brilliant racing physics engine ever devised, period. This is especially evident when you drive older cars with skinny tires and flexible bodies. Every car is an experience and different types of cars feel more different, so driving a variety of cars becomes more rewarding.

    Second is the absolutely incredible variety of quality performance vehicles, from vintage Alfa Romeos to obscure modern supercars. Along with variety I'll also note that the car modelling seems to has also taken a large leap forward.

    Thirdly, the addition of Topgear and Topgear personality Jeremy Clarkson takes this from being another car game to being THEE car game. From Clarkson's humorous takes in Autovista, to the topgear track, to some of the included cars in the game, the quality of presentation is greatly amplified by this partnership.

    I can play no other car game without feeling that in some intangible (and sometimes very tangible) way, all other racing games have been rendered inferior.    … Expand
  32. LilD
    Mar 11, 2013
    6
    i have been a huge fan of the Forza series but 4 is basically a slightly upgraded Forza 3. Same old tracks, different misic, enhanced graphics but definitely feels like the same old. This series is still the simulation racing champ in my opinion but got rather stale. The mediocre score comes from the DLC. it has got to be at least over half the cars require a DLC {Day 1 DLC nonetheless}i have been a huge fan of the Forza series but 4 is basically a slightly upgraded Forza 3. Same old tracks, different misic, enhanced graphics but definitely feels like the same old. This series is still the simulation racing champ in my opinion but got rather stale. The mediocre score comes from the DLC. it has got to be at least over half the cars require a DLC {Day 1 DLC nonetheless} pack which is asinine for a simulation racer. Want any Porsche? You will have to pay for it which I found laughable. i would recommend Forza 3 over 4.… Expand
  33. FatalDeathSG45
    Aug 10, 2013
    9
    This is in my opinion THE racing game for the Xbox 360. It seems every iteration of Forza Motorsport gets better and better, while keeping the core gameplay intact. The graphics are the best I've seen in this series yet, the controls are as fluid as ever, and the selection of cars and race tracks is mind-boggling. Difficulty adjustments can be tailored to your skill level, and depending onThis is in my opinion THE racing game for the Xbox 360. It seems every iteration of Forza Motorsport gets better and better, while keeping the core gameplay intact. The graphics are the best I've seen in this series yet, the controls are as fluid as ever, and the selection of cars and race tracks is mind-boggling. Difficulty adjustments can be tailored to your skill level, and depending on how you set it you can more or fewer credits when you play, which are then used to buy upgrades for your cars and of course new cars. You can also go to auctions to buy cars from other gamers, as well as buy tuning set-ups, decals and paint jobs. Online play could do with some balancing, though. Being pitted against the fastest cars every time is just unfair. Other than that, this is one of the best racing games I've played and, without a doubt, the best racing game on the 360 in my honest opinion.… Expand
  34. T-DIDDEY
    Oct 18, 2012
    9
    This is the best realistic driving simulator on the 360, if you are a car lover or a racing fan buy this game. With a ton of tracks and a **** load of cars spanning over 80 manufacturers there is a wide range of races to complete........ AMAZING !!!
  35. CardiacUnicorn
    Oct 15, 2012
    9
    Absolutely worth a 10, only a 9 because of the sheer fact I played Forza 3 and all the tracks felt copy and pasted aside from the Swiss Alps race track.
  36. Samdeen
    Jan 20, 2013
    10
    This game deserves a far better rating than lousy 7.9! It destroys GT5 in almost every aspect and delivers one of the most realistic racing gameplay ever to be seen. Sad how a couple GT5 heros can sway the user rating.
  37. nightsharks23
    Jan 31, 2013
    8
    I'm not usually a big fan of racing games, but Forza 4 is one of the best racing games I've seen and played. I played this game at a friends house and I really didn't expect much. I thought it might be a basic generic racing game. Boy was I wrong! Forza 4 has some of the best controls for a racing game and the graphics are to die for. I don't own the game this is just when I was at myI'm not usually a big fan of racing games, but Forza 4 is one of the best racing games I've seen and played. I played this game at a friends house and I really didn't expect much. I thought it might be a basic generic racing game. Boy was I wrong! Forza 4 has some of the best controls for a racing game and the graphics are to die for. I don't own the game this is just when I was at my friends house playing Forza almost none stop. Last there is like a mini campaign where you can race in many different counties. You can also rank up when you play this campaign. It is not exactly a story, but still a fun experience. I highly suggest you buy this game it will be worth your $60.… Expand
  38. GTR24
    Feb 27, 2013
    9
    Honestly the best racing flagship for the Xbox360. What a fantastic game that delivers everything in this game. I'm a huge fan of racing games ever since I was little. This game proves to be worthy successor to those familiar with racing games. If you are not interested into simulation, then this is not the game for you.This game has everything to do, from driving visually beautiful tracksHonestly the best racing flagship for the Xbox360. What a fantastic game that delivers everything in this game. I'm a huge fan of racing games ever since I was little. This game proves to be worthy successor to those familiar with racing games. If you are not interested into simulation, then this is not the game for you.This game has everything to do, from driving visually beautiful tracks to just adding a fresh coat of paint of your car. The tracks are all great as they are all real, tuning is extensive such as elevating tire pressure, gear/ratio adjustments, braking to be rough or smooth to ride height, suspension levels and many more. Upgrading is unique such as changing parts, stylish rims, engine swaps, andtires for street, race, and/or drift tires.The AI in this game can be really dumb at times like when they are in the lead and they crash. You can do everything from buying any model of cars(some are DLC), auctioning them, selling of course and many more. The online is very fun and even HAS SOCCER!!!! LOL What a great game and that this game is basically endless because their are way too many challenges to complete and will take you some time to complete...BUY THIS GAME ITS WORTH YOUR MONEY!!!… Expand
  39. Rodrrico
    May 12, 2013
    6
    Probably the best racing game on Xbox 360 bar none (other than other Forza's), but to call this a simulator is like comparing the brightness of the sun to a candle. Great fun for mucking around in, though sadly this only outlines exactly the difference between PC gaming and console. I am a huge xbox 360 fan, but this game just doesn't compare to racing sims on PC. Bonus point for JeremyProbably the best racing game on Xbox 360 bar none (other than other Forza's), but to call this a simulator is like comparing the brightness of the sun to a candle. Great fun for mucking around in, though sadly this only outlines exactly the difference between PC gaming and console. I am a huge xbox 360 fan, but this game just doesn't compare to racing sims on PC. Bonus point for Jeremy Clarkson dialogue!… Expand
  40. callumjsouth
    Dec 6, 2014
    8
    It's an extremely fun car game, to be specific. The game has beautiful cars and beautiful environments in which you'll find the track your about to tackle. Unlocks leave you feeling rewarded and driving around the Top Gear test track never gets old. Motorsport 4 deserves plenty of praise.
  41. maxgraham
    May 31, 2013
    10
    Well, Microsoft has created an opponent for the GT series, and i have to say, i Forza won! Why? Some people say: "F4 has arcade driving and physics, while GT..." MAN! Have you ever tried F4? Because it has a very good physics, physics like in real life. If you want to drift you have to learn first what is the best car for drift, AWD or RWD, you have to know the power of the engines andWell, Microsoft has created an opponent for the GT series, and i have to say, i Forza won! Why? Some people say: "F4 has arcade driving and physics, while GT..." MAN! Have you ever tried F4? Because it has a very good physics, physics like in real life. If you want to drift you have to learn first what is the best car for drift, AWD or RWD, you have to know the power of the engines and control them.
    But if you like racing you have a World Tour option, which gives you about ~30 hour gameplay, then you can take part in the Event List mode, which give you +100-150 hour gameplay. And you have the Rivals menu, where you can race against people around the world.
    F4 have multiplayer, but i don't like it, because dumb people can't take the collision off, and your opponent will knock you out like in burnout, or when you drifting and have a nice big score, somebody deliberately crash into you. I don't like multiplayer for that.
    Also, you have a local split-screen mode, you can race against your friend, but only with 2 maximum AI player :/

    Anyway, i have to say this is one of the best racing game i have ever tried, and the DLC cars are coming regularly, and some car is f**king worth it, for example: Suzuki SX4 hillclimb version, Audi Quattro s1, Mazda 787b and so many other car. So if you like simulators, you have to try this!    … Expand
  42. Vicentan91
    Aug 21, 2013
    9
    I own both Forza 4 and Gran Turismo 5, everyone who plays racing games knows this 2 are the best, but i think that forza is way better than GT5, Why? We could talk about the graphics, tracks or cars, but for me is all about gameplay. Forza as superior gameplay by far, it's just a shame that dlc's are expensive, around 20$ for the Porche dlc? Come on. Turn 10 want's to gain more money withI own both Forza 4 and Gran Turismo 5, everyone who plays racing games knows this 2 are the best, but i think that forza is way better than GT5, Why? We could talk about the graphics, tracks or cars, but for me is all about gameplay. Forza as superior gameplay by far, it's just a shame that dlc's are expensive, around 20$ for the Porche dlc? Come on. Turn 10 want's to gain more money with dlc's than with the actual game, or what? It's enough we got to pay to play online since it's on Xbox. In GT5 we don't pay, because Sony is cool :)
    To finish, both games have ups and downs, but Forza takes the Prize.. i don't give it a 10/10 because the Kinect support is disappointing. the player just turns, everything else is automatic, even brakes...equal to Kinect on Forza is for kids..    … Expand
  43. AscendedGamer
    Oct 24, 2013
    9
    Outstanding visuals, Detailed customization, Responsive A.I., these are just some of the perks this game has to offer. with hundreds of cars to choose from to fit your play style this game will easily keep you occupied for hours on end. One of the better racing games out there.
  44. lukechristiansc
    Mar 22, 2014
    10
    "forza motorsport 4 is the most frigging amazing creation that ever lived on xbox" . i love driving games but this game is even better then just driving games
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  45. khandricar
    May 13, 2014
    10
    Great cars, great tracks, great DLC, great fun. Forza Motorsport 4 will always be a personal favourite of mine, thanks to the various categories of racing involved. Classics, tuners, GTs, LMPs an so on - there's always something for everyone to enjoy. This is the last true Forza Motorsport game that truly gave value for money.
  46. joaopontesvaz
    May 29, 2014
    9
    Graphics: 9.5 Sound: 9.0 Gameplay: 9.5 Fun/Story: 9

    A slight improvement of Forza 3. I loved to play it with Kinect or Racing Wheel. It´s a extremely well done climax of the last Forza franchise for Xbox360 (apart Horizon).
  47. XenonGTX
    Sep 9, 2014
    5
    I really dislike the DLC policies. Taking Porsche out of the game and making it an expansion pack?! Are you **** me? Any car that looks fun- DLC. It's like FM3 with a giant patch. Like MW2 and MW3. No major difference. New tire physics. Wow. Rivals. **** "unicorns"-Wtf, turn10? I expected a lot more. But you rip people off.
  48. YessirKilla
    Jan 16, 2015
    10
    Whether if it's the stellar visuals and amazing A.I. or the large amount of cars to choose from and fantastic online mode, everything about this game is more than amazing.
  49. gamingisgreat
    Jun 6, 2015
    9
    Forza 4 is a game that all 360 owners should have played when it came out.The game has a stunning 500 cars,or over 600 cars if you bought all the DLC.

    The graphics are stunning.All the cars have interiors that look the exact same in-game as they do in real-life. Gameplay is where Forza 4's biggest strength lies.All the cars handle differently,meaning you need to really catch-on to    Forza 4 is a game that all 360 owners should have played when it came out.The game has a stunning 500 cars,or over 600 cars if you bought all the DLC.

    The graphics are stunning.All the cars have interiors that look the exact same in-game as they do in real-life.

    Gameplay is where Forza 4's biggest strength lies.All the cars handle differently,meaning you need to really catch-on to the controls,and when you do Forza 4 showcases it's brilliant design.

    Top Gear is used lots in this game,with the track and numerous challenges from the show crammed into the career mode.

    Forza 4's career mode is deep and lengthy,providing lots of replay value,with it's 800+ races,with different requirements as to what cars you can use.For each time you level up until level 50,you get to pick a free car

    Overall,Forza 4 is an amazing game.    … Expand
  50. RacN
    Oct 27, 2015
    10
    I wasn't that enthusiastic about track racing games. I used to be more interested in free roam racing games such as Need for Speed and Midnight Club, but Forza 4 is a masterpiece and I have put so much time into it and yet, I still have not finished the career mode. I really like track racing games now because of Forza 4.
  51. victorygamer
    Oct 26, 2015
    9
    Just bought Forza Motorsport 4 for Xbox 360 as a second hand buy - the graphics are pretty smooth and I love the BBC Top Gear intro accent! Groovy English. I got all excited by the Ferrari test drive to start the game, but was bombed to see that my first car was a **** Ford. Now I need to earn my way up - fun!
  52. DanMaximo
    Apr 13, 2016
    9
    Improving what seemed unbeatable, lighting is the best ever seen on Xbox 360. The sense of speed is perfect. And the level that reaches the community drawing cars leaves a beautiful gallery. Definitely the best racing game of this generation.
  53. Ddanilo
    Oct 30, 2016
    9
    Game very beautiful, an absurd variety of cars. But there's a few details that I can not pass up. as when we go into a tunnel and the car does not turn on and everything is dark. It has many parts that the game is much clearer and other very dark side. More taking this game is perfect!
  54. Shadow1
    Apr 16, 2016
    9
    This is a great game . Very many different real car . Many Ford , Many Mazda , Many Honda and other . Very good graphics and amazing gameplay . Best Xbox 360 Racing Game and best Xbox 360 Exclusive with Halo 4 , Gears of War 2 and Forza Horizon 2 . Excellent . Poor Nine of Ten . 9/10 .
  55. ECB19
    Dec 8, 2018
    9
    Excellent simulator, with a very impressive realism for the xbox 360, and have a lot of content, although it is true there are dlc`s for forza 4, but that does not ruin the good experience that can be carried with this work
  56. brendo214
    May 22, 2019
    8
    Forza Motorsports 4 is a great racing game, but it could've used a little more track variety.
  57. PalpetineSheev
    Mar 20, 2020
    9
    This is the game that truly got me into gaming. I may be a bit biased, but this is my all time favorite racing game.
  58. Xplocion
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    The good: Debuts the Autovista option (which in the future would be known as Forza Vista) in which cars from all angles are observed and there are data and a brief explanation in addition to challenges. All cars have a cabin view. Many events to play both in season mode and once finished with the "blackboard" of events that returns from Forza Motorsport 3. New tracks like Bernese Alps.The good: Debuts the Autovista option (which in the future would be known as Forza Vista) in which cars from all angles are observed and there are data and a brief explanation in addition to challenges. All cars have a cabin view. Many events to play both in season mode and once finished with the "blackboard" of events that returns from Forza Motorsport 3. New tracks like Bernese Alps. Here begins the support and collaboration between Forza, Turn 10 and Top Gear. The song of the beginning of Alex Metric “It’s Start” shudders at your skin. The sales showcase works great. The tuning and car customization system is refined in this game so that it has been the basis for subsequent deliveries. The ease of uploading .png and .bmp files to improve the vinyls created from here the best community of content creators for cars (in FM3 it made the leap but this is where that was refined). It includes a Porsche expansion with more events and cars that extend the board further. Kinect compatible to drive by extending your hands as a steering wheel, fun and fair. In this game came the exhibitions of overflows of cars and chase down the road (replacing Super Laps Days). also here sponsored by Top Gear we watched the first matches of Futbool / Soccer Car (laugh at Rocket League)

    The bad:
    The track of New York (old and new layout), iconic of this saga, was lost. The best cars and updates arrived in DLCs. There is a DLC of the FM3 that includes new cars but that mistakenly confuses thinking that it is a patch to level FM4, but it is not. Except for the intro song and some other tunes that were removed with patches, there is no licensed soundtrack. Unfortunately it is not Backward compatible with Xbox One.

    Lo Meh:
    This game of Turn 10 spent a lot of money to try to attract and gain the trust of video game analysis writers and the most staunch players in Japan and Spain including their most iconic clues taken to the Forza saga (Ladera Test Track, Road old to Monserrat, Valencia GP for Spain and Susuka, Tsukuba, Twing Ring Motegi, Fujimori Kaido (full rise and fall for Japan), but these people turned their backs on them and spit in their faces scoring it very badly and supporting Gran Turismo, although from here Forza would definitely take off from the shadow of the Sony game    … Expand
  59. Inny74
    Mar 4, 2021
    9
    This is the best Forza game out there, even after the release of Motorsport 7 and Horizon 4. Took what the 3rd game had and improved upon it and then some. This is peak Forza. Sorry Polyphony, you screwed badly when you released GT5.

    Too bad the next game was a disappointment though.
  60. Kostas101
    Oct 11, 2021
    8
    The best racing simulator game I've played so far, the feeling of driving a car is fantastic, and the customization is great. I love the rewind option, you always have a second chance when you are about to crash, instead of restarting the whole race from the beginning. The cars look great, there's a lot of detail to them, and not to mention that the graphics are ahead of their time, thisThe best racing simulator game I've played so far, the feeling of driving a car is fantastic, and the customization is great. I love the rewind option, you always have a second chance when you are about to crash, instead of restarting the whole race from the beginning. The cars look great, there's a lot of detail to them, and not to mention that the graphics are ahead of their time, this game looks phenomenal!… Expand
  61. Flashyboy89
    May 19, 2023
    9
    Best driving game of last generation and in my opinion better than the Gran Turismo games when playing with a controller.
  62. Madden12
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    If I was to describe this game in one phrase it would be “ahead of its time” forza Motorsport 4 for the Xbox 360 is an incredible racing experience. With graphics that still hold up today, immersive gameplay, and a great career mode, this is one of the best games I’ve ever played.
  63. ThatOneGuy69
    Sep 8, 2020
    9
    The gameplay and graphics still hold up in 2020! You can pick these games up for stupid cheap as well. I’m giving this a 9 as it’s not backwards compatible. Great game nonetheless.
  64. Spajry
    Sep 2, 2020
    9
    The game is great, steering feels good, nice car sounds, even better career mode. One thing I dont like is that last part of career mode (League of Legends part) its like the previous part, same tracks, same cars, they should make it shorter but that not that disgusting. Overall great game.
  65. Xbluannax
    Nov 20, 2021
    9
    This game had Kinect feature which I didn’t use but did like the car intros by Jeremy Clarkson. Spent hours on this game and loved it.
  66. Yojimbo2015
    Jul 5, 2023
    8
    Another sequel to the Gran Turismo wannabe with the requisite additional cars and tracks. Otherwise virtually identical to the previous game but with the addition of "Top Gear" challenges, if that floats your particular boat.
  67. RedTraction
    May 1, 2023
    10
    This game is the pinnicle of the Forza franchise. The cars feel amusing to drive, the career is unique and covers all areas of car culture, every car has absurd detail, the sounds are absolutely phenomenal, and there’s multiple ways to play it. Easily a top 5 best racer of all time, no debate.
  68. HarryAMS
    May 25, 2023
    10
    That was something... something really dominating at a time, huge respect from me to this game
  69. critic_coconut1
    May 25, 2023
    9
    Pinnacle of forza motorsport. Huge selection of cars including dlcs, very good gameplay, good career progression, nice graphics, good customisation, and litterally jeremy clarkson talking about cars in the forzavista. I wouldnt want more, except for better graphics.
  70. N-ster
    May 25, 2023
    10
    This game is a masterpiece, it not being in the top 100 user rated racing games is criminal. This is simply the peak of the franchise. Enough said.
  71. ScreamingMini
    May 26, 2023
    10
    Flawless. This game looks like it belongs on Xbox One, and whats more the one and only JEREMY CLARKSON narrates!
  72. NoBull5851
    May 26, 2023
    0
    Gran turismo fans can **** off, this game is god, make this the second most rated user score game on metacritic #JUSTICEFORFM4
  73. AGCR
    Jun 22, 2023
    4
    The best Forza Motorsport game ever made, way better than the new ones, 10/10
  74. gugachad
    Aug 2, 2023
    10
    amazing y
  75. PunisherTeam
    Sep 1, 2023
    9
    They deceived me with Gran Turismo. I was his biggest fan and now I hate the saga for deceiving me by hiding this jewel that surpasses him in everything. He kicks Gran Turismo lying fanboys
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#4 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2011
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#22 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2011
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#14 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2011

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Metascore
91

Universal acclaim - based on 83 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 83 out of 83
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 83
  3. Negative: 0 out of 83
  1. Games Master UK
    Nov 20, 2011
    94
    A refinement of a fantastic game that loves cars as much as we do. The king of sim racers. [Christmas 2011, p.66]
  2. X-ONE Magazine UK
    Nov 15, 2011
    90
    About as close to the pinnacle of the racing simulation genre as you could reasonable expect to get. [Issue#78, p.72]
  3. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Nov 15, 2011
    80
    Perfect drive from the very beginning to the end! Driving model is rough enough and multiplayer options are endless. If you don't have a steering wheel yet Forza 4 is the reason to get one. [Nov 2011]
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