Forza Horizon 2

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  1. Bouckaert
    Sep 30, 2014
    10
    Spectacular! Simply amazing! I love the game. The graphics are so awesome! Great job for the team. Forza as always go forward and make me be just without words. Love the driveability. Love the news (dark, rain, country races, on line mode). So awesome! Horizon 2 a must have game for who love races games.
  2. mikegwald
    Sep 30, 2014
    10
    Outstanding racer . Graphics are amazing and every detail is just so nice . This game is seriously polished to a fine shine. Online play is unmatched by any game or console . Xbox live really shines.

    Also not to hard for kids = great
  3. LiTaboga
    Sep 30, 2014
    10
    It`s truly the actual next gen experience. It`s fun, fast, beautiful and have a lot of replay value. It has a way of keeping players captive, like when they give you a Ferrari, ask you to race some airplanes, then give you the Ferrari if you win. You just feel awesome about it. The weather is amazing. The cars are just like the real ones, no defects. The music is so cool and there`s soIt`s truly the actual next gen experience. It`s fun, fast, beautiful and have a lot of replay value. It has a way of keeping players captive, like when they give you a Ferrari, ask you to race some airplanes, then give you the Ferrari if you win. You just feel awesome about it. The weather is amazing. The cars are just like the real ones, no defects. The music is so cool and there`s so many. And, obviously, the hidden cars for you to look.A must have for Xbox One users.… Expand
  4. YeahNah
    Sep 30, 2014
    10
    7 people are either DriveClub fanboys, or bought the wrong game. Why? Because this game is brilliant and absolutely fun unless you can't play it because you have a different console or don't like playing non-hardcore racing open-world driving games, bought this game, and was dissapointed to find it is open world and that its not so focused on hardcore racing.

    For me this is the best    7 people are either DriveClub fanboys, or bought the wrong game. Why? Because this game is brilliant and absolutely fun unless you can't play it because you have a different console or don't like playing non-hardcore racing open-world driving games, bought this game, and was dissapointed to find it is open world and that its not so focused on hardcore racing.

    For me this is the best racing game I've ever played because it is a game that allows me to do so many things I want to do with cars which I can't do in real life. Everything but race on the Nurburgring, but I can simply do that on Forza Motorsport so I'm happy.    … Expand
  5. Frankrizzz
    Oct 2, 2014
    10
    This is a love letter to all racing game fans. Hands down the best racer I've played to date. Quite possibly game of the year. I can't see how any future racer can nail the fun factor as well as forza horizon 2 has.
  6. TheXChief
    Sep 30, 2014
    10
    Forza Horizon 2 has single-handedly made my Xbox One purchase worthwhile as it expands on everything that Horizon 1 did right. More cars, bigger world, WEATHER, enhanced graphics/effects, tuning, etc...Pretty much a perfect hybrid of TDU, PGR, and Forza. Despite having about 215 cars, I can't help but want more, and it looks like there'll be at least 30 more offered as DLC over the nextForza Horizon 2 has single-handedly made my Xbox One purchase worthwhile as it expands on everything that Horizon 1 did right. More cars, bigger world, WEATHER, enhanced graphics/effects, tuning, etc...Pretty much a perfect hybrid of TDU, PGR, and Forza. Despite having about 215 cars, I can't help but want more, and it looks like there'll be at least 30 more offered as DLC over the next 6 months to keep me occupied even longer (hundreds of hours of gameplay here) than I'd hoped. If you are reading this, BUY THIS GAME, you will not regret it!… Expand
  7. simoniz16
    Sep 30, 2014
    10
    Best racing game ever played. Nothing else to say.
    Those who puts a negative review must be Sony fanboys who are jealous because their stupid Driveclub won't be that good.
  8. ZeDorguinha
    Sep 30, 2014
    10
    O melhor jogo de carros já criado de todos os tempos, ele pega tudo que tivemos em horizon 1 e o fantástico sistema de drivatar do forza 5 e combina isso tudo em uma só e ainda trazendo inovações.

    O jogo é excelente, gráficos soberbos, trilha sonora épica além da IA dos concorrentes serem baseadas em seus amigos e não aquela monotomia que vemos em jogos de concorrentes. Quem tem o    O melhor jogo de carros já criado de todos os tempos, ele pega tudo que tivemos em horizon 1 e o fantástico sistema de drivatar do forza 5 e combina isso tudo em uma só e ainda trazendo inovações.

    O jogo é excelente, gráficos soberbos, trilha sonora épica além da IA dos concorrentes serem baseadas em seus amigos e não aquela monotomia que vemos em jogos de concorrentes.

    Quem tem o Xbox One, pode comprar esse jogo sem medo, pois Forza Horizon 2 é um must-buy.    … Expand
  9. JorgePinto
    Sep 30, 2014
    10
    I played the first Horizon, and it was a fantastic experience, even though you could see the concept was still a bit too fresh, and with Horizon 2, they made a giant leap forward, into a new frontier and a new reference in car games.
    It’s still far from perfect. Lots of details could have been better, but in the end, the play experience remains almost intact. Horizon 2 is now finally a    I played the first Horizon, and it was a fantastic experience, even though you could see the concept was still a bit too fresh, and with Horizon 2, they made a giant leap forward, into a new frontier and a new reference in car games.
    It’s still far from perfect. Lots of details could have been better, but in the end, the play experience remains almost intact. Horizon 2 is now finally a true open world racer, as opposed to Horizon, where you were fenced in to the roads.
    You can feel a lot of games’ DNA in this, and since Playground Games have people who worked on Bizarre, Codemasters, Criterion and Sightly Mad Studios, you can see why. You get PGR feels when driving in a closed section of a city along with other livery-themed cars while raining. You get TDU feels when cruising around the countryside on any car, turning the car in a dirty mess. You obviously get feels from the first Horizon, and Forza Motorsport. It’s all there, in what it feels to be the sum up of some of the greatest car games in a single game.
    More than 215 cars to choose from, being able to finally fully tune and custom them, a huge map with lots of things to do…the sense of freedom is amazing, the graphics are really good, the sounds are also superb, so is the gameplay.
    Of course the game will not be everyone’s taste, but no matter what kind of game you like or what platform you use, the quality of the game is undeniable. It feels pretty solid, and it’s something worth trying. It will hook you up if you have even the slightest chance of liking it.    … Expand
  10. NauvooJoe
    Oct 1, 2014
    10
    Wow. This is the most fun I've had with a racing game since Need for Speed II for the PS1 (which should sufficiently date myself ). I honestly enjoy racing simulations like Gran Turismo but games like that can get to the point of feeling like an endless grind. Forza Horizon 2 feels like a terrific balance between arcade and sim. On one hand, it's very easily accessible. On the other hand,Wow. This is the most fun I've had with a racing game since Need for Speed II for the PS1 (which should sufficiently date myself ). I honestly enjoy racing simulations like Gran Turismo but games like that can get to the point of feeling like an endless grind. Forza Horizon 2 feels like a terrific balance between arcade and sim. On one hand, it's very easily accessible. On the other hand, it can be quite difficult by increasing the drivatar difficulties, not using rewind and also trying to complete a clean race. The graphics are absolutely fantastic which truly makes it feel like a next-gen game. FH2 is much less of a grind than Forza 5, it seems to have more cars and therefore is more enjoyable overall. Because of it's more arcade-y feel, it's much better suited to someone like me who doesn't have a lot of time these days for games and can turn this on for short amounts of time and turn it off. Playing a sim like Gran Turismo can tend to feel almost like an actual job, where you have to commit a significant amount of your time in order to advance through the game. With FH2, you can complete a few races and get back to your life. Anyone looking for a racing sim should look elsewhere. This is a game in which you can take a Ferrari through a cornfield in the rain, which is insanely fun. This is like a perfect mash-up of Forza, Smuggler's Run and the early (and best) of the Need for Speed franchise. It technically has a story but who cares? It's an open world racing game with a whole lot to do. Looks like I'm going to be ignoring my new copy of Shadow of Morder for a little while.… Expand
  11. prashanth07
    Sep 30, 2014
    10
    Spectacular! Simply amazing best racing game ever.open world racing game are simply ultimate fun,Xbox one user may enjoy this lot than other racing games coming this year.
  12. Marlim
    Oct 1, 2014
    10
    The best racing game this year so far. Incredible graphics, sweet gameplay, and a fantastic soundtrack. Must buy for every lover race gamer. Congrats Playground Games, Turn 10 and Microsoft for this masterpiece game !!!
  13. MisterChief
    Oct 3, 2014
    10
    Amazing game, I can't remember when was the last time that I played a game for 6+ hours nonstop, ever since it came out I've been playing it for about 6 hours every day, its a lot of fun and it looks amazing, it gets everything right from the SP to the MP, this is easily the best game I've played this year and the best racing game I've ever played, its like PLG and Turn 10 made the racingAmazing game, I can't remember when was the last time that I played a game for 6+ hours nonstop, ever since it came out I've been playing it for about 6 hours every day, its a lot of fun and it looks amazing, it gets everything right from the SP to the MP, this is easily the best game I've played this year and the best racing game I've ever played, its like PLG and Turn 10 made the racing game of my dreams.… Expand
  14. lilant135
    Oct 7, 2014
    10
    by far and away the best racing game I have ever played even better than forza 5..simply everything about it is good they did not skimp in any areas a true perfect racing game..
  15. ecpackers
    Oct 7, 2014
    10
    unbelievable! over 200 cars, GIANT open world, customization, tuning, online racing, Everything, graphics are very good, framerate is rock solid, sounds amazing.
  16. griffey546
    Oct 13, 2014
    10
    Honestly I never heard about forza horizon 2 until i saw a commercial on my tv, and I tried the game on gamefly and it was the best racing experience I've ever had in a game! I ended up buying the game later and I can not put the game down. It is an open world racing game where you can challenge other players, drift your car in sessions with friends, and so much more. For a racing game,Honestly I never heard about forza horizon 2 until i saw a commercial on my tv, and I tried the game on gamefly and it was the best racing experience I've ever had in a game! I ended up buying the game later and I can not put the game down. It is an open world racing game where you can challenge other players, drift your car in sessions with friends, and so much more. For a racing game, this map is BIG, I've seen bigger maps before (JC2, GTA V, Arma 3), but this is a big map for a forza game! When you play forza 5, you can tell that the game was made right, it had amazing driving! Now you take forza 5, and combine it with an open world game like "Grand Theft Auto", and you have an insanely fun game. If you want to play around in an open world with race cars you customize yourself, drag race, drift, and just explore with friends, forza horizon 2 is AWESOME for you!… Expand
  17. Olonir
    Oct 7, 2014
    10
    Best open-world multiplayer racing game this year w/ best realistic graphics(only if u r driving on high speed). One more generation and horizon will look like reality/
  18. ReclaimerRob
    Oct 7, 2014
    10
    Best racing game I've ever played, period. This is a huge exclusive for the Xbox One and is everything a "next-gen" game should be and offer. Based on the support the first Horizon game was given I look forward to the long life of Horizon 2.
  19. charlie15
    Oct 14, 2014
    9
    Forget about the disappointment Forza 5 brought to us at launch. Microsoft have redeemed themselves with this release. Nice graphics, great physics and a beautiful open world atmosphere say it all.
  20. silentbazz
    Oct 8, 2014
    9
    I thought the first Forza Horizon was great, and so was looking forward to this anyway, but this is one of the few times that a game has exceeded my expectations.
    I knocked a point off as, at the beginning of the game, you definitely have your hand held a bit too much as you're bot allowed to go online until you complete a number of races and you cannot join a car club until you have    I thought the first Forza Horizon was great, and so was looking forward to this anyway, but this is one of the few times that a game has exceeded my expectations.
    I knocked a point off as, at the beginning of the game, you definitely have your hand held a bit too much as you're bot allowed to go online until you complete a number of races and you cannot join a car club until you have completed a number of locations. Whilst this makes sense for a newcomer to the series, it was a bit frustrating for me having played the first title. But that's where the cons end.
    So let's talk about everything else.
    Firstly the graphics are outstanding, doubly so when you consider this is an open world racer that is not restricting itself to just a few miles of racetrack. And you're not just restricted to the roads, either.. Offroad is actively encouraged and there is something amazing about bouncing along doing over 100mph across rough terrain wiping out foliage and dodging trees. It allows for you to make some very interesting shortcuts to say the least, and has also opened up a new kind of cross-country races, which are a tonne of fun to participate in. Also. the way the light gleams off metal, the water effects, the way the rain beads on a car bodywork it all looks amazing. It needed to as well as the game has dynamic weather and also transitions from day into night.
    There are a huge number of cars, and there are a massive number of championships to participate in. This game is going to take some serious hours to beat.
    There are also collectibles in the form of hidden cars (barn finds) and advertising boards to smash, as well as the challenges of tearing past every speed camera in the game at ludicrously fast speeds, in the hope of beating your friends.
    The social aspect is also brilliant too, the transition between playing offline to participating in an open world racing with real people in almost seamless. And as well as participating in races against one another you can also co-operatively go for other goals (like the bucket list items).
    The handling of the cars are what you'd expect from a Forza title, and you can upgrade and tune your cars as you'd expect from a game that bears the Forza brand. So if a racing suspension will give you the edge you need in the series of races you're participating in, grab it from the garage and get back on the track.
    This game is so much fun, there's tonnes to do, it looks fantastic and has tonnes of longevity.. Cannot recommend it enough    … Expand
  21. Randomize34
    Oct 16, 2014
    10
    This game is by far the best Open World Racer out there. People Bashing the game giving it low scores Have not played the game. And they are most likly Sony Fanboys that are hurt about Driveclubs low scores.

    When will Metacritic do something about these terrible reviewers being allowed to post stuff like.this below quote from reviewer velvetmeds. "What's the point of an open world    This game is by far the best Open World Racer out there. People Bashing the game giving it low scores Have not played the game. And they are most likly Sony Fanboys that are hurt about Driveclubs low scores.

    When will Metacritic do something about these terrible reviewers being allowed to post stuff like.this below quote from reviewer velvetmeds.

    "What's the point of an open world when you're stuck inside a car? "

    It must be the dumbest thing i have ever heard. And yet Metacrtic allows the review to stay lol. Half of the complaints about the game make no sense. Some of it could be taken as down right slander because its not true.    … Expand
  22. CheekyChi
    Oct 12, 2014
    9
    I really like Forza Horizon 2. It's retained most of the realistic feeling of driving/racing from Forza Motorsport 5 yet lenient enough so you can concentrate on having as much fun as you can driving around the beautiful European landscapes.

    The best thing about Forza Horizon 2 is it gives you an amazing experience of what a real road trip could be like. There's a really good vibe about    I really like Forza Horizon 2. It's retained most of the realistic feeling of driving/racing from Forza Motorsport 5 yet lenient enough so you can concentrate on having as much fun as you can driving around the beautiful European landscapes.

    The best thing about Forza Horizon 2 is it gives you an amazing experience of what a real road trip could be like. There's a really good vibe about this game which makes it feel like you're going to a festival or something. This game gives you a lot of freedom. Freedom in what you want to do. You can do the campaign at your own pace, you can spend most of your time tuning your cars and then test them out on the roads (or off road!). It's all up to you.

    Instead of a standard "Easy", "Normal" and "Hard" difficulty, you can adjust the game's difficulty by changing the AI and how much assistance you want when driving. So you can tailor the game's difficulty to your taste.

    There's a massive collection of cars and a huge map to drive them in. If you don't like the stock models of the cars you are free to make your own customisations to them (with insane amounts of details).

    I would give it an 8.7 if I could... but thought I'd just round it up so gave it a 9. I would've given it a 10 if there is a mute button I can press to mute some online people. But that's my main gripe with this game.

    I would recommend this game to anyone who likes cars and want a fun driving game.    … Expand
  23. stux
    Oct 20, 2014
    10
    Superb, damn near perfect, open racing game travelling through beautiful Southern Europe with amazing cars. Combines the fun of PGR2 with the simulation excellence of Forza 5 for a fun game that you can pick up to play seriously, or just have fun driving around. Street Circuits, Rallying and even Drifting and Dragging fun.

    Even my wife likes to sit next to me in the "passenger seat"    Superb, damn near perfect, open racing game travelling through beautiful Southern Europe with amazing cars. Combines the fun of PGR2 with the simulation excellence of Forza 5 for a fun game that you can pick up to play seriously, or just have fun driving around. Street Circuits, Rallying and even Drifting and Dragging fun.

    Even my wife likes to sit next to me in the "passenger seat" while we drive around Tuscany.

    Seems to be the perfect blend of sim and arcade.

    I'm now playing this with a Thrustmaster TX, and it is brilliant.    … Expand
  24. LUFCXI
    Oct 30, 2014
    10
    After the majorily bad reviews of FH1, they really had to pull out all the stops for FH2...Thankfully for you and I they have done just that.

    You really aren't going to find a better racing game on the market across any platform. Graphically stunning, the array of cars is CRAZY!!!! I wish I could describe it more but you really have to experience it for yourselves. If I was to put    After the majorily bad reviews of FH1, they really had to pull out all the stops for FH2...Thankfully for you and I they have done just that.

    You really aren't going to find a better racing game on the market across any platform. Graphically stunning, the array of cars is CRAZY!!!!

    I wish I could describe it more but you really have to experience it for yourselves.

    If I was to put 1 word on it to describe Forza Horizon 2 it would have to be...FREEDOM    … Expand
  25. MetaCryptic
    Oct 28, 2014
    10
    The amount of content in this game is absolutely overwhelming.

    Merge all that with the Fantastic open world and Game play.

    And who could forget those gorgeous graphics, all this possible
    even At a rock solid 30 fps (0 frame drops)

    Racer of the year!
  26. m4um4u
    Oct 8, 2014
    10
    Jogo maravilhoso, gráficos excelentes com destaque para noite e quando está chovendo. Mundo aberto e várias opções de carros e uma jogabilidade sensacional. Simplesmente perfeito!!
  27. xxtan
    Oct 15, 2014
    10
    Forza Horizon 2…definition of Fun and is a great contender for game of the year. Having Forza Motorsport 5 physics and customisation with glorious graphics in an open world is the just start on its positives. Free roaming with mates whether its road trip or random shenanigans across the map…it will bring a smile to your face! Definitely in my top 3 driving games ever…next to burnoutForza Horizon 2…definition of Fun and is a great contender for game of the year. Having Forza Motorsport 5 physics and customisation with glorious graphics in an open world is the just start on its positives. Free roaming with mates whether its road trip or random shenanigans across the map…it will bring a smile to your face! Definitely in my top 3 driving games ever…next to burnout paradise and Rallisport challenge! )
    Definitely attacked by Sony fanboys on this review judging by the state of the scores with the complete opposites…(Bryanking and Bryan75 who is the same person….PRIME EXAMPLE)    … Expand
  28. KevinHeryanto
    Oct 8, 2014
    9
    This game is one of the best open world game i have played.
    A amount of cars is over 200, sadly you still need to pay for returning cars.
    the graphics for a open world game is truly amazing. the gameplay is fun, 100X more fun if you play with friends. this horizon is really fix all the problem that i didnt like on the first horizon. this is a really a must buy game. and a good news,    This game is one of the best open world game i have played.
    A amount of cars is over 200, sadly you still need to pay for returning cars.
    the graphics for a open world game is truly amazing.
    the gameplay is fun, 100X more fun if you play with friends.
    this horizon is really fix all the problem that i didnt like on the first horizon.
    this is a really a must buy game.
    and a good news, this is the first forza game with weather!
    True score : 9.2/10    … Expand
  29. Vinylspinners
    Oct 11, 2014
    10
    How can any critic worth their salt give this 2/10 - 20/100. Nonsense. Horizon 2 comes straight out of the box with all features intact, a great roster of over 200 vehicles. Fun, fun fun and more fun. The handling is somewhere between arcade and sim but leaning more towards arcade, and its spot on. It can still catch and surprise you especially off road in rear wheel vehicles. Tons ofHow can any critic worth their salt give this 2/10 - 20/100. Nonsense. Horizon 2 comes straight out of the box with all features intact, a great roster of over 200 vehicles. Fun, fun fun and more fun. The handling is somewhere between arcade and sim but leaning more towards arcade, and its spot on. It can still catch and surprise you especially off road in rear wheel vehicles. Tons of customization, great visuals, excellent soundtrack and audio. Its just that much fun. There is a hell of a lot more I could write, but to be honest if you love cars and you have an X1, get this masterwork from Playground Games, its just that damn good.… Expand
  30. scytherage
    Oct 20, 2014
    10
    This game has a really cheerful, fun atmosphere for a racing game. It reminds me of old Sega arcade racing games, but the controls are a great mix of arcade and sim. The music is fantastic in this game, a lot of stuff I would never have heard before, I'm now a fan of thanks to this game's glorious soundtrack. Multiplayer is seamless and it just keeps on going when you get in a "online roadThis game has a really cheerful, fun atmosphere for a racing game. It reminds me of old Sega arcade racing games, but the controls are a great mix of arcade and sim. The music is fantastic in this game, a lot of stuff I would never have heard before, I'm now a fan of thanks to this game's glorious soundtrack. Multiplayer is seamless and it just keeps on going when you get in a "online road trip"; you could play for hours and not notice the time going by. The netcode is superb, even if your connection isn't very good the game manages to handle it very well compared to other racing games. Also, your placement in the rankings is based on your driving style, not just your position, so it has a feel like Mario Kart 8 --- competitive but it won't stress you out if you lose. You always win something, even if you are just in the middle of the pack (of course, if you're in front, even better). Overall, this game is highly recommended. This game proves that system power is meaningless-- great games sell consoles, and this game really shows the best strengths of the Xbox One, not just in terms of graphical fidelity but also in terms of network services / multiplayer.… Expand
  31. ChiefMaster117
    Oct 30, 2014
    10
    Great arcade racer with awesome graphics. Day and night cycles and the rain make this game even more beautiful than it already is. The rain even affects your car's handling. The cars handle perfectly. Not too arcadey like NFS and not to sim-like Forza 5. It's a perfect middle ground which feels like you have full control. Plenty of races which keeps you playing for plenty of hours and theGreat arcade racer with awesome graphics. Day and night cycles and the rain make this game even more beautiful than it already is. The rain even affects your car's handling. The cars handle perfectly. Not too arcadey like NFS and not to sim-like Forza 5. It's a perfect middle ground which feels like you have full control. Plenty of races which keeps you playing for plenty of hours and the multiplayer works seamlessly. Great selection of cars and a huge map to race across. Only little complaints I have is that there is some times when the screen freezes for a quick second while I'm driving and I wish the audio was on par with Forza 5 (not as loud and not enough bass for the cars). I'm guessing the audio had to be dumbed down a little for the music as well as the extra graphics like rain and such.… Expand
  32. MerlinJnr
    Oct 31, 2014
    9
    Most fun I have had with a driving game since Burnout Paradise. And although this looks so much better that the aforementioned Burnout (as you would expect), the online side of Burnout still rules with the plethora or challenges and events. FH2 online road trip is good though, and is thoroughly addictive. Also having the game location within Europe (Med coast) as opposed to some randomMost fun I have had with a driving game since Burnout Paradise. And although this looks so much better that the aforementioned Burnout (as you would expect), the online side of Burnout still rules with the plethora or challenges and events. FH2 online road trip is good though, and is thoroughly addictive. Also having the game location within Europe (Med coast) as opposed to some random American cityscape this seemed appealing. Its one of those games you can pick up and play anytime. No thoughts of a trade in here..… Expand
  33. UShallntPASS
    Oct 13, 2014
    9
    Horizion 2 is the biggest non-hyped racing surprise for this year, with considerable improvments at the right areas, as well as the Drivatar implement, Playground Games was able to snatch everything again in terms of fun and freedom, as well as beauty, Horizion brings again the perfect combination of a superb soundtrack and a super fun driving mechanics, all mixed and shown with gorgeousHorizion 2 is the biggest non-hyped racing surprise for this year, with considerable improvments at the right areas, as well as the Drivatar implement, Playground Games was able to snatch everything again in terms of fun and freedom, as well as beauty, Horizion brings again the perfect combination of a superb soundtrack and a super fun driving mechanics, all mixed and shown with gorgeous graphics, superb Xbox exclusive.… Expand
  34. ketchie12
    Oct 29, 2014
    9
    Great game! You should pick this up if you are into arcade racing. There is a option to make it more realistic where you can't use your car if you take too much damage, but they should have given you more credits for even attempting it. It's just so much fun driving anywhere you want. There's a lot of repeated tracks but it feels like a new track because of the wide range of cars you areGreat game! You should pick this up if you are into arcade racing. There is a option to make it more realistic where you can't use your car if you take too much damage, but they should have given you more credits for even attempting it. It's just so much fun driving anywhere you want. There's a lot of repeated tracks but it feels like a new track because of the wide range of cars you are required to race on it. Visuals are amazing! Besides the shadow popping that you see everywhere. Rain is a nice touch for sure. Sometimes I switch to POV just to see the window wipers move. The only thing I wish they had was more on the custom option. More body kits, rims, and a easier why to custom your design. Like a drawing tool or even import images. Again, Love this game. So much replay value. I hope there will be lots of DLC in the future.… Expand
  35. JaydenPickens
    May 22, 2019
    9
    As good as the first one, if not even better. Racing, that is actually fun (I'm looking at you Need for Speed). Pickens out.
  36. Swissy87
    Dec 17, 2014
    10
    Probably my favorite game on next game so far. Amazing graphics, stuffed with features and things to do. Cant really think of anything bad to say about this.
  37. joao1198pedro
    Nov 19, 2014
    9
    Althought it isnt the best game ever, forza horizon 2 is one of the best videogames i have played this year.I guess the xbox one sdition is better than xbox 360 edition.I gave this grade thankfully for playng online.
  38. mikerus74
    Nov 10, 2014
    9
    Great game! Graphics, sound, gameplay, all super. It is necessary a little polish work shadows. Game "Forza killer" just a poor excuse. Forza Horizon 2 is a great game I recommend to everyone!
  39. dgbot07
    Oct 29, 2014
    9
    Horizon 2 is confirming what sets Forza franchise: A competent game.

    Paradisiacal sceneries, beautiful landscapes, mesmerizing visuals, poisonous cars and lots of hot woman, a perfect combination. The game falls short only in the following questions: IA somewhat passive. Not having absolutely no pedestrians on the streets, which compromises the realism and leaves you with the    Horizon 2 is confirming what sets Forza franchise: A competent game.

    Paradisiacal sceneries, beautiful landscapes, mesmerizing visuals, poisonous cars and lots of hot woman, a perfect combination.

    The game falls short only in the following questions:

    IA somewhat passive.

    Not having absolutely no pedestrians on the streets, which compromises the realism and leaves you with the impression that we live in a world where humans have become cars.    … Expand
  40. Hi_Im_Game
    Dec 3, 2014
    10
    With all the lackluster releases this Fall 2014, this was one of the bright spots. This game has depth, gameplay, music, atmosphere, and much much more. This is my first Horizon game (I've played FH2 and FH4). The gameplay is similar to the previous Forza's with a little bit of an arcade touch added to it (obviously since you can drive super cars off-road). All the customization optionsWith all the lackluster releases this Fall 2014, this was one of the bright spots. This game has depth, gameplay, music, atmosphere, and much much more. This is my first Horizon game (I've played FH2 and FH4). The gameplay is similar to the previous Forza's with a little bit of an arcade touch added to it (obviously since you can drive super cars off-road). All the customization options for your cars are present from the previous versions including custom decals.

    The gameplay has a ton to do ranging from championship races, bucket list challenges, barn finds, and even just free-roaming to find billboards or level up your perks and wristbands. Easy game to pick up on and off and every minute is an enjoyable experience just off of the atmosphere and gameplay. You can also join a club and do some of the wide range of online activities available (something I am just now getting into).

    I believe what truly won me over is the soundtrack and southern European setting. It is one of the truly beautiful places to drive a car around. The graphics are top notch, don't listen to that "oh it's only 30 FPS" because this game runs silky smooth with no framerate issues. Weather effects are a nice touch as well. I have about 25 hours into the game and I feel like I have only just scratched the surface.

    This game pretty much sums up why Forza is one of the kings of racing games along with Gran Turismo. All these other games to show up in the last couple of months (and not show up in the case of Project CARS) are just pretenders. If you love cars, racing games, or are just looking for a ton of replayability then you do not want to pass up on this game. One of the must haves on the Xbox One.    … Expand
  41. JoshLuck1995
    Nov 15, 2014
    9
    I'm not a big racing fan but I've always loved forza, it's not so serious it's boring like drive club or forza, they are dull Imo but forza - it's full of life and looks gorgeous, great music, great with friends and is real fun. The only criticism is once you've finished the horizon festival there isn't much lasting appeal for me but a easy 9/10 best racing game out on the market at the moment.
  42. mxsuperfly
    Jan 10, 2015
    10
    Greatest racing game on Xbox one 1st person is improved car graphics are great love the storyline a lot improved from the original and the cars are outstanding and the free roam is the best
  43. AurorasWake
    Oct 20, 2014
    8
    If you're into track racing - this isn't for you. It'll have you from city streets to open fields at times (which I love.) One of the better racing games I've played. Can play this for hours on single player and not get bored. Had some issues in the beginning with online play but it sorted itself out. Some points I'd like to make:

    - The graphics are pretty well done, in-game snapshots    If you're into track racing - this isn't for you. It'll have you from city streets to open fields at times (which I love.) One of the better racing games I've played. Can play this for hours on single player and not get bored. Had some issues in the beginning with online play but it sorted itself out. Some points I'd like to make:

    - The graphics are pretty well done, in-game snapshots with the camera really allow you to take in the beauty of the scenery and appreciate it even more. I'm not going to harp on graphics specifically because no Xbox One releases have really taken the time to harness the full potential XBOne possesses. (I won't be as lenient say, 2 years down the road when developers have had time to really be nit-picky about the product they release.)

    - Driving mechanics aren't bad. This isn't so for 75% +/- of other racing games out there. It handles well, and I typically have no problems with handling. The only time you really feel a steering restriction is on vehicles such as the Ford F-150 SVT Raptor or slower, Sunday cruise vehicles that top out at around 70-90.

    - I don't see how people can compare the "open world" idea to other games of different genres. It's not Grand Theft Auto. It's a racing game. If you want GTA, play GTA. What's so hard to understand about that? I like being able to do whatever I want and driving back to previous locations. I'm not a fan of racing games where you have to select an area, load it, then be limited to that city/area. It makes me feel limited and stuck. That's what I enjoy about the open world aspect of Horizon 2. (Don't expect to be able to climb every mountain though, as some are fenced off. I found out the hard way.)

    - The online was lacking to me in the beginning, mainly because it wouldn't even load me into a multiplayer game. I tried again the next day with no problems. Once I played it wasn't as good as they had demonstrated in the preview videos I had watched. I noticed cars would randomly skip and had a sliding effect. It wasn't smooth 15-20% of the time. I enjoy the multiplayer in between doing single player races, but overall I can only give it about a 5/10.    … Expand
  44. King_Scorpion
    Nov 10, 2014
    9
    Positive: Glorious Next-Gen Visuals, Great Sound, Amazing Gameplay, Beautiful Landscape and Great Road Trips
    Negative: The Game is Very Strict in Giving Money to Players.
  45. GameSessions14
    Nov 15, 2014
    10
    I played the first Forza Horizon but now its time for the second one,Forza Horizon 2.First I like to start off with the graphics,1080p at 60 fps is totally what this game needed because the of cars,destinations,and the nature of the game.Next it's story line,it's repetitive in choosing your car championship each time you beat a championship which isn't bad it's just that I wish you justI played the first Forza Horizon but now its time for the second one,Forza Horizon 2.First I like to start off with the graphics,1080p at 60 fps is totally what this game needed because the of cars,destinations,and the nature of the game.Next it's story line,it's repetitive in choosing your car championship each time you beat a championship which isn't bad it's just that I wish you just didn't have to do every thing the same way.Last thing is the multiplayer,sometimes I think It doesn't even need the multiplayer because I'm just so interested in the game's single player that I rarely join the multiplayer,not saying that the multiplayer is bad it's actually has a good multiplayer and I do sometimes drive along those who love to just free roam.Playground Games did a massive great job on Forza Horizon 2 and hope to see the third one soon!… Expand
  46. FerLSanchez
    Nov 16, 2014
    9
    If you're looking for a race sim or for an open world game, you will be disapointed. Forza Horizon 2 is a bit of both and nothing of these. This game is as much as a simulator as you want, tweaking difficulty settings, but, above all, it's loving driving hundreds of cars in a lot of different environments.

    It's not the best racing sim ever, it's the best cars game ever.
  47. Sypher1
    Nov 19, 2014
    9
    By far the best racing game for the Xbox One, after the disappointment of Forza 5 due to greedy microtransactions and grinding. Forza Horizon 2 is a must buy for any racing fan and Xbox One owners alike. Roam around the countryside for a casual road trip or get involved in races, your choice. It's a very comfy game, enjoyable for both casual and hardcore play throughs. The graphics areBy far the best racing game for the Xbox One, after the disappointment of Forza 5 due to greedy microtransactions and grinding. Forza Horizon 2 is a must buy for any racing fan and Xbox One owners alike. Roam around the countryside for a casual road trip or get involved in races, your choice. It's a very comfy game, enjoyable for both casual and hardcore play throughs. The graphics are beautiful but I wish they ran at 60FPS as well.… Expand
  48. EoRdE6
    Dec 4, 2014
    10
    Outstanding racing game. Shines in all aspects for car lovers, and non alike. Fun gameplay, paired with amazing graphics that bring the countryside to life make this my top game of 2014. 100% recommend this over F5 and NFS.
  49. TheLowEnd77
    Jan 11, 2015
    10
    10 out of 10....... So far!
    Admittedly I only got my XB1 yesterday, however I'm a long time gamer and have had all of the previous gen Forza titles, and have loved them. So I was hugely excited to unbox the XB1 yesterday and dive in to a multitude of games, however in the 7 hours I played last night this was the only game to get any play time!
    I have to say that I thobk this is the racer    10 out of 10....... So far!
    Admittedly I only got my XB1 yesterday, however I'm a long time gamer and have had all of the previous gen Forza titles, and have loved them. So I was hugely excited to unbox the XB1 yesterday and dive in to a multitude of games, however in the 7 hours I played last night this was the only game to get any play time!
    I have to say that I thobk this is the racer Ive been searching for for a long long time. I loved the freedom to tune and modify the appearance of my cars in other Forza games, but were so sim heavy that it became a bit soulless and repetitive after a while. I also loved the Project Gotham games too, absolutely loving the kudos system as well as it being a really decent racer. I was just craving a touch more seriousness and more variety of cars and customisation options. I'm also a massive GTA V fan, and for years I was crying out for an open world driving game where you can drive to the race itself, then race! I tried out Test Drive unlimited but found the car handling physics massively lacking.
    So take the Forza we all know, make it slightly more of an arcade racer without cheapening it ( it's more like PGR but not massively so ) and give it some lushous open world scenery such as you find in GTA V ( but not as vast ) and you have one pretty perfect racer.
    Style points are awarded anywhere, including when just driving in the open world. You dont have to enter a certain race or mode to win these style points, and so you will be racking up the XP points in no time. I'm normally a racer who uses manual transmission and very few driver aids in the other instalments, however here, for the time being at least I'm driving in auto with assists as its still so much fun, being easily able to kick the back out and hold a power slide with relevant ease. I haven't played on line yet so time will tell whether I have to resort back to manual to pick up my pace, but for the moment it's fine as is.
    The feeling of speed is incredible. One thing lacking from the GTA V game where even in a hyper car you just don't feel you are travelling all that fast. I tell you this, doing 210mph in the McLaren through town with traffic was a proper adrenalin rush!
    If you want an out and out sim, this is not the game for you. If you want a game that combines the best elements of sim, arcade and open world freedom, you simply must buy this game. At time of writing I just cannot recommend this game highly enough. Bravo. :-)    … Expand
  50. HeyCruelWorld
    Jan 11, 2015
    10
    What a game.. This is like blendig Forza and PGR4 into one game. Beautiful.. Lots of cars... Hours of gameplay with a new awesome DLC out, this is in my opinion one of the best car games ever.
    Must have.
  51. Joseph_Bradbury
    Feb 13, 2015
    10
    Simply amazing game. Had it since the game has come out and have played it pretty much every day since. The game has so many things to do, offline and online, wether thats cruising with friends or building a drift car alone. The physics are exquisite and the graphics are mind blowing. I could not live life without this game!
  52. sinadoom
    Jun 15, 2015
    10
    This is... perfection. Combining Test Drive Unlimited with Forza is a match made in heaven. I'm a huge fan of racing and open world games and after having played hundreds of hours of Forza Motorsport, I now feel like the Motorsport series has little purpose to exist. Make no mistake, although Horizon 2 comes across as being more causal and exciting, it makes no compromises in gameplay.This is... perfection. Combining Test Drive Unlimited with Forza is a match made in heaven. I'm a huge fan of racing and open world games and after having played hundreds of hours of Forza Motorsport, I now feel like the Motorsport series has little purpose to exist. Make no mistake, although Horizon 2 comes across as being more causal and exciting, it makes no compromises in gameplay. Sure it's not 60 FPS but the environments are very pretty - as are the cars. Dynamic weather, day-night cycle, decent soundtrack and best of all, varied event types and RPG elements. All of these benefits without any loss of identity. This is still very much a Forza game in terms of its customisation. You can still upgrade and tune every minute detail of each car as well as create and download masterful artistic designs for the liveries. The skill system definitely adds to the gameplay and makes it more meaningful. The fact that it's all open world means you won't spend time in menus, and there's no long loading times. After each event you are given the option to improve your time for better rewards rather than having to go through menus to find Rivals. There's plenty to see and do in Horizon 2 - especially given the Head to Head challenges of Drivatars roaming around along with collectibles and the Bucket List challenges. My favourite thing about this game is the off-roading. With the variety of cars in this game - especially off-roaders and rally cars, this adds to the excitement. No longer are you limited to a limited choice of circuit tracks like in Motorsport. Rather, there are more exciting events like racing against jets in a Ferrari 360 CS or a train in a Lancia Fulvia. It's great to see so many licensed cars of all types being packed into an open-world game with deep customisation and tuning. Unlike the Forza Motorsport series, Horizon 2 is all about excitement and fun. Whilst it offers all the options of the serious simulator, it couldn't care less about how you've tuned your car or placing strict limitations on performance index. It's more focused on the type of experience and car - rallying, hot hatch, GT, supercars, saloons, retro etc. All of these elements combine together beautifully to create a perfect racing game. It has the solid mechanics and customisability of a simulator but doesn't feel boring. The excitement of an arcade racer with the depth of a simulator. It is not just Forza by name. The detail of the cars and their interiors - even the traffic cars - is amazing. Best of all, you don't need to be a Gold member or play with friends to get the full experience. The Drivatars roaming the world feel like real players even if they're not.

    I gave Test Drive Unlimited 2 a 9/10 despite it not being a high-budget game. But Horizon 2 takes the vision and refines it. This is any racing game fan's dream. It is the absolute pinnacle of racing games - both in terms of breadth, depth, design and quality.    … Expand
  53. ITZZZPERRY
    Mar 16, 2016
    9
    Forza Horizon 2 is, simply put, the best racing game ever made. I loved every second of it, as everything just works. The cars are beautiful, and the gameplay is phenomenal.
  54. youlouz
    Jan 19, 2015
    8
    Pros~
    -HD Graphics
    -smooth gameplay
    -entertaining story

    Cons~
    -Boring at times

    Forza Horizon two is one of the best racing games I have ever played.
  55. KamelKid
    Nov 24, 2014
    9
    Amazing. I'm no big racing fan but seeing footage of this game at E3 I knew I would pick it up. That decision I made was one of the best. I could make a list as long as my arm regarding everything there is to do in horizon 2 but I will name a few. Amazing graphics! It looks so realistic and with the game play it really makes for a pleasant experience. Sometimes I just like to sit down andAmazing. I'm no big racing fan but seeing footage of this game at E3 I knew I would pick it up. That decision I made was one of the best. I could make a list as long as my arm regarding everything there is to do in horizon 2 but I will name a few. Amazing graphics! It looks so realistic and with the game play it really makes for a pleasant experience. Sometimes I just like to sit down and just drive around the free, open world and for me to do that, I like to have music. I personally really liked the soundtrack of horizon 2 and it really contributes to that relaxing feel. I also like how there is so much to do being an open world racer. Things such as bucket lists, speed traps, championships there is so many things to do that you hardly get bored. The online free roam and online road-trips are amazing as well. It's a really fun experience and I especially like how the game rewards racers with skills instead of just barging into one another and having a scrappy finish. That leads on to skill points. I really enjoyed drifting, gaining air time and doing skills to earn skill points. There are 25 skill perk available (I believe) I really enjoy that side as I felt it gave me something to aim for and,at the end, would have a perk such as 'Its the lottery' which enabled you to get better prizes on the wheelspin. The online is also more rewarding if you're with a friend. In the road to the horizon finale I really enjoyed the side quests after championships such as train in vain.The cars sound amazing as well, especially if you have it in bonnet cam. My only negative of Forza Horizon 2 is that I feel it's quite easy to get a really good car early on in the game, as you earn credits easily. Whether that be from wheel spin, which is also intriguing to see what you get, or, do some online racing. I found myself with a Lamborghini Huracan with still 13 more championships left and 500,00 credits in the bank. Overall Forza Horizon 2 is the best racing game on the xbox one market and if you haven't picked it up yet... Go do it now! Trust me… Expand
  56. blackztt
    Feb 22, 2015
    10
    world's best racing game, open world, great varieties of cars, incredible graphics, today's best racing game, who gave bad score for the game really is a fanboy sony
  57. brandonf
    Jan 12, 2015
    10
    As a huge fan of the Forza series, I bought an Xbox one just to play with the full detail on Forza Horizon 2, and there is a huge and noticeable difference from 360 to one. But what I'm pleased to see, is how far Turn 10 has came from the first Horizon to the second. I'm very pleased with it, the graphics are much better and the damage is much better along with customizing and tuning.As a huge fan of the Forza series, I bought an Xbox one just to play with the full detail on Forza Horizon 2, and there is a huge and noticeable difference from 360 to one. But what I'm pleased to see, is how far Turn 10 has came from the first Horizon to the second. I'm very pleased with it, the graphics are much better and the damage is much better along with customizing and tuning. Forza Horizon 2 is a great game and i can't find anything wrong with it.… Expand
  58. CG37-121
    Mar 1, 2015
    10
    It's not surprise than racing games, as a whole, are sort of on the decline these last few years, but not without reason - they've become very generic and severely lacking innovation. But maybe with Forza Horizon 2 there's hope.

    That's because this game doesn't just look great, it plays spectacularly as well. The graphics, from the cars to the setting, are some of the best around. The    It's not surprise than racing games, as a whole, are sort of on the decline these last few years, but not without reason - they've become very generic and severely lacking innovation. But maybe with Forza Horizon 2 there's hope.

    That's because this game doesn't just look great, it plays spectacularly as well. The graphics, from the cars to the setting, are some of the best around. The environment you drive is so beautiful and expansive you'll want to immerse yourself in it with your favorite car for a very long time. Speaking of cars, there are 200 of them, ranging from beastly muscle cars to off-road demons, so you'll never get bored of one car or another. The customization options for the cars are deep, so deep you'll have so much fun just by modifying your car to your exact taste. And the soundtrack is massive and lively, just what you need when you're racing.

    I really can't think of anything wrong with this game; but obviously it's not perfect, but it's extremely close to being so. If you're interested in a deep, fun, diverse, and beautiful car arcing game, I strongly recommend you pick up Forza Horizon 2, because very few other games like it will satisfy you as much.    … Expand
  59. JoshJR
    Mar 8, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. BEST GAME EVER!! 5 STAR AMAZING SUCH GOOD GRAPHICS AND EVEN BETTER AUDIO AND SOUNDS! FUNNIEST RACING GAME ON THE MARKET AND WILL BE FOR A LONG TIME!! lol!… Expand
  60. WackoDaSniper
    Apr 1, 2016
    9
    One of the best racers in years. A proper story mode, great graphics, and an exceptional soundtrack. A true next gen racer with flair. The new Need For Speed.
  61. pcps4xbox1gamer
    Mar 26, 2015
    10
    Stunning graphics and beautiful game , this is the best racing game in my opinion of 2014 and i give it a 10 out of 10 because there are no faults done while making this game.
  62. ClaudeSpeed
    Mar 30, 2015
    10
    Cool game! I really like Forza Horizon 2, the graphics the gameplay just that I felt the lack of rain in the environment, the fact of have racing games today all with a rain weather, because it could not have into Horizon 2?

    Well, the game is good, if has a racing game today in day, that catches my attention is the Forza Horizon 2! congratulations on this great exclusive Microsoft!
  63. tins
    Jan 29, 2016
    5
    the game is okay. but i really wish could marry the mechanic, Ashley. she is perfect. i am very disappointed in the fact that she is not even date-able. Maybe she is already taken, but i think she has feelings for me. if the game allowed for facial recognition maybe she would know how i feel. i just want closure. i just need to know if its time to move on. please, ashley. please......
  64. baris697
    Apr 15, 2016
    10
    The best arcade racing game what is possible. This game gives you freedom, great world, amazing cars and comfortable drive system. Hundreds of car models with full details, real models includes rare models and prototypes. There is nothing negative for me.
  65. Johny22
    Apr 5, 2016
    9
    Отличная графика, проработка мира, онлайн составляющая. Огромный автопарк и полная свобода прохождения. Лучшая аркадная гонка за последние несколько лет.
  66. RyuFujiwara
    Apr 14, 2016
    9
    Un juego que luce espectacular en Xbox One y que te dará más de 60 horas de juego si quieres completarlo todo. Turn10 demuestra el poder que tienen sus librerias y saca pecho en este título que no defraudará a los amantes de la condución arcade.
  67. NannaGlenn
    May 14, 2016
    9
    A superb driving game that keeps pulling me back months after I will stop playing.
    Graphics, Cars, Sounds Game play is all superb but the only problem I have with FH2 is the fact that the story is so bland after a few races and finales.
  68. Muskrat147
    Jul 26, 2016
    9
    An expansive, open-world visual thrill, Forza Horizon 2 caters to light drivers and hardcore racers alike. Featuring top-notch graphics and a massive racing circuit, Horizon will definitely not let players down.
  69. Paperfox
    Jun 16, 2016
    10
    It's so simple ... Driving Nirvana ... Digital Decadence ... A perfect blend of simulation and arcade ... The PERFECT driving game EVER made in OUR time and reality ... The BEST game since Top Gear 3 on the snes ... Even better than that ... Forza 3 is the 2nd Coming apparently ... But I love THIS game and I'm keeping the first car I won ... The red one with the white stripe ... WhateverIt's so simple ... Driving Nirvana ... Digital Decadence ... A perfect blend of simulation and arcade ... The PERFECT driving game EVER made in OUR time and reality ... The BEST game since Top Gear 3 on the snes ... Even better than that ... Forza 3 is the 2nd Coming apparently ... But I love THIS game and I'm keeping the first car I won ... The red one with the white stripe ... Whatever ever that was ... I'm a public transport kind of guy, I don't know all the cars ... But I LOVE this game! ... phew… Expand
  70. galiwampus
    Jul 23, 2016
    10
    HORIZON is the BEST version of the franchise HANDS !@#!@#!@ DOWN. Ultimate freedom in an open world is WAY better then the other versions which are tracked based and simply BORING. Forza 3 is going to be EPIC as we all know.
  71. NiGHTSfan
    Sep 12, 2016
    10
    I have to start out with this the game is amazing and i love the graphics and the cars are way better and we get Porsche in the game which is awesome. Also when i started out i noticed that u can give every single car all wheel drive which was necessary cause most of the races are a bit off road. I also love the music in the game its great but not as good as horizon but still its aI have to start out with this the game is amazing and i love the graphics and the cars are way better and we get Porsche in the game which is awesome. Also when i started out i noticed that u can give every single car all wheel drive which was necessary cause most of the races are a bit off road. I also love the music in the game its great but not as good as horizon but still its a pretty good soundtrack and the physics are really good too.… Expand
  72. ShadowLion
    Sep 20, 2016
    10
    Spectacular, is what Forza Horizon is! I really enjoy this game, such a beautiful and big open world! If you want a racing game with open world, this is the game!
  73. Brilliantaxe
    Aug 22, 2017
    10
    Forza Horizon 2

    I love this game because of the realistic cars and driving. One feature of this game that I like is the autoshow, where you can buy cars with in-game credits and real life money. Another brilliant feature in this game is the ability to upgrade your car. The point of the game is to beat the Horizon Finale, but before you can do that you have to race in and win    Forza Horizon 2

    I love this game because of the realistic cars and driving.
    One feature of this game that I like is the autoshow, where you can buy cars with in-game credits and real life money.
    Another brilliant feature in this game is the ability to upgrade your car.
    The point of the game is to beat the Horizon Finale, but before you can do that you have to race in and win different championships.
    One thing that keeps me in this game is the barn finds that can be found through earning, or buying, the $20.00 treasure map ('_').
    My favorite car is the Lambo LM002 because it is huge and is classified as an offroad vehicle.
    I would definitely recommend this game to other people, it'll be worth your money.    … Expand
  74. KillerBee
    Oct 1, 2014
    10
    A sweet joy-ride. Having a blast playing this right now. Beautiful game as well. More of a casual racer fan myself as I lean more towards the Burnout series, but this one if a perfect blend of elements of all great racing games. Notably the Project Gotham style combo meter.
  75. nicky69
    Oct 3, 2014
    9
    Forza Horizon 2 is an excellent racer, and great fun, so it's well worth your money. Great soundtrack, excellent gameplay and handling, and there's so much to do in the open world environment. The only criticism I have is sometimes the Open trail races need better indication of where to go, and it sometimes feels like the AI is cheating. And lastly will people please stop comparing ForzaForza Horizon 2 is an excellent racer, and great fun, so it's well worth your money. Great soundtrack, excellent gameplay and handling, and there's so much to do in the open world environment. The only criticism I have is sometimes the Open trail races need better indication of where to go, and it sometimes feels like the AI is cheating. And lastly will people please stop comparing Forza Horizon 2 to Drive Club, they are completely different games, ones an open world racer, and the others a track racer.… Expand
  76. HungryVovka
    Oct 7, 2014
    10
    It is truly an amazing game! Good music, a large car park and a stable network mode will not make bored for many weeks)
    P.s. Do not be surprised some of the comments with low scores. These are just a wave of indignation at the DriveClub, which did not become a "Forza Killer")
  77. Cyan
    Oct 7, 2014
    9
    Fantastic arcade racing game with an amazing set of physics, cars, customisation, tracks and pretty much everything you could ever wish for in an open world racer.

    There are a small number of niggles, multiplayer lobbies in particular are far more finkey then they need to be and its a pain to get a bunch of people together. But for car racing fans, at the time of release, this is the    Fantastic arcade racing game with an amazing set of physics, cars, customisation, tracks and pretty much everything you could ever wish for in an open world racer.

    There are a small number of niggles, multiplayer lobbies in particular are far more finkey then they need to be and its a pain to get a bunch of people together.

    But for car racing fans, at the time of release, this is the game of the generation so far.    … Expand
  78. hsvjez
    Oct 3, 2014
    10
    The ultimate driving game. Amazing graphics, fantastic soundtrack, spectacular environments and the unbeatable Forza driving physics. Cannot go past this one. The best racing/driving game ever made.
  79. Fancyslimshady
    Oct 6, 2014
    10
    Forza has done it again! Graphics put an end to the (can Xbox one handle next gen?) debate to rest. Forza Horizon 2 has many things that you can do. Sexy vistas with amazing EDM/ Progressive house songs playing from your radio as you drive and own the road of the open country side of Italy. Gameplay is the most important thing about a video game....(Something Sony gamers have not showForza has done it again! Graphics put an end to the (can Xbox one handle next gen?) debate to rest. Forza Horizon 2 has many things that you can do. Sexy vistas with amazing EDM/ Progressive house songs playing from your radio as you drive and own the road of the open country side of Italy. Gameplay is the most important thing about a video game....(Something Sony gamers have not show knowledge of lately) . Forza Horizon 2 gameplay is so powerful. That I feel like that the cars in the game have a soul. I have yet to play a racer that makes me feel that way!… Expand
  80. Markus_monty
    Oct 2, 2014
    9
    I haven't spent a lot of time with the game yet, but so far of what Ive seen it is exceeding my expectations. The racing is very responsive and definitely has a more arcade feel than FM5. Unlike FM5 I can see myself spending a lot of hours working through all the available areas and championships, searching for billboards to break and bucket list challenges to complete. Presentation is topI haven't spent a lot of time with the game yet, but so far of what Ive seen it is exceeding my expectations. The racing is very responsive and definitely has a more arcade feel than FM5. Unlike FM5 I can see myself spending a lot of hours working through all the available areas and championships, searching for billboards to break and bucket list challenges to complete. Presentation is top notch, graphics are fantastic. Well worth the purchase. It will be interesting to see how drive club compares to this.… Expand
  81. Husky17
    Oct 7, 2014
    10
    Really enjoying this game. It's a simple, pick-up-and-play experience. Lots of cars, tons of off-roading...races are fun...and it's beautiful. Well done Playground Games & Turn 10.
  82. Utran
    Oct 5, 2014
    10
    jogo impecavel, graficos , jogabilidade, a fluidez que o jogo funciona é impressionante, não tem como ficar pondo defeito, obvio que pro futuro esperamos que melhore mais ainda, porém se esse está assim o futuro promete muito,

    o jogo é excelente.
  83. XBlade1X
    Oct 4, 2014
    10
    One of the things that just continues to blow my mind every time I am playing this game is just how deep the game is, the way the cars handle, the attention to detail in everything and the incredible Forza physics all play a part into just how much fun this game is. Let me just start my review by saying that if you are a lover of any of these 3 things, a detailed open world, beautiful,One of the things that just continues to blow my mind every time I am playing this game is just how deep the game is, the way the cars handle, the attention to detail in everything and the incredible Forza physics all play a part into just how much fun this game is. Let me just start my review by saying that if you are a lover of any of these 3 things, a detailed open world, beautiful, colorful graphics, or cars of any kind, this is the game for you.

    I am going to do this review in three categories with some final thoughts at the end and I am basing my review on the Xbox One version of the game. If you don't have an Xbox One for whatever reason, this game is absolutely worth getting one for, even if it's just for this game, it's worth it, here is my opinion of why..

    The Game.

    Why, oh why has it taken developers so long to realize that there is absolutely a market for a game like this? Realistically driving and racing cars in a gigantic, beautiful open world? YES PLEASE. As i just mentioned, the handling in this game is geared more towards simulation than "arcadey" handling and as a result, you have an incredibly deep "easy to learn, hard to master" approach to this racing game. Each of the cars feel truly unique, especially if you are racing them at their stock settings and upgrades. I have been playing this with a wheel, I can feel every detail in the in the cars (of which there are more than 200 of) and how they handle and it's easily one of the most fun driving games out there. I am a lover of older cars, anything from the 50s to the early 2000s and each car that I have driven feels exactly the way that the cars would feel besides improved traction and braking, but it's understandable why these slight adjustments were made considering how beautiful and varied this world that playground games has created really is.

    The World.

    The setting of FH2 is based on the Southern European area of Italy and France, the world feels fresh and large due to the new and unique setting, and the activities are plentiful with more than enough in the single player alone to keep you busy for more than 80 hours. There many types of races to keep you busy and even the killer Showcase Events, which put you up against jets, trains and even hot air balloons for example, and then there are the out of race activities. There are billboards to smash, RPG Elements, old run down cars to find and restore, and so much road (and off-road) to explore.
    The game is based around a fictional car and music festival called Horizon and the atmosphere of the game is done so well that even someone who doesn't really enjoy the type of music that the game is mainly celebrating (specifically electronic), it's hard not to appreciate the love and effort that went into creating the atmosphere and world.

    The Visuals

    To me, graphics should always come after gameplay, but in this game it is incredibly hard not to talk about how beautiful it is. The car models themselves are impressive, with each and every single one of them featuring a beautifully detailed cockpit, but the biggest difference I have noticed with this game and it's new generation of visual effects are just how much love has gone into creating every single last detail and making it beautiful. The paint has depth and detail, each individual rain droplet is beautiful, even when you go into photo mode and zoom in, it's obvious it's not just a low res texture, the chrome on the cars sparkles beautifully in the sun and when you are driving off-road, the dirt kicks up and goes all over your car and wheels in a way that's beautiful and realistic, and then the rain can actually wash it off and make the car clean again.
    One of the most common criticisms of this game that I have heard is that the game looks "cartoony" in comparison to other games coming out soon that base their colour pallet around what you see when you are driving in real life, but it's far from that. The game is an absolute joy to look at and if you ask me why I would take this art style over something less colourful and more darker/realistic is because every moment I have experienced in this game, looks BETTER than real life in my opinion..
    Videos on the internet simply don't do this game justice, if you want to be truly blown away by what this console is capable of, play the game.

    I could go on and on about the features and details of this game and I haven't even mentioned the incredible player based AI and the online component yet, but I need to wrap this up.

    Final Thoughts.

    This game is one of, if not the best racing game I've ever played and is easily Game of the Year for me, I will be coming back to this for years to come. If there is anything left to be desired, it's more world, more cars and more activities, not because there is not enough, but because I cannot get enough. This is the game I've been waiting for and it's finally here, and shows no signs of slowing down.

    FH2 earns an easily deserved 10 out of 10.    … Expand
  84. GameGuru
    Oct 6, 2014
    10
    Forza Horizon 2 is a tremendous arcade racer set in southern Europe. Playground Games and Turn 10 just continue to roll out amazing racers that are intriguing, challenging, and most of all, fun. It's a must play.
  85. kumar_eats_pie
    Oct 2, 2014
    10
    I'm not a huge fan of racing, but this game...just wow.
    Full open-world European setting, the visuals are strikingly done, the car physics and handling is the best in the industry, and the content....holy crap, THERE. IS. SO. MUCH. OF. IT.
  86. pilot410
    Oct 5, 2014
    10
    What an amazing game!! I've been playing since Tuesday non stop!! This is the best racing game I've played in a long time. If you even like cars a little but just buy the game trust me it's great!!!!
  87. EinsteinOnCrack
    Oct 7, 2014
    9
    This game is the perfect follow up to the original Forza Horizon. Visually this is a beautiful game, the car physics are on par with most racing sims, the car list is full of numerous categories and many unique and rare cars and the amount of features and events are just mind blowing! Nothing bad at all to say about the game.

    A MUST buy for any car enthusiast looking to unleash their    This game is the perfect follow up to the original Forza Horizon. Visually this is a beautiful game, the car physics are on par with most racing sims, the car list is full of numerous categories and many unique and rare cars and the amount of features and events are just mind blowing! Nothing bad at all to say about the game.

    A MUST buy for any car enthusiast looking to unleash their passion for cars    … Expand
  88. PhilPS4
    Oct 1, 2014
    10
    Awesome game. Definitely the best driving game of the new generation. The graphics are amazing, the gameplay is great ... totally recommended. PERFECT !!!!
  89. firmsoggywaffle
    Oct 1, 2014
    10
    Game is amazing. Big fan of the Forza series Horizon 1 was a big let down but this game made up for it ten fold. Amazing graphics, game play and all of the customization is back. Something about driving a Ferrari through a vineyard at 130 mph hour is very soothing.
  90. funkamonkey
    Oct 7, 2014
    9
    This review is short and sweet

    Pros: Beautiful game with great sound and loads of content. The car collection is excellent and all are faithfully reproduced. MP and SP are loads of fun (Don't expect it to be a sim, it's a video game), varied challenges and online road trips are a good laugh.. Cons: Some texture pop, too easy to earn enough money to upgrade cars or buy the top    This review is short and sweet

    Pros: Beautiful game with great sound and loads of content. The car collection is excellent and all are faithfully reproduced. MP and SP are loads of fun (Don't expect it to be a sim, it's a video game), varied challenges and online road trips are a good laugh..

    Cons:

    Some texture pop, too easy to earn enough money to upgrade cars or buy the top cars, scenery can get a bit repetitive.

    If you love gaming and play for fun, then this is one of the best releases this year.    … Expand
  91. SillyClassyNerd
    Oct 6, 2014
    9
    Forza Horizon's sequel blends a pretty good driving gameplay, gorgeous graphics, high and varied quantity of cars, huge and perfeclty chosen map with beautiful spots, superb drivatar inovation, great multiplayer interaction, pretty creative races and championships, tremendous soundtrack and a brilliant idea of mixing music and fast cars, Horizon 2 acomplishes everything that Motorsport 5Forza Horizon's sequel blends a pretty good driving gameplay, gorgeous graphics, high and varied quantity of cars, huge and perfeclty chosen map with beautiful spots, superb drivatar inovation, great multiplayer interaction, pretty creative races and championships, tremendous soundtrack and a brilliant idea of mixing music and fast cars, Horizon 2 acomplishes everything that Motorsport 5 didn't, a great sequel, a superb open-world racing game.… Expand
  92. Jobospartan
    Oct 5, 2014
    10
    Unreal game best on xbox one graphics and gameplay are unreal please ignore velvetmeds to contradict his/her point go on to the xbox 360 review don't hesitate to buy
  93. wizardsleeve
    Oct 7, 2014
    10
    Liked the first one a lot, tried the demo for this one and absolutely loved it, i immediately pre downloaded it and personally think its the best overall racing game made to date.
  94. dolphineater619
    Oct 7, 2014
    10
    the game is spectacular I love the game. The graphics are so awesome, forza as always go forward and make me be just without words. Love the driveability. Love the news (dark, rain, country races, on line mode). So awesome! Horizon 2 a must have game for who love races games.
  95. Basscrew
    Oct 6, 2014
    10
    I have a Ps4.And last week i buy a XboxOne for this game.I love this game.Graphic is stunning. The Gameplay is brillant.The car-list ist amazing.Sorry for my bad english, greatings from Germany
  96. BrickDaddyKane
    Oct 1, 2014
    10
    I have a PS4 & a Xbox One and no game so far has given me that rush I got when turning a game like Super Smash Brothers Melee, Need for Speed Underground 1, or Skyrim for the first time. After playing this game for ten minutes I could not do anything but say WOW! The graphics are phenomenal, game play is smooth, the open world makes it different, and most importantly this game is justI have a PS4 & a Xbox One and no game so far has given me that rush I got when turning a game like Super Smash Brothers Melee, Need for Speed Underground 1, or Skyrim for the first time. After playing this game for ten minutes I could not do anything but say WOW! The graphics are phenomenal, game play is smooth, the open world makes it different, and most importantly this game is just fun!

    And guys I do not know if everyone can remember the snow boarding game SSX 3 and how phenomenal the sound track was in that game. But oh my god make sure you have your home theater set up for Forza Horizon 2 the music is one of the best parts of this game!

    Overall this game is really just a joy to play.    … Expand
  97. CapnFusterCluck
    Oct 2, 2014
    10
    Fantastic. Everything I wanted in Forza Horizon - no, demanded - and more. Two things for the guys from Forza Horizon: Tuning is in, and holding down the D-Pad now brings up Telemetry. Telemetry. That alone gives it 10/10.
  98. M1CK13_D33
    Oct 1, 2014
    10
    Perfect, absolutely perfect. Handling, graphics, weather factors, off-road driving, and all the little extras thrown in make this game worth buying the Xbox One.
  99. True80sGamer
    Oct 7, 2014
    10
    Take Forza 5, update the graphics and bust through the guardrails into a pasture, this game is freedom on wheels. Forza Horizon 2 is the new standard for racing games. Take everything you loved about the Forza series and Forza Horizon 1, put all that in a blender and you have yourself THEE best racing game ever created. From the stunning 1080p visuals and dynamic weather, to the bark ofTake Forza 5, update the graphics and bust through the guardrails into a pasture, this game is freedom on wheels. Forza Horizon 2 is the new standard for racing games. Take everything you loved about the Forza series and Forza Horizon 1, put all that in a blender and you have yourself THEE best racing game ever created. From the stunning 1080p visuals and dynamic weather, to the bark of the exhaust notes when downshifting, this game is literally my childhood fantasy with cars.......FULLY realized.

    - Stunning visuals, never before seen weather fx that immerse you into the world like never before.
    - Engine noise, exhaust, turbo valve dumping, wheel screeching audio that is known in the Forza games is all here, even the crack of thunder and lighting during downpour.
    - Vehicle physics is closer to sim than arcade, fully taking advantage of Forzas signature physics with slight adjustments to handling for more of a "free" driving experience. Turn off all handicaps, or let the car drive for you, its all there.
    - Gameplay is literally where Forza Horizon shines the most. Nothing more can be said other than...well, its just freaking fun. Everything you loved about Forza such as tuning and liveries, drivatars, full fledged steering wheel and pedal support make Forza Horizon the new standard for open world racing games.    … Expand
  100. TurricanX
    Oct 6, 2014
    10
    Forza horizon 2 is a spectacular racing masterpiece. The graphics is incredible the detail inside and outside the cars is incredibly realistic.

    Such a huge variety of races and events to participate in. Driving in free roam you have the chance to witness and enjoy the beautiful world participate in side events, look for hidden barns with rare cars inside Leveling up in horizon is fun    Forza horizon 2 is a spectacular racing masterpiece. The graphics is incredible the detail inside and outside the cars is incredibly realistic.

    Such a huge variety of races and events to participate in. Driving in free roam you have the chance to witness and enjoy the beautiful world participate in side events, look for hidden barns with rare cars inside

    Leveling up in horizon is fun every time you level up you spin a wheel for the chance to win credits or cars and this makes you want to level up much faster just to see what prize you're going to win next.    … Expand
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#8 Best Xbox One Game of 2014
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#8 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2014
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#7 Most Shared Xbox One Game of 2014

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86

Generally favorable reviews - based on 85 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 81 out of 85
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 85
  3. Negative: 1 out of 85
  1. GameCritics
    Jan 4, 2015
    90
    With a huge map, hundreds of cars, and countless racetrack possibilities, Forza Horizon 2 is a stellar open world racing game.
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  2. CD-Action
    Dec 13, 2014
    90
    This game convinced me to buy Xbox One and for me FH2 is the only racing game that should be taken into account this year. [Dec 2014, p.54]
  3. Hyper Magazine
    Dec 2, 2014
    80
    Cherry picks the best parts of a number of other racing games to wonderful effect. [Issue#255, p.72]
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