Forza Horizon 2

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8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1215 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 65 out of 1215
  3. Negative: 139 out of 1215
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  1. Enforcer122
    Oct 10, 2014
    3
    Don't get the fuss for this game. The driving mechanics feel forced, reaction and turning times don't feel right at all. It's like they can't make their mind up if it's arcade or simulation. There are far better racing games out there.
  2. Abcdefg123
    Nov 28, 2014
    4
    I am a massive fan of the Forza series, I purchased this game expecting an open world Forza Motorsport game. Unfortunately what I got was an Arcade racer marketed under the Forza brand. This is not a simulation racing game, if you are purchasing this expecting realistic driving you're going to be disappointed. Even with all the assists off you can come into a turn, slam into the brakes 20I am a massive fan of the Forza series, I purchased this game expecting an open world Forza Motorsport game. Unfortunately what I got was an Arcade racer marketed under the Forza brand. This is not a simulation racing game, if you are purchasing this expecting realistic driving you're going to be disappointed. Even with all the assists off you can come into a turn, slam into the brakes 20 feet prior, and take the turn cleanly and lose minimal time when compared to taking the turn properly.

    I wasn't even able to salvage this game through its multiplayer as half of the game modes in a circuit are random gametypes that aren't even races.

    If you are looking for an arcade style racer I would imagine you would really enjoy this game, but if you are someone who is expecting a simulation experience like I was than hopefully you read this review and just wait for Forza 6, don't waste your money like I did.    … Expand
  3. ImprezaActual
    Oct 12, 2014
    4
    Im my experience this is a rich persons Need For Speed. After a day of playing Horizon 2 I was bored stiff of the ridiculous story, the fictional English "mate" who just wont shutup, getting called "dude" off some female mechanic, the pish poor sound track and the arcade experience the overall feeling the game provides. Its a boring, uninspiring slog of childish tasks, that are reallyIm my experience this is a rich persons Need For Speed. After a day of playing Horizon 2 I was bored stiff of the ridiculous story, the fictional English "mate" who just wont shutup, getting called "dude" off some female mechanic, the pish poor sound track and the arcade experience the overall feeling the game provides. Its a boring, uninspiring slog of childish tasks, that are really nothing more than a slightly different version of Horizon 1. To compound my dislike the multiplayer is just as lacking as the solo mode is albeit during the multiplaying its a wrecking fest soundtracked by screaming children and "adults" slinging abuse and yelling at one another. That aside, it thinks its Forza Motorsport because it shares cars, the tuning and upgrade options, and some of the presentations visuals. Its Forza in name only. Its a poor, rehashed, recycled Horizon 1. The graphical presentation is a marginal improvement of Horizon 1 not the massive improvement i was led to believe by most other reviews. The game world is large yet boring, the cars and mostly the same since Forza 3, and the general uninvetivness of things to do just gets repetitive after a while. Its neither fun, rewarding or challenging online or in solo mode. So for the overall experience ill be trading it in, sticking with Forza 5 and hoping that this trend of cashing in on franchises ends soon in the hope that something refreshing and invigorating comes along sooner rather than later. Great for arcade racers, silly kids and and wannabe race drivers. If like me your a purist/perfectionist who enjoys and challenge and reaping the fruits of hard work and real driver skill stick to or try Forza Motorsport 5!… Expand
  4. bryank75
    Oct 14, 2014
    1
    In a world with true sandbox games, such as gta5 one May wonder why fh2 is a thing! It is perplexing that this limited open world game with its empty roads has garnered as much acclaim as this in the past week. The game has cut every corner to make its open world seem visually acceptable for next gen. The sky, the lighting , the over saturated colours used on cars to hide the lack ofIn a world with true sandbox games, such as gta5 one May wonder why fh2 is a thing! It is perplexing that this limited open world game with its empty roads has garnered as much acclaim as this in the past week. The game has cut every corner to make its open world seem visually acceptable for next gen. The sky, the lighting , the over saturated colours used on cars to hide the lack of visual flourish afforded in more focused racers such as the stunning driveclub. This game is simply a bland sandpit to drive your matchbox car around and pretend you're having fun....… Expand
  5. velvetmeds
    Oct 3, 2014
    0
    Very boring. What's the point of an open world when you're stuck inside a car? Waste of effort into world building imo. They should stick with just track racers. On that note, the graphics were also disappointing, not much better than the 360 version. Sound design is also lacking compared to other racers, overall a very disappointing package. There are better racing alternatives out thereVery boring. What's the point of an open world when you're stuck inside a car? Waste of effort into world building imo. They should stick with just track racers. On that note, the graphics were also disappointing, not much better than the 360 version. Sound design is also lacking compared to other racers, overall a very disappointing package. There are better racing alternatives out there on all platforms.… Expand
  6. bryanking
    Oct 14, 2014
    1
    If ever there was an overhyped racer, this is it. By racer, I don't really mean racer...... More like old aged Sunday driver. Physics, handling, "Europe" and the single player are far from top shelf. It's only Europe cause they stuck in some vineyards and roundabouts and it's actually kind of offensive. There is a distictly unpopulated feeling with little to no traffic. I don't know howIf ever there was an overhyped racer, this is it. By racer, I don't really mean racer...... More like old aged Sunday driver. Physics, handling, "Europe" and the single player are far from top shelf. It's only Europe cause they stuck in some vineyards and roundabouts and it's actually kind of offensive. There is a distictly unpopulated feeling with little to no traffic. I don't know how this game has come away with 8s and 9s from other outlets......maybe they were paid off....… Expand
  7. voiders
    Sep 25, 2015
    1
    I have to ask, why the consoles can have 4 controllers? Even a racing game dont support local multyplayer! The new halo, destiny, this game, need for speed.... A father cant play with his son? I cant play with my brother with only one console and 2 controllers? Why?
  8. Stingerbee
    Mar 27, 2015
    4
    It looks great, handles like a cookie cutter Forza game. but the major problem with this game, like many others on consoles: 1. It's a racing game. 2. It runs at a measly 30 fps. The reasons why it runs at this ridiculously low fps and not 60 fps at the very least are unimportant: it's the fact that it does. Racing games should also be at 60 fps. Go big or go home.
  9. lucasandpikachu
    Mar 31, 2016
    3
    I heard that it is a really good game, so I went to buy it, and I started playing. I started to drive, and I found myself with controls that aren't easy for me, because I make a lot of mistakes in Forza. After the first race, I got 8th place, because the controls in my opinion are very hard for me. If you can get past the first race, great for you. I could not, so I'm giving this game aI heard that it is a really good game, so I went to buy it, and I started playing. I started to drive, and I found myself with controls that aren't easy for me, because I make a lot of mistakes in Forza. After the first race, I got 8th place, because the controls in my opinion are very hard for me. If you can get past the first race, great for you. I could not, so I'm giving this game a 3/10 because although the graphics are impressive, it is hard for me.… Expand
  10. Broyax
    Oct 14, 2018
    3
    Cette suite reste fidèle à l'esprit de ce Forza en pleine dégénérescence qui cible sans vergogne le public des Need For Speed et qui plaît à la fois aux kévins et aux jackys. Signe des temps, la franchise Forza poursuit donc son arcadisation à marche forcée avec sa présentation adolescente (le tutoiement et l'assistance permanente) et le "m'as-tu-vu" kikoolol affligeant martelé par leCette suite reste fidèle à l'esprit de ce Forza en pleine dégénérescence qui cible sans vergogne le public des Need For Speed et qui plaît à la fois aux kévins et aux jackys. Signe des temps, la franchise Forza poursuit donc son arcadisation à marche forcée avec sa présentation adolescente (le tutoiement et l'assistance permanente) et le "m'as-tu-vu" kikoolol affligeant martelé par le réseau social autour duquel est construit l'intégralité du jeu.

    A cet égard, la retape régulière pour leur DLC "Storm Island" frise l'indécence : des vidéos de publicité apparaissent dans le jeu lui-même comme des romanos dans le métro, la main tendue.

    Néanmoins, si la conduite arcade, simpliste et simplette est bel et bien là et me semble inchangée -à part la vitesse générale, sans doute moins "fast and furious" qu'avant- la disparition des barrières en font désormais un vrai monde ouvert, certes encore plus rempli d'icônes à farmer dans tous les sens.

    Si la liberté de mouvement y gagne considérablement, il va falloir rouler sans compter, y compris pour simplement changer ou acheter une nouvelle voiture puisqu'il faut se rendre au "hub" quoiqu'il arrive. Répétitif et rapidement ennuyeux, toujours fidèle à son attitude de kikoo, FH2 propose des "épreuves" consistant à rouler à 300 km/h dans un champ de maïs ou bien à labourer les vignes avec sa Lambaudi orange.

    Bien que limité à 30 im/s, il faut certes lui reconnaître une technique vraiment superbe et de très beaux effets météo en temps réel ainsi que d'excellents effets sonores. On regrettera d'autant plus l'absence de caméra TV dans les replays ! et des temps de chargement tout de même longuets...

    Globalement aussi beauf qu'un Need For Speed, ce Forza pour les kévins mauvais conducteurs sans assurance reste désespérément bas de plafond.    … Expand
  11. deathstramding
    Nov 8, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. trash trash trash trash trash trash trash trash trash trash trash trash… Expand

Awards & Rankings

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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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Metascore
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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