Forza Horizon 2

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8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1215 Ratings

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  1. jay_dee_92
    Oct 2, 2014
    10
    This is easily the best next-gen game I've played thus far. The whole package is incredibly polished, and from the very start of the game I was sucked into the vibrant environment. The cars all handle beautifully, look great, and are a blast to race around in. Weather effects are awesome, especially watching puddles form in real time along the roadways. There's a ton of stuff to do, and itThis is easily the best next-gen game I've played thus far. The whole package is incredibly polished, and from the very start of the game I was sucked into the vibrant environment. The cars all handle beautifully, look great, and are a blast to race around in. Weather effects are awesome, especially watching puddles form in real time along the roadways. There's a ton of stuff to do, and it looks like it'll be a long-lasting experience. Very happy with this purchase.… Expand
  2. 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
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. crankychilli911
    Oct 2, 2014
    10
    This game is a beautifully executed game in my opinion. In brief, the game a great open world arcade game and sim game combined with over 200 cars with a beautifully designed map.
  6. 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.
  7. 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
  8. SweeDishh
    Oct 1, 2014
    10
    Best racing game ever make, great graphics, great cars, great events, great colors, great cars sounds, just simply perfect game , a must buy game .. 10/10
  9. Hockeymac18
    Oct 1, 2014
    10
    This game is pure, unadultered fun. It doesn't hurt, either, that it's one of the best looking games to come out for either the XB1 or PS4 thus far this generation (Yes, the XB1 is capable of some ridiculous graphics, internet trolls).

    The sense of speed is awesome. The sense of exploration is awesome. The attention to detail everywhere in the world is immensely impressive: From grass,    This game is pure, unadultered fun. It doesn't hurt, either, that it's one of the best looking games to come out for either the XB1 or PS4 thus far this generation (Yes, the XB1 is capable of some ridiculous graphics, internet trolls).

    The sense of speed is awesome. The sense of exploration is awesome. The attention to detail everywhere in the world is immensely impressive: From grass, to trees, to the buildings in the cities, to the way the light reflects off of wet surfaces, to the small water droplets that collect (and evaporate) on the cars, to the way the light accurately creates the correct color in the sky based on where the sun is present (Reyleigh scattering), to accurate rainbows based on rain/sunlight (what???!), to the accurately mapped star constellations in the sky at night...this game is insanely packed with details. The cars are very detailed, and even the crowds aren't static/boring.

    Photomode and replay mode are awesome for playing back the game's fun highlights, and you can really get a sense for this detail this way.

    I recommend anyone who is skeptical of this game to download the demo and play it for 20 minutes. If you don't come away with a big smile on your face, then you really don't know when fun hits you. And if you don't own an XB1, just download some of the gamersyde footage.

    In short: the game is fun and beautiful. If you own an XB1, it is not worth missing out.    … Expand
  10. 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.
  11. 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 !!!!
  12. 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
  13. 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.
  14. 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.
  15. 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 !!!
  16. TnAPhilosopher
    Oct 1, 2014
    9
    Easily the best driving experience i have ever played. Been deeply into racing games since GT2 and nothing have ever impressed me like Horizon 2 has. Offline/Solo play is very fun, and doesn't feel like the same old grind of ever other racing game, on the same tracks ever racing game uses. This game is fresh and new. And if you're into online play, there's nothing like it. Amazing game.
  17. 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
  18. Carlinhoscwbr3
    Sep 30, 2014
    10
    Awesome game, besides the graphics that are excellent, the freedom the game offers you, all you have in this game is so amazing that I'm speechless. Desire to win the GOTY 2014, and deserves much. Not to mention that the menu is not slow like Forza 5
  19. 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
  20. kaboum26
    Sep 30, 2014
    10
    Fun fun fun!! I love this! Nice cars, gorgeous graphic engine, Perfect music! it's the best racing game out there!!! Online play is super fun!! a Must to own on Xbox one!
  21. 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.
  22. 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.
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. 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.
  26. 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
  27. 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
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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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