Forza Horizon 2

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8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1215 Ratings

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  1. 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.
  2. JRoBBo
    Oct 5, 2014
    10
    Incredible gameplay, twinned with a brilliant soundtrack and beautiful visuals make Forza Horizon 2 the best racer of the year. Quite possibly the best that the Xbox One has to offer.
  3. perfect0zer0
    Oct 10, 2014
    10
    Amazing visuals, gameplay, racing dynamics, graphics, music.
    This game gets a 10 with its astonishing gameplay features and style. It allows any user to come and race they way they want to. If you like arcade style, keep those assists on and you're golden. If you more into realistic racers, give yourself a challenge and turn all assists off and you'll see how this game isn't as "arcady"    Amazing visuals, gameplay, racing dynamics, graphics, music.
    This game gets a 10 with its astonishing gameplay features and style. It allows any user to come and race they way they want to. If you like arcade style, keep those assists on and you're golden. If you more into realistic racers, give yourself a challenge and turn all assists off and you'll see how this game isn't as "arcady" as people on the interent rant about.
    The music is just captivating! Forza Horizon 2 brings a complete package to fun in a racing game. If you're a Forza Horizon lover, racer, or even if you like the Forza franchise, you won't be disappointed with this game!    … Expand
  4. Bopperman
    Oct 9, 2014
    10
    First thing to say is that it looks fantastic. The car and backgrounds are amazing.

    Game play wise also excellent - if you want a session of serious racing you can do it - if you don't want o concentrate too hard then you can simply drive around the open world. If you want to go on the rampage and break stuff it there. If you want to take a Land Rover Defender and turn 90 degrees off    First thing to say is that it looks fantastic. The car and backgrounds are amazing.

    Game play wise also excellent - if you want a session of serious racing you can do it - if you don't want o concentrate too hard then you can simply drive around the open world. If you want to go on the rampage and break stuff it there. If you want to take a Land Rover Defender and turn 90 degrees off road, no problem. Want to take a classic for a gentle spin around the French countryside? hop in.

    Boy racer - ok, let's design the paintwork and decals on your car. Red wheel sir? yes please.

    There no micro purchases like Forza 5 Motorsport. It's as difficult and challenging as you want it to be.

    When I sit down in from to f the console and can't decide what to play - do I really want the intensity and concentration needed to play BF4? Not today - ok let's fire up FH2.

    A simply fantastic game.    … Expand
  5. pjosephson
    Oct 12, 2014
    9
    One of those games that just makes you smile when you play. Fun, fun, fun. I am generally not into racing games of any type, simulations or arcade style. However, this game is an exception. It is just a fun and enjoyable game with beautiful graphics. FH2 is a well balanced racing game.
  6. xjan8
    Oct 27, 2014
    10
    If you like racer games, you can't miss Forza Horizon 2. with Its huge social component, high-class graphics with Amazing details, various and beautifully recreated real locations in an immersive and very big open-world, its race simulator handling with arcade fun, an almost infinite way of personalization in performance and design to make "your car, your style", a great variety of cars,If you like racer games, you can't miss Forza Horizon 2. with Its huge social component, high-class graphics with Amazing details, various and beautifully recreated real locations in an immersive and very big open-world, its race simulator handling with arcade fun, an almost infinite way of personalization in performance and design to make "your car, your style", a great variety of cars, class, and race modes made it for me the best game till now of this gen and one of my favourite game of all time.… Expand
  7. Billian
    Nov 2, 2014
    9
    A very deep, fun, and engrossing racing game. It's not the hardcore simulation experience the normal Forza games provide but it's a nice change of pace after Forza 5. Horizon 2 is a true next gen racer and I've been in love with it since launch. There's an easy 100+ hours of content here, so if you're looking for a racer that will last a long time go pick up Horizon.
  8. PJH
    Nov 12, 2014
    10
    I honestly rate this title as a 9 but due to PS4 owners such as bryank75 (also gave a zero as bryanking) giving zero I have upped it to a ten. I am not much of a racing game fan but I borrowed FH2 and became so addicted overnight that I purchased it the very next day! Fantastic graphically, good sound design, great driving mechanics, and so much to do within the game that it keeps youI honestly rate this title as a 9 but due to PS4 owners such as bryank75 (also gave a zero as bryanking) giving zero I have upped it to a ten. I am not much of a racing game fan but I borrowed FH2 and became so addicted overnight that I purchased it the very next day! Fantastic graphically, good sound design, great driving mechanics, and so much to do within the game that it keeps you hooked. The sky, the lighting , the perfectly modelled graphical effects used on cars overshadow the lack of visual flourish seen in more rushed and unready racers such as the 2014 flop driveclub. Also, in comparison, the multiplayer works perfectly and is integrated well into the game experience giving the community feel.
    Decals and car design make a welcome return for those familiar with the Forza series allowing you to customise your car into a truly unique vehicle. All in all a fantastic addition to the Forza stable, a must own for all open world racing gamers.    … Expand
  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. earbus
    Oct 5, 2014
    10
    Stunning game not much I don't like about it the music is a bit crappy so I just turn it off other than that its a pure joy to play lots of content and extremely fun.
  11. Chippeez
    Oct 7, 2014
    10
    THIS is how you do an open world racing game. The graphics are great and the thrill of racing around faux Europe, ripping through vineyards and gaining massive air off of hills is spectacular. Easily the most refreshing racer in years.
  12. zeroteque
    Oct 7, 2014
    10
    Very polished and well presented game, I was really impressed by the whole premise and build-up to the actual races. The atmosphere is stunning, the cars look great, and the music is enjoyable. Most importantly, it's very fun.
  13. 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
  14. masterplan
    Oct 8, 2014
    10
    Ignore any reviews giving this game a 0, they are trolling and trying to get the overall score dragged down.

    Forza Horizon 2 is a stunning piece of work. Graphics, gameplay, sound....everything has been so well crafted by Playground Games that you may feel the urge to find their HQ, go there and hug them all! :)

    This is the first, truly next gen title.
  15. cobraxyz
    Oct 11, 2014
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. le jeu est tout simplement sublime avec un gameplay arcade/simu c'est un pur régal, les musiques/son des moteurs sont excellente. le meilleur jeu de caisse a monde ouvert sur console.… Expand
  16. MaximusBatman
    Oct 13, 2014
    9
    This game is awesome. If you're a fan of the first Forza Horizon game or just open world racers in general than this is good title to add to your collection.

    PROS 1. Graphics are top notch, greatly improved over the first game. 2. The atmosphere feels more alive than the first game with the addition of weather effects, which look stunning, and more lively crowds that are actually    This game is awesome. If you're a fan of the first Forza Horizon game or just open world racers in general than this is good title to add to your collection.

    PROS
    1. Graphics are top notch, greatly improved over the first game.
    2. The atmosphere feels more alive than the first game with the addition of weather effects, which look stunning, and more lively crowds that are actually walking around towns this time (in the first game they were only found at horizon event areas), albeit behind indestructible barricades so that you can't hit them.
    3. Good selection of cars to chose from. I think it's something like 200+ not including dlc.
    4. Custom paint job creator. Create your own or download someone else's, some people have come up with some amazing paint jobs.
    5. There is a lot to do. There are 168 championships and each championship has 4 races to complete plus 30 bucket list challenges(drive a specific vehicle in the game to achieve a specific goal such as meet a target speed limit at a specific speed trap), 10 barnyard finds(search for a rare old vehicle), 5 showcase events(race against a unique vehicle, a train for example), and bonus signs to find and smash(these offer xp bonuses and fast travel discounts). You also have the ability to challenge any roaming NPC/drivatar you find to a race which will be randomly generated by the game.
    6. The map is a very good size and the roads are not as enclosed as the first game, meaning you can go off road and explore the environment.
    7. The soundtrack is excellent and has more variety than the first game.
    8. No dumb intrusive story, just racing.
    9. Diving mechanics are solid and fun. Anyone familiar with the first horizon game will find driving in this game much the same.
    10. More rewarding then the first game. Every time you level up you get to either spin a wheel for a random prize(credits or cars) or you earn a skill point to spend on perks. Unlocking perks will help you earn credits and xp faster.

    CONS
    1. Drivatars can be very annoying/aggravating to deal with. I can understand bumping and blocking me in a race but it's annoying when it happens in free roam.
    2. This is just my opinion but I cannot stand the purely off road races, they frequently cross the lime from fun into frustration. I can deal with the fact you can't control your vehicle as much but I hate not being able to see where you are going and dirvatars being a bit too perfect on the off road courses. Plus there is the fact that a drivatar can miss a checkpoint and not have to turn around to go hit it but if you miss a checkpoint your pretty much f*****, better restart the race at that point because there is no way you are getting the lead back.

    So that's it, everything about this game is mostly good. I'm very satisfied with my purchase.    … Expand
  17. 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.
  18. SavoryWarrior
    Oct 9, 2014
    10
    Most fun I've had playing ANY game in years, especially online. Period. Do yourself a favor and pick this game up. If you don't have an Xbox One, this game is a great reason to get it.
  19. mecht0
    Oct 7, 2014
    9
    One of the best arcade racing games i played in the last years, i found the last gen so lacking in good arcade racing game so this is one type of game i've been claiming for years. Forza Horizon not only has beautiful graphics, but everything in it is well done. there is some few bugs, but nothing that really compromises the fun of it.
  20. 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
  21. Gamer44
    Oct 4, 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    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.

    Horizon 2 is a highly enjoyable and gorgeous racing game one of the best racing games I have ever played. If you love racing games and own an Xbox one then horizon 2 is for you.    … Expand
  22. retrogeek45
    Oct 3, 2014
    10
    played the demo and loved it, so a day one no brainer purchase for me. For me this is the full package, graphics are amazing gameplay is spot on and the most important thing it's FUN.
  23. 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
  24. eggb
    Oct 8, 2014
    10
    Best racing game this gen, looks amazing, sounds amazing and everything about it is amazing, 1080P open world, comes with over 200 cars, car tuning and customization and to top it off NO micro transactions. Perfection.
  25. adrenilinmatt
    Oct 4, 2014
    10
    Lol at all the jealous Sony fanboys low scoring this game cos they don't get to have it. It's amazing, the graphics are second to none, like seriously the colours are beautiful. Best racer I've played in a long time right here
  26. salvoxplod
    Oct 15, 2014
    9
    Un seguito all'altezza. Grafica buona con ciclo giorno notte e condizioni meteorologiche convincenti, tante auto e modalità. Colonna sonora con svariate radio che accontentano tutti. Consigliato a tutti i possessori di xbox one
  27. Willocco
    Oct 7, 2014
    10
    Estou jogando e realmente continua o melhor jogo de corrida que já joguei. Muito divertido, mundo aberto maravilhoso, boa variedade de carros, os drivatars dão vida ao jogo, o gps com comando de voz está excelente e as mudanças corridas na chuva também ficaram show. Enfim melhoraram um jogo que já era excelente.
  28. Gamer_Guy
    Oct 9, 2014
    10
    First off, This game is amazing buy it.
    Beautiful open world rendered at 1080p 30fps.
    Stable Xbox live hosted servers.
    Amazing seamless multiplayer.
    Loads of content.

    Definetly one of the best arcade racers of all time. reminds me of test drive unlimited 2 but better in everyway!
  29. srd4484
    Oct 7, 2014
    10
    Just my type of racing game. I liked Forza 5 but I got bored of it after awhile. Forza Horizon 2 is just what I've been looking for. Exciting, fast and fun! The best part is it being Open World. Drive wherever you want and do whatever. There's so much to do besides racing the championship league. Plenty of content. Multiplayer is fun as well. Haven't had any issues with creating partiesJust my type of racing game. I liked Forza 5 but I got bored of it after awhile. Forza Horizon 2 is just what I've been looking for. Exciting, fast and fun! The best part is it being Open World. Drive wherever you want and do whatever. There's so much to do besides racing the championship league. Plenty of content. Multiplayer is fun as well. Haven't had any issues with creating parties with friends and having fun. Graphics look amazing as well. It's got both gameplay and graphics.… Expand
  30. 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!
  31. kobra1109
    Nov 14, 2014
    9
    To keep it short,Forza Horizon 2 has the perfect car handling for a game.The Balance between "Simulation" and Arcade is just perfect,turn every Driving Aid off and just have fun driving around.Great Graphics,great sound.I just love it.I Recommend it to every Xbox One owner,this is a must have !
  32. SeanGamerDays
    Oct 3, 2014
    8
    It's nearly same as the other series, or any racing game, but it only have intersting details in it. I'm still enjoying the gameplay spin, ad the pretty nice car. But, when driving an exotic vehicle, is really hard, man! Sometimes, I wanna drive a BMW M3 GTR so i can spin around, in 50 seconds...
  33. Eresuntrollaco
    Oct 7, 2014
    10
    FH2 es como una mujer de bandera. Lo tiene todo, buenas curvas, colinas altas, adrenalina a tope y diversión a caudales. Lo mejor que te puedes encontrar a día de hoy en consolas en juegos de conducción. Juega en otra división. DC aprieta el ojete que FH2 te pasa por encima.
  34. TSapper
    Nov 14, 2014
    10
    Played many types of racers across many platforms; from Mario Cart to Need for Speed to Gran Turismo to Dirt. This one is the best I've tried yet. If we could strap weapons on top of my ride like Twisted Metal, this game would get an 11.
  35. DavidWarden
    Dec 23, 2014
    10
    My favorite boy band is in this game 10/10 .
  36. Iwasfn47
    Jan 4, 2016
    9
    For my money, it's the best racing game this generation. There's an insane amount of content in this game. The championship races can grow a bit stale after you complete the main set, but there's plenty of other options to keep the game interesting. Graphics are top notch. Customizing is what you would expect from the Forza series. The "Storm Island" DLC is a also well done additionFor my money, it's the best racing game this generation. There's an insane amount of content in this game. The championship races can grow a bit stale after you complete the main set, but there's plenty of other options to keep the game interesting. Graphics are top notch. Customizing is what you would expect from the Forza series. The "Storm Island" DLC is a also well done addition with a bunch more races and bucket list challenges.

    9/10    … Expand
  37. TrumpHater67420
    Oct 25, 2017
    10
    This is such a good game. It is by far my favorite Forza game to date. It has very modern look in terms of it's UI. Also, it has vey little to almost no bugs. This is my third favorite game I've ever played and definetley the best racing game.
  38. West408
    Jan 10, 2015
    5
    Brace yourselves. The game has great graphics, handling is nice. The story is repetitive and gets boring really quick, music isn't as good as in FH1 and the singel player was better in that game. The drivatar feature is a bad one, its like playing online and when it comes to Forza, thats a bad thing, cmon now, the AI is ramming.

    Then we have the new features and lack there of, tuning is    Brace yourselves. The game has great graphics, handling is nice. The story is repetitive and gets boring really quick, music isn't as good as in FH1 and the singel player was better in that game. The drivatar feature is a bad one, its like playing online and when it comes to Forza, thats a bad thing, cmon now, the AI is ramming.

    Then we have the new features and lack there of, tuning is a pretty good thing, removes the tricky tuning from FH1 making it a bit simpler, but. Drivetrain swops. For some reason T10 has an odd tradition of letting players make 2wd cars into 4wd, this is a bad thing. Playing competitively in FH1, the best cars you could use were 4wd, luckily only some cars in that game had that, now anyone can have any car with it, seriously, I've seen LaFerarris 4wd. Online lobby, where are they? Road trips force you to drive the (in my opinion) extremely dumb offroad races, this is not Dirt, nor a Dakar racing game, its Forza so ill take a normal car when I'm racing, something like a 2wd sedan, hatchback or sports car. Well in Horizon 2 your gonna need a rally raid truck. The ON road races aren't great either, many corners in FH1 had walls on the inside making shortcutting impossible, not in FH2, shortcutting over 5,10 even 20 meters of grass is commonplace, another bad thing for the clean online racers.

    If your a competitive racer you'll probably dislike the game, if your a average racer using assist and goofing around in overturned cars etc, you'll probably like it. Really hope T10 can redeem itself.

    I do like the game and enjoy most of the time i play, its just lacking features to get more points, graphics can't get you anywhere.    … Expand
  39. 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.
  40. 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
  41. 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
  42. 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
  43. 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
  44. 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
  45. diehard-gamer
    Apr 11, 2015
    5
    Everything you'd expect. One of the best racing/driving games. BUT. BUT. BUT ...... the install time from physical disk!!!!!!!! This game took well over an hour to install from disc, with the optical disc drive on my xbone clicking and clunking all the way through. I thought my brand new game disc must be faulty so returned it to the store and changed it. Reinstalled the game from the newEverything you'd expect. One of the best racing/driving games. BUT. BUT. BUT ...... the install time from physical disk!!!!!!!! This game took well over an hour to install from disc, with the optical disc drive on my xbone clicking and clunking all the way through. I thought my brand new game disc must be faulty so returned it to the store and changed it. Reinstalled the game from the new disc and exactly the same issue. Wondered if my disc drive was faulty so de installed and reinstalled my three other xbone games - they were all fine and reinstalled in minutes. There is something seriously messed up with the install process (or disc file structure, or anti piracy security, or whatever) of this game.… Expand
  46. 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?
  47. Slevin310
    Oct 18, 2014
    6
    Being a hardcore fan of Forza I can't help but feel... indifferent about this. I'll keep it short. No saving replays, car classes instead of performance index, no photomode in multiplayer, the drift scoring system if faulty and rewards are ridiculous. If you beat the fastest rival time, the fastest time in the world... you get 2,000 CR (money). But if you pass a speed camera going 60mphBeing a hardcore fan of Forza I can't help but feel... indifferent about this. I'll keep it short. No saving replays, car classes instead of performance index, no photomode in multiplayer, the drift scoring system if faulty and rewards are ridiculous. If you beat the fastest rival time, the fastest time in the world... you get 2,000 CR (money). But if you pass a speed camera going 60mph you get 50,000 CR. Where's the reward for doing one of the most difficult things in the game? Players have posted some crazy times already, the Forza pros are out and they've set the bar. Should you beat these insane times you get near to nothing. Also.. maybe I'm just biased on this but Forza 4 had the best drifting mechanic I've ever seen. If you hold a long drift while keeping your speed you'd rack up some serious points. If you spun out of control or hit a wall you'll lost those current points. Here you can spin out of control and game thinks you're still drifting. The point system is odd as well, you get points based on your drift showcase points. It goes Drift > Great Drift > Awesome Drift > Ultimate Drift then if you're still drifting it will either stop or go back to Drift and continue.

    But if you're looking for points why bother drifting when you could just go as fast as you can while passing cars... getting Speed and Pass points that can rack up nearly 10,000 points. Or just hold the stick left and get Burnout points. It's too easy to manipulate the game. Want 4 million CR? Go to a speed camera and go through 60mph then do it at 62mph then 64mph, as long as you beat the next rival which is usually 1mph off you get 50,000 CR for each time you beat someone. Do it over and over till you've reached your top speed and there you go, you're rich. The car classes are also annoying as all hell. This is one of my biggest issues. If you like racing muscle cars with a few upgrades you'll be somewhere in A class or B class... but that doesn't matter anymore because muscle cars are in a class now called Classic Performance where your rival time will go. So if someone has a fully upgraded S2 (or R1 for old school fans) car, their time will be up against your B class car. So of course you'll want to just get the best cars in the class and fully upgrade them. Taking any and all personality out of the game.

    I miss drifting rivals too... Forza 4 had an entire section of rivals just for drifting. Drag rivals too. I know it's not Horizon, but this is a new Forza game which means it's supposed to surpass the previous titles. And yet Horizon 1 still feels like the better game. Replays is a big miss out. I remember this video of a pro Forza drifter made a replay of him doing the most insane drifting down Fuji mountain and he was drifting backwards... that video got millions of views on YouTube. Things like that are the reason people love the game so much.

    If you just want to race and you don't care much for the extras it's a good racing game. Everyone always says "OMG look at these graphics!' but I don't care too much for graphics, even though they are nice. I just feel... disappointed.    … Expand
  48. 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.
  49. Hell_d
    Jul 5, 2015
    9
    Absolutely blown away by Horizon 2! Such a feeling of racing party, stunning landscape, cars, sound, seamless singleplayer>multiplayer, cars controls ..everything is just like it should be. I love it!
  50. 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
  51. 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
  52. TheoreticalHero
    Jun 19, 2021
    10
    This game is gorgeous one of the best racing games ever made a classic of Xbox One a Masterpiece
  53. lordslayer
    Jan 14, 2015
    9
    At the time of this writing 01/2015 its still the best racing game on Xbox One, yeah its an arcade racing game, not a simulator but its so much fun, and thats why video games exist, to have fun with.

    only reason why it doesnt get a 10 its because the single player its very repetitive. after winning the first championship you can redo it to go against the former champion, but even after    At the time of this writing 01/2015 its still the best racing game on Xbox One, yeah its an arcade racing game, not a simulator but its so much fun, and thats why video games exist, to have fun with.

    only reason why it doesnt get a 10 its because the single player its very repetitive. after winning the first championship you can redo it to go against the former champion, but even after winning the championship twice you still have hours and hours of grinding to get all the races won.

    The multiplayer is a blast as well!    … Expand
  54. Daelus
    Apr 2, 2016
    7
    First racer I have ever played, so I am not rating on a curve. The game was fairly good, but it did not persuade me to want to buy a sequel when it comes out. I appreciate the steps they took to change it from a pure racing sim, but thye need some serious help on that front if they intend to broaden the appeal to non-racing gamers.

    Pros: They made an easy difficulty that allowed even a    First racer I have ever played, so I am not rating on a curve. The game was fairly good, but it did not persuade me to want to buy a sequel when it comes out. I appreciate the steps they took to change it from a pure racing sim, but thye need some serious help on that front if they intend to broaden the appeal to non-racing gamers.

    Pros:
    They made an easy difficulty that allowed even a noob like me to find the game accessable and enjoyable. For the first 1/3 of the game I used the easy mode and then gradually stepped up the challenge. Really well done.

    Pretty looking game; not the greatest graphics nor the most scenic settings but better than average.

    Car sounds were very realistic and enjoyable....easy to find immersion just cruising down the road.

    Cons:

    Biggest single player gripe is the radio stations. I get it that songs people know are expensive to license, but everyone else seems to do it. I see fanboys positing that it is done purposely for this reason or that but it is obviously a money issue. The most popular music of the people your games a geared to is pop, rock and hip hop and yet we get 1 station of classical, and 6 stations of indie house music garbage. Neddless to say I, and I imagine the vast majority play with the radio off.....at least allow us to customize a playlist.....huge fail in a driving game.

    Largest gripe in the online play is there is no penalty for damaging your car....sure it looks damaged, but it doesn't impact performance, so every race turns into a smash and crash.....like laying Hold'em with no stakes....every fool goes all-in every time.....another huge fail.

    Outside of racing there is very, very little to do......even the road trips are a race...sure, it says take your time, enjoy the scenery and yet you add dozens of AI vehicles all around you going your exact speed, no matter what it is, and smashing into you.

    Finally, for as expensive as it is to make these games, adding a few extra towns so you aren't asked to take road trips to the same 6 spots over and over again would be relatively inexpensive and yet would go a long way to cover up the monotony.    … Expand
  55. kotasha
    May 14, 2016
    8
    Good game but the first part is more like in the game does not have the career that was in the first part of it is very boring
    Graphically, the game is not very if the car looked properly but unfortunately they messed up in Forza 5 parts and just perenisli in Horizon where cars are not that present graphical bugs and not fixed a still.
  56. TripleBullet
    Jan 16, 2015
    9
    This Forza shocked me to be honest. I knew I would like it and all but it turned out to be the best and most fun racing game I have played since Need For Speed: Most Wanted (2005). Customization is there. Open world is awesome. Tons of variety, A crap load of cars and pretty good online. Playing with friends is extremely fun to. Graphics are of course jaw dropping #CarGame. None the less,This Forza shocked me to be honest. I knew I would like it and all but it turned out to be the best and most fun racing game I have played since Need For Speed: Most Wanted (2005). Customization is there. Open world is awesome. Tons of variety, A crap load of cars and pretty good online. Playing with friends is extremely fun to. Graphics are of course jaw dropping #CarGame. None the less, it was a great $60 purchase. I would recommend it to anyone who wants an awesome car game and who was possibly let down by The Crew.… Expand
  57. Achtlos
    Jan 12, 2015
    9
    I'd probably have to admit this is the best game so far on xbo. It looks next gen and online works properly. I'm not the biggest car game person and it does get grindy.. but its pretty excellent. It sets the bar for other games to reach.
  58. Rundusol
    Dec 5, 2014
    9
    This really is, at the time of writing, the pinnacle of open world racing. Forza games have always been great (for me anyway) - they have been that right mix of simulation detail and arcade racing depending on what you want. Forza is simply one of the most accessible games you could hope to buy - catering for any type of player.

    Horizon 2 is no different, yes the story is naff and yes    This really is, at the time of writing, the pinnacle of open world racing. Forza games have always been great (for me anyway) - they have been that right mix of simulation detail and arcade racing depending on what you want. Forza is simply one of the most accessible games you could hope to buy - catering for any type of player.

    Horizon 2 is no different, yes the story is naff and yes the character are cliche - but the open world is beautiful and varied, and all of the different cars are so so very good. There is deeper car customisation and tweaking this time around which is very much appreciated, and the level of detail is turned up a notch. There are some seriously beautiful moments when it starts to rain and the sun is shining at the right time on your car.

    Personally I love the music - though it will not be to everyones taste. And the myriad of open world activities are great, but not in your face if you just want to drive around like a maniac.

    I truly cannot think of much, if anything, bad to say about Horizon 2 - it is my favourite racing game on new gen consoles....

    If you loved horizon 1 - you will love horizon 2, if you are a casual driving game enthusiast then you will love horizon 2.... if you're looking for a hard core sim then perhaps this is not for you. But currently as it stands, there is no better open world racer on the market and I cannot begin recommend this any more than I already have.    … Expand
  59. toaplan
    Oct 4, 2016
    8
    The best arcade racer on the Xbox One, with enjoyable gameplay, nice radio stations and colorful graphics. It's a lot of fun to find shortcuts in the vs races and time trials and the off-road races are unlike anything in other racing games. The only minuses are that the visuals aren't as stunning and next-gen as in DriveClub and also the career mode was over too quickly.
  60. Tornaxus
    Jan 20, 2015
    9
    PROS:
    The best graphics of any racing game I've ever played
    Lots of cars DLC isn't intrusive like forza 5 Open world is very large Great clubs system Weather effects and traffic make the game more realistic The option to listen to music while driving Easy to use menus Barn finds are a nice touch CONS The first horizon finale comes around a little too quickly I would've liked    PROS:
    The best graphics of any racing game I've ever played
    Lots of cars
    DLC isn't intrusive like forza 5
    Open world is very large
    Great clubs system
    Weather effects and traffic make the game more realistic
    The option to listen to music while driving
    Easy to use menus
    Barn finds are a nice touch

    CONS
    The first horizon finale comes around a little too quickly
    I would've liked the world to be a tiny bit bigger or more diverse
    No option to get out of the car    … Expand
  61. AverageJames
    Nov 30, 2014
    9
    Been playing this game since launch and still haven't covered all the content on this yet. This is an improvement to the first Horizon allowing you to explore pretty much all of the map (which is also bigger than the 1st, you get over 200 cars to race with, which is a lot easier to gain due to the big amount of credits for completing certain events. Of course you got the Car Pass whichBeen playing this game since launch and still haven't covered all the content on this yet. This is an improvement to the first Horizon allowing you to explore pretty much all of the map (which is also bigger than the 1st, you get over 200 cars to race with, which is a lot easier to gain due to the big amount of credits for completing certain events. Of course you got the Car Pass which will add additional Cars to the Roster and also we hope for more updates like turn 10 have done with Forza 5. The graphics are top notch (although there is the odd pop in from time to time). The Gameplay is Fantastic, it feels as though the Drivatars which debut on Forza 5 seem a lot more nailed on. The even cooler addition with the Drivatars is with regards to the open world, you can follow the Cars in the open world and they drive anywhere, meaning if your struggling to find a hidden barn find or any xp or discount boards you may have a chance of finding some which I think is a pretty neat feature. The Single player Mode is Fun to start but I felt it was getting pretty repetitive after doing about 10 road trips so I would say to change car every trip just to keep it fresh. As usual you do certain amount of circuit races, point - to - Point and also some cross country which takes full advantage of the open world places of the map. you aim to win 15 championships in order to proceed to the final Horizon in order to become Horizon Champion.

    Single player pretty much covered, now for the multiplayer

    Multiplayer also allow you to compete in road trips across the Horizon Festival with up to 11 other online players. this also adds extra playing time for the game, you can also compete in Infected and King which make a return from the first horizon. you can also just casually free roam across the map with your friends and do new bucket list challenges with a friend (These are also in single player which also adds additional challenge and playtime to the game). Again, online road trips can get repetitive so again I would use a different car to keep it fresh.

    If you are a car fan and loved the first one this game is for you. this will keep you going for months on end.
    I fully recommend this game to ALL racing fans, Playground games have nailed it on this one.....    … Expand
  62. JonC
    Dec 5, 2014
    9
    Absolutely the best racing game I have ever played. The open world keeps the game fresh, especially when playing online. Meeting up with other players/cars, drag races, or races in general, co-op challenges, cruising on and/or off road, fooling around (mindless smashing into each other, crazy jumps and accidents) never gets boring. There are tons of events and unique races, with severalAbsolutely the best racing game I have ever played. The open world keeps the game fresh, especially when playing online. Meeting up with other players/cars, drag races, or races in general, co-op challenges, cruising on and/or off road, fooling around (mindless smashing into each other, crazy jumps and accidents) never gets boring. There are tons of events and unique races, with several amazing modes and features to play on or offline.

    With an open world map and dynamic weather, the on and/or off road races keep the game challenging as opposed to other racing games that only have several tracks where it is easier to anticipate every aspect of the race (bumps, turns, dips, etc). With an open map, and wide checkpoints, every racer will have their own racing style that completely changes the games outcome. And of course there are Point A to Point B races, where you take any route you want. It's nice to choose your own path in life, and in games!! :D I'm really impressed how this game turned out overall.

    I believe Driveclub looks better than Forza Horizon 2, but I'm more interested in gameplay, unique and valuable content, features and replay value. Forza Horizon 2 does that while exceeding your expectations. It is the best value for your money, and the greatest racing game on the market right now. You can't go wrong with this one.    … Expand
  63. Stevesitz
    Dec 17, 2014
    8
    Forza turns down the hardcore realism and drifts into open world arcade style racing. The most deceiving thing about this game is that is has the name 'Forza' on it, which most associate with the Gran Turismo style tuning and realism, not that it's a bad thing. FH2 has you doing some wacky things racing through corn fields at 120 miles an hour, but they make it look amazing and fun toForza turns down the hardcore realism and drifts into open world arcade style racing. The most deceiving thing about this game is that is has the name 'Forza' on it, which most associate with the Gran Turismo style tuning and realism, not that it's a bad thing. FH2 has you doing some wacky things racing through corn fields at 120 miles an hour, but they make it look amazing and fun to play. Again, this is an arcade style game so it's the type where you hit a wall going full speed and you just bounce off, and it's nice to see a game like this outside of the bored 'Need for Speed' world. This really does feel like a fresh version of the open world 'Need for Speed' games with visuals that will have your parents thinking they are watching a real race. In short, wouldn't recommend this game for the tuners looking for realism, but more the people that went to the local arcade to enjoy games like 'Cruisn USA'.… Expand
  64. Benjaay
    Dec 13, 2014
    8
    This is a great game, allot of options, great visuals, stable frames and just a great game overall, pick it up if you love racers! Oh i should probably mention its the sweet spot between arcade and simulation racing, with great options to fine-tune that experience.
  65. OneGram7
    Dec 26, 2014
    9
    Difficult to understand the 7 that thinks this game is sub-par. I'm selective when it comes to racing games and downloaded the demo as I always do before making the purchase. Not sure exactly but somewhere around fifteen minutes into gameplay...I paid up and purchased the full game. WOW...what a ride. This game is so much fun and doesn't feel like a job. It's relaxing gameplay at it'sDifficult to understand the 7 that thinks this game is sub-par. I'm selective when it comes to racing games and downloaded the demo as I always do before making the purchase. Not sure exactly but somewhere around fifteen minutes into gameplay...I paid up and purchased the full game. WOW...what a ride. This game is so much fun and doesn't feel like a job. It's relaxing gameplay at it's best, the graphics are superb and it blows every other automobile game out of the water. If you're a true gamer...buy Horizon 2, you'll be glad you did.… Expand
  66. Doodler6428
    Jan 11, 2015
    9
    I find this game very enjoyable, I can go hours on end playing on it. If you know anyone who loves driving games, don't get them Forza Motorsport 5, get them Forza Horizon 2. Some people aren't clever enough to realise that you earn the money to get you the good car, if you try and buy a car, make sure you read the handling before buying the car otherwise it can ruin your race. I've neverI find this game very enjoyable, I can go hours on end playing on it. If you know anyone who loves driving games, don't get them Forza Motorsport 5, get them Forza Horizon 2. Some people aren't clever enough to realise that you earn the money to get you the good car, if you try and buy a car, make sure you read the handling before buying the car otherwise it can ruin your race. I've never played a game that comes close to how good this one is, you completely drive the car and have full control of it. The graphics on this game are amazing and make it look so realistic. I highly recommend buying this game.… Expand
  67. PurpleJuiceman
    Jan 13, 2015
    8
    This game is okay, don't expect much more than what you experienced on the last gen or Forza 1.
    Graphics are okay, not really as good as they looked in the intro,screenshots, or videos, but still the graphics aren't bad. Soundtrack wasn't the greatest, but it's still alright. Driving/racing feels greatly improved, as well as the lighting and shadows, but this game is missing something    This game is okay, don't expect much more than what you experienced on the last gen or Forza 1.
    Graphics are okay, not really as good as they looked in the intro,screenshots, or videos, but still the graphics aren't bad. Soundtrack wasn't the greatest, but it's still alright. Driving/racing feels greatly improved, as well as the lighting and shadows, but this game is missing something the first one had; A WOW factor, nothing really kept me interested.    … Expand
  68. Rymac44
    Jan 20, 2015
    9
    Pros- good selection of cars
    - cars and open world environment look great
    -good,fun handling

    Cons- perks don't really do anything

    Overall it's a very good game, if you like racing, including off-road, I don't see why you wouldn't like this game.
  69. xandf17
    Jan 22, 2015
    8
    Este jogo é incrível, te leva a emoções únicas, com a velocidade do carro, o lindo cenário, a trilha sonora de primeira fazem desse jogo um dos melhores do gênero de corrida de todos os tempos. Simplesmente épico!! vale a pena cada centavo!
  70. dacritic82
    May 2, 2015
    9
    Pretty much everything in this game is great. Graphics, visuals, music (you won't be forced to listen to gangsta crap for countless hours), including the driving mechanics, which will really adapt to your difficulty level.

    It has an incredible number of cars and events to take part in, including the online modes, which are also really fun. So, the game will always remain fresh, even if    Pretty much everything in this game is great. Graphics, visuals, music (you won't be forced to listen to gangsta crap for countless hours), including the driving mechanics, which will really adapt to your difficulty level.

    It has an incredible number of cars and events to take part in, including the online modes, which are also really fun. So, the game will always remain fresh, even if you don't buy the Storm Island Pack.

    For me it was such a good game that I can overlook some things like sometimes cars becoming unstable when turning, or always burning out when the race begins, even not being able to take your car for a spin before making up your mind and buying it.

    I can only think of 2 downsides. Firstly, the skill points you earn don't grant you anything of real value. Secondly, car customization could be greatly improved.

    PS4 fanboys must be so jealous. I own a PS4 myself and the best cars game right now is The Crew, and boy, what a mediocre game.    … Expand
  71. gamingisgreat
    Jun 6, 2015
    9
    Forza Horizon 2 leaves all competition for dead,Why? Let me explain to you.

    Forza Horizon 2 sets a stunning first impression,why you drive a Lamborghini Huracan to the Horizon Festival,the music festival the game is based around. Graphically,this is the best game I have ever played,and as it's a big open world game,is even more impressive.You will race through the streets of    Forza Horizon 2 leaves all competition for dead,Why? Let me explain to you.

    Forza Horizon 2 sets a stunning first impression,why you drive a Lamborghini Huracan to the Horizon Festival,the music festival the game is based around.

    Graphically,this is the best game I have ever played,and as it's a big open world game,is even more impressive.You will race through the streets of Nice,down the Italian coast,Through fields in Tuscany,and a whole load of other locations.

    The game has 700+ races in single player, from racing offroad against other drivers to racing a train,and loads more races should you play online.

    Gameplay wise,Horizon 2 is the best game of the year.The handling is a bit more arcadey than Forza Motorsport,which this is a spin-off of,,but not to Need For Speed levels of arcardey.But the handling is amazing and is easy enough to pick up and play.

    Overall,Forza Horizon 2 is the best Forza title ever,the best racing game from 2011-2014,and the best game of 2014 in general.Go out and buy this immediately,you need to play Horizon 2 by any means necessary.    … Expand
  72. NoelKreiss
    Jul 4, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Awesome game , looks great in both gameplay and appearence and have great dlcs too , nothing more than i expected , it's one of the best forzas ever made in my opinion.… Expand
  73. Faresisteiger
    Mar 26, 2015
    9
    One of the better race car games i ever played .You really can do every thing with this game , and you need over 90 hours (minimum) to finish it 100% . Just need sand environment to be PERFECT. Until now, i just finish 30% and too excited to try horizon 3. I'm quite sure that horizon 3 will be perfect game. my rate is 9.5/10 , but i can't choose 9.5 so i prefer to choose 9.
  74. Hypedriver
    Apr 1, 2015
    9
    Pretty much my absolute favourite racing game of all time, and probably will be until the next game! I don't know what it is about Forza Horizon 2 in particular that makes me fall in love with it every time I pick up and play it. The soundtrack is one of my favourite features of the game, consisting of 7 stations that each play various genres of music like indie rock, garage rock, dance,Pretty much my absolute favourite racing game of all time, and probably will be until the next game! I don't know what it is about Forza Horizon 2 in particular that makes me fall in love with it every time I pick up and play it. The soundtrack is one of my favourite features of the game, consisting of 7 stations that each play various genres of music like indie rock, garage rock, dance, EDM, classic etc. and the 260-270 strong car count makes driving to the music an absolute blast! Not to mention the graphics of the game, wow is all I can say. Full 1080p, high-res textures and stellar lighting, particularly at night, it is simply pure eye-candy, and the music and the driving just add to the sugar rush! Seriously, if you have an Xbox One, and you're looking for the essential racer, look no further! So get in your shiny new Huracan, blast some of the best tunes of 2014 on your stereo, and prepare for the summer festival of your life (even if it isn’t really summer)!… Expand
  75. merge111
    Apr 1, 2015
    8
    Fun game, great soundtrack. Graphics and the driving feel aren't as good as Forza 5 but I suppose that's to be expected for an open world game. Recommended for casual racing fans.
  76. Grantith
    May 10, 2015
    10
    This game was amazing, a lot more fun and free world feeling than Forza Horizon. The mechanics were smooth and felt very good. Favorite game from Forza as of right now!
  77. TacticalPsycho
    May 18, 2015
    10
    Probably my favorite racing game ever. The driving is just awesome, the places are beautiful. Great Xbox One game to get. Tons of cars to get, of course it's a better game if you get the VIP & Car pass, but if you're read to put the price in, it's definitely worth it. Not even starting to get tired of it. Just doing the roadtrips, buying new cars for new championships, doing theProbably my favorite racing game ever. The driving is just awesome, the places are beautiful. Great Xbox One game to get. Tons of cars to get, of course it's a better game if you get the VIP & Car pass, but if you're read to put the price in, it's definitely worth it. Not even starting to get tired of it. Just doing the roadtrips, buying new cars for new championships, doing the championships themselves... Buying a wheel and pedals with the game makes it even more fun to travel in the open world of Forza Horizon 2­. Challenges are fun to do and I think even taking pictures of other cars is fun... And I'm not even talking about online mode. Crazy fun, no regrets for buying it.… Expand
  78. x-billy
    Jun 1, 2015
    10
    Прекрасная игра.
    Деньги по эмоциям в три раза отбила.
    А если серьёзно, мне очень понравилось. Игра подарила мне атмосферу настоящего праздника и веселья. Прекрасный геймплей. Отличная, сочная графика. Всё прекрасно, ставлю максимальный балл.    Прекрасная игра.
    Деньги по эмоциям в три раза отбила.
    А если серьёзно, мне очень понравилось. Игра подарила мне атмосферу настоящего праздника и веселья.
    Прекрасный геймплей.
    Отличная, сочная графика.
    Всё прекрасно, ставлю максимальный балл.
  79. dinomite00
    Jun 12, 2015
    10
    I got a Xbox One for Christmas, and got Assassins Creed Unity, Call of Duty Advanced Warfare and Forza Horizon 2. Since I have also gotten Forza 5, Destiny, Evolve, Titanfall, Battlefield Hardline, GTA 5, ect. But, no matter how many games I get I always go back to the Horizon festival. I like cars, so naturally I like racing games, but the physics, sounds and visuals are also superb inI got a Xbox One for Christmas, and got Assassins Creed Unity, Call of Duty Advanced Warfare and Forza Horizon 2. Since I have also gotten Forza 5, Destiny, Evolve, Titanfall, Battlefield Hardline, GTA 5, ect. But, no matter how many games I get I always go back to the Horizon festival. I like cars, so naturally I like racing games, but the physics, sounds and visuals are also superb in this game. It is just pure fun.… Expand
  80. FootCreem9
    Jun 12, 2015
    9
    If you like drifting, GET THIS GAME, Ive always enjoyed drifing in Forza, but you couldn't really do it very well in the first horizon because you couldn't tune your car, which was dissapointing because drifting around a real city rather than a race track would have been great. but then horizon 2!! and you can drift! they even put 4 very decent areas to drift on the map.

    If you like    If you like drifting, GET THIS GAME, Ive always enjoyed drifing in Forza, but you couldn't really do it very well in the first horizon because you couldn't tune your car, which was dissapointing because drifting around a real city rather than a race track would have been great. but then horizon 2!! and you can drift! they even put 4 very decent areas to drift on the map.

    If you like drag racing you in for a bit of a dissapointment, now don't get me wrong, they put everything in this game you need to drag, and a nice place to do it at as well, HOWEVER drag racing is kind of ruined by one single car, the alfa romeo 33 stradale. There is no other car in the game that can even come close to the speed and just raw acceleration of that car, which kind of makes drag racing boring because everyone just pretty much races those cars. BUT if you find a good group of people to drift with it can be a whole lot of fun.

    I think the only other complaints I have are that it seems to rain way too often, and the xbox 360 version they released was just a complete rip off, not cool. But the map is great, theres sooooo many cars, they even released a porshe pack that wont completely destroy your wallet like the last one.

    If your looking for a driving game, THIS is the only one worth getting (until forza 6 comes out at least)    … Expand
  81. breakbacon
    Oct 1, 2015
    7
    It's a simulation racing game, you do events, collect faster cars and race them against tougher opponents. Liked the off roading aspect but the story line was kinda iffy and the premise was not immersive. There was no objective other than more cars or any kind of real endgame pulling me along.
  82. djpushplay
    Aug 23, 2015
    10
    this is the best car racing game out so far , it has everything imaginable that will keep u busy for hours on end !!! The game is so good that i just sold it at gamestop ( to have funds for the new forza game coming out soon) and still got 30 bucks credit !! If that doesn't tell u how good the game is nothing will
  83. gamernorcal
    Dec 4, 2015
    10
    Best Next Gen game period. This can be played any style you want, arcade , sim, in the middle. Easy pickup and play for any age and glamorous graphics and perfect gameplay. This will be a keeper for a long time to come.
  84. Musicdiscover
    Jul 12, 2015
    9
    Online racing is pure joy and the world feels great in this game. All cars feels different and responsive. The game finds great balance between arcade and simulation. Playing the game without assists feels great. The only annoying part of the game is: the online infection and king games. There really should be an option to skip these childish games. Almost every roadtrip the infection orOnline racing is pure joy and the world feels great in this game. All cars feels different and responsive. The game finds great balance between arcade and simulation. Playing the game without assists feels great. The only annoying part of the game is: the online infection and king games. There really should be an option to skip these childish games. Almost every roadtrip the infection or king games are a part of the 4 races. There are obviously people liking it, but for the more adult gamer, these gameplay variants are just annoying. Still: a great game.… Expand
  85. mcpop
    Jul 28, 2015
    10
    Otimos graficos , incriveis carros , jogabilidade sensacional,belissimos mapas o melhor simplismente jogo de corrida de 2014 , inesqueciiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeellllllllllllllllllllllll
  86. Lilmanike
    Dec 9, 2015
    10
    OMFG this game is just awesome! Huge open world, 200+ cars and the ability to drive everywhere.

    The game takes place after 2012's Forza Horizon and yes this is a direct sequel to Forza Horizon. The game features a wonderful array of cars, from jeep wranglers to Lamborghinis there is no shortage of fun here. The events are just like Forza Motorsport 5. They are arranged in Championships.    OMFG this game is just awesome! Huge open world, 200+ cars and the ability to drive everywhere.

    The game takes place after 2012's Forza Horizon and yes this is a direct sequel to Forza Horizon. The game features a wonderful array of cars, from jeep wranglers to Lamborghinis there is no shortage of fun here. The events are just like Forza Motorsport 5. They are arranged in Championships. Basically choose a car category and you are done. Select the car category, buy or choose a car you currently own and just race. During when the championships are over and you have the option to choose another championship and you pick it you are given a mini task to drive to a certain area on the map in a limited amount of time. But only if you want a small but satisfying cash reward. You can always rejoin the same championship and still possible beat the game with only one car.

    The map is also so huge. The time spent to get from one side of the map to the other side horizontally is almost 15 minutes. You'll also find fun car challenges that you can race in. They are called Bucket List challenges. All you have to do is follow the simple instructions on the car challenge bio and just hop in and drive. But you can only use them for the event. They also feel like test drives. In case you haven't got Pagani Huyura you've always wanted, try it out, you love it, like it, or hate it when it comes to its driving. Next we will talk/type about the special events. These are given out at a random time but you have a high possibility of earning a free car which is very nice. You can either face against train, airplanes, and hot air balloons. They are spectacular and don't get too boring. Rain and fog is now implemented into the game and they are both meant to enhance the simulation a bit more.

    The game also features a leveling up system. When you level up you get a chance at winning a free car or rewards ranging from 2,500 credits to over 100,000 credits. Its a really nice touch. You don't just get a free risk taker thing, but you also get a perk point. You can understand how this will go if you've every played an rpg. The game runs at an unbreakable 30 Frames Per Second at 1080p. Amazing how the frame rate never drops not even once. And did I say how good the game looks. HOLY F***ING S*** it gave me a boner. The game almost looks photo realistic. Bye Bye.    … Expand
  87. SergioVM87
    Jan 4, 2016
    10
    Simplemente, hace muchos años que un juego de carreras de coches no me había gustado tanto. Creo que es el juego de conducción perfecto. No puedo decir nada negativo porque no le encuentro ningun defecto.
  88. cish
    Oct 20, 2015
    9
    If possible I would give this game a 9.5. I used to only be an action, shooter fan, but this game made me a fan of the racing genre. Presented racing in an exciting way that made it approachable to someone with no racing game experience. The offroad gameplay was fun as well as the storm island DLC. The Porsche DLC was okay and the fast and furious DLC sucked but was free.
  89. Lord_DuckPuppy
    Nov 6, 2015
    9
    This is easily one of my favorite racing games of all times. It effortlessly blends elements of sim-esque physics and arcade gameplay into one original experience. This takes the premise of the first Horizon to the next level. The graphics are fantastic, the environment, outside of some sketchy off-road bushes, are surprisingly well detailed.

    The gameplay is fun and open world with a    This is easily one of my favorite racing games of all times. It effortlessly blends elements of sim-esque physics and arcade gameplay into one original experience. This takes the premise of the first Horizon to the next level. The graphics are fantastic, the environment, outside of some sketchy off-road bushes, are surprisingly well detailed.

    The gameplay is fun and open world with a variety of settings. Want to go for a coastal blast along the Med in your LaFerrari? Do it. Want to turn an old Abbey into a rally stage with your Escort Cossy? You can. How about a 235mph blast down the highway connecting France and Italy? Just hop in your Veryon and GO! The free roam aspect of this game means you can never really get that bored with it.    … Expand
  90. queka
    Dec 11, 2015
    9
    Horizon 2 takes the deeper aspects of the Forza series such as: excellent visuals, outstanding sound mixing, superb gameplay, realism and competitiveness, and translates it into a very addictive and above all fun open world experience. Although it is a shame that does not have a local co-op, online functions are more than sufficient. Horizon 2 arrives first on the podium for fans of racingHorizon 2 takes the deeper aspects of the Forza series such as: excellent visuals, outstanding sound mixing, superb gameplay, realism and competitiveness, and translates it into a very addictive and above all fun open world experience. Although it is a shame that does not have a local co-op, online functions are more than sufficient. Horizon 2 arrives first on the podium for fans of racing games and is a good add to anyone's game library.… Expand
  91. iCSiMarcelinmBR
    Dec 26, 2015
    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.
  92. Kustaa
    Sep 11, 2016
    10
    Um jogo arcade, com ainda mais simulação do que o seu posterior, mundo aberto impressionante, detalhamento dos carros bem trabalhado, excelente jogo.
  93. eva3si0n
    Mar 28, 2019
    9
    I started Forza Horizon 2 previously having played the 3 and 4 part. As I was surprised when understood that 2 parts are what to surprise. In 2 parts there is a similarity of a plot, there is an interesting card on which Italy and France went in. And the most important in Horizon 2 the most convenient management in all series. It is a pity that a game was already removed from Xbox Live andI started Forza Horizon 2 previously having played the 3 and 4 part. As I was surprised when understood that 2 parts are what to surprise. In 2 parts there is a similarity of a plot, there is an interesting card on which Italy and France went in. And the most important in Horizon 2 the most convenient management in all series. It is a pity that a game was already removed from Xbox Live and there is no opportunity to buy DLC or Season Pass for it.… Expand
  94. Suilenroc
    Dec 28, 2016
    8
    Great graphics, Immensely fun but some are bit repetitive. Good selection of cars in base game. I still hate it that not all car packs are included in the season pass.
  95. Berrlett
    Jul 29, 2018
    9
    Bought this long time ago and never actually got the time to try it out as not a huge racing fan but i started it few months back finished it and restarted it again, simply brilliant, worth every dime and i got it on discount so tat makes it even better. A great Racer, love the campaign.
  96. Locke_Cole
    Dec 13, 2017
    7
    La primera entrega de esta saga me encantó, sin embargo, me demoré bastante en hacerme con esta segunda parte. A grandes rasgos me ha gustado, aún así le tengo algunos peros a esta segunda entrega. Técnicamente es impecable, aun tres años después de su salida, el clima dinámico, los viajes transnacionales y los desafíos son agregados que me han encantado. La jugabilidad es excelente, elLa primera entrega de esta saga me encantó, sin embargo, me demoré bastante en hacerme con esta segunda parte. A grandes rasgos me ha gustado, aún así le tengo algunos peros a esta segunda entrega. Técnicamente es impecable, aun tres años después de su salida, el clima dinámico, los viajes transnacionales y los desafíos son agregados que me han encantado. La jugabilidad es excelente, el manejo es específico según el modelo de automóvil y lo mismo ocurre con los sonidos que emite.

    Hay dos grandes errores que me han molestado, el primero es que eché de menos un poco de historia, en la anterior entrega habian "rivales" que te picaneaban y eso invitaba a comprar mejores automoviles y vencerlos, las victorias se sentían como eso. En ese sentido esta entrega se acerca mas a Motorsport, compites solo por ganar. Al menos yo echo de menos esas interacciones con mas personajes, en general.

    El segundo punto tiene que ver con lo insidiosos que son los micropagos, al entrar al menu de compra de autos en el taller se te presentan varios modelos, y al intentar comprar algunos de ellos con la moneda del juego te aparece un mensaje de que solo se puede comprar con dinero real o comprando un pack de automoviles, lo mismo ocurre con la expansion, despues de un par de horas de juego inmediatamente se te ofrece la compra de Storm island. Este tipo de politicas de i
    nmediatome hacen valorar de peor manera el juego, ya lo he comprado, si quiero expandir mi experiencia eso lo vere terminarlo    … Expand
  97. ARegularGamer
    Mar 7, 2018
    10
    Amazing game. It's extremely fun to explore the area, and the option to add realistic damage or keep arcade damage on your car makes it much better. The developers obviously put a lot of time and effort into this game. I still haven't gotten Forza Horizon 3, but I feel as if I don't have to because of what this game has to offer. The game crashes every once in a while for me, but that mayAmazing game. It's extremely fun to explore the area, and the option to add realistic damage or keep arcade damage on your car makes it much better. The developers obviously put a lot of time and effort into this game. I still haven't gotten Forza Horizon 3, but I feel as if I don't have to because of what this game has to offer. The game crashes every once in a while for me, but that may be a hardware issue with my XBOX.… Expand
  98. LIKE01
    Dec 17, 2019
    9
    My childhood in a game...
    This game marked my life in Xbox 360, it has some bugs like 999,999,999 cr, but you can avoid it. But it is really nice.
  99. Matias8654
    Jun 2, 2018
    9
    Un juego maravilloso con temática NFS pero que le da un toque nuevo tanto con los automóviles como con el territorio jugable este es increíble tanto en el apartado gráfico como en el desarrollo del mismo, y si incluimos la posibilidad de poder retar a cualquier conductor que nos topemos dentro del mapa lo hace un juego muy rejugable para aumentar el estatus y alcanzar la ultima pulseraUn juego maravilloso con temática NFS pero que le da un toque nuevo tanto con los automóviles como con el territorio jugable este es increíble tanto en el apartado gráfico como en el desarrollo del mismo, y si incluimos la posibilidad de poder retar a cualquier conductor que nos topemos dentro del mapa lo hace un juego muy rejugable para aumentar el estatus y alcanzar la ultima pulsera
    PD: tengo la pulsera roja y no se si hay mas tras esta    … Expand
  100. SKSK
    Aug 8, 2018
    7
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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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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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