Forza Horizon 3: Blizzard Mountain

 Xbox One
Metascore
87

Generally favorable reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. TheXboxHub
    Feb 3, 2017
    100
    It’s pretty much a nailed on cert that any past, present or future Forza Horizon 3 player will want to take to Blizzard Mountain as a matter of priority. That’s because the sheer thrill of racing wheel-to-wheel with some of the world’s best drivers, in the dark, with a full-on blizzard hitting you in the face, is just too much to ever turn down.
  2. XboxAddict
    Jan 5, 2017
    93
    A great and satisfying add-on. The only complaint that is worth noting is the fact that the progression system's change makes for some very hard work to get three stars, and although I get the fact that a challenge is good, it can still be on the hard side now and then. With a great new environment, solid visuals, eight new cars, and of course hours of new content to race and explore, this DLC is easily worth the price of admission.
  3. TrueAchievements
    Dec 23, 2016
    90
    Blizzard Mountain's map may be small compared to the warmer parts of Australia, but there are enough new races and activities that are included to keep fans of the game busy. Forza Horizon 3 was already the pinnacle of racing games; the stunning new environment, refreshingly challenging handling and difficult weather conditions just highlight that fact even further. It is an essential purchase for anyone looking to expand their Forza Horizon 3 experience.
  5. USgamer
    Dec 23, 2016
    90
    If you're a Forza Horizon 3 driver who's ready for a new challenge, take the trip to Blizzard Mountain and get ready for a truly wild ride. Packing treacherous icy roads and extreme blizzard conditions, this gorgeous-looking expansion is an awesome automotive winter wonderland.
  6. The Games Machine
    Jan 3, 2017
    89
    Albeit a little pricey, Blizzard Mountain offers a completely new scenario, covered in snow and ice. Astounding to watch, it also represents a prominent shift from the old arcade-y driving model to something more challenging and satisfying. The career progression is surprisingly deep, and even if the mere amount of new content isn't as overwhelming as the original game, you'll find yourself knee-deep in the snow for quite a while. With a frozen smile on your face.
  7. IGN
    Dec 21, 2016
    89
    Boasting an absolutely gorgeous environment, terrific snow effects, and just about everything else that’s made Forza Horizon 3 the best racing game this generation, Blizzard Mountain should be a compulsory stopover for anyone looking to expand the Forza Horizon 3 experience, or seeking a good reason to dive back in.
  8. GamePro Germany
    Dec 16, 2016
    88
    Quotation forthcoming.
  9. IGN Spain
    Dec 28, 2016
    87
    A great expansion pack with plenty of new features that will entertain those who enjoyed the complete game.
  10. Everyeye.it
    Dec 28, 2016
    85
    Forza Horizon 3: Blizzard Mountain is a DLC expressly dedicated to the players who appreciate extreme challenges. This extra content offers 8 new cars and 50 new tracks.
  11. Atomix
    Dec 20, 2016
    85
    A great and frozen DLC that expands all the awesome concepts that we saw in the main game. A must have if you enjoyed Forza Horizon 3.
  12. Destructoid
    Dec 16, 2016
    85
    If there's a knock against Blizzard Mountain, it's that Forza Horizon 3 was already a robust package. Australia's bursting at the seams with all sorts of activities, and it'll take dozens of hours to complete them all. Blizzard Mountain's for those who are ready for more, because that's exactly what it is: More. The setting is just a nice novelty. Dashing through the snow is a fine form of escapism from the hot Aussie outback, but it's not an essential one.
  13. CD-Action
    Feb 13, 2017
    80
    The new area is small and features a modest array of challenges (50), but nevertheless I enjoyed Blizzard Mountain more than any other racing game in a long, long time. [02/2017, p.32]
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  14. COGconnected
    Jan 5, 2017
    80
    Blizzard Mountain brings a substantial amount of content to an already massive game.
  15. Sporting News
    Dec 23, 2016
    80
    The Blizzard Mountain expansion is a no-brainer for those who are already deep into Forza Horizon 3. Developer Playground Games has delivered a challenging experience that both broadens and compliments the world of Forza. Given that Blizzard Mountain can't be accessed until having played many hours into the game, however, those who are just starting or haven't reached the point at which it would unlock should wait and see first whether they get there and are still engaged with the game before buying.
  16. GameSpew
    Dec 20, 2016
    80
    For ardent fans of Forza Horizon 3, Blizzard Mountain does not disappoint. It offers more of the sublime racing action that the series is known for, but in yet another environment that keeps the experience feeling fresh and engaging.
  17. God is a Geek
    Dec 19, 2016
    80
    Blizzard Mountain may be small, with a few issues here and there, but it’s still a fantastic expansion for one of this year’s best games.

Awards & Rankings

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#14 Best Xbox One Game of 2016
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#81 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2016
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#19 Most Shared Xbox One Game of 2016

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User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 106 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 80 out of 106
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 106
  3. Negative: 17 out of 106
  1. paulobrilhant
    Dec 31, 2016
    10
    Beautiful graphics and great gameplay, it was the best racing game released in recent times, simply amazing, the riding is fantastic and veryBeautiful graphics and great gameplay, it was the best racing game released in recent times, simply amazing, the riding is fantastic and very fluid, the cars are beautiful and very fast, many beautiful scenery and beautiful music.… Full Review »
  2. ExpertPL
    Dec 20, 2016
    6
    I'm not going to lie, this is a very big disappointment for me. The expansion is expensive and the amount of races is not satisfying (notI'm not going to lie, this is a very big disappointment for me. The expansion is expensive and the amount of races is not satisfying (not mentioning around 8 whole new cars that has been added, heh). The new modes are simple sprints that go off or on the hill, nothing special about it (in comparison to the modes in The Crew that were different than normal races).

    The new customization options are non-existent, the only one is to add winter tires and that's it.

    To progress forward in expansion, it forces you not only to win races, but complete some extra challenge as well. You will need also to complete some of side activities like bucket list challenges, jumps etc. which in normal Forza were completely optional and you weren't forced to do them if you didn't like them (which I actually didn't).

    While every Forza had problems with balancing the difficulties on different races, this is the worst case. In some races I can get 3 out of 3 possible to achieve stars playing on difficulties like "Expert", while on the others I'm struggling to achieve 3 stars playing on the lowest "New driver",

    Many races have barricades with hitboxes that are low detailed, meaning that I often ended up hitting or bouncing the wall that I didn't yet touched. It is really frustrating when you want for example to overtake someone while being really close to a wall.

    The game has still not working multiplayer in groups, meaning that if you want to play with your friend, it will disconnect one of you from the other about 2 races after you connected so you have to reconnect again. This problem exists from the release of the main game and they still haven't fixed that, but instead, they release expensive expansion which adds really little to the game.

    Don't bother buying it for it's full price. Actually, I am the owner of Ultimate Edition and bought expansion pass that guarantees access to 2 expansions for 25$ (which is 10$ cheaper from the original price of the expansion pass), so the Blizzard Mountain price for me was around 12,5$ (considering this expansion being half of what expansion pass provides) and I still think that it isn't worth it.

    Comparing this expansion to Storm Island, first expansion for Forza Horizon 2, which added completely new races(off-road and rally, because Blizzard Mountain added snow races, but those are still rallies). Many new vehicles and customization options for them. It wasn't as bugged as Blizzard Mountain as well. I consider Storm Island to be ten times better than Blizzard Mountain.

    While I consider Forza Horizon 3 to be the best racing game ever, Blizzard Mountain is definitely an example on how not to do an expansion if you want it to be good.    … Full Review »
  3. Thetruegamer
    Feb 19, 2017
    9
    Another really good forza expansion, great graphics, lots of gameplay, its more of a massive expansion to the forza horizon game than a simpleAnother really good forza expansion, great graphics, lots of gameplay, its more of a massive expansion to the forza horizon game than a simple add on, if you have the main game, this expansion is really worth the price… Full Review »
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