Forza Horizon 3

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8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1278 Ratings

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  1. tysuro
    Sep 28, 2016
    10
    um épico mundo, um lugar inesquecivel, isso é a definiçao de forza horizon 3 que conseguiu se superar e ser o melhor do seu genero, tanto no pc como no xone, os de pc devem agradecer essa oportunidade
  2. jeanferreira
    Sep 28, 2016
    10
    jogo epico que merece ser jogado do inicio ao fim, pois é uma obra de arte primorosa e cheia de possiblidades, nao deixe de jogar, pois é um dos melhores da geração
  3. funkamonkey
    Sep 27, 2016
    7
    Forza Horizon 3 is a very good game. If you love Youtubers, drones and going sideways round corners then this game is perfect for you. If you love being forced to play online, then again, you're gonna love it.

    If you want a game with loads of varied single player content, then it's going to get boring very quickly. Compared to FH2 it offers nothing new. Yes it has a bigger map but with    Forza Horizon 3 is a very good game. If you love Youtubers, drones and going sideways round corners then this game is perfect for you. If you love being forced to play online, then again, you're gonna love it.

    If you want a game with loads of varied single player content, then it's going to get boring very quickly. Compared to FH2 it offers nothing new. Yes it has a bigger map but with not variety.

    It's a laugh and a break for the simulation based racers and online with friends it's a lot of fun, but not everybody likes to drift online.

    Great exclusive for Xbox One owners, and something than PS4 owners don't have at the moment.    … Expand
  4. stivxbox
    Sep 27, 2016
    10
    Je qualifierais simplement ce jeu de chef d'oeuvre. Le meilleur jeu de voiture de cette génération.
    Ne passez pas à coté. il est parfait. (plateforme : XboxOne)
  5. TheManMountain
    Sep 27, 2016
    8
    You've all likely heard a range of different positives, so here is my take. I'd personally probably edge more towards 8.5 than 8 but as we're only allowed whole numbers I'll stick with an 8...

    So, whilst I’ve not quite put in the hours compared to Forza 2 (though I never finished that to be fair, so much content!) I think the new one is better which means it’s my favourite real car    You've all likely heard a range of different positives, so here is my take. I'd personally probably edge more towards 8.5 than 8 but as we're only allowed whole numbers I'll stick with an 8...

    So, whilst I’ve not quite put in the hours compared to Forza 2 (though I never finished that to be fair, so much content!) I think the new one is better which means it’s my favourite real car racer of all time… It’s not perfect though, here’s what I’d like to see:

    Festival upgrades – have a management system in place, not just “press X to upgrade” I’d have loved to have maybe a skill tree style thing at each festival with stuff like “resurface roads”, “add more tents to attract fans”, “more garages to attract drivers” etc… that way as you level up you can also spend cash/skill points to improve things how you choose – I’d like to see this in a future entry for sure, but at the moment it's still satisfying.

    4-player bucket lists – shame these are only 2 player, or at least the ones we have found are… I’d love to see some 4 player stuff, I know you could find yourself on top of each other, but that’s part of working together! Most other races and showcase events can be tackled with 4 players, so it's a shame.

    Custom races – love that you can create your own exhibitions and bucket lists, but these are within the limits of the already established tracks/rules – I’d love to actually plot out a route on the map and create a race from scratch, imagine how awesome it would be to do a full lap of the outside roads on the map or to do some crazy drag race style stuff in ridiculously heavy traffic!

    Photo mode in co-op – this is sorely missing, and the drone has no photography options which is a shame – I’d love to see this as an option so we could take some cool shots – I don’t expect it to pause the game, but to allow us to pose and take some cool, stylised shots, would be neat!

    Drone – This is cool and very quick at finding barns and other secrets, however it’s also very flawed – I’d like to get a LITTLE bit higher (not talking take off in to space, but just twice the height you can currently achieve) this would be good to better view the area, also it has no lights or anything which is a shame at night, it’s basically useless!

    Time of Day/weather - When creating a blueprint event you can pick time of day and weather, it would be great to be able to just pause the game and do this too, even if the game then gently rolls you into that setup so it's not jarring... It's mainly for the photo mode that I'd love to see this, I have a lot of random shots of cars parked in the sun, but very few in the extreme weather and I think that's mainly because of me hanging around in the outback.

    VW - Where is VW?! Missing from the game, and as a big Beetle fan I really wanted to upgrade one to the max and fly around the outback.

    Other than that I’m in awe at the game, there’s a huge amount of variety in place, with everything you see in Forza Horizon 2 and more including stunt jumps, convoys, co-op campaign, the blueprint system, Groove music integration...    … Expand
  6. Tornaxus
    Sep 26, 2016
    9
    I absolutely love this game, after playing forza Motorsport 5 and forza Horizon 2, this is my favourite by far. The scale of the map is amazing and there is a huge amount of cars available for purchase. I also liked the addition of Aussie classics like the ford falcon etc.
  7. SuperNova117
    Sep 26, 2016
    10
    Can not deny this game is a upgrade from fh2 not just because of the car list the sound of the cars and the setting but the offroad racing is greatly improved and mobbing around the dunes in a buggy is just a joy this game also looks amazing, it is the best driving game I ever played so far
  8. splitpolygon
    Sep 26, 2016
    9
    It's everything i want in a car game.
    One minor issue; glitchy multi-player and general issues with online integrity, most of witch can easily be hot fixed with a patch.
  9. ArCaR83
    Sep 26, 2016
    10
    Jogo majestoso, cenários fantásticos, gameplay deslumbrante, grande variedade de veículos e tipos de corridas além da incrível sensação de liberdade ao dirigir pela Austrália.
  10. Scheeper1
    Sep 26, 2016
    10
    It's an amazing race game that everyone should enjoy. A lot of cars to choose, big map, when you play it makes you believe you in the game, it's nothing but awesome, Playground, Turn 10 and Microsoft Studios are showing why they deserve the trophy of a great team.
  11. ElleScum
    Sep 26, 2016
    9
    Honestly one of the most visually beautiful games I've ever played.
    Hundreds of cars ranging from your first family car to high performance hypercars, and a photo mode to view them all in.
    I'm not personally the biggest fan of the music and car festival concept the Horizon Festival is, but after you've been playing for a few hours it fades away and you're given the ability to drive    Honestly one of the most visually beautiful games I've ever played.
    Hundreds of cars ranging from your first family car to high performance hypercars, and a photo mode to view them all in.
    I'm not personally the biggest fan of the music and car festival concept the Horizon Festival is, but after you've been playing for a few hours it fades away and you're given the ability to drive around and do all the races you want.    … Expand
  12. VexyR
    Sep 26, 2016
    10
    Forza Horizon 3..Best xbox one game for 2016, this game is perfect.
    350 vehicles, australia is beautiful, the sound..Omg thx microsoft game studios !
  13. nomaddamon
    Sep 26, 2016
    10
    Exactly what you would expect from the third installation in Forza Horizon series.
    The same arcade game-play as before, with minor improvements.
    New and bigger world.
    More cars.
    What more could a Forza Horizon fan want :)
  14. Borgees
    Sep 25, 2016
    10
    O melhor jogo de corrida Arcade da geração disparado. A Playground e a Turn10 fizeram um ótimo trabalho. Gráficos bonitos, mapa dinâmico e vivo e a trilha sonora está fantástica assim como no 2. Parabéns.
  15. Ryd3rr
    Sep 25, 2016
    9
    There is a reason these titles continue to be successful, they're just beautifully built games, amazing concept of what people want to do with cars!
    I enjoy FH series because, it doesn't take racing too seriously, unlike FM that is your serious track game, these games let you enjoy going off road, jumping a car you'd never really get airborne and doing it with your mates!
    Australia,    There is a reason these titles continue to be successful, they're just beautifully built games, amazing concept of what people want to do with cars!
    I enjoy FH series because, it doesn't take racing too seriously, unlike FM that is your serious track game, these games let you enjoy going off road, jumping a car you'd never really get airborne and doing it with your mates!
    Australia, (STRAYA) which is my home, they have done an amazing version of our coast (Not overly distant accurate) and truly loved driving familiar looking roads!
    The reason I haven't given this a 10, FROM AN AUSTRALIAN, GET MORE AUSTRALIAN CARS. like the couple in there are nice, but seriously, we arguably have created some of the most powerful muscle cars. VL TURBO, VZ CALAIS 6 LITER, VX, VY, VZ SS, XR6 TURBO, G6E TURBO! COMMON! Make it happen forza!    … Expand
  16. ZeGuy
    Sep 25, 2016
    9
    The.game.is.tons.of.fun. I didn't enjoy an aracade racing game that mich since NFS Most Wanted (2005). Graphics are gorgeous, the landscapes beatiful and the cars very well modellized. Nothing wrong with the gameplay, you'll get the hang of it immediately. As for the content don't worry, you'll sink hundreds of hours in it. Recommended.
  17. xdos
    Sep 24, 2016
    10
    This game is phenomenal from the cars the music the races everything is done right. High octane racing Beautiful scenery , you truly are front and center since you're the boss. this is the best racing game this gen. It looks Spectacular in 4K if you have a 4k tv. Gameplay is buttery smooth. If you never played a forza game this is a great game to start with .
  18. jeancorinthians
    Sep 24, 2016
    10
    jogo muito épico, conseguiu melhorar todos os aspectos do forza horizon 2 que já era um jogo soberbo, e forza horizon 3 é um jogo para marcar a geração, entao deixo minha frase final: ´` parem de chorar sonystas, está feio!
  19. Night_Shifter
    Sep 24, 2016
    10
    The new standard for open world racing games. If you liked the previous Horizons you will be very impressed with this one. It has that Midnight club and Need for speed vibe but is still uniquely it's own. If are more of a sim racer this game is not for you go back to Motorsport and stop complaining about how unrealisticly fun this game is.
  20. LordGab
    Sep 24, 2016
    10
    This game is just super fun, never been a racing games guy, but this one is just amazing. Lots of content, free roam, beautiful graphics, gorgeous immersive map and it plays amazingly on the PC (thought its demanding). Can also play the game on my XBOX ONE without having to buy the game again. Microsoft, you did extremely well this time.
  21. Halbarz
    Sep 24, 2016
    10
    This is not just a racing game , its the best one. As a PS4 owner I just couldn't resist and buy myself an Xbox last month and it's games like this that make it worth the purchase!
  22. TrollDude007
    Sep 23, 2016
    10
    Astonishing racing game. Best open world racing game and best racing game overall this generation for me. Huge array of cars and a vast amount of activities and landscapes to roam in a completely open world. 10/10 from me!
  23. Pixeliux
    Sep 23, 2016
    10
    The third one is always the best of a series, and this game can confirm it, best car games I have played in a while.
    If you are a race gamer, this is MUST have.
  24. echoaplhaecho
    Sep 23, 2016
    10
    It could use a neutral gear when in manual sequential and when ABS is off for some reason I can break during corners without locking up but otherwise, perfect.
  25. bartmrb
    Sep 23, 2016
    10
    Melhor jogo de corrida que joguei em minha vida ! superando ate o saudoso NFS Underground 2, Microsoft e a Playground games esta de parabéns ! Gráficos de ultima geração, jogabilidade perfeita, ambientação magnifica !
  26. Bilada
    Sep 23, 2016
    10
    The best arcade race game, you can also play as simulator, it is not a simulator like Motor Sport but you still can change this in game. It's the game of the year no doubt.
  27. YeahNah
    Sep 23, 2016
    10
    FH3 takes what wasn't done well in FH2 (4 race championships that became repetitive; offroading in hypercars being too easy; race checkpoints encouraging corner cutting or weird lines to be fast; RWD cars being too loose; roads that are not exciting to drive on; a map that felt smaller than it should) and replaces all of them with new systems that completely eradicates those gripes,FH3 takes what wasn't done well in FH2 (4 race championships that became repetitive; offroading in hypercars being too easy; race checkpoints encouraging corner cutting or weird lines to be fast; RWD cars being too loose; roads that are not exciting to drive on; a map that felt smaller than it should) and replaces all of them with new systems that completely eradicates those gripes, unlocking the true potential of how this type of racer can be such a joy to play.

    Races feel much better now, with the roads/checkpoints incentivising proper racing lines and hitting the apex.

    Offroading is much more suited to proper offroaders, while supercars are prone to skip and flip over the bumpy ground.

    RWD cars are now much more satisfying to drive.

    The map is once again littered with many icons, and not just four. The game feels a lot more free and open as a result, you have the power to choose what and where your next activity will be.

    The map now has well designed roads that feel fun to drive on, plenty of bends and elevation changes to put any car through its paces.

    The lighting model might look bland on occasion, but more often than not it blows away what FH2 had to offer, especially during sunrise/sunsets.

    The progression system is addicting. Instead of ticking off the next 4 rave championship for the 30th time with 138 to go, completing activities add fans to your festival which unlocks more activities and the big milestone showcases (basically a REP system).

    Most importantly, Forza Horizon 3 is genuinely really fun to play - all you ever need in a game.    … Expand
  28. gothicm3rcy
    Sep 23, 2016
    10
    praying ocelot you glanced at the game didnt you? you quite obviously havent played it or watched it more than 5 minutes otherwise you wouldnt be comparing it to gran turismo. you dont even know what an horizon game is....its 100% free roaming....sony have NOTHING like this you can go ANYWHERE in the world....through a house yard.....an industrial estate.....a crocodile edge of apraying ocelot you glanced at the game didnt you? you quite obviously havent played it or watched it more than 5 minutes otherwise you wouldnt be comparing it to gran turismo. you dont even know what an horizon game is....its 100% free roaming....sony have NOTHING like this you can go ANYWHERE in the world....through a house yard.....an industrial estate.....a crocodile edge of a river....a jungle.....there are no invisible barriers. its not a sim its all about the horizon tournament......how can it possibly be rehashed whenit has original ideas no other developer has ever done?
    the open world is gorgeous, you can win an online game by coming last.....which i love.....idiots that just try to ram you....just set your difficulty up high,,,and stay at the back......drive well and make sure you finish.... you get tons of bonus points.
    this game is about fun through and trough.......its glorious.
    its the driving game of the generation
    fanboys giving it a zero are just idiotic jealous morons    … Expand
  29. lilant135
    Sep 23, 2016
    10
    BY FAR and away the BEST racing sim ever made. Blows away anything the "competition" can offer. Drive Club, gran turismo just dont even come close, not even in the same ballpark. Simply packed with content and features. Improves on Horizon 2 in every way. Not sure how they can top this one. Easy 10!
  30. PaperyGlitter
    Sep 23, 2016
    10
    The best arcade race game, you can also play as simulator, it is not a simulator like Motor Sport but you still can change this in game. It's the game of the year no doubt.
  31. Deadraque
    Sep 23, 2016
    5
    It's beautiful and many things to do, but i can't help it, I find it boring and extremely unrealistic... driving with a lamborghini in rivers, smashing trees and so on reminded me of the scene in the latest jurassic Park where they we're driving full speed in forests like the amazon.... It's probably not my kind of tea... It reminds me to much of the crappy NFS games Or Dirt games expectIt's beautiful and many things to do, but i can't help it, I find it boring and extremely unrealistic... driving with a lamborghini in rivers, smashing trees and so on reminded me of the scene in the latest jurassic Park where they we're driving full speed in forests like the amazon.... It's probably not my kind of tea... It reminds me to much of the crappy NFS games Or Dirt games expect the latest Rally dirt that is exceptional.

    And then comes the online part.... I saw 0 drivers that we're there to drive and avoid you it is just unfun stock car racing by frustrated kids....    … Expand
  32. Cascao27
    Sep 23, 2016
    10
    It's an amazing race, everyone should play it. A lot of cars to choose, big map, when you play it makes you believe you in the game, it's nothing but awesome, Microsoft Studios is showing why they deserve the trophy of best game producer.
  33. loadmetacos
    Sep 23, 2016
    10
    You are the chief this time, and all attentions are over you now. This game is extremely beautifull and all aspects is nothing more superb. Thanks for this marvelous game PlayGround, Turn10 and MS.
  34. chimpfreq
    Sep 23, 2016
    10
    An almost impossibly beautiful landscape actually outshines the gorgeous roster of automobiles in this romping, multifaceted funfest. The multitude of objectives make this a great game for almost any gamer demographic and the flexibility of gameplay ensures that everyone will have a good time doing it. Months of frivolous fun await those that pick this game up....Game of the YearAn almost impossibly beautiful landscape actually outshines the gorgeous roster of automobiles in this romping, multifaceted funfest. The multitude of objectives make this a great game for almost any gamer demographic and the flexibility of gameplay ensures that everyone will have a good time doing it. Months of frivolous fun await those that pick this game up....Game of the Year candidate without a doubt.… Expand
  35. SergioVM87
    Sep 23, 2016
    10
    Simeplemente es el mejor juego de carreras al que podrías jugar. Es un todo en 1 en conducción. Llevo desde niño jugando a juegos de carreras y en mi vida he visto algo como esto. 10.
  36. PrimalBanana
    Sep 23, 2016
    9
    Big , Beautiful, Sounds great and gets the blood pumping. a brilliant racing game that improves on the previous outing. Australia is the perfect setting and is authentically recreated. This year its up to you to manage the Horizon festival and so far its one hell of a ride.
  37. Wickedman25
    Sep 23, 2016
    10
    Forza Horizon returns! This time the Festival visits Australia which was a good choice for scenic purposes. Now, I am not a car guy, I literally know nothing about cars. But I bought Horizon 2 on Black Friday two years ago and I loved it. So I had high expectations for Horizon 3. It delivers on those expectations. The game immediately tosses you in as the Festival leader for the firstForza Horizon returns! This time the Festival visits Australia which was a good choice for scenic purposes. Now, I am not a car guy, I literally know nothing about cars. But I bought Horizon 2 on Black Friday two years ago and I loved it. So I had high expectations for Horizon 3. It delivers on those expectations. The game immediately tosses you in as the Festival leader for the first time, walking you through new features like hiring drivatars to work for the Festival, hiring radio stations, or building a fan base through both races and stunt events. Showcase events are back and the game pretty much kicks off with the showcase that is shown in many of the trailers, where you race a huge double-rotor helicopter.

    I bought the Early Access because I am out of town next week and I really wanted to play ASAP, and I'm glad I did. It's been fun. Horizon 3 is an easy game to pick up, but you can make it as challenging as you would like. There's a lot of flexibility and customization, but at the same time it's not overwhelming. Many features and vehicles from previous Forza games return. The graphics look great, especially the Australian environment and sky. There are a ton of songs to listen to as you play, from EDM to classical, or just drive in silence. I highly recommend buying this game if you are a car person or a driving simulator enthusiast. The game has a 91 on Metacritic, so they must have done something right with this game. I have loved it and look forward to playing it in the weeks ahead.    … Expand
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#3 Best Xbox One Game of 2016
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#6 Most Shared Xbox One Game of 2016

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Metascore
91

Universal acclaim - based on 91 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 89 out of 91
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 91
  3. Negative: 1 out of 91
  1. TrueGaming
    Jan 18, 2017
    90
    Forza Horizon 3 is the racing game for everyone; regardless of what you’re looking for, you will find it right here, and Horizon presents it elegantly.
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  2. CD-Action
    Dec 12, 2016
    90
    The new Forza Horizon is even more enjoyable than before and its only real fault is that it looks more like a large patch for Forza Horizon 2 than a full-blooded new entry in the series. [12/2016, p.54]
  3. Games Master UK
    Dec 4, 2016
    88
    Fuelled by a semi-simulator brain and arcade heart, Horizon 3 is a very g'day indeed. [Dec 2016, p.62]
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