Forza Horizon 5

 Xbox One
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  1. Buggerlugz
    Nov 11, 2021
    5
    I was really looking forwards to this game pass especially being an exclusive "PLAY only on GAMEPASS ON DAY ONE!" so was really miffed when on "DAY 1" November 5th it turned out to be only available if you paid for it on "Early access", so its was a double disappointment when I finally got to play it on November 9th (Guess that'd be DAY 2?).

    Whilst this is no doubt a polished and    I was really looking forwards to this game pass especially being an exclusive "PLAY only on GAMEPASS ON DAY ONE!" so was really miffed when on "DAY 1" November 5th it turned out to be only available if you paid for it on "Early access", so its was a double disappointment when I finally got to play it on November 9th (Guess that'd be DAY 2?).

    Whilst this is no doubt a polished and entertaining title, it misses the target on so many levels compared to Forza Horizon 3 and 4. Playing FH5 seems far more of a chore in-game than the previous games because it does not reward anywhere near as well.

    The biggest gripe however on XBOX ONE S is the loading times, from the intro to the in-game stories, the ridiculous loading times totally remove you from what in FH4 was a seamless experience. In FH5 the slow loading of levels also has totally black screens where you can wait up to 1 minute and also in-game freezes at the start of a level where you can't do anything until the scenery finally loads in, then up pops trees, gantry's and bridges!

    On top of this you have overly vocal characters chiming in at inopportune moments whilst you're waiting to start a new race. It seems to me that Playground games invested a lot of time polishing the Series S and X versions of this game and didn't bother with the XBOX ONE version much at all. This really lets it down because it could have, and should have been a better game than FH4, but it clearly isn't.

    If you've got FH4 (especially with Lego and fortune island, stick with them, the map design is far superior, its a seamless experience and it actually rewards you for races too!    … Expand
  2. OldAndCynical
    Nov 11, 2021
    7
    Like all previous Horizons, this game is still at a very raw state, and in need of proper updating. I just hope they update it for the old Xboxes too, and not just for the new machines. We shall see.
    As a game, its the same racing and exploring as always. Which is not a bad thing. The map huge and pretty, a postcard version of the real deal (minus the cartel goons and bad roads). But I    Like all previous Horizons, this game is still at a very raw state, and in need of proper updating. I just hope they update it for the old Xboxes too, and not just for the new machines. We shall see.
    As a game, its the same racing and exploring as always. Which is not a bad thing. The map huge and pretty, a postcard version of the real deal (minus the cartel goons and bad roads). But I feel that they missed lots of opportunities on the map. Just like Horizon 4 did, the game lacks many iconic locations and too much of the map is just featureless ground. And when it does feature local sights and attractions, they are realised in a rather unimaginative manner. And that's the biggest issue, to me. Its an exotic location, but the design lacks imagination. But I'm guessing they used all their imagination for the upcoming DLCs, so that they would sell better. Like with H4, where the rather bland map made everyone buy the much more creative and interesting DLCs.    … Expand
  3. Rayan1th
    Nov 14, 2021
    5
    The game in terms of gaming experience is not better than before
    A different and enjoyable driving style
    But as a new game, it is very disappointing
  4. Makoag530
    Dec 22, 2021
    7
    First off, I absolutely love Forza and feel like they’ve had the greatest racing/ free drive game series on the market for ages now. I’d give this game a ten any day! However, there are sooooo many freezes and game crashes. They happen in almost any scenario, driving, in the menus, tuning cars, buying cars, upgrading cars, and are sooo constant. I’m not even exaggerating, for every hour ofFirst off, I absolutely love Forza and feel like they’ve had the greatest racing/ free drive game series on the market for ages now. I’d give this game a ten any day! However, there are sooooo many freezes and game crashes. They happen in almost any scenario, driving, in the menus, tuning cars, buying cars, upgrading cars, and are sooo constant. I’m not even exaggerating, for every hour of forza 5 I’m guaranteed atleast 1 or 2 crashes. I also feel like they didn’t add much to the game. It feels like a re-skin and for a hardcore fan like me I see through it all. What they did improve on was improved well though! Overall, as I said, this game is a 10 for me. However with the crashes and freezing in mind, it only deserves a 7 if not lower. FIX THE CRASHES FORZA, PLEASE!!… Expand
  5. Endymion_Var
    Feb 21, 2022
    5
    Que estafa no hay evolución y apenas un poco de mejora gráfica.
    Me gusto más el Forza Horizon 4; ya que este parece más una expansión, que un juego nuevo.

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  1. Video Chums
    Nov 8, 2021
    91
    Forza Horizon 5 introduces a larger, more varied map with even more weather effects and interesting challenges. The same enjoyable gameplay hasn't lost its momentum and there's enough to do that will keep you hooked for hours on end.
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  2. KeenGamer
    Nov 7, 2021
    92
    This outstanding masterpiece from Playground Games keeps its charm after hours of playing. A well-thought-out title with endless driving fun. Whether you're a car fanatic or not, playing this with your friends will be a well-spent time and there aren't many skills required to understand this game. Fairly easy racer, yet very entertaining. The studio has undoubtedly succeeded this year again, with frequent post-launch updates and free content likely to come regularly, you will always find a reason to come back and play this game.
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  3. CGMagazine
    Nov 4, 2021
    85
    Forza Horizon 5 truly has it all for a racing title, depth of gameplay, customization, good online presence, fun activities… and the list goes on. With the inclusion of Horizon 5 hitting GamePass day one, I consider this a must play for all gamers, racing fans or not.
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