Forza Motorsport 5

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  1. AGrrrr
    Jun 5, 2014
    8
    As a fan of racing and a huge fan of Forza, I must admit, I was disappointed with Forza 5. Like many of you, I was expecting Forza 4 on nitrous....but it was more like Forza 4 with a speed governor installed. The graphics and details are absolutely brilliant and beautiful to look at and one could easily mistake the game for a televised broadcast if they passed by glancing at the screen.As a fan of racing and a huge fan of Forza, I must admit, I was disappointed with Forza 5. Like many of you, I was expecting Forza 4 on nitrous....but it was more like Forza 4 with a speed governor installed. The graphics and details are absolutely brilliant and beautiful to look at and one could easily mistake the game for a televised broadcast if they passed by glancing at the screen. The realism surrounding the cars is still superb and for the most part, accurate in regards to real physics. However, variety is how one continues the racing simulation experience and keeps it exciting. Forza let us down greatly in one of the areas where it matters most.

    What was the one aspect every Forza fans were expecting? Cars and tracks....loads and loads to mess around with but cars and tracks were actually taken away from the game (using Forza 4 as comparison) which blows my mind. Apparently, a new licensing director is needed because they cannot obtain the rights to Porsche, Nurburgring, and many other iconic racing names. This is extremely important to the fan base and many of us expected Forza to do a better job here.

    The game is still fun to play and I still enjoy the online races but Forza needs to "step their game up" the next time around (especially their licensing department!)    … Expand
  2. Prezident
    Sep 23, 2014
    10
    The best game on Xbox One now and the best race game 2013 year! Awesome grafic, cool lvl designe, very beautiful cars and autoparc! I love this game :З
  3. ITZZZPERRY
    Mar 28, 2015
    8
    Forza Motorsport 5 is a car lover's dream on the Xbox one. The game has an elegant presentation with it's Top Gear commentators and epic music. The driving feels amazing, and the cars look amazing as light reflects off of their body's.
  4. BiggLou55
    Sep 22, 2014
    8
    I've been playing racing games since the Atari 2600 and Pole Position in the arcades. As a matter of fact, racing games are why I have a console in the first place. I picked up a PS1 so I could play GranTurismo 1, and then GT2... I picked up a PS2 so I could play GT3 (The PS2 I bought was the GT3 A-SPEC edition), and then I played GT4. Not just played, but finished all 4 titles...I've been playing racing games since the Atari 2600 and Pole Position in the arcades. As a matter of fact, racing games are why I have a console in the first place. I picked up a PS1 so I could play GranTurismo 1, and then GT2... I picked up a PS2 so I could play GT3 (The PS2 I bought was the GT3 A-SPEC edition), and then I played GT4. Not just played, but finished all 4 titles...

    Then I had children... Needless to say I did not have much time or money to invest in a PS3 and GT5, and I was disappointed. Then, in late 2011, I received a Xbox 360 as a prize at some IT event (I am in IT BTW), and it came with FM2. I played it for day or so and remembered how much fun I had with racing games. I had not really played any of my racing games since my oldest was born in late 2006, and I was quickly pulled back in much to the dismay of my wife as well. I went online and saw that FM4 had released a few months earlier and ordered both FM4 and FM3... I was hooked on Forza at that point.... I have hundreds of hours in FM4 driving, tuning and painting. FH1 was fun, but not deep enough (was done with it in less than 2 months)... FM4 is something I still fire up on the 360 today...

    Then the Xbox One released with FM5 as a release title. At first I was excited, but then I realized that it would be over a $600 investment (console + game + VIP + car pass). My heart sank and I just kept happily plugging along in FM4. I heard all of the bad press about FM5 in the media as well as from my clubmates, and at first was happy I didn't drop a heap of cash on the game. I also have a FANATEC CSR Wheel, pedals and shift, and I was also upset there were no plans from Microsoft to allow higher end wheels an upgrade path the to XB1. I was content with not getting an XB1 or FM5....

    As I watched the news for FM5, I saw release after release of car packs, three tracks and a host of updates to the game. In July, I decided to bite the bullet and pick up an XB1 and FM5. Boy am I glad I did... I cannot speak for the state of the game at release, but I can speak for it as of July... It's a 10... Well... Almost a 10... I give it an 8, and I will tell you why...

    First, let's talk about what I love about FM5:
    > The physics are outstanding. Much better than FM4, and tuning actually works the way I expect it to work.
    > Graphics! OMG! If I wanted perfect physics and a true racing simulation, I'd go play Raceroom, Assetto Corsa, iRacing, etc. I play Forza because I love cars! Man do they look great!
    > Audio... Drive the 1973 Pontiac Firebird T/A HD455 and you'll see what I mean
    > Tuning and Livery design - Again... I play Forza because I love cars... I can make each car my own, and I LOVE that!
    > Career (called Leagues) mode - I love the way this works in FM5... Much better than FM4's career mode...
    > Drivatars - SOOOOOO much better than the FM4 AI on rails...
    > Forzavista - Never really used it much in FM4, but I LOVE it in FM5 since it showcases the car with MY livery on it and it's very accessible...

    Now for what I don't like about FM5 (this is where it loses 2 stars):
    > Rushed - To meet the XB1 launch, FM5 was rushed and it shows.
    > Where are the clubs???? This is a MUST!!!
    > Where did all of the tracks go? Not enough variety, and Asia was completely dropped!! Motegi? Suzuka?... Where's Hockenhiemring, Mugello and Sonoma (Infinion)?
    > Where is the car list with all of the details? I have to make a best guess at where peak torque and power hit based on an inacurate line graph and telemtry pulls on a long straight...
    > Telemetry in the replays... Where did it go?
    > Where did the garage grouping go in the garage? I have over 200 cars and I have to scroll for days to get to Subaru. I think my right bumper is already wearing out!

    Basically, It should be a 10-star game, but it loses 2 (almost 3) for the lack of content and features over FM4, and FM4 is a 10-star game in my book.    … Expand
  5. gentrumpet
    Mar 21, 2014
    8
    The graphics and the general gameplay are great; however, career mode is a bit of a boring grind. There should be more tracks. There are too many pay-to-play DLC cars.
  6. Stang
    May 11, 2014
    8
    Leider merkt man den geringen Umfang des Spiels, und Grafisch wirkt Forza 5 auch etwas Altbacken. Vor allem fällt das Kantenflimmern stark auf. Trotzdem hat es mich Tagelang gut unterhalten, und das ist ja die Hauptsache.
  7. patt3
    Jun 16, 2014
    8
    This game nails racing in every way. The courses are masterful and the cars feel unbelievable. Still, the very way it's set up is its greatest hindrance in my opinion. It has you drive on the same courses with the same style races over and over and over. And, while the cars each have their own unique, awesome feel, this makes it become repetitive. But, the way the gameplay is so well made,This game nails racing in every way. The courses are masterful and the cars feel unbelievable. Still, the very way it's set up is its greatest hindrance in my opinion. It has you drive on the same courses with the same style races over and over and over. And, while the cars each have their own unique, awesome feel, this makes it become repetitive. But, the way the gameplay is so well made, allowing you to, for instance, cruise through the alps in a MClaren p1, mostly makes up for this.… Expand
  8. LexMcKay
    Jul 15, 2014
    8
    When I first thought about purchasing this game, i did my research and it seems like the forza community is split on whether to bran this a good game or not. I think it excels in most areas. The drivatar system is very smooth for a new implement although it could be more consistent at times. There are an extensive amount of cars and enough tracks and track variations to keep a personWhen I first thought about purchasing this game, i did my research and it seems like the forza community is split on whether to bran this a good game or not. I think it excels in most areas. The drivatar system is very smooth for a new implement although it could be more consistent at times. There are an extensive amount of cars and enough tracks and track variations to keep a person happy. The grapically quality of this game is beautiful however my main criticisms are that itseems to have taken a more mobile route; paying for alternate tokens and XP boosts through microtransactions and over half the game's cars are DLC only. As well as this the crowd do not respond at all to you driving by, which i think is slightly disappointing for a next-gen game.… Expand
  9. WhiteTieReview
    Aug 8, 2014
    8
    Forza 5 is another graphically brilliant game. I show my friends, with the Xbox Smartglass app the graphics and I also let them hear the sounds of metal shearing off my car as I am sailing down the hill. The game is not without its flaws, the game is a run of the mill racing game that while is fun, does not hold my attention for a long period of time.
  10. SillyClassyNerd
    Sep 29, 2014
    8
    Forza Motorsport 5 is full of great driving simulation, the driving techniques are well transmited, the cars are perfectly modeled, principally their interior, the addition of the Drivatar technology is a huge improvement, the negative point is the low quantity of racing tracks and cars, but it stills a great racing simulator.
  11. GuineaPigMan
    Nov 30, 2014
    8
    So far, almost all Forzához was lucky, and I have to say that this part is well-vite on the characteristics of the series. The cars are beautiful, as if it were real. However, the general public and some pretty nasty track section. The content, however, is very good. Many car and race. Court, however, there is not much. I can only recommend it.
  12. Rymac44
    Jan 20, 2015
    8
    Really good racing simulator. A lot of cars to choose from, and they all look great, as do the tracks. The game can get a little boring at times, but overall a great racing game.
  13. Bernolsven
    Jan 26, 2015
    8
    Graphics:10/10
    Career: 6/10
    Multiplayer: 9/10
    Number of Cars : 8/10
    Number of Maps : 7/10

    Amazing graphics with a really nice simulation of car driving. But the game needed less paid DLCs.
  14. TitanFox698
    Mar 7, 2015
    10
    In my opinion, the best racing game currently, deserves much better note, this game does embarrassment, really a true racing simulator with incredible graphics and !!
  15. xbeefsupreme27x
    Mar 16, 2015
    8
    Turn 10's 5th array into the world of simulation racing is a fine Xbox One launch title. Consistently running at a smooth 1080p/60fps it is very easy on the eyes. It offers pretty much the same features and content as its 360 predecessor. The only issue I have with it would be the over abundance of DLC and the constant prompts to "pay to win". That said, I've poured 80 plus hours into thisTurn 10's 5th array into the world of simulation racing is a fine Xbox One launch title. Consistently running at a smooth 1080p/60fps it is very easy on the eyes. It offers pretty much the same features and content as its 360 predecessor. The only issue I have with it would be the over abundance of DLC and the constant prompts to "pay to win". That said, I've poured 80 plus hours into this game and am still having fun with it.… Expand
  16. merge111
    Apr 1, 2015
    10
    Picked this up soon after release and still come back to it (over 700 hours spent). Rivals and the ability to tune your car (or download tunes) give the game lots of replay value and it's so satisfying to chip those tenths of a second off your best time.
  17. joshbrady91
    Jul 18, 2016
    8
    Awesome game.

    People giving it a 0 should not be able to even write a review.

    great game.

    Forzaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
  18. dislexicpotato
    Nov 2, 2018
    8
    Forza 5 was my introduction to the Forza franchise and is a great game overall. With gorgeous graphics, a silky smooth 60 fps and many great tracks the game is a joy to play. However, the game is held back by its lack of content as it feels that the game was rushed quickly to meet the launch of the Xbox One.
  19. FillipeMag
    Oct 21, 2017
    9
    Muito bom , contudo há conquistas que só podem ser desbloqueadas através de micro transação e uma pequena variação de pistas ao longo da jogatina .
  20. VicenteJr
    Jan 15, 2018
    10
    Jogo muito bom!! Realmente falou uma historia maior por trás do jogo, acho que ficaria mais legal, mas não tira o brilho do jogo de forma alguma!
  21. SKSK
    Jul 25, 2018
    8
    Forza Motorsport 5 offers us a great car simulation experience, even though it has a limited number of circuits and cars.
  22. Xplocion
    Nov 10, 2019
    8
    The good:
    Xbox had the courage to use Forza Motorsport as the flag of the new generation back in 2013. The Drivatar system, you train your virtual self so that while you are off line, drive for you while you don't really play and are disconnected, earning credits for Use it and buy more cars.
    The bad: Iconic tracks were lost and the remaining tracks seem few because it does not    The good:
    Xbox had the courage to use Forza Motorsport as the flag of the new generation back in 2013. The Drivatar system, you train your virtual self so that while you are off line, drive for you while you don't really play and are disconnected, earning credits for Use it and buy more cars.

    The bad:
    Iconic tracks were lost and the remaining tracks seem few because it does not overcrowded the distribution of tracks and places properly at the events (this was corrected with a patch and with the arrival of Long Beach and Nurburgring). It has some frame pulls at Bowling events, outside of that the game looks spectacular. Some multiplayer and community achievements can no longer be taken out.

    Lo Meh !:
    The chips to buy cars (redeeming real money for sayings to buy cars) is neither good nor bad but it is an option if you felt you were not moving forward and wanted to run in other categories. "The power of the cloud", this if I experience it when I compare my experience playing connected vs a co-worker who played offline since in my game in Nurbur or in Nurburing I saw leaves falling and in my friend's, not in Laguna Seca I saw dust whirlpools by air currents and in that of the no and the helicopter following the race I saw it years before that of my friend ... those details were processed in the cloud and enriched my game with silly details but if they were there    … Expand
  23. SrCre
    Mar 10, 2020
    9
    [ ] Perfect
    [x] Awesome
    [ ] Good
    [ ] Good Bad
    [ ] Fail

    Não vejo necessidade em escrever um longo texto analisando uma arte, a nota é apenas um conselho para saber o quanto ela vale para sua vida.

    I see no need to write a long text analyzing an art, the note is just a piece of advice to know how much it is worth in your life.
  24. MOLEX3000
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Long live the king of racing games! Forza! Long live turn 10 and playground games for making this great games!
  25. DzmitryBoston
    Jul 8, 2020
    9
    A wonderful racing simulator all console racers must play. Graphics and gameplay are on a great level.
  26. DefaltWorld
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Este es mi juego de carreras favorito ( el ultimo que probe de la saga motorsport) es fantastico y los graficos y jugabilidad espectaculares
  27. Formula3
    Jan 30, 2023
    8
    Muito bom jogo..
    Jogo muito fiel a proposta.
    Recomendo, boa jogabilidade ...
  28. PunisherTeam
    Sep 1, 2023
    9
    They deceived me with Gran Turismo. I was his biggest fan and now I hate the saga for deceiving me by hiding this jewel that surpasses him in everything. He kicks Gran Turismo lying fanboys
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Awards & Rankings

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#3 Best Xbox One Game of 2013
2
#2 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2013
5
#5 Most Shared Xbox One Game of 2013

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 76 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 55 out of 76
  2. Mixed: 21 out of 76
  3. Negative: 0 out of 76
  1. Level7.nu
    Sep 12, 2014
    70
    Forza Motorsport 5 is an entertaining but bland experience. On one hand it impresses on the track with good visuals and fantastic handling. On the other hand it lacks content and the career mode is very dull outside of the races.
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  2. Gamereactor Sweden
    Sep 8, 2014
    70
    Looks lovely, drives great but feels more like a Forza Light.
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  3. Pelit (Finland)
    May 11, 2014
    83
    Forza Motorsport 5 is not a bad racing game per se, but it feels kinda downgraded from the expansive Forza games of Xbox 360. The graphics are fancy, but that doesn't quite compensate the (relative) lack of cars and tracks. [Feb 2014]
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