Forza Motorsport 5

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  1. 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
  2. AGCR
    Jun 22, 2023
    0
    Trash, we pass from realism in FM4 to the most boring and arcady physics in FM5, this is awful
  3. Jackos199
    Jun 19, 2023
    7
    Recently played this game after already played 6/7 and honestly don’t get why so much hate. 1080p 60 on the Xbox one? Yeah content may be lacking but for a next gen show case this definitely delivered. Apart from track being abit repetitive after a while a good while of game play nothing bad to say.
  4. strangermoon
    May 24, 2023
    8
    forza 5 for time quaite achivement on graphics but today car seleciton and weather system feel absent. gameplay here litte more heavy sim than newer titles.
  5. Formula3
    Jan 30, 2023
    8
    Muito bom jogo..
    Jogo muito fiel a proposta.
    Recomendo, boa jogabilidade ...
  6. AxysKilgore
    Apr 23, 2022
    6
    Good but its sequel, FM6, has surpassed it in every way. Gets kind of boring after a while and doesn't have the best cars.
  7. Xbluannax
    Nov 20, 2021
    5
    The first game on the new Xbox one console but not one of the best racing games I’ve played, I got bored very easily.
  8. zNeverSleeping
    Oct 30, 2020
    6
    Não é um jogo ruim, mas vendo de longe, parece um esboço do que realmente deveria ser. No caso: FM6.
  9. DzmitryBoston
    Jul 8, 2020
    9
    A wonderful racing simulator all console racers must play. Graphics and gameplay are on a great level.
  10. Tharduz
    Jun 26, 2020
    6
    hmm, this is... hmmm, what... ok definitely something went wrong, please go back
  11. 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!
  12. 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
  13. Flashyboy89
    May 19, 2020
    5
    With Forza Motorsport 5 they decided to go full on micro-transactions to suck all the fun out of it and expect players to fork out real cash for cars.
  14. SrCre
    Mar 10, 2020
    9
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    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.
  15. TechnicalN9ne
    Dec 27, 2019
    5
    Forza 5 is in every way apart from graphics, worse than Forza 4. Hell, it's probably the same story when comparing it to Forza 2.

    I mean, yes, the game is aesthetically pleasing, but Forza 2 was the first Forza game on the Xbox 360, and that boosted the car list from 150 to 350. That's a brilliant improvement. Forza 5 comes along and instead of having 700 cars from Forza 4, we're    Forza 5 is in every way apart from graphics, worse than Forza 4. Hell, it's probably the same story when comparing it to Forza 2.

    I mean, yes, the game is aesthetically pleasing, but Forza 2 was the first Forza game on the Xbox 360, and that boosted the car list from 150 to 350. That's a brilliant improvement. Forza 5 comes along and instead of having 700 cars from Forza 4, we're greeted with 200. Wow.

    Sorry Turn 10, but if everything is mechanically worse, i think a rating of 5/10 is generous.    … Expand
  16. 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
  17. 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.
  18. 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.
  19. gun_luis
    May 20, 2018
    7
    Salto gráfico respecto al 4, pero tiene pocos circuitos y lo hacen algo repetitivo. Luego el sistema de juego, hace que una vez te has pasado el juego, tiene que pasarlo con cada categoría de vehículos por separado cada campeonato, lo que lo llega a hacer aburrido.
  20. FatalBrush
    Feb 20, 2018
    6
    As a newcomer to the series: This game picked me up well. The cars and their history are introduced in an interesting way. The game invites you to learn and feel the passion behind cars. The game play thus feels real and inviting. However, once one is up for another challenge and the control assistance is turn off, this game knows no mercy. In short: This game will keep you entertained asAs a newcomer to the series: This game picked me up well. The cars and their history are introduced in an interesting way. The game invites you to learn and feel the passion behind cars. The game play thus feels real and inviting. However, once one is up for another challenge and the control assistance is turn off, this game knows no mercy. In short: This game will keep you entertained as a newcomer for a few hours but you must either train a lot afterwards or stop playing eventually. I did the latter.… Expand
  21. 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!
  22. karelpica99
    Dec 20, 2017
    0
    Do not be forgiving to Microsoft, do not buy their games anymore with a price tag of 60 bucks and micro-transactions. F...k microsoft never Micro transactions F...k
  23. 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 .
  24. Locke_Cole
    Oct 16, 2017
    5
    Es la primera vez que juego un Forza Motorsport - probé el primer Horizon antes-, y la sensación jugable que me deja está muy bien. Los controles y la sensación de manejo son muy satisfactorios, así como su dificultad (que es ajustable). Algo que me ha encantado del juego es la inmersión sonora, cada pantalla y cada vehículo suenan de manera distinta, es muy realista en ese sentido.Es la primera vez que juego un Forza Motorsport - probé el primer Horizon antes-, y la sensación jugable que me deja está muy bien. Los controles y la sensación de manejo son muy satisfactorios, así como su dificultad (que es ajustable). Algo que me ha encantado del juego es la inmersión sonora, cada pantalla y cada vehículo suenan de manera distinta, es muy realista en ese sentido. Técnicamente se ve de lujo y al momento de su salida me cuesta pensar en muchos juegos que se vieran mejor.

    Así el núcleo del juego, en cuanto a conducción y simulación, es muy sólido. Pero tiene demasiados problemas como para darle una nota mejor a ésta, lo primero es que las pistas son pocas y mas allá de comprar los nuevos autos, no ofrece ningún incentivo a explorar las diversas categorías de competición. Correr por las mismas pistas una y otra vez se vuelve cansado. De esta manera mi problema con Forza 5 es que resulta divertido las primeras horas de juego, pero luego se torna en un juego muy aburrido pese a tener una mecánica de conducción sólida e inmersiva. Falta música ambiental, falta variedad de pistas, falta variedad de modos de juego además de las carreras. Salgo un poco decepcionado de esta entrega, espero mas de la saga en el futuro.    … Expand
  25. watchoutch02
    Oct 4, 2017
    0
    Simply not good. T10 went backwards with FM5. With only 200 cars and no nurburgring, FM5 is the first forza on xbox one....but definitely not the best of the series. The micro/macrotransactions shouldn't even exist for a title like this.
  26. badgerryan19
    Jun 19, 2017
    7
    Fun racing game. From the graphics and a lot of cars and even the way they handle its real nice. Xbox first good game of next gen consoles. I like going through all the tracks trying to beat my best time.
  27. Broyax
    Apr 16, 2017
    7
    Un très sérieux bond en avant côté pilotage qui place désormais la série des Forza Motorsport au sommet des simulations réalistes : c'est en vérité ce qui se rapproche le plus de l'expérience réelle avec une simple manette ! La dite manette dont les gâchettes qui vibrent fournissent un retour des plus précis sur le comportement de la voiture, un régal ! on ne lui voit décidément aucunUn très sérieux bond en avant côté pilotage qui place désormais la série des Forza Motorsport au sommet des simulations réalistes : c'est en vérité ce qui se rapproche le plus de l'expérience réelle avec une simple manette ! La dite manette dont les gâchettes qui vibrent fournissent un retour des plus précis sur le comportement de la voiture, un régal ! on ne lui voit décidément aucun concurrent digne de ce nom, ni Project Cars, ni Assetto Corsa, ni iRacing qui sont à la fois moches et d'une physique très approximative.

    Ce pilotage s'apprécie bien entendu toutes aides désactivées, ce qui demande un certain temps d'acclimatation. Forza Motorsport 5 est un jeu qui réclame une finesse certaine désormais. Les sensations sont là, on a vraiment l'impression de piloter sans avoir à se taper un volant... à cet égard le volant Fanatec n'est plus supporté : un doigt d'honneur magistral de la part de Microsoft et Turn10... et ce n'est pas le Trustmaster cher et à la finition lamentable qui y changera quoi que ce soit, d'autant que le shifter optionnel n'est... pas supporté sur la One.

    L'ambiance sonore a également été améliorée et tutoie presque la réalité : réverbération, écho, une gestion fort convaincante de l'effet Doppler mais aussi des différences admission/échappement. Certes ce n'est pas encore parfait mais aucun jeu dans le domaine ne fait aussi bien, ni avec une aussi bonne fidélité.

    Techniquement parlant, on baigne avec bonheur dans un 1080p à 60 images par seconde, des circuits et des voitures refaits et un éclairage superbe : le plus beau jeu de bagnoles actuel, ni plus ni moins !

    Les drivatars sont une amélioration très significative de l'IA : les réactions sont imprévisibles, il arrive souvent que quelques drivatars de kévins s'invitent dans vos courses avec les résultats hilarants que l'on sait... Dégâts un peu moins permissifs qu'avant : une suspension endommagée, la caisse tire à gauche, un tonneau et elle ne bouge plus (quand même !).

    Ces lauriers (mérités) ayant été tressés, il convient de dire un mot ou deux sur des problèmes importants...

    -Le Fanatec comme dit plus haut n'est pas supporté mais passons...

    -Les replays ont encore des progrès à faire, n'importe quel Gran Turismo fait bien mieux dans la gestion des caméras... (défaut récurrent des Forza...). Les informations de temps au tour et du nombre de tours ont disparu...

    -Toujours pareil aussi, l'association km/h et ces putains de KW... de toute façon on ne peut même plus choisir ; ça se prétend "passionné de voitures" et ça affiche des kilowatts...

    -Impossible de régler sa bagnole dans le menu de pré-course comme avant : il faut retourner au menu principal, lamentable !

    -Lors d'un championnat, on est obligé à chaque fois de charger la course suivante avant de pouvoir quitter.

    -Le freinage dont le servo est par défaut réglé trop fort implique un blocage des roues beaucoup trop rapide. Encore un défaut récurrent de la série. Il faut acheter le kit de freinage course pour régler ça correctement (dans les 60%). On peut aussi palier un peu au problème en réglant les limites haute et basse de la commande ad hoc sur le pad.

    -Le niveau sonore des concurrents n'est pas réglable (ça l'était avant pourtant) et on a parfois du mal à entendre sa caisse dans la meute.

    -Les temps de chargement n'ont pas progressé par rapport à Forza 4 : c'est dire s'ils sont longs, longs comme un jour sans pain...

    -Globalement l'interface et les menus sont très en retrait par rapport à Forza 4.

    -Contenu sabré : deux fois moins de voitures et de circuits par rapport à Forza 4. Si 200 charettes ma foi, ça passe encore, 14 circuits c'est bien trop peu !

    -DLC day one, passe saisonnier à 50 euros et le système de jetons à microtransactions "appuyer sur Y pour gagner un niveau plus vite". Une pratique scandaleuse et indigne.

    Voilà, FM5 est pétri de défauts mais aussi d'immenses qualités. Horripilant dans sa finition mais passionnant dans sa conduite. Il est également pourri par une mentalité mercantile particulièrement infâme. Je pensais lui mettre 6 comme un vote-sanction mais ce serait une injustice eu égard au gros travail accompli sur le coeur du jeu : le pilotage !    … Expand
  28. bilbyc0m
    Mar 8, 2017
    3
    Forza 5 continues the series with another boring and generic racer which feels like most other realistic racing games. Could not play it for more than an hour before putting down my controller in boredom. The graphics of the cars look nice, and some of the tracks are very detailed however, as a launch title, seeing the crowd look like cardboard cutouts is not the sign of a next generation game.
  29. Borgees
    Sep 25, 2016
    6
    Um dos piores Forzas da franquia. Um jogo pobre, sem conteúdo e fraco, parece uma remasterização do Forza 4. Franquias anuais não dão bem, caem na mesmice. Forza Motorsport precisa de tempo.
  30. joshbrady91
    Jul 18, 2016
    8
    Awesome game.

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

    great game.

    Forzaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
  31. orkinen
    Jun 19, 2016
    8
    Me parece un juego bastante interesante , tiene una buena jugabilidad y le puede hacer competencia a la saga de gran turismo de pS , cuando tengo ganas de echarme unas carreras es una gran duda ..
    Me gusta mucho la gran variedad de coches que poseé ,
  32. baris697
    Apr 26, 2016
    8
    In fact this is not classic racing game. This game is about enjoy the cars in a short races for earn game credits, than buy a new car to do it again. Cars are great created, licenced, with many details and there are hundreds of them. But there are not so many circuits and after some time you will have repetitive feeling. That is the main problem of the game - you are doing still sameIn fact this is not classic racing game. This game is about enjoy the cars in a short races for earn game credits, than buy a new car to do it again. Cars are great created, licenced, with many details and there are hundreds of them. But there are not so many circuits and after some time you will have repetitive feeling. That is the main problem of the game - you are doing still same thing and you feel no extra progress. But summary, the game has nice graphics, great atmosphere, very good driving system and cool car models. I also like positive game motivation to try harder difficulty - you have bonus credits for every more real feature you activate. Great racing game for Xbox platform.… Expand
  33. vinicius77777
    Feb 24, 2016
    6
    o jogo é bom, mas poderia ter sido muito melhor. achei que pouca as pistas que tem, os campeonatos não são tão interessantes já que ficam repetindo as mesmas telas, você precisa fazer macumba pra conseguir jogar de 2 jogadores. é triste ver que a empresa priorizou mais os gráficos do que o resto do jogo. não ficou ruim, mas, eu esperava muito mais.
  34. XCCO
    Jan 30, 2016
    3
    I have been disappointed with my experience of Forza Motorsport 5 and can only imagine that such disappointment will continue through the series. Though I am not an avid follower of the game, I have enjoyed previous installments, but my frustrations surmounted those experiences. While Forza will continue to boast their graphics and availability of cars, to which there can be littleI have been disappointed with my experience of Forza Motorsport 5 and can only imagine that such disappointment will continue through the series. Though I am not an avid follower of the game, I have enjoyed previous installments, but my frustrations surmounted those experiences. While Forza will continue to boast their graphics and availability of cars, to which there can be little argument made, the game play far outweighs any beauty, in a negative manner. The system of difficulty is set such that computers are aggressive towards the player. Those that are behind will only hinder the possibility of progression through the field. This is increasingly frustrating on small tracks with tight turns as the player is placed in the back of the pack only to be blocked by a conglomerate of CPU's, designed to suppress the player, that are unaffected by any beating the player may deal whereas the player is penalized with damages reducing race performance. So, an indestructible force is placed in front of a fragile player. This makes game play very displeasing and frustrating.

    How could this be alleviated? Well, one may suggest that rather than having malicious CPU's, faster ones would be more appropriate. This has been done in the past and only makes the class system of vehicles a terrible hindrance to the player as they are confined to the amount of customization dependent on the race. It seems there is not a great way to produce challenging game play that is not frustrating in the disadvantageous manner that has been presented. Unfortunately, racing games will fall by the wayside for single player use like many other franchises have seen.

    Maybe there is hope for Forza 6, but it does not seem likely as Forza follows similar patterns in game play throughout the years only adding minor aspects here and there, it seems.    … Expand
  35. King1111hfn
    Jan 25, 2016
    0
    I would like to talk about forza 5,its a great game.know if you have found out that this is a lie,good.FORZA 5 SUCKS!!! I WOULD RATHER DO 15 COLLEGE ESSASY'S!! I thought this game was gonna be cool,forza 4 was nice,but this one,itll make you rage more than sup3r meat boy×1000.every time i try to turn with a newly purchased car,it eather,A:looses countrol to like everything or B: decidesI would like to talk about forza 5,its a great game.know if you have found out that this is a lie,good.FORZA 5 SUCKS!!! I WOULD RATHER DO 15 COLLEGE ESSASY'S!! I thought this game was gonna be cool,forza 4 was nice,but this one,itll make you rage more than sup3r meat boy×1000.every time i try to turn with a newly purchased car,it eather,A:looses countrol to like everything or B: decides that its a beyblade and starts to spin out of no where.this is a waste of your money go buy starwars or something,youll regret buying this,it gets really oring,and they expect you to pay 60 dollars,i would rather use it to wipe my butt with,at least then it wouldnt be wasted that much.So be careful buying certain games.… Expand
  36. SwitSwat
    Sep 14, 2015
    5
    Half the content of Forza 4, and pretty much nothing new to offer Mediocre at best, it is probably the weakest Forza so far. There's not much else I can say except that there are definitely much better Forza games.
  37. AMMANN7
    Sep 7, 2015
    9
    9/10

    Forza Motorsport 5 is a technical masterpiece and the best racing game I've ever played

    + Beautiful car designs
    + Amazing Tracks
    + Career mode
    + Fantastic gameplay
    + Great car list
    + Top Gear

    - Online Mode
    - Some dull moments in career mode
  38. Vockt
    Aug 15, 2015
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Beautiful graphics, gameplay while remaining faithful to the old versions. Only weak point: not having so many cars and tracks as Forza 4. We were accustomed to simulators games that have more than 300 cars, dozens of tracks and its variations. The game shows the graphics power of the new generation of consoles!… Expand
  39. TigrisVsLeo
    Jun 20, 2015
    7
    There's enough cars, which are unique in look, sound and the feeling when you drive it. However - there are not enough tracks and cars are priced too high. Driving is hard but I do not normally play racing games.
  40. mikespinelli
    Jun 5, 2015
    7
    I love this game and it's still one of my favorite on my Xbox One. The graphics are really impressive and the design of each race tracks is on point. I really love the sensation of speed when you push the most powerful cars in the game. Things I hate: Some really great cars are inaccessible if you don't want to spend some money and there are definitely less cars than previous Forza Games.I love this game and it's still one of my favorite on my Xbox One. The graphics are really impressive and the design of each race tracks is on point. I really love the sensation of speed when you push the most powerful cars in the game. Things I hate: Some really great cars are inaccessible if you don't want to spend some money and there are definitely less cars than previous Forza Games. I find that some races were getting really repetitive and that you really have to grind a lot sometimes to advance in the game. Still great game to have in your collection, can't wait for the next one in the series!… Expand
  41. OneManReviews
    Jun 2, 2015
    6
    Forza is an awesome realistic car game made with the most detail I have ever seen in any car game. It is a great for people who are car enthusiasts and I am which made me enjoy the game, but the problem I had with the game was that they needed more maps because I felt that it was getting a bit too repetitive and there is too much DLC. Way too much!! If you are a casual car gamer then IForza is an awesome realistic car game made with the most detail I have ever seen in any car game. It is a great for people who are car enthusiasts and I am which made me enjoy the game, but the problem I had with the game was that they needed more maps because I felt that it was getting a bit too repetitive and there is too much DLC. Way too much!! If you are a casual car gamer then I would recommend to buy and if you are a car enthusiast definently buy it, but if you are a person who aren't really into racing games do not get the game because you will be bored by the game very quickly.....… Expand
  42. ravensworth
    Jun 2, 2015
    10
    Forza 5 was the first of the. " standard" Forza titles offered on the Xbox one. It is understandably not as large as Forza 4 for the 360. Yet it still delivers the same heart pounding seat of your pants racing experience that no other title can touch. Well worth the invest ment!
  43. x-billy
    Jun 1, 2015
    9
    Игра была неоднозначно воспринята критиками, но мне она понравилась. Конечно, тут не так много машин, как в предыдущих частях, а трасс вообще преступно мало (за это я и снизил оценку). Многие особенности предыдущих частей также попали под нож.
    Но играть всё равно всё так же интересно. Кроме того, надо учитывать, что эта часть - переходная, первая на новом поколении консолей. В общем, игра    Игра была неоднозначно воспринята критиками, но мне она понравилась. Конечно, тут не так много машин, как в предыдущих частях, а трасс вообще преступно мало (за это я и снизил оценку). Многие особенности предыдущих частей также попали под нож.
    Но играть всё равно всё так же интересно. Кроме того, надо учитывать, что эта часть - переходная, первая на новом поколении консолей. В общем, игра оставила у меня преимущественно положительные впечатления.    … Expand
  44. 101peter
    May 31, 2015
    7
    All I can say is that having played all the forza games this was a massive disappointment. The main issue is the lack of content. Even with all the DLC I am super bored of doing the same tracks over and over again. The game feels totally half finished and it feels like the developers are forcing you into buying the DLC just so you don't get bored. The career mode lacks direction and getsAll I can say is that having played all the forza games this was a massive disappointment. The main issue is the lack of content. Even with all the DLC I am super bored of doing the same tracks over and over again. The game feels totally half finished and it feels like the developers are forcing you into buying the DLC just so you don't get bored. The career mode lacks direction and gets boring pretty quickly as there's really no/little rewards to motivate you to keep playing so there's very little sense of achievement or progression. They've also not included some of the best features of the previous games such as the popular auction house which is disappointing.

    That being said the multiplayer is the saving grace of the game, as the racing is competitive and fun and its super easy to find well populated lobbies. However quite often it does feel like whoever has the quickest setup wins, meaning the average joe has no chance. Its worth noting that the game has split screen which is rare these days as most developers don't seem to bother. Other than that the graphics are decent and certain tracks in particular look lush (prague is beautiful), there's still a good array of cars (although less than previous forza's) and the extensive tuning and paint options are still there.

    At the time of writing this game has been out for a while now and if you can find a very cheap copy it's worth a punt if you're a racing fan, but if not I'd recommend either getting the brilliant project cars instead or waiting for forza 6 and hoping its better than this.    … Expand
  45. GrumpyGamer85
    May 20, 2015
    8
    Forza motorsport 5 is a good game but coming off forza 4 it hurt to see missing tracks and about 300 cars but it is still the best racing game out and will be replaced later this year with forza 6.

    great graphics and audio effects make for a superb racing simulator
  46. XBOXftw
    May 14, 2015
    7
    Well, to be honest, Forza 5 is quite a standard racing game, which would normally get it a 6/10 in my books, as they tend to be boring, but I'm giving it an 7/10 because of the INSANE graphical fidelity. The graphics were so good, that at some moments, I forgot that I was playing a video game, and thought that I was watching racing on TV. Of course there's other little awesome things thatWell, to be honest, Forza 5 is quite a standard racing game, which would normally get it a 6/10 in my books, as they tend to be boring, but I'm giving it an 7/10 because of the INSANE graphical fidelity. The graphics were so good, that at some moments, I forgot that I was playing a video game, and thought that I was watching racing on TV. Of course there's other little awesome things that add on to the realism, like your engine heat, the physics, and there's an amazing photo mode. Also, custom paint jobs is awesome. I can understand the low user ratings a bit, seeing as the game is SO realistic, that it tends to be difficult to play. But, at the end of the day, there's no better feeling in Forza 5 than pulling across the finish line in 1st place!… Expand
  47. Woodkid
    May 4, 2015
    0
    Motorsport 5 realy sucks.
    400 less cars than forza 4 and 23 less tracks and no more drag, drift or game modes. FORZA FANS DONT BUY THIS GAME. This game is a micro-transaction disaster, because to buy a car it costs more than $100 of real money. The game seems stripped of everything (amount of cars, tracks, races, upgrades, drag racing and drifting all gone.)
  48. Urbanlistener
    May 1, 2015
    6
    Visually it is amazing, the cars are extremely realistic, the maps are beautiful and the driving is a lot of fun. But overall, the game really lacks content, it is extremely repetitive, there is not enough maps, it is really long to level up and gain some money and at the same time winning is too easy.
  49. prestonchris016
    Apr 17, 2015
    7
    As the first forza motorsport on the Xbox one its good but a little repetitive at times there are a few bugs but they don't pop up that often, a audio glitch that popped up after idling for a hour or more and a audio glitch that popped up after playing for a long amount of time
  50. 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.
  51. 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.
  52. AwesomeReviews
    Mar 20, 2015
    2
    It needs a 14 GB patch? What is wrong with you, Microsoft? And if I don't download this patch, I only get to use half of the game's tracks and cars? I'm sorry, but if I buy a game on disc, I should at least get the entire game without the need for excessive updates that are unobtainable for the level of internet service available for where I live.

    Oh, and, by the way, the half of the    It needs a 14 GB patch? What is wrong with you, Microsoft? And if I don't download this patch, I only get to use half of the game's tracks and cars? I'm sorry, but if I buy a game on disc, I should at least get the entire game without the need for excessive updates that are unobtainable for the level of internet service available for where I live.

    Oh, and, by the way, the half of the game I did play wasn't much fun. Apparently, the developers think that we are so horrible at racing these days that we deserve a bronze medal ... for finishing in 10th place! And you get gold for 3rd! And if you do win, you still only get gold! Also, who has ever heard of a championship without a points system? How can any simulation racing game be enjoyable under these conditions?

    At least the graphics are amazing. But don't buy an Xbox One just for this. Play "Gran Turismo 6" for PS3 instead.    … Expand
  53. 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
  54. 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 !!
  55. 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.
  56. Forza5fanatic
    Jan 25, 2015
    9
    To be honest this is my first racing game, so I'm not that experienced. Everyone is fussing about the micro transactions for no reason. it only took me 2 series (1-2 hours) to get a Chevy Camaro and an extra 1 hour to get a Mclearn or a really nice Farrari. To get a Farrari or mclearn you are probably looking at 200,000-300,000CD which is not really much because you get around 5,000CD aTo be honest this is my first racing game, so I'm not that experienced. Everyone is fussing about the micro transactions for no reason. it only took me 2 series (1-2 hours) to get a Chevy Camaro and an extra 1 hour to get a Mclearn or a really nice Farrari. To get a Farrari or mclearn you are probably looking at 200,000-300,000CD which is not really much because you get around 5,000CD a race but there are a ton of bonus' that add maybe 10-20% of the reward you get for completing a race. you also get 35,000CD overtime you get to the next driver level which happens around twice a series (1 Hour) plus there is a bonus for completing the series witch is 20,000+CD so you probably be 100,000+CD richer after the Series so the money adds up pretty fast and you can by a really nice car in no time. The only cons to this game are i think the shadows and drifting/sliding are a bit exaggerated. F.Y.I. don't buy the game at the store or from Microsoft because you can find it new on the internet like Amazon or ebay for half the price. IT IS NOT A RIPOFF, PEOPLE ARE JUST EXAGGERATING! By the way, Graphics are fantastic!… Expand
  57. 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.
  58. lrapsody
    Jan 17, 2015
    9
    Honestly? This game is brilliant if you loved Forza before. Fantastic physics and the handling is amazing, especially with the One's controller. This game was completely built from scratch, and had the best offering on new gen of any racers. We've now several free dlc tracks, including the Nordeschleife!

    Overall, don't believe that it is lacking in content. Turn 10 haven't carried over    Honestly? This game is brilliant if you loved Forza before. Fantastic physics and the handling is amazing, especially with the One's controller. This game was completely built from scratch, and had the best offering on new gen of any racers. We've now several free dlc tracks, including the Nordeschleife!

    Overall, don't believe that it is lacking in content. Turn 10 haven't carried over assets like certain other franchises, so the textures on cars is pretty mental. Best racing experience on console, until Project Cars releases!    … Expand
  59. maumau96t
    Jan 10, 2015
    0
    I think this game is incomplete, **** turn 10 and their 14 GB update oh and I forget to mention even with the updates the game is incomplete,
    loved forza 4 but this is ****
  60. mxsuperfly
    Jan 10, 2015
    7
    Pretty good racing and but could be better this game needs a good storyline and races are pretty good 1st person is great and the graphics are great too but to make this game a 10/10 needs a good storyline
  61. itdoesntmatter
    Jan 9, 2015
    8
    A solid 8.8 for me, where this game maintains it's high quality edge it improves on its offering. With too many races to mention, a huge catalogue for cars enthusiasts and variable gameplay for novices and experts Forza 5 is a delight to play.
    It's not without its flaws, for example its not really next gen in the truest offering even though it doesn't lack any polish, it isn't offering    A solid 8.8 for me, where this game maintains it's high quality edge it improves on its offering. With too many races to mention, a huge catalogue for cars enthusiasts and variable gameplay for novices and experts Forza 5 is a delight to play.
    It's not without its flaws, for example its not really next gen in the truest offering even though it doesn't lack any polish, it isn't offering anything spectacularly innovative in terms of gameplay but it's still really fun to play and definitely has longevity, however the flaws are nit picking because it's a game which gives you exactly what you want it you're a Forza fan and a great game if you're either a racing fan or looking for something to play.
    I am more of the Colin McRae/Micro Machines fan but Forza gives me the immersion F1 wants me to have, the racing heart Gran Turismo aspires to give and the pick up and play Wipeout once gave.
    It's fun, it's cheap and it's Forza, the franchise still isn't stale even if it needs some refreshing to be considered unmatched; you can't go wrong if you get it and when you have it hours of fun are sure to follow.
    If you're late to the Xbox One this game is worthy of your time, especially as it can be bought for less than £15.    … Expand
  62. brains13
    Jan 2, 2015
    4
    Not NEARLY as good as Gran Turismo. Great graphics, but no real goals or prizes and you pretty much hit the same tracks over and over and over again. It gets boring REAL quick. At least GT would keep you interested with different kinds of races, goals, and unlockable cars and stuff. For example in this game I finished a whole series with gold in every race and got no prize for it. INot NEARLY as good as Gran Turismo. Great graphics, but no real goals or prizes and you pretty much hit the same tracks over and over and over again. It gets boring REAL quick. At least GT would keep you interested with different kinds of races, goals, and unlockable cars and stuff. For example in this game I finished a whole series with gold in every race and got no prize for it. I think I'll hold out for GT on Xbox One before buying another Forza game.… Expand
  63. FIREBALLRoberts
    Dec 27, 2014
    1
    Save yourself some time & money: just play Forza 4 on the xbox360.
    Forza 5 is a major step backwards with half the content of Forza 4.
    Sell your xbone if you bought it to race with.

    How does microsoft get away with selling the same game/content over & over just by adding 1 to the number after the name?? Doh!
  64. redy2rumbl
    Dec 27, 2014
    0
    I bought this game used, THANK GOD. From the get go, had nothing but problems. Took almost 24 hours for the game to completely install (Including 14GB patch). Micro-transactions out the wazoo and GLITCHES galore! The road kept disappearing!!! REALLY! STAY AWAY FROM THIS, you will be sorry you bought it. Turn 10 took a big step BACKWARDS with this game!
  65. Brosman
    Dec 25, 2014
    3
    What was once the king of simulation racing games is now a shadow of its former self. There are two things that completely ruined this game for me. First were the micro-transactions that essentially made the game pay to have an advantage, and second is the "always online drivatar". They essentially made the game "always online" even when you arent by forcing you to race with real peoplesWhat was once the king of simulation racing games is now a shadow of its former self. There are two things that completely ruined this game for me. First were the micro-transactions that essentially made the game pay to have an advantage, and second is the "always online drivatar". They essentially made the game "always online" even when you arent by forcing you to race with real peoples drivatars. Drivitars are basically bots that remember other peoples playstyles. This means that races are now **** of cars ramming eachother and not following the correct ways to race unless you feel like playing on the hardest difficulties way above most peoples skill level. Also, the game has a "rival" mechanic. This mechanic is completely broken as it buffs a random racer on the track to the point where no mater what place they are in, they will win and there is nothing you can do about it. Your rival will have a car that has a performance level way above yours, meaning no matter how hard you try you wont win as a class B Mazda Miata is suddenly doing 200mph down a straight away way out of your reach. Its sad really, really wanted this game but now its on my list of Christmas returns.… Expand
  66. OttawaExile
    Dec 13, 2014
    6
    Full disclosure I'm not a racing guy, I picked up this game because it was 10$ at target for that price it was about right for me. It is a beautiful game with lots of cars and race options, the cars level up as you play them and the rewind option is forgiving. The downside is I started to find it boring, the races all begin to feel the same pass 3/4 of the cars in the first minute.Full disclosure I'm not a racing guy, I picked up this game because it was 10$ at target for that price it was about right for me. It is a beautiful game with lots of cars and race options, the cars level up as you play them and the rewind option is forgiving. The downside is I started to find it boring, the races all begin to feel the same pass 3/4 of the cars in the first minute. Overtake the leaders in lap 2 maintain lead for the rest of the game. Because of the rewind button once you are in the lead you never lose it. Which is why I love and hate it. I always hated that with racing one mistake means having to run the race again, but in the flip side rewind makes the races boring. But again as I said this is a review for the non racer.… Expand
  67. sinadoom
    Dec 13, 2014
    7
    Although Forza 5 doesn't differ much from Forza Motorsport 2 in terms of its gameplay, features and content, it's still an excellent racing game and one that every car fan should play. The car choice isn't extensive, but you won't be seeing lots of the same exact car with different livery being branded as a different one to boost the car count. The options in terms of tuning, upgrades,Although Forza 5 doesn't differ much from Forza Motorsport 2 in terms of its gameplay, features and content, it's still an excellent racing game and one that every car fan should play. The car choice isn't extensive, but you won't be seeing lots of the same exact car with different livery being branded as a different one to boost the car count. The options in terms of tuning, upgrades, progression, career, customisation, painting etc. aren't far different. You can use community liveries when buying a car, and a useful feature is the ability to auto-upgrade your car to the top of a specified class (for those that don't enjoy tinkering with individual components). The commentary from Top Gear is an awesome addition; as is the Top Gear track. Forza 5 is all about the cars: you won't find any video game that has got as detailed textures and interior models as Forza 5. Indeed, the Forzavista feature is actually quite pleasant if not novel; allowing you to inspect the car from every angle. The level of detail is beyond anything else you will ever see in a driving game. The graphics overall are pretty descent - running at 1080p 60FPS but the environment detail and lighting are no match for Codemasters' EGO 3 engine. As for the driving, it is more difficult than before. I usually play all my racing games with the fewest assists possible but in Forza 5, I would advise avoiding the Simulation steering setting because the cars spin out randomly. Clearly this was designed for racing wheels instead of the analog sticks on a controller. Other than that, the driving is quite fun, captures the sense of speed (although nowhere near as well as SHIFT 2) and is accessible yet realistic. The cars and tracks available are what you'd expect from Forza - a good mix. What's more, there are some street circuits in the game which is nice to see given that Microsoft discontinued Project Gotham Racing series - perhaps the best racing game ever (in my opinion). Speaking of which, Forza 5 tries to vary the gameplay a bit by adding some different objectives to the usual circuit racing, for example, where you have to overtake as many cars as possible within a time or lap limit. This is great to see, and it would be nice if more of these game modes were implemented to avoid repetition. That said, Forza 5 offers the player much freedom in how they progress. To finish every race in the game would take hundreds of hours, and there's also time trials and rivals modes. The aim of this much content is not to make the game a grind - there are not achievements for finishing everything - but to give the player choice in what cars they use and which tracks to race on. Overall, Forza Motorsport 5 doesn't make nay significant advances for the franchise but as a showcase for "next-gen" visuals and a haven for car lovers, it is one of the best racing games available.… Expand
  68. 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.
  69. Ekko
    Nov 27, 2014
    9
    I got this with the XB1 a year ago and I still play it. I understand that to some it seems kinda light on content - compared to what was there on FM4, but it never bothered me. I think some folks focus a little too much in this comparison. This is a new game on a new system, they can't just take all the original content and 'make it look more pretty', everything had to be rebuilt. Having aI got this with the XB1 a year ago and I still play it. I understand that to some it seems kinda light on content - compared to what was there on FM4, but it never bothered me. I think some folks focus a little too much in this comparison. This is a new game on a new system, they can't just take all the original content and 'make it look more pretty', everything had to be rebuilt. Having a game like this at console launch is quite something. But yeah, FM4 had lots of content (which was 'just' taken over from FM3), but FM6 will do the same and be double the size of FM5. Anyways, there's no need to buy anything extra in this game, only of you love, say, a certain oldsmobile, then you can buy that extra. The three additional tracks were free downloads and every now and then there's new (free) cars, so it's really not all what people make it out to be. As for the actual driving: There's no better game out there (that includes you, Forza Horizon 2) as far as 'feeling the car and the track' goes. It's really beautiful. I play FH2 a lot, I played DriveClub (which, also, ain't as bad as people say) and Gran Turismo, but nothing touches the feel of Forza 5. It plays perfectly. Graphics are good to quite good (1080p, 60fps), with the occasional blandness and the weird 2D spritey people standing next to the tracks. But yeah, it's super smooth and fast, that's what counts. Some tracks look magnificent (Prague, Switzerland), some look a bit dull (Sebring etc.) but these courses look bland in real life, too. You've never seen a better Nurburgring, though. I personally didn't like the music and had it off constantly. I prefer the sound of the engines and the surroundings anyway, but this cheap classical score was just bad. I like classical music very much, but this was just too poppy and transported a weird kind of cheap melancholy. Really poorly written. So, to those who like racing games: try it, you'll get it used for cheap. And to those who love racing games but weren't sure about this one: You'll regret nothing. It's the best racer out there and a good mix of sim and arcade.… Expand
  70. Tornaxus
    Nov 25, 2014
    7
    PROS: Great car rental system
    Wonderful graphics
    Great driving physics
    Good amount of cars
    Easy to progress career
    Large amount of racing views
    CONS: Annoying DLC and micro transactions
    Disappointing split screen
    Sometimes slow multiplayer
    No weather effects
    Limited space for replays
  71. atvman29
    Nov 12, 2014
    5
    I've been playing racing sims since Gran Turismo 2 on PS2. My history goes GT2, GT3 A-Spec, GT4, FM 2, FM 3, FM4, and now FM5. Its amazing how far these games have come, and its a shame that FM5 feels like a step back. It feels incomplete and rushed. Even the loading screens seem bored by the small selection of tracks, "and now back once again to Road America...". Seriously, it feelsI've been playing racing sims since Gran Turismo 2 on PS2. My history goes GT2, GT3 A-Spec, GT4, FM 2, FM 3, FM4, and now FM5. Its amazing how far these games have come, and its a shame that FM5 feels like a step back. It feels incomplete and rushed. Even the loading screens seem bored by the small selection of tracks, "and now back once again to Road America...". Seriously, it feels like I was just here - because I was! The actual racing mechanics are pretty solid. The AI seems decent but that's about the only place that's really impressive in this game. The graphics I think will be (hopefully) considered sub par a few years down the road, and the selection of cars is pretty thin. Plus, a DLC car pack is $10? Give me a break. My biggest issue with this game however are the childish arcade elements they throw in... I'm talking about these "special events" such as driving through bowling pins at the Top Gear test track, racing through traffic, etc. Who thought this was a good idea? Leave that stuff for Horizon which is a very fun game in its own right. And why can't we have races that are more than 2 or 3 laps?? Do people have that bad of ADD these days? I LOVED the endurance races of the past. You really got to learn the track and you didn't have to pass every stinkin' car in the race right away. I'm jumping around tracks so much in this game, that I almost need to leave the suggested driving line on just to figure out where I'm going. Overall I'm pretty disappointed with this purchase, and never should have spent $60 on the game, or $10 on the DLC pack to get the Corvette. Avoid this one until its much less expensive.… Expand
  72. Symbolia
    Nov 8, 2014
    7
    Driving feels good and the game looks great. Drivatar brings extra dimension to it although it is still far from real person. Another cons: Online code is sometimes very bad, too few city circuits, playing with wheel is difficult and pointless special races in the career mode.
  73. UFkeymaster
    Oct 23, 2014
    1
    FM5 is at first a real thrill to play and watch but after a few hours of going over the small selection of tracks to choose from you begin to get uninterested. Well, let's get a nicer car - What do you mean I have to purchase it - I already paid for this game. This is crap! I fully expected the damn thing to tell me I was out of gas and it needed my credit card to continue. IFM5 is at first a real thrill to play and watch but after a few hours of going over the small selection of tracks to choose from you begin to get uninterested. Well, let's get a nicer car - What do you mean I have to purchase it - I already paid for this game. This is crap! I fully expected the damn thing to tell me I was out of gas and it needed my credit card to continue. I shouldn't give them any ideas. Do not buy this game unless you plan on continuing to "pay to play".… Expand
  74. KevinHeryanto
    Oct 8, 2014
    6
    This game is truly fun. But all the distracting candy eye effect makes it less fun
    it costs more than the previous forza (forza motorsport 4) but has less content.
    you also needs to pay to get returning cars, there are no weather effects at all.
    this is clearly the worst forza.
  75. Bopperman
    Oct 2, 2014
    0
    I'm a new returnee to console gaming after a 15 year break - things have changed a lot and not all for the good since the PS2 days, and I'm disappointed I have to say.

    I'll start with the good bits of Forza 5: great graphics, beautiful. Decent driving experience. Clarkson. Unfortunately the game is unplayable because of the micro purchases. It's not even clear how you earn tokens    I'm a new returnee to console gaming after a 15 year break - things have changed a lot and not all for the good since the PS2 days, and I'm disappointed I have to say.

    I'll start with the good bits of Forza 5: great graphics, beautiful. Decent driving experience. Clarkson.

    Unfortunately the game is unplayable because of the micro purchases. It's not even clear how you earn tokens without paying for them. I'm used to this on free ipad apps, where you get one car, map or character, but this game is GBP60. Experiencing the developer's greed, extreme greed, in this way has actual left me feeling dirty. It is quite disgusting - what if a teenager bought this game with his pocket money?

    Fortunately, Forza 5 came free with a 2nd XBOX ONE I have just bought, so after less than two hours of gameplay I don't feel bad about erasing it from the HDD.

    I'm giving Forza 5 a zero because it is unplayable. Shame on you Microsoft Studios.

    By the way, how this game gets a 79 Metascore is beyond me, I can only assume the critics got a fully unlocked version to play with and weren't asked to part with more of their cash just to have the stuff that should have been available to start with.    … Expand
  76. Senateman
    Oct 2, 2014
    5
    The game itself is great, however it has very strange glitches and odd bugs. For example, if you mix certain upgrades you do nothing but spin out. Overall, it's OK.
  77. oresund
    Sep 29, 2014
    5
    I've played all Forza releases and loved the game until release 4. Sorry to say this is a bad release compared to previous versions.. Extremely repetitive with the same tracks and races over and over again. The Forza soul is lost and gameplay is boring. It feels like a over polished and rushed release. It's really sad as I bought Xone just because of Forza 5. I really hope Turn 10 willI've played all Forza releases and loved the game until release 4. Sorry to say this is a bad release compared to previous versions.. Extremely repetitive with the same tracks and races over and over again. The Forza soul is lost and gameplay is boring. It feels like a over polished and rushed release. It's really sad as I bought Xone just because of Forza 5. I really hope Turn 10 will figure out a way to make the next release worth the Forza title.… Expand
  78. 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.
  79. MikesGamingExp
    Sep 26, 2014
    0
    I'm giving this a 0/10 because when I purchased the game I was extremely happy, played a while and then saw the "click here to level faster".. I thought to my self hmm maybe I achieved something? NOPE, when suddenly read "purchase $$$ for faster experience" .. I thought No.. No.. Not another one of these games? Why WHY WHY, than finding out half the cars from previous Forza hasI'm giving this a 0/10 because when I purchased the game I was extremely happy, played a while and then saw the "click here to level faster".. I thought to my self hmm maybe I achieved something? NOPE, when suddenly read "purchase $$$ for faster experience" .. I thought No.. No.. Not another one of these games? Why WHY WHY, than finding out half the cars from previous Forza has dissapeared, more then half of the tracks too, drift and drags are gone, and I'm left with another $60 adleast to purchase everything else in the game. This is an absolute joke. Beyond trash.… Expand
  80. 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
  81. 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
  82. eldumloido
    Sep 22, 2014
    4
    It's made just to sell you dlc. Don't buy before "full' version comes available. For this dlc model game I give 4/10, if they release a goty version with all dlc ill raise it to 8 but only for that version.
  83. countyourmacros
    Sep 21, 2014
    0
    This franchise has been going downhill since Forza 3. Paywalls everywhere you go in this game. Career mode is so boring. Not nearly enough base tracks, and not nearly enough cars.

    You know what really makes this worth the 1 I gave it? Not only have they not added any new rims since Forza 3, but they've actually reduced the amount of cars available for free from 500 to less than 150 (and    This franchise has been going downhill since Forza 3. Paywalls everywhere you go in this game. Career mode is so boring. Not nearly enough base tracks, and not nearly enough cars.

    You know what really makes this worth the 1 I gave it? Not only have they not added any new rims since Forza 3, but they've actually reduced the amount of cars available for free from 500 to less than 150 (and you can't buy any of the fun cars without forking out real life money).    … Expand
  84. charlie15
    Sep 21, 2014
    4
    It's the exact same game with less cars and less content. The driving dynamics are't improved, they just feel tired. I prefer playing GT6 on PS3. They should have taken their time with this and released the game complete at a later stage. I bought an Xbox One at launch for this game, what a disappointment.
  85. NahidParvez
    Sep 9, 2014
    9
    Best Racing Game of the year... ..................................... Enough said .....................................................................
  86. SimpleReviewz
    Aug 30, 2014
    9
    When I decided to get an Xbox One at GameStop, I had to trade a lot of stuff in to make sure that I only had to pay about a 100 bucks for it. Sadly, my Xbox 360 was one of the trade-ins I made. I say "sadly" because I didn't have the chance to play Forza 4 because I love Forza 5. Forza, as a whole, reigns as the best racing game franchise on the market. The car count here is lowered downWhen I decided to get an Xbox One at GameStop, I had to trade a lot of stuff in to make sure that I only had to pay about a 100 bucks for it. Sadly, my Xbox 360 was one of the trade-ins I made. I say "sadly" because I didn't have the chance to play Forza 4 because I love Forza 5. Forza, as a whole, reigns as the best racing game franchise on the market. The car count here is lowered down from the previous entry, but now it really feels like each car has its place, a reason to be here. Another thing that it lowered is the track count, and this disappointed me greatly. While playing Career a lot, I had to go through many tracks over and over again. Speaking of Career, it is jam-packed with leagues, championships, etc. . I love how each league made me drive a whole new car entirely than what I drove before. Like I said, there's a lot of content in Career, but I felt there could've been a bit more variety in all these races. However, the multiplayer mostly made up for that because there's many different modes. A particular favorite of mine is Infection. Every session of it was a good, fun time. And of course, all the cars look realistic as all-get-out. It's phenomenal. The graphics outside of that have their highs and lows, but mostly highs. You can customize your cars here very much, too, but doing so makes you dive in to a lot of menus that were tedious. Despite small flaws, Forza 5 is constantly invigorating and amazing.… Expand
  87. 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.
  88. fireball65
    Aug 3, 2014
    0
    This game just makes me sad. Forza 4 is one of my favorite games of all time, I have put way too many hours into it and it still makes me want to come back. Its not a lack of work or effort on the part of Turn 10, they just worked on areas that didn't really need improvement or nobody really wanted. Drivatars are good in theory but as far as i have seen they don't change the experienceThis game just makes me sad. Forza 4 is one of my favorite games of all time, I have put way too many hours into it and it still makes me want to come back. Its not a lack of work or effort on the part of Turn 10, they just worked on areas that didn't really need improvement or nobody really wanted. Drivatars are good in theory but as far as i have seen they don't change the experience in a noticeable way. Personally I don't care too much about graphics, I think Forza 4 looks good enough. What they should have done is added more content and more interesting game modes. Also I have had trouble getting the online to work even months after release. All in all this game is a major disappointment I just hope that horizon 2 doesn't disappoint me this much or I may never buy another Forza game.… Expand
  89. yoloswag
    Jul 23, 2014
    1
    This game is terrible the handling is stupidly unrealistic its not even funny yes it has graphics that may be next gen but grand turismo is one of the most realistic games iv played
  90. muohio
    Jul 16, 2014
    3
    I just picked up an XB1 and this game was a pack in so I'm a little late to the party. Anyways, I didn't follow the reviews, so maybe my hopes were set too high, but this game is a huge disappointment. So far, it's been a struggle not to get frustrated with the Drivatars constantly wrecking and brake checking constantly. Each race, you start near the back of the back and have to workI just picked up an XB1 and this game was a pack in so I'm a little late to the party. Anyways, I didn't follow the reviews, so maybe my hopes were set too high, but this game is a huge disappointment. So far, it's been a struggle not to get frustrated with the Drivatars constantly wrecking and brake checking constantly. Each race, you start near the back of the back and have to work your way to the front in 2-4 laps. Wouldn't be so bad if the Drivatars drove like semi-competent racers. Instead, they will slam into you mid-turn, slam on their brakes when not necessary or completely crowd every turn going 4-5 wide.… Expand
  91. 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
  92. Xevon
    Jun 30, 2014
    7
    Forza Motorsport 5 is everything you'd except from a Forza Motorsport game, minus half the cars and track selection. Unfortunately, you don't have a great deal to choose from, but it's understandable considering the transition to a new generation of gaming. The quality and detail on what IS there is top notch, and while some of the trees and crowds look 2D at times (Which is a funnyForza Motorsport 5 is everything you'd except from a Forza Motorsport game, minus half the cars and track selection. Unfortunately, you don't have a great deal to choose from, but it's understandable considering the transition to a new generation of gaming. The quality and detail on what IS there is top notch, and while some of the trees and crowds look 2D at times (Which is a funny coincidence, they're both 2D. The trees are made of two overlapping sprites and the crowds are a bad overlapping photograph!) the game still manages to look great and run just as well. The textures and car models are the major highlights here. Unfortunately, another downside is the microtransactions. About a third of the games cars are locked out, and they cost an OUTRAGEOUS amount to purchase, as much as $5 per car!

    So a short summary of Forza 5, it's everything Forza 4 was with way less cars and tracks and more microtransactions. It's also very pretty, and that's the jist. If you enjoyed Forza 4, you'll enjoy this. Just be ready for a lack of content compared to previous games.    … Expand
  93. 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
  94. MEberhardt
    Jun 7, 2014
    2
    I really tried to enjoy this game since I own a XOne and will not buy a PS4 in the next few years...
    This game is short on cars, short on tracks, has no progression, you can jump in anycar you can buy... The races with the slowest cars (class D), pay exactly the same the races with formula/prototype cars, I bought on sale (Live Gold) but I would not advice someone buy for more than 20USD...
  95. 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
  96. 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.
  97. roblade
    May 9, 2014
    2
    This would have been a brilliant free to play microtransaction suported game.

    Or a decent beta test release. This title does not justify the Triple A title and full retail price of £40 (UK after 6 months of release) If your new to the forza series you will not find a complaint about this game, if your coming from any of the other forza motorsport games and looking for this to    This would have been a brilliant free to play microtransaction suported game.

    Or a decent beta test release.

    This title does not justify the Triple A title and full retail price of £40 (UK after 6 months of release)

    If your new to the forza series you will not find a complaint about this game, if your coming from any of the other forza motorsport games and looking for this to improve on everything that has come before....Im sorry you will be dissapointed.

    If this game were released as a 360 title, its a safe bet the stores would be full of this second hand and be unable to shift any of them

    Now for the full indepth review, read on if you dare:

    OK at a glance the game looks amazing and visually it is about as stunning as you could possibly want it to be. But unfortunatly thats where the good news ends.

    A game by its very nature is designed to be played, FM5 fails to play very well at all. or rather it plays very well for the first couple of races, then you realise that your actually doing the same races, on the same tracks just in a slightly different car.

    Will start by reviewing the "career mode" there is no career as such, meerly a bunch of championships that can be raced in any order, there is no change of format just 10 races in each championship, no sence of achievment for topping the chart as 1st place winner, you get gold for being 3rd and higher. You dont even get a cut scene for any trophies being won. But you will get a lot of cut scenes and not be able to do anything about them, gone is the skip button, you will have to listen to every championship introduction. Then the long wait while the game loads the race you want.

    The career mode actually feels and plays more like the event list (grind the levels put a tick in the box) I should know as i have completed 90% of the event list on FM4.

    There is no way of checking to see what cars your going to be racing in any of the championships, there is no CAR RESTRICTIONS list.

    as there is no natural progression to the next event, it is also very hard to keep track of what events need to be completed. As i said before the event list on FM4 is very similar, only you had the added benefit of seeing a tick next to completed events.

    Then once you do get started on a race you have the dread DRIVATARS player based AI drivers that seem to emulate the actual driving of people in public lobbies, IE crash into them before they crash into you. They brake on the long straights, they plow into you on the corners. the advantage is you can see your friends names over 5 of the cars, the others are always random.

    Then we have the multi player side of things, this is where forza series comes alive....but unfortunatly this is severly restricted to either public hoppers that are for tuned cars only, if you want to give any standard cars a fun blast be prepared to not win any races. The custom made public lobbies of 3 and 4 are gone. You can still create a private game where your friends can join or you can invite others to (IF THE OPTION TO CREATE PRIVATE RACE WORKS!)

    After a full 6 months of being released the online user created private lobbies are still hit and miss on working.

    The public lobbies are so full of crashers and cheaters as to be pointless in joining.

    Then we have the leaderboards, we you have cars setting fast laptimes most of which are glitched, some intentional and some by accident, as i write this one time on the leader board is set to -7 seconds, he actually won the race 7 seconds before it started. When you cast your mind back to FM4 the glitched leader boards were the biggest problem we faced in that game. NOw it is the least of the problems facing T10

    Basically to sum it up, Turn 10 took everything that made them the top racing game developers and threw it out the window.

    They started on a not only a new chapter but a whole new book. Unfortunatly they failed to take note of what actually made the previous books so popular.

    If your looking for a game that is better than Forza Motorsport 4, you will have to look elsewhere.

    Visually it is better than its 360 predecessor but that is the extent of its improvment, everything else is one giant stepo backwards.

    Turn 10 have fumbled the ball on this one big time, will there be a handover or will T10 be able to recover and take this game to the end zone? We are now at the 6 month stage where most games tend to be on the downward spiral FM 4 had me playing for years.    … Expand
  98. XeroSolace
    May 4, 2014
    5
    This game is simply one step forward and two, maybe even three steps back. It lacks the amount of content that I've come to expect from the series, and this is clearly evident when you look at the track selection. Tracks like Nuremberg and Fujimi are nowhere to be found. There is a lack of cars as well that I am finding are coming late as DLC. I find it frustrating to see cars that made itThis game is simply one step forward and two, maybe even three steps back. It lacks the amount of content that I've come to expect from the series, and this is clearly evident when you look at the track selection. Tracks like Nuremberg and Fujimi are nowhere to be found. There is a lack of cars as well that I am finding are coming late as DLC. I find it frustrating to see cars that made it last game coming in so late as PAID DLC instead of new and exciting cars. Community features such as Auction Houses and the storefront are also missing. I would rave about the graphics, but there are many other racing games out there with stunning graphics. The drivatar system is a nice addition, removing the predictable AI from previous games, and the physics overall have seen some nice improvements. Overall though, this games seems like an utter rip-off compared to the previous titles in the series. I can not recommend this game at all.… Expand
  99. Clessy
    Apr 25, 2014
    7
    Forza 5 is a solid game that offers the best gameplay the series has seen yet and one with stunning graphics!

    But thats pretty much its only major improvement. Its a totally incomplete product. Its huge lack of tracks, cars and music( as in none at all but 1 song) make you wonder wtf they where thinking. Forza 4 in every way offers a better content. The game tries so hard to milk    Forza 5 is a solid game that offers the best gameplay the series has seen yet and one with stunning graphics!

    But thats pretty much its only major improvement.

    Its a totally incomplete product. Its huge lack of tracks, cars and music( as in none at all but 1 song) make you wonder wtf they where thinking. Forza 4 in every way offers a better content.

    The game tries so hard to milk you into buying credits by making it nearly impossible to afford cars. Also gone is winning cars for completing events.

    The games fun but i'd rather of just had a higher resolution forza 4 with more cars.    … Expand
  100. OzZyBoi86
    Apr 25, 2014
    1
    No nurburgring.....ENOUGH SAID!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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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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