Forza Motorsport 5

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  1. TravisT
    Nov 22, 2013
    6
    This review is coming from someone who loved Forza 2-4, and purchased all the dlc for the 3 and 4. Forza 4 is probably my favorite console game of it's generation.

    Forza 5 looks pretty good and sounds great, it is a lot of fun while it lasts. The problem is, it lacking in content and replayablility. 1/2 the tracks and 1/3 or the cars as Forza 4, and the paid day one dlc available    This review is coming from someone who loved Forza 2-4, and purchased all the dlc for the 3 and 4. Forza 4 is probably my favorite console game of it's generation.

    Forza 5 looks pretty good and sounds great, it is a lot of fun while it lasts. The problem is, it lacking in content and replayablility.

    1/2 the tracks and 1/3 or the cars as Forza 4, and the paid day one dlc available in the marketplace is almost all recycled and updated cars from 4. 60 car dlc pass costs $50, versus $30 in Forza 4. Many models exhibit the same inaccuracies as in Forza 2/3/4, so the mistakes were carried over and assets reused.

    The biggest downside to Forza 5 is you get constantly prompted to use "tokens" to purchase things in game, which you of course buy for real Prompted before and after each race to purchase double xp, and prompted before purchasing anything using your in game earned through races. I hate seeing free to play game mechanics in Forza, this is a $60 AAA title, not a facebook/phone game.

    You no longer win cars when completing series, cars can't be sold back to the game like in previous installments, and the user to user auction house is gone as well. Once you buy a car, it is yours unless you want to delete for no credits. The game was designed to get players to buy as many cars as possible using real lie money instead of in game credits.

    In addition, the Limited collectors edition offered gamers "1,250 tokens(9.99 value) that will allow Limited Edition owners instant access to any car in the game." Only problem is that some cars in the game cost 10,000 tokens.

    Overall, this is a step back far the Forza franchise. While it's a definite visual improvement over 4 and is fun to play, the limited content and constant money grubbing really sours the experience for Forza fans. I'd encourage anyone who wants to play it to not buy any dlc and purchase the game used, so the studio is not rewarded for the dlc/microtransaction push and has to reconsider for their next release.    … Expand
  2. NeroJoe
    Nov 27, 2013
    4
    Turn 10 and Microsoft are charging $60 $80 for Forza 5, depending on the version you get. However, despite the full price tag, they are treating this like a "free-to-play" game. As it aggressively pushes for microtransactions.

    You might hear a lot of players say "Oh, you don't need to buy tokens!" And they're right, you don't NEED to, but the game has been designed from the ground up    Turn 10 and Microsoft are charging $60 $80 for Forza 5, depending on the version you get. However, despite the full price tag, they are treating this like a "free-to-play" game. As it aggressively pushes for microtransactions.

    You might hear a lot of players say "Oh, you don't need to buy tokens!" And they're right, you don't NEED to, but the game has been designed from the ground up to milk extra cash out of you.

    Proof:
    - The storefront is gone
    - The auction house is gone
    - Gifting cars to your friends is gone
    - Sharing your cars in a Club is gone
    - Earning cars as level rewards is gone
    - Affinity bonuses don't get you free parts anymore
    - You can't sell cars back for money anymore
    - You can't sell parts back for money anymore

    The end result of these changes is this:
    Getting new cars is a LOT more time consuming. Earning enough money to buy and upgrade multiple exotic cars requires excessive grinding... or buying tokens of course.

    Forza 5 throws out so many of the things that made previous Forza titles great so that they can milk their loyal customers as much as possible. It's like a slap in the face to someone like me, who has been loyal to the franchise for eight whole years.

    Skip this entry. With any luck Forza 6 will avoid these downfalls.    … Expand
  3. Denta-80
    Nov 27, 2013
    3
    Good graphic

    - Bad gameplay (input lag like Need4speed: Shift1+2 Ahoi!)
    - no steering wheel works support for older steering wheels and pedals
    - Free2play functions in the game. Since I prefer to play RaceRoom Experiance (Free2play PC simulator from Simbin).

    I'm waiting for GT6
  4. bobrock1982
    Nov 27, 2013
    4
    I am so seriously tired of games in which the first thing you see when you get to play is micro-transactions and DLC. Seriously I paid 50 GBP for this game and everything that was created during the development time I should have access to because I paid for it. Here? You get 5 car packs (10 cars each with some of the best cars in the game that were simply cut out from the full version)I am so seriously tired of games in which the first thing you see when you get to play is micro-transactions and DLC. Seriously I paid 50 GBP for this game and everything that was created during the development time I should have access to because I paid for it. Here? You get 5 car packs (10 cars each with some of the best cars in the game that were simply cut out from the full version) to pay for on day one, you can boost leveling your profile by buying tokens to use for buying cars and booster packs that make you level faster..... seriously Turn 10? This is the last Forza game I pre-ordered. With the next one I'll just wait a few weeks for some reviews and opinions and if it's anything like this I will say my goodbyes to this series.

    All that aside everything else is fantastic. Graphics are not a massive leap over 360 but a noticeable improvement. Cars look great and sound great and are very detailed. You can have a close look at every single car with Forzavista you can get in, listen to the engine sound, look at the interior and listen to TopGear crew give you some background and history for every model. Driving is phenomenal and very intuitive. You can "feel" your car and you notice the difference when changing for a different one. One thing I did not like is the impulse triggers which is the new feature for XOne pad triggers that vibrate when you accelerate or brake. Some people like them, some don't but they drove me nuts and there is no option to turn off just the trigger vibrations so I had to disable them all together. Another thing that didn't feel right to me was music. I guess it's just my taste but orchestral and epic, action movie-like soundtrack don't belong in a driving game. There's definitely less content than in Forza 4 but it's by no means a small game. It's still huge, just not as huge as before:)
    I give it 4/10 as there's a lot of fun to be had but because of it's horrible business model I absolutely discourage people from buying it. It's really frightening that this is happening in the very first games for a brand new system. I really hope developers will reconsider their decisions, otherwise we have a dark times ahead of us where even a full price AAA titles are riddled with intrusive microtransactions.    … Expand
  5. clsmooth
    Nov 23, 2013
    3
    It's a pretty game, but it has half the content of the previous game and they expect you to pay $50 to get the rest. In my eyes this a rip-off. It's like you're paying full price for a free-to-play game.
  6. andymac20
    Nov 27, 2013
    0
    realy bad worse than all pc sims and no wheel support for the actual forza wheel and best wheel on the market today This game is a rip off. It costs more than Forza 4 did at launch but has half the content. Cars and tracks have been removed and there are no weather effects. realy bad from turn 10 to leave so much out then dlc it gaming will die soon if all devs do this to people
  7. Derrick00
    Nov 28, 2013
    4
    Doesn't seem to be much of an upgrade from forza 4. I've had a number of crashes back to the main menu. They also really screw you over with the pricing of the DLC.
  8. djnicey
    Nov 22, 2013
    4
    This game is a rip off. It costs more than Forza 4 did at launch but has half the content. Cars and tracks have been removed and there are no weather effects. Its doesn't even have the Nurburgring! The missing cars and tracks will no doubt be purchasable later, making the game even more expensive. Very disappointing for a supposed system seller title.
  9. Mattyboysmith
    Dec 6, 2013
    1
    Far too many micro transactions and the game is now designed to make it very difficult to obtain new cars without spending extra money. Why does the game publisher have to be so greedy, instead of just letting the gamer enjoy the driving experience?
  10. varietygamer
    Nov 22, 2013
    9
    Forza Motorsport 5 is a little content-light compared to its predecessors. However, the content on offer is extremely high quality. Of particular note are the driving mechanics and vehicle modelling. The way the game looks and plays will certainly make you take notice.

    The biggest downside are the small selection of courses on offer, it comes as no surprise that we have been heading for    Forza Motorsport 5 is a little content-light compared to its predecessors. However, the content on offer is extremely high quality. Of particular note are the driving mechanics and vehicle modelling. The way the game looks and plays will certainly make you take notice.

    The biggest downside are the small selection of courses on offer, it comes as no surprise that we have been heading for a DLC future for some years-expect more courses down the track (pun intended) but expect to find that your wallet a little lighter than in the previous generation.

    As a well rounded package the game is found wanting more content required. As a game however, in terms of gameplay and presentation...wow! Truly impressive.    … Expand
  11. Teckademics
    Nov 25, 2013
    2
    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.) and you have to pay money to unlock stuff that already400 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.) and you have to pay money to unlock stuff that already should be there, there is no weather effects like in forza 4. Dont support ripoff DLC. Don't listen to reviewers.… Expand
  12. sparriskrigaren
    Nov 24, 2013
    0
    Do you love micro-transactions and the pay to win business model? Do you love feeling ripped off, and having to grind for hundreds of hours to unlock all cars and having the alternative to pay a lot of money to get it instantly, just like in a mobile game? Then this is the game for you!
  13. SGRX082
    Nov 25, 2013
    1
    This game was gutted in order to attempt to force players to pay for content needed to advance in any kind of reasonable time frame. Free driving is gone, no cars are unlocked as you level up everything is designed to make you pay the extortionate prices they are asking for car unlocks on the marketplace. I am extremely disappointed that a first party developer has gone this route, and itThis game was gutted in order to attempt to force players to pay for content needed to advance in any kind of reasonable time frame. Free driving is gone, no cars are unlocked as you level up everything is designed to make you pay the extortionate prices they are asking for car unlocks on the marketplace. I am extremely disappointed that a first party developer has gone this route, and it has made me regret the decision to purchase an Xbox One at launch.… Expand
  14. TonkaCrash
    Nov 23, 2013
    0
    This is a demo of what FM5 could be.Most of the features that made previous Forza games great have been gutted in favor of a micro-transactions to fleece the customer. There is no drag racing, no car clubs, no public lobbies, no gifting, no storefronts or auction house. 1/3 the cars as the previous game and half the tracks. Grinding is bad unless you want to give Microsoft a blank checkThis is a demo of what FM5 could be.Most of the features that made previous Forza games great have been gutted in favor of a micro-transactions to fleece the customer. There is no drag racing, no car clubs, no public lobbies, no gifting, no storefronts or auction house. 1/3 the cars as the previous game and half the tracks. Grinding is bad unless you want to give Microsoft a blank check for tokens. Any improvement in graphics is ruined by silly lens flare and no anti-aliasing.… Expand
  15. APerspectivist
    Dec 3, 2013
    0
    Read this before considering purchase... Forza 5 is a paltry fraction of prior Forza Motorsport games, missing most of the best features & content from Forza Motorsport 4, such as:

    no gifting in-game items (tunes, paints, vinyls, cars) to/from friends; no in-game online storefronts; no in-game online auction house; no car clubs; no saving multiplayer replays; no telemetry available    Read this before considering purchase... Forza 5 is a paltry fraction of prior Forza Motorsport games, missing most of the best features & content from Forza Motorsport 4, such as:

    no gifting in-game items (tunes, paints, vinyls, cars) to/from friends;
    no in-game online storefronts;
    no in-game online auction house;
    no car clubs;
    no saving multiplayer replays;
    no telemetry available when watching replays;
    no spectating multiplayer races;
    no private lobby inviting outside of Xbox Live party;
    no drag racing strips;
    no global/overall leaderboards;
    no purely dedicated hot-lap mode;
    no multiplayer hoppers for playground game-types;
    no level/event reward cars;
    no discounts on upgrade parts with manufacturer affinity;
    no multi-screen support;
    limited local split-screen support;
    cannot free-play (test-drive) all unpurchased cars;
    cannot sell owned cars back to the game for credits;
    only 14 tracks included at launch (FM4 had 26);
    only 200 cars included at launch (FM4 had 483).

    ...Not only are prior features & content gone, but no advancements were made in key game-play areas, such as:

    no new tuning/upgrade options;
    no new wheels/rims;
    aerodynamic parts still not repaired during pit stops;
    still no pre-race tuning in multiplayer lobbies;
    same old repetitive/grinding achievements.

    ...And to add insult to injury:

    heavy micro-transaction promotion (almost like a free-to-play model in a full-price game);
    day-one paid DLC;
    very long loading times;
    many un-skippable narrative transition screens;
    navigation between screens/menus/areas not as user-friendly as before;
    new lighting & reflections can obscure vision of the track & nearby opponents;
    various bugs/glitches.

    ...In exchange for all that was cut from prior Forza installments, Forza 5 offers:

    better graphics;
    different driving/handling physics (questionably better or maybe worse);
    3 new real-world tracks never before available in Forza games;
    2 new fantasy tracks never before available in Forza games;
    expanded "ForzaVista" interactive showroom;
    "Drivatar" opponents that try to mimic other human players' driving;
    "Impulse triggers" that vibrate to deliver throttle & braking feedback;
    a few new built-in paint colors/patterns & more layers. ...Forza 5 seems like it took many steps backwards just to make one tiny questionable step forward. If you enjoyed Forza 4, Forza 5 may feel like a kick in the teeth: it costs the same (or more) while delivering far less. With less than half of the content variety & none of the community functionality of prior installments, Forza 5 offers little in the way of depth & replayability/longevity. Some have already dubbed it "Forza 5 Prologue" due to how incomplete it feels. ...I seem to recall some pre-launch promotional videos & interviews in which Dan Greenawalt (creative director at Turn 10) said things like: "we've been making Forza games for over 10 years & we've gotten really good at it," and "we're delivering a full game at launch." Forza 5 falls way short of these statements. Microsoft & Turn 10 were very vague & tight-lipped pre-launch about Forza 5's features, fueling pre-order hype on rumors & speculation with almost no substance to back it up. ...The ultimate driver for change in capitalism is profit, and we'll only see disappointments like this continue if consumers keep buying it. All the critical reviews in the world won't matter if there are enough sales to keep fueling such failures. As it is often said: vote with your dollars. ...(This review is based on the standard November 22, 2013 retail launch version of Forza 5 for the Microsoft Xbox One console. Some items discussed here may possibly change over time with updates/patches; if so, however, that would not excuse the game's very poor showing at launch.)    … Expand
  16. Aisforawsome
    Nov 23, 2013
    0
    Let me start by saying that I love this game. It is truly fun, and this time around the AI is a good challenge. Drivatar works well, and the game is one of the most beautiful out there. The reason I give this game a 0 out of 10 is because of the practices involved. For starters, the game cost me 65$, not 60$. This may be a Gamestop thing, but either way it sucked. For a higher price tag, ILet me start by saying that I love this game. It is truly fun, and this time around the AI is a good challenge. Drivatar works well, and the game is one of the most beautiful out there. The reason I give this game a 0 out of 10 is because of the practices involved. For starters, the game cost me 65$, not 60$. This may be a Gamestop thing, but either way it sucked. For a higher price tag, I would think the game would have more content. Of course, as the others are quick to point out, this is not the case. I can understand the lower number of tracks, as to get those as accurate as they wanted is a true challenge and a marvel of technology. Next is the car list, which is smaller, but still a lot of very nicely done cars. One thing that annoyed me was the fact that the cars were not even downloaded, and you had to download them all individually. Then I see the Bugatti, a car that I never had much of a care for, but it was also not downloaded. I try to download it, and a message pops up: "You must be part of the VIP club to get this car, please purchase the VIP membership for 20$." I spent the next minute starring at the screen, wondering if this was a joke, so I check the store page, and I find the worst thing that has ever happened to gaming. DAY ONE DLC! NOTHING is worse than Day One DLC, and Forza has an abundance of it. 20$ for a small collection of cars and access to tournaments, something that we should already have for buying the frigin game! On top of that, they already have nearly a dozen cars done and ready to buy, for several dollars each! Not even to mention the 'season pass', which is 45 more dollars! This is what is ruining gaming, even worse than DRM! We can't let more franchises fall like this, so spread the message: Day One DLC and unnecessary DLC is NOT cool!… Expand
  17. 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.
  18. XcL-Nasu
    Nov 22, 2013
    9
    Beautiful graphics, amazing detail in the tracks and car interiors and the same solid Forza gameplay you'd come to expect. The rumble features in the triggers are initially off putting but within a couple of games you'll wonder why you haven't had this nifty feature put into a controller sooner. Well worth picking this game up at launch. 1080p 60fps constantly!!
  19. MasterChiefCRO
    Nov 24, 2013
    1
    fm5 is a dlc ripoff. the gameplay is actually good as ever but with fewer cars and tracks compared to fm4. the problem here is you can buy additional content which has a hefty real money price and some of those content you cant unlock without heavy grinding so if you want to play "the whole game" you have to invest additional money by buying tokens. there is a token pack (8K token) whichfm5 is a dlc ripoff. the gameplay is actually good as ever but with fewer cars and tracks compared to fm4. the problem here is you can buy additional content which has a hefty real money price and some of those content you cant unlock without heavy grinding so if you want to play "the whole game" you have to invest additional money by buying tokens. there is a token pack (8K token) which costs $/€100. nuff said, i cant recommend cr*p like this to anyone at least until they release a "full version" of the game.… Expand
  20. fatheroftearsx
    Nov 22, 2013
    10
    Might be single handedly my favorite racing game I've ever played! And I'm a guy who normally hates racing games! The controls are slick and the feedback from the controllers make the game even better! I'm even considering buying the wheel and I never buy the wheel! Note there's going to be a lot of PlayStation fam Boyz coming on here to smash the game.. just remember to report them. ifMight be single handedly my favorite racing game I've ever played! And I'm a guy who normally hates racing games! The controls are slick and the feedback from the controllers make the game even better! I'm even considering buying the wheel and I never buy the wheel! Note there's going to be a lot of PlayStation fam Boyz coming on here to smash the game.. just remember to report them. if you're going to buy any game on xbox one it would be this one! A game that truly deserves for the first time I've ever reviewed anything An actual 10! Buy it!… Expand
  21. 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
  22. 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!
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. NahidParvez
    Sep 9, 2014
    9
    Best Racing Game of the year... ..................................... Enough said .....................................................................
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. 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
  29. 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
  30. 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
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Awards & Rankings

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

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79

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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