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  1. Nov 10, 2021
    10
    Top racing game ever, on Xbox series x is incredible, I play quality setting, but also in permormance mode look fantastic
  2. Nov 10, 2021
    10
    Masterpiece. The gold standard of racing games, nothing comes close. Playground have batted it out of the park once again.
  3. Nov 10, 2021
    10
    Unsure what some of the reviewers here were expecting regards to the similarities with FH4. There are similar aspects (it is a driving game) and as one of the most successful driving games ever, they would be foolish not to use the same blueprint. Mexico is more varied then the UK in its environments and there are some cool set pieces. Visually the game is beautiful and to this point IUnsure what some of the reviewers here were expecting regards to the similarities with FH4. There are similar aspects (it is a driving game) and as one of the most successful driving games ever, they would be foolish not to use the same blueprint. Mexico is more varied then the UK in its environments and there are some cool set pieces. Visually the game is beautiful and to this point I havent decided to shush the game audio and play my spotify over it - a good sign. Sure some of the non-driving interactions are a bit hammy, and I dislike being referred to as "superstar" (I never reached level 200 in FH4) - but you are here for having fun in a driving experience which is as authentic or arcadey as you wish.
    There must be hundreds of hours of gameplay here, along with the weekly events which playground will bring in, and the DLC when it drops. Especially on game pass this is great value for your money.
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  4. Nov 9, 2021
    0
    I really dont like the hippster-event story again and again! Please make something new and more adult, there is so much potential! The rest of the game looks very nice but it feels a bit like a dlc from fzh 4...
  5. Nov 10, 2021
    10
    Que gran juego. Una jugabilidad .gráfica nex-gent total es lejos el mejor juego de automóviles arcade que existe total mente recomendable y bien por el equipo Playground Games lejos el mejor estudio de la compañía Microsoft
  6. Nov 10, 2021
    10
    Absolutely stunning game, not a massive driving game fan but this has been brilliant
  7. Nov 10, 2021
    10
    Es el mejor juego de conducción, tanto por sus mecanicas, gameplay y gráficos.
    Quien diga lo contrario posiblemente no lo ha jugado...
  8. Nov 10, 2021
    10
    this is one of the best games I've played, graphics 10/10, gameplay 10/10, fun 10/10, you can see that playground games have done a great job compared to the last part. After that I cannot play in Forza Horizon 4!!!
  9. Nov 10, 2021
    10
    Love love love it. This game improves upon Forza Horizon 4 in every aspect, especially the map. It is absolutely gorgeous. If you liked FH4, you'll love this
  10. Nov 10, 2021
    9
    Such a great game and so many good features over FH4. The map is huge with a lot of variety
  11. Nov 10, 2021
    10
    Imagine being so triggered by inclusivity that you leave a 0 review to an amazing game. Lol.

    Truly great game. Amazing graphics, incredible variety, hours and hours of fun. Top stuff.
  12. Nov 10, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. perfeitu de longe excelentemente show jamais havera na face da terra um game com tais caracteristicas tão boas Expand
  13. Nov 10, 2021
    10
    Best open world game this year is a racer,. Who would of thought. Flawless game
  14. Nov 9, 2021
    10
    Lo mas next gen hasta la fecha, graficos y ambientacion increibles, jugabilidad exquisita, un sonido magistral, el mejor juego de conduccion jamas creado
  15. Nov 9, 2021
    10
    Next gen title with accessibility up front, graphics and gameplay are stunning on XSX.
  16. Nov 9, 2021
    10
    This game is phenomenal. Whether it be the racing, the scenery, or just the exploration, this game does everything extremely well. The world itself is so compelling that advancing through the races and challenges seems entirely optional. I’ve spent hours just driving around Mexico and taking pictures. That’s not to say the racing isn’t excellent, it is. This game is the whole package.This game is phenomenal. Whether it be the racing, the scenery, or just the exploration, this game does everything extremely well. The world itself is so compelling that advancing through the races and challenges seems entirely optional. I’ve spent hours just driving around Mexico and taking pictures. That’s not to say the racing isn’t excellent, it is. This game is the whole package. There is not a better racing game period. As a matter of fact, there isn’t a better game thus far this year and by a good margin. This game is a must play. Expand
  17. Nov 9, 2021
    10
    Everything that made Forza Horizon 4 a great game plus more event types, an improved story progression, and next gen graphics. Fun as always, if you liked FH4 you'll love this game.
  18. Nov 9, 2021
    10
    Runs fantasticly smooth, on both my series X and S. there as a number of changes and an evolution since FH4.
  19. Nov 9, 2021
    10
    Best car game ever. You must play it even if you are not car racing fan. I am not and love Forza Horizon. Woth to.try especially cause it us in gamepass. For me.only music is worst then ot was.in the previous games but it is a individual.
  20. Nov 9, 2021
    10
    Espectacular!!! El mejor Forza Horizon. Los gráficos, todo está excelente!!!
  21. Nov 9, 2021
    10
    Wow. Mexico looks beautiful! As a person born in Monterrey, I feel like I've not traveled through Mexico enough, and I've been places! This game captures the biodiversity of my beautiful country (Mexico is top 3 most biodiverse in the world) in an elegant, beautifil, and precise way. The game hooks you in since the very beginning, and doesn't get any worse throughout your journey. ItWow. Mexico looks beautiful! As a person born in Monterrey, I feel like I've not traveled through Mexico enough, and I've been places! This game captures the biodiversity of my beautiful country (Mexico is top 3 most biodiverse in the world) in an elegant, beautifil, and precise way. The game hooks you in since the very beginning, and doesn't get any worse throughout your journey. It really is a Must Play. Congratulations to Playground Games for making this masterpiece. Absolutely loving the game. You nailed every part of it. Expand
  22. Nov 9, 2021
    10
    This game is an amazing graphical showpiece for the Xbox Series X. This is definitely a game I would recommend to anyone, even if you aren't a racing game fan.
  23. Nov 9, 2021
    9
    Simplemente fantástico, el lugar ambientado en México felicidades a el equipo de Playground game
  24. Nov 9, 2021
    10
    Certainement l'un des jeu les plus fun de ses dernières années. Très gros travail sur l open world, des centaines de voitures disponibles, réalisation au top et jeu en ligne riche et varié. Un Must
  25. Nov 9, 2021
    10
    Que jogo maravilhoso... Sem palavras... Gráficos lindo, música empolgante e a adrenalina de dirigir por lugares incríveis.
    Sempre fui da família Playstation, maaaaass resolvi abraçar o lado Verde da força....rs Forza rules!!!!!
  26. Nov 9, 2021
    9
    Un juego increíble, visualmente es una pasada, los paisajes y los modos de juego son estupendos, he jugado varias horas y no puedo parar.
  27. Nov 9, 2021
    10
    É um jogo empolgante. Alegre, desafiante. Cheio de conteúdos e bom gosto. O online é robusto, a campanha surpreendente. Não é só um jogo de corrida, é um pouco mais que isso.
  28. Nov 9, 2021
    10
    Amazing game best realist and surreal ra ingopen world ever palyed well done
  29. Nov 9, 2021
    10
    Es simplemente un gran y genial juego de carreras y una muy bonita carta de amor hacia México, los paisajes y los cielos son hermosos y la jugabilidad es genial. Muchas gracias Xbox.

    It's just, a great racing game and a beauty letter of love to Mexico. The scenery and the skys are really beautyfull. Thank you so so much xbox.
  30. Nov 9, 2021
    10
    Tanto por su apartado gráfico que es impecable, como su jugabilidad ya sea arcade o simulación es un juego extremadamente completo con muchísimas horas de juego, haciendo un viaje por México algo muy distinto a sus antecesores.
  31. Nov 9, 2021
    10
    Hands down the best racing game I’ve ever played. The quality of this game is leaps and bounds beyond anything I’ve played and seen. This deserves SERIOUS GOTY consideration.
  32. Nov 9, 2021
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Jeu Forza Horizon 5 ne fonctionne pas crash au logo et plante. Je suis pas le seul dans mon cas il y a beaucoup de personne qui sont dans mon cas parce que excusez moi du peu mettre un jeu acces au gamepass pc et que tu vois sa fonctionne pas c'est un peu se foutre de la gueule ils ont pas fait de mise a jour pour un patch ou autre comme connerie mais heureusement c'est que 1 euro j'ai dépenser et le mois prochain je me désabonne du gamepass pc il y en a marre et personne qui gueule, quand c'est sur du cyberpunk 2077 tout le monde gueule moi je comprend plus rien ou c'est encore une histoire de pognon a plus et au revoir Expand
  33. Nov 9, 2021
    10
    Un juego de máxima calidad, Forza un juego de carreras que no se pone al tu por tu con tanta realidad como un simulador pero qué es configurarle para que sea un reto, los gráficos y la fauna, que se haya hecho en la locación de Mexico le agrega diversificación de terrenos para que te sientas cómodo a utilizar 4x4 o súper divertidos, la iluminación es preciosa y la primera vez que lo vesUn juego de máxima calidad, Forza un juego de carreras que no se pone al tu por tu con tanta realidad como un simulador pero qué es configurarle para que sea un reto, los gráficos y la fauna, que se haya hecho en la locación de Mexico le agrega diversificación de terrenos para que te sientas cómodo a utilizar 4x4 o súper divertidos, la iluminación es preciosa y la primera vez que lo ves reproduciéndose te sale una lagrima de la emoción de regresar al volante! Expand
  34. Nov 9, 2021
    10
    Joguei por 12hr, gostei muito apesar de poucas inovaçoes. Recomendo a todos
  35. Nov 9, 2021
    10
    Simplesmente incrível! Forza Horizon 5 entrega um equilíbrio entre beleza e jogabilidade, diversão e desafio, como nenhum título dessa virada de geração. Muito bem otimizado para todas as plataformas , entregando um produto perfeito! MASTERPIECE
  36. Nov 9, 2021
    5
    I guess its good but it's crashing every time I try to start it, tried all the fixes devs posted installed game twice but nothing changed. So I don't know how huge company like playground is releasing broken game. Even if they fix it I will have feeling that it will crash anytime.
  37. Nov 9, 2021
    1
    For PC: Unplayable. The game will launch, but will crash every time in the exact same spot. When you get the AMG Mercedes in the tutorial, it will crash with no error. I've read through all guides, done all the things. I have 3 different PCs that I've tried it on, they all have the same error. One is an Intel i9 with a 3090, another a ryzen 5950x and a 3090, and the third is a Ryzen 5800xFor PC: Unplayable. The game will launch, but will crash every time in the exact same spot. When you get the AMG Mercedes in the tutorial, it will crash with no error. I've read through all guides, done all the things. I have 3 different PCs that I've tried it on, they all have the same error. One is an Intel i9 with a 3090, another a ryzen 5950x and a 3090, and the third is a Ryzen 5800x with a 6800xt. Once the game is actually working, I will come back and rate it better. But this is a terrible first experience. Expand
  38. Nov 9, 2021
    10
    Jogo espetacular. A Microsoft estava devendo um jogo dessa grandeza aos que compraram um Series X. E que venha Halo Guardians!
  39. Nov 9, 2021
    10
    Do i need to say anything else? , Must i explain how good this game is? please buy it for yourself its the best money you will spend.
  40. Nov 9, 2021
    9
    Jogo bonito, jogo bem feito. Estou jogando no Xbox series X, minha experiência está sendo incrível, recomendo
  41. Nov 9, 2021
    10
    This Forza game is spectacular just like the rest. They nailed everything they needed to, listened to feedback, and made a spectacular product.

    The map is incredibly dynamic and has every location/ terrain needed. Better than Fh4. Equal to or better than FH3 (need more time) Weather feels way less forced and way more natural. The story is more coherent than FH4 which was in my opinion
    This Forza game is spectacular just like the rest. They nailed everything they needed to, listened to feedback, and made a spectacular product.

    The map is incredibly dynamic and has every location/ terrain needed. Better than Fh4. Equal to or better than FH3 (need more time)

    Weather feels way less forced and way more natural. The story is more coherent than FH4 which was in my opinion one of its low points (still great). It goes back to the Festival upgrade formula. But you progress through category specific showcases and the usual racing. The sounds were another low point in FH4 and they fixed it perfectly here. Everything sounds natural and real.

    The UI is great and refreshing. Ray tracing is great.

    There are lots of details in the story that are actually real stories that Playground games had to dig for. And it just makes it feel more like your in Mexico. Only big problem is it crashed my pc in the beginning(fix has been found) And at ultra settings there are some graphics issues in the distance (fix in the works). Actually any minor bug I came across was already documented and a fix is in the works. (Early Access)
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  42. Nov 9, 2021
    9
    Absolutely phenomenal game. Better than anything on PlayStation. Sony fans wish they had a racing game this good. I can't put it down. Playground games take a bow. I cannot wait to see what this incredible dev team will do with Fable. What a fantastic time to be an Xbox player
  43. Nov 9, 2021
    10
    the game looks very nice, i have been playing it for a week, it has been taking all my time, there are a few things that i think are bugged when i start driving the motorway @ full speed about 300mph the npc cars all go away. I am not sure that is down to playing online, something very little but still great game
  44. Nov 9, 2021
    10
    Obra de arte ! Melhor jogo de corrida dos últimos 20 anos sem dúvidas ! Que capricho, e rodando há 60 quadros no XBS ! Sensacional. Parabéns a Playground e a Microsoft.
  45. Nov 9, 2021
    5
    Great graphics, great sound, overall gameplay = boring.

    This should have been a DLC for FH4.

    This game doesn't deserve those high ratings because of it's cringe "high-fiving everyone bro!! story", recycled textures and gameplay, and for being absolutely boring to begin with.
  46. Nov 9, 2021
    10
    Simplemente increíble, un apartado técnico y grafico de locos que exprime al máximo los gráficos en esta nueva generación, notable trabajo
  47. Nov 9, 2021
    10
    I'm just here to offset the ponies. Pony salt tastes soooooooooooo good ;-)
  48. Nov 9, 2021
    10
    It's more like a 9 - 9.5 for me, but I'll round up.

    It's an amazing game overall so far. It's simply freedom and fun with cool cars. I love it, but not a huge fan of the Mexico setting. Although it's done well and looks great, especially with the huge draw distance, I liked the FH4 setting with the seasons a lot more. Otherwise, it's got a few imperfections, and awkward features,
    It's more like a 9 - 9.5 for me, but I'll round up.

    It's an amazing game overall so far. It's simply freedom and fun with cool cars.

    I love it, but not a huge fan of the Mexico setting. Although it's done well and looks great, especially with the huge draw distance, I liked the FH4 setting with the seasons a lot more.

    Otherwise, it's got a few imperfections, and awkward features, that I'm sure will be resolved soon.

    Highly recommend.
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  49. Nov 9, 2021
    10
    Masterpiece ! Wonderful game , 3 million players in first week speaks for itself.
  50. Nov 9, 2021
    10
    Fantastic, simply an essential game for all video game lovers, even those outside of driving games, once you try it you can't stop.
  51. Nov 9, 2021
    9
    A few minor bugs need patched but other than that its almost perfect for casual play. I can't wait to spend a ton of time on this map and eagerly await the DLC. If you're super competitive maybe wait a week and give them time to iron out the network connection bug, it could negatively affect you more than me who usually just plays casually and cooperatively - the connection drop will stopA few minor bugs need patched but other than that its almost perfect for casual play. I can't wait to spend a ton of time on this map and eagerly await the DLC. If you're super competitive maybe wait a week and give them time to iron out the network connection bug, it could negatively affect you more than me who usually just plays casually and cooperatively - the connection drop will stop you dead in your tracks Expand
  52. Nov 9, 2021
    10
    Forza Horizon 5 is the most gorgeous game of 2021 and the most fun racing game ever. The open world is huge and beautiful, the cars are amazing.

    I play on PC, Xbox SX, PS5 and Switch - and FH 5 is my GOTY. Great work Playground.
  53. Nov 9, 2021
    10
    Forza Horizon 5 é incrível, consegue dar sequência à franquia mantendo a qualidade excelente. Simplesmente viciante.
  54. Nov 9, 2021
    10
    Juego casi perfecto , entretenido e increíble mente superó a su predecesor cosa que se veía imposible .
  55. Nov 9, 2021
    10
    I didn't think it would come out so well. The game is beautiful in every way. Mexico is beautifully rendered, the graphics are incredible, the content is full.
  56. Nov 9, 2021
    10
    Absolutamente magnífico no Xbox One X, mal posso imaginar o quão mais incrível deve ser no Series X no modo gráfico. Além do visual deslumbrante dos cenários, as missões são muito boas e a trilha sonora é excelente.
  57. Nov 9, 2021
    10
    It is the best racing game and it is a mustplay for ever gamer.Playground games Made a top game and it is so bautifully.
  58. Nov 9, 2021
    10
    The best forza game to date. Step up for Playground Games. Well done team! It was well worth the wait
  59. Nov 9, 2021
    10
    Desde que uno inicia el juego es una belleza, un tutorial el cual te envuelve. Una vez ya en mapa puedes hacer lo quieras, seguir la historia, te regalan varios coches, etc...Es una sensación increíble. Fuerte GOTY este año. Se viene. Gigante Xbox y Playground Games!
  60. Nov 9, 2021
    10
    This is the most fun I have had in recent years This is the best racing game to release ever I'm not even a quarter done and I'm just having so much fun just competing in online races that I've lost track of time well done playground games.
  61. Nov 9, 2021
    10
    Absolutely AMAZING and beautitiul game! Excellent game modes and really fun to play. Mexico is the perfect environment for the series and the car selection is incredible and the best part is that is on day one on gamepass! Will be buying the add on premium bundle to get the best out of it!
  62. Nov 9, 2021
    10
    Best Racing game ever made.
    Melhor jogo de corridas de sempre ja feito.
    Recomendo
  63. Nov 9, 2021
    10
    I can say that I got a lot of pleasure from it. Excellent graphics, there are a lot of wheelbarrows to start the game, and there will be even more in the future. Physics is controversial, but I liked it both in standard mode and in simulation. Beautiful Mexico, especially at night (thanks to the graphics and those who modeled the world for this) But there is also an unpleasant thing: notI can say that I got a lot of pleasure from it. Excellent graphics, there are a lot of wheelbarrows to start the game, and there will be even more in the future. Physics is controversial, but I liked it both in standard mode and in simulation. Beautiful Mexico, especially at night (thanks to the graphics and those who modeled the world for this) But there is also an unpleasant thing: not ready-made servers and why constant departures from the network, problems with the steering wheel (it may or may not work, and if it does, then with problems) I was personally lucky. But I hope that the problems will be fixed quickly. But even with the minuses, I still can't put everything below 10, for me the horizon series is my favorite arcade racing series and 5 is all exactly great. Expand
  64. Nov 9, 2021
    10
    Forza Horizon 5 takes the Horizon franchise to another level giving voice to your character, name and improve the mechanics, graphics and story in contrasts to the another titles, definitely the best game of Xbox Series X and a solid candidate to the GOTY 2021
  65. Nov 9, 2021
    10
    O melhor de todos os forzas, simplesmente fantástico, não há nenhum concorrente a altura.
  66. Nov 9, 2021
    10
    I understand the game looks like forza 4, but if forza 4 was awesome, give this game this same, both games are 10!!.
  67. Nov 9, 2021
    10
    Absolutely awesome game that has me hooked, whether I'm drifting, racing or just crashing into objects in Mexico. The Visuals are on another level as well.

    Much recommended
  68. Nov 9, 2021
    10
    La diversión con Forza Horizon 5 es prácticamente infinita.

    Yo soy una persona que no le gusta demasiado los juegos de carreras/autos pero Forza Horizon 5 se ha ganado un lugar en mi corazón, creo que hay algo que puede enamorar a cualquier persona sin importar su genero de preferencia. Lo he estado jugando en mi Xbox Series X y los gráficos son impresionantes incluso en el modo
    La diversión con Forza Horizon 5 es prácticamente infinita.

    Yo soy una persona que no le gusta demasiado los juegos de carreras/autos pero Forza Horizon 5 se ha ganado un lugar en mi corazón, creo que hay algo que puede enamorar a cualquier persona sin importar su genero de preferencia. Lo he estado jugando en mi Xbox Series X y los gráficos son impresionantes incluso en el modo rendimiento (el cuál es el modo en el que lo estoy jugando), es simplemente una delicia visual. Las miles de actividades por hacer y el mundo abierto por México es impactante.

    Se los recomiendo a todos los suscriptores de Xbox Game Pass, de verdad tienen que descargárselo e instalarlo.

    PD: También lo he jugado en Xbox Series S es una delicia también. Forza Horizon 5 va extremadamente bien en cualquier plataforma ;)
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  69. Nov 9, 2021
    10
    Has so much potential but there are still things wrong with it like the servers but they will get fixed really good game
  70. Nov 9, 2021
    10
    I'm loving it, I don't usually play racers but this one has very cool cars that you take on the open road. And level of customization is amazing.
  71. Nov 9, 2021
    10
    Este juego es una carta de amor en muchos aspectos, a los amantes de los carros, videojugadores en general, al arte gráfico y a México.
    Es el Forza Horizon mas entretenido y basto hasta la fecha, sin duda un imprescindible para cualquier jugador. No puedo mas que agradecer a Playground Games de algo tan increíblemente hermoso.
  72. Nov 9, 2021
    10
    They literally stepped it up in every way! The tech being used it really cool. The fact they are using ray-traced physics makes it even more immersive! Not only did they get me but also my wife who doesn't like any driving games!
  73. Nov 9, 2021
    10
    Absolutely fantastic and the best racing game of all time in my opinion. This is a serious contender for Game of the Year depending on how well Halo Infinite does. The small amount of people literally giving it a "0" are obvious Sony fanboys or trolls of other sorts.
  74. Nov 9, 2021
    10
    Best racing game ever.
    Playground games and turn10 has outdone themselves in this game.
  75. Nov 9, 2021
    0
    INCROYABLE!
    Je revis les même sensations que lorsque je découvris pour la tout première fois HORIZON 3
  76. Nov 9, 2021
    0
    Don't get off of the Microsoft store. It won't let you play past the intro driving parts as the game constantly crashes as soon as you load back in to go to your first race. It might be different if on steam, but I highly doubt it. HOPEFULLY THEY FIX THIS SOON.
  77. Nov 9, 2021
    10
    A playground nunca decepciona, realmente um dos melhores jogos de 2021, pena não poder concorrer ao game do ano, mas só de levar de melhor jogo de esporte ja tá valendo.
  78. Nov 9, 2021
    10
    Es perfecto, el mejor FH hasta ahora, soy de México y les puedo decir que es una representación muy acertada de mi hermoso país, todos deberían de jugar esta joya.
  79. Nov 9, 2021
    10
    Melhor Horizon da franquia! Ressalta tudo o que há de bom na franquia, é literalmente uma mesclagem das melhores coisas de cada um dos jogos da série, mas com um toque a mais, uma excelente trilha sonora e gráficos jamais vistos antes (XSX).
  80. Nov 9, 2021
    10
    Definitely capitalizes in the opportunities that Horizon 4 missed. Driving experience is a blast. The map size and event lists are much larger than previous games which is always a plus. Graphics are incredible on the Series X and as someone who uses photo mode every time I play.. it’s amazing.
  81. Nov 9, 2021
    0
    Una basura de juego, no es más que el DLC de Forzá 4, ni más ni menos.
    Los coches parecen de xbox 360
  82. Nov 9, 2021
    0
    The most overrated piece of garbage ever...

    3 and 4 sucked, got bored after noticing there is literally no progression at all...Same applies to this one. Did not even bother with this one... Its race, wheelspin, race, wheelspin... Give me a break,,, You still get high end cars without even putting real effort in it... Its an unpopular opinion but this game is the most overrated
    The most overrated piece of garbage ever...

    3 and 4 sucked, got bored after noticing there is literally no progression at all...Same applies to this one.
    Did not even bother with this one... Its race, wheelspin, race, wheelspin... Give me a break,,,
    You still get high end cars without even putting real effort in it...
    Its an unpopular opinion but this game is the most overrated racing game to ever exist.
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  83. Nov 9, 2021
    0
    Not sure what they are celebrating but it sure as hell isnt car culture. Which is a shame cause Forza Horizon was better in the past and the concept stil is great but everything else is horrible.
  84. Nov 9, 2021
    7
    Forza Horizon 5 is a good game. If you played FH3 and/or FH4 doesn't feel a big difference. Graphics are cool, even the Xbox Series S, but there is no evolution in the way of playing. Controls are more complicated than other Forza Horizon, but it's a fun game.
  85. Nov 9, 2021
    10
    Forza horizon 5 is beyond anything I could have ever imagined in a racing game!! A true masterpiece!! All praises to playground games for such great consistency with their games.
  86. Nov 9, 2021
    10
    If you need a true, fun racing game, then Forza Horizon 5 is the game for you. So many cars, so many roads to explore, and most importantly, what gorgeous landscape. The studio did a fantastic job at capturing the beauty of Mexico.

    You dont even have to participate in the races. If you just drive around and explore the lush landscape, you'll be stuck in a rabbit hole of appreciating the
    If you need a true, fun racing game, then Forza Horizon 5 is the game for you. So many cars, so many roads to explore, and most importantly, what gorgeous landscape. The studio did a fantastic job at capturing the beauty of Mexico.

    You dont even have to participate in the races. If you just drive around and explore the lush landscape, you'll be stuck in a rabbit hole of appreciating the environment.

    I've been playing in Performance Mode and let me tell you, it's been grade. So buttery smooth and beautiful.

    As for the review bombers like PuertoRock, she stated that AllStar Destruction was her GOTY. If Sony gifted Puerto a care package of poop with the Sony logo on it, he would say it's a rating of 10 and GOTY. This is how pathetic this Sony meat flutist is.

    To everyone else, enjoy FH5, you're in for one hell of a ride!
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  87. Nov 9, 2021
    10
    Best game of the year! I love forza horizon 5 in all ways like the driving mechanics that are fantastic ! Better than forza horizon 4 , Also the great optimization for PC and the comatibility with XBOX ONE gen!, The graphics also are very detailed and fantastic! Also México as place is perfect,it has all the forza horizon game must have and more , that brings me to the map that isBest game of the year! I love forza horizon 5 in all ways like the driving mechanics that are fantastic ! Better than forza horizon 4 , Also the great optimization for PC and the comatibility with XBOX ONE gen!, The graphics also are very detailed and fantastic! Also México as place is perfect,it has all the forza horizon game must have and more , that brings me to the map that is absolutly amazing! the only wierd thing is the sandstorm its a bit wierd but im not gonna lie its very fun to drive on it. Must Play game if you like open world car games ! Amazing game Expand
  88. Nov 9, 2021
    10
    They really nailed it this time. FH5 may be the best racing game ever made. It mixes arguably the most realistic graphics on console with plenty of fun racing action. The Mexico setting in 4K HDR is breathtakingly beautiful. This is a must-play title for Xbox.
  89. Nov 9, 2021
    10
    The Red of Redemption 2 of the racing games.
    It's amazing the whim that plaground has in improving everything that the old forces brought and bringing a little more.
  90. Nov 9, 2021
    10
    ¡Juegazo! Sin dudas, una gran experiencia para la nueva generación de consolas
  91. Nov 9, 2021
    10
    Incredible game, masterpiece! The best Race game! Graphics and Sound is unbelievable.
  92. Nov 9, 2021
    10
    10/10 El mejor juego de carros de la historia aunque les duela a los soplamandos
  93. Nov 9, 2021
    10
    Uno de los videojuegos de conducción mejor logrados (o el mejor), gráficos que es de lo más puntero que se puede ver hasta la fecha, una jugabilidad más que pulida y adictiva respecto a antecesor, un mapa precioso y enorme con miles de cosas por hacer y descubrir. Una experiencia que definitivamente no se pueden perder incluso si no son amantes de los juegos de conducción, Forza Horizon esUno de los videojuegos de conducción mejor logrados (o el mejor), gráficos que es de lo más puntero que se puede ver hasta la fecha, una jugabilidad más que pulida y adictiva respecto a antecesor, un mapa precioso y enorme con miles de cosas por hacer y descubrir. Una experiencia que definitivamente no se pueden perder incluso si no son amantes de los juegos de conducción, Forza Horizon es una saga que puede enganchar a cualquiera desde el primer minuto. También se merece un aplauso todos los aspectos de inclusion a minorías con discapacidades dentro del juego. Gran trabajo por parte de Playground Games, otro gran videojuego a la lista de grandes títulos del año. Expand
  94. Nov 9, 2021
    10
    The best game of the Year by a large margin. A console seller for Xbox and Gamepass. Acessible, beautiful, amazing to play.
  95. Nov 9, 2021
    10
    One of the best Games i played this year
    The Look, the Sound the gameplay 10/10
  96. Nov 9, 2021
    9
    Having put at least 150 hours into Forza Horizon 4 I knew more or less what I was going to get into. I knew what the goal of this game is, the experience it wished to give its audience, I knew the format, I knew the medium.

    Let’s be clear, this is not a thinking game, it’s a doing game. As far as that’s concerned it’s a 10/10. A technical achievement, a strong new installment into
    Having put at least 150 hours into Forza Horizon 4 I knew more or less what I was going to get into. I knew what the goal of this game is, the experience it wished to give its audience, I knew the format, I knew the medium.

    Let’s be clear, this is not a thinking game, it’s a doing game.

    As far as that’s concerned it’s a 10/10. A technical achievement, a strong new installment into the series, BUT (and yes, there is a “but”) I was disappointed when I saw inclusivity features they chose to include. Before you reply angrily, stick with me for a second.

    I was not merely upset that they implemented inclusivity features. Right off the bat, they’ve expanded their Drivatar selections (the avatar stand-in for your character), they certainly featured more mixed-race and POC. Commendable, when compared to the last installment. They certainly added more hairstyles that are able to represent different kinds of ethnic hair. I had certainly taken note of the absence of such features in FH4. They even added in prosthesis and the option to choose your Drivatar’s gender-identity, though voice selection was, somewhat-understandably, limited to a binary of masculine and feminine British Voice Acting.

    I am appreciative of these features, even if they’re not aimed at me, as I’m sure they provide a level of comfort for their intended audience. After-all, this is a game about doing, not about narrative, these options needn’t have been added. That is what makes them considerate, that’s what makes them “a nice touch”. They don’t change the experience of the gameplay, but for those who have been accommodated for, the game has offered an additional level of “identity-comfort”. If you’re the kind of player who likes to play as “You” and these offerings help you to accomplish that, I’m happy to say you’ll get to play as You.

    What more can you want? You may be asking.

    Well, I want what I want. I want myself in this game. And you may now be asking “How could the developers possibly have included whatever niche identity you’re about to tell us about”

    Well, for a game that takes place in Mexico, which does an excellent job capturing so much of Mexican topography, ecology, city-planning, visual and musical culture, there aren’t many options if you’re a Mexican who wants to play as “You”.

    I want to be clear. I will be playing this game for the next few years, but I can’t help lament that in a game with so much vision, I can’t play as me.

    After much rumor of FH5 taking place in Mexico, the formal announcement of the location in Summer of 2021 blew me away. “They’re actually doing it!”, I thought, “They’re actually going to make a AAA game influenced by Mexico!”

    As a first-generation American of Mexican descent my first let down was not being able to find my name in the name selection. While they did bolster the selection of Latinx/Latin/Latin-America/Ibero-American names, mine wasn’t there. “No biggie” I thought to myself, “it’s never been in any other game, and at least your last name is there”.

    While my name is still in the naming calendar traditionally used by Catholic Mexicans, it is, admittedly odd and rare. So, I brushed it off. Knew I would feel a little sore, but moved along with the game.

    I played through the intro sequence and eventually came to the character customization I mentioned earlier. I took note of what I mentioned earlier (more POC, more inclusivity, etc.) but I realized of all the choices there was only one, possibly, Latino male to choose from.

    I need to emphasize, what let’s me down isn’t JUST that they didn’t offer this, it’s that they went above and beyond in every other metric and dropped the ball on a detail that would allow the cultural-subject of the game to play within their identity.

    I understand Playground Games is a UK based studio. I understood when I played FH4 and saw the demographic breakdown of the Driveatars “oh, this makes sense for a UK dev making a game that takes place in the UK.” I let it slide, but is it wrong that when they confirmed FH5 was going to be in Mexico I thought “I might actually see my name” “I might actually get to hear it from the GPS as I rip road” “I might actually get to see someone like me at the podium”, I don’t think that’s wrong.

    This may have been a longwinded way of saying “no mexicans in the drivatars” maybe simplicity would have been better, but my brain didn’t just say “no mexicans in the drivatars” My brain said “Wow, they did all this for their audience”, and then I sank into my chair when I realized the irony of how British it is of them to take the country but forget the people.

    Personally, I hope they can patch this in over the lifespan of the game. It’s a small detail that creates massive dissonance for some, and would be an easy fix.
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  97. Nov 9, 2021
    10
    La fiesta de Horizon llega a mi hermoso país México, todos están invitados a recorrer una parte de lo que es México,.
    Es increíble cómo los lugares que yo he ido a conocer, están tan bien plasmados en el videojuego, sin duda uno de los mejores videojuegos del año y mi gallo para el goty 2021 junto a psyconauts o RE Village, enserio, que gran trabajo ha hecho playground games y quisiera
    La fiesta de Horizon llega a mi hermoso país México, todos están invitados a recorrer una parte de lo que es México,.
    Es increíble cómo los lugares que yo he ido a conocer, están tan bien plasmados en el videojuego, sin duda uno de los mejores videojuegos del año y mi gallo para el goty 2021 junto a psyconauts o RE Village, enserio, que gran trabajo ha hecho playground games y quisiera saber ya de lo que están haciendo con la saga Reboot de Fable, enserio, esto es una carta de mor a todos los mexicanos, bien hecho xbox, viva el secta Pass y el Zoom Simulator 2021
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Metascore
92

Universal acclaim - based on 103 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Mixed: 0 out of 103
  2. Negative: 0 out of 103
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Feb 18, 2022
    100
    The best arcade races nowadays. But it is becoming clear that it's getting harder and harder to move the successful formula forward.
  2. Jan 31, 2022
    80
    It’s safe to say that Playground Games have delivered something special with Forza Horizon 5 – and as far as I’m concerned, this is currently the best driving game out there.
  3. Dec 16, 2021
    90
    Forza Horizon 5 is one of the best games of the year and starts the discussion on whether a racing title like this one could be GOTY. It stands out from the rest of similar games, both in terms of technical and gameplay aspects.