Forza Horizon 5

 Xbox Series X
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8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 4021 Ratings

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  1. Frolicly
    Nov 9, 2021
    10
    Release after release the Forza Horizon series manages to improve on what made the previous game so good. It's no real suprise to say in this review (even before it was released) it's the best one yet.

    You can tell so much effort has been put into this game, the graphics are absolutely top tier (I play in graphics mode over performance simply because of how good the game looks!) The    Release after release the Forza Horizon series manages to improve on what made the previous game so good. It's no real suprise to say in this review (even before it was released) it's the best one yet.

    You can tell so much effort has been put into this game, the graphics are absolutely top tier (I play in graphics mode over performance simply because of how good the game looks!)

    The progression system (with how the 'story' unlocks) has been changed up and I won't say it's the absolute best because in their own way they've always been creative however they haven't simply copy and pasted from the previous games. With some of the more fun activites such as the major races in street, road and dirt unlocked behind this progression, you're wanting to push on & level up to get a chance to race on these routes (which are some of the longest on the entire Forza Horizon series!)

    A massive selection of cars & races was to be expected for a Forza game and they've not let us down.

    Co-op races has been added as a kind of hub matchmaking area? Where you can essentially matchmake some coop races which isn't a new feature however has its own dedicated area on the map.

    Talking about map, it's huge, it looks amazing all over, multiple environments which affect how the car drives.

    10/10, I can't think of anything I can add that'll improve the current game (I've not even experienced any bugs at a play time of around 30 hours.)

    A solid asset to the Xbox console and FREE with gamepass. A perfect driving game.

    P.S - A MASSIVE shoutout to the salty Sony fanboys review bombing this game lmao xx    … Expand
  2. ArthurianDent
    Nov 9, 2021
    3
    The game simply does not function properly for alot of people. Server disconnect issues, crashing at startup, supported wheels not functioning or being constantly disconnected. For myself it the constant "controller disconnect" issues. Any time I try to use my Logitech G923 I instantly get a "controller disconnected please connect a controller" message. This wheel works perfectly inThe game simply does not function properly for alot of people. Server disconnect issues, crashing at startup, supported wheels not functioning or being constantly disconnected. For myself it the constant "controller disconnect" issues. Any time I try to use my Logitech G923 I instantly get a "controller disconnected please connect a controller" message. This wheel works perfectly in FH4 and other racing games. this exact wheel, the one mounted to my wheel stand.) There are workarounds that either do not work or do not restore full functionality (no force feedback for example) Other workarounds involve downloading third party software, and those do not work all the time either. This issue is not limited to Logitech wheels, it also happens on Thrustmaster and Fanatec wheels. All these are listed as supported in the games FAQs. All my drivers are updated, as requested by the game devs, and the Logitech software is up to date as well. I waited till the official release day to leave a review, hoping that the devs would at least give in update on a fix, but there has been none. Not everyone will have these, or the other game-breaking issues. maybe you'll be lucky, maybe you won't> I can't recommend you spend your money on the game until the devs fix it. Once they fix everything it'll be about an 8.5, if they fix it.… Expand
  3. rhino1181
    Nov 9, 2021
    10
    Perfect racing game. Takes everything 4 did and adds to it, and it's only going to get better
  4. Tzunami
    Nov 9, 2021
    10
    One of the best open world games ever. Not just a racing game. More like a driving exploration game that you can race in.
  5. GoodMax
    Nov 9, 2021
    10
    Очень красивая игра, музыка шикарная, а места Мексики заставляют влюбиться! Графика моё почтение
  6. RexVanquisher
    Nov 9, 2021
    10
    Well done Playground Games and Xbox Studios for a very fantastic and an extremely well put together driving game, quite entertaining, the best iteration of Forza Horizon by a clear distance. Tried it on both Xbox Series X and 3080 RTX high end PC, gorgeous on both and very smooth. Only frozen once on PC in 10 hours of playing, but not a minus point as a very rare occurrence.

    Certainly    Well done Playground Games and Xbox Studios for a very fantastic and an extremely well put together driving game, quite entertaining, the best iteration of Forza Horizon by a clear distance. Tried it on both Xbox Series X and 3080 RTX high end PC, gorgeous on both and very smooth. Only frozen once on PC in 10 hours of playing, but not a minus point as a very rare occurrence.

    Certainly one of the strongest GOTY contender for me.    … Expand
  7. CachiRichi
    Nov 9, 2021
    10
    Tiene un gran aspecto visual y lleva un escalón arriba la fórmula ya vista en los anteriores títulos de esta Saga.
    Sin duda alguna esta entrega es el pináculo de los juegos de conducción árcade.
  8. ZUM_137
    Nov 9, 2021
    10
    поиграв на пк, я хочу сказать что это король гонок на данный момент, Need for speed теперь где-то там...
  9. Giulius76
    Nov 9, 2021
    10
    This game is probably, from a technical point of view, the only Next generation game.impeccable, a masterpiece.The graphics are breathtaking. truly vast fleet of machines.
  10. Buddynewg
    Nov 9, 2021
    10
    Forza Goty 5 es el juego con mejores gráficos que he jugado hasta ahora y es increíblemente divertido porque tiene cientos de modalidades de juego diferentes y la experiencia es fantástica, como ya lo fue también su entrega anterior. Brillante!
  11. RobertRdgz
    Nov 9, 2021
    10
    Es el juego de coches definitivo, es un mundo abierto muy bello y con una cantidad de contenido de gran calidad, esta super bien optimizado y es genial la representación de México que se sale del típico cliché de filtros sepia que se suele ver en el cine.
  12. DaApple
    Nov 9, 2021
    10
    the game about cars that has ever been played in my whole life is really magnificent what they did in this game the landscapes are lived splendid really the invitation is very nice
  13. StarkLalo117
    Nov 9, 2021
    9
    Es un increíble sucesor de la anterior entrega, con mapa increíble, en lo personal me ha gustado mucho, lo único malo es el soundtrack ¿qué pasó con m83, con CHVRCHES? Esperaba más de Horizon Pulse y Bass Arena, otra cosa que no me gustó en caso de Xbox Series X es que lo hubiesen hecho con calidad 60fps y trazado de rayos o bien 120fps en modo rendimiento, creo que el series X puede conEs un increíble sucesor de la anterior entrega, con mapa increíble, en lo personal me ha gustado mucho, lo único malo es el soundtrack ¿qué pasó con m83, con CHVRCHES? Esperaba más de Horizon Pulse y Bass Arena, otra cosa que no me gustó en caso de Xbox Series X es que lo hubiesen hecho con calidad 60fps y trazado de rayos o bien 120fps en modo rendimiento, creo que el series X puede con eso, espero que en futuras actualizaciones lo agreguen, fuera de eso, el juego es una joya… Expand
  14. Brunofeija01
    Nov 9, 2021
    10
    Jogo maravilhoso! Jogo belíssimo, jogabilidade toda repaginada, trilha sonora muito boa! Jogo Maravilhoso e empolgante!
  15. Snuggl3ss
    Nov 9, 2021
    10
    This is the best racing game I've ever played. So many things to do at every turn of the road, even if you drive off the road and fly over a danger zone. Simply breathtaking visuals that really makes you feel like you are in Mexico. Great job Playground games, I will for sure being playing your games in the future!
  16. MA57
    Nov 9, 2021
    10
    Absolutely a must play best game that came in 2021 it’s has awesome graphics and gameplay much better than any other racing game it has alot of cars and a large map to discover and and the weather is dynamic… i just love it (
  17. alexis68
    Nov 9, 2021
    10
    Soberbio en cada uno de los apartados, el mejor juego de conducción arcade que eh jugado, gracias playground por este juegazo.
  18. xFraan
    Nov 9, 2021
    10
    El mejor juego de carreras, excelente ambientación, jugabilidad y gráficos.
  19. Sloppysnoopy
    Nov 9, 2021
    10
    This is the best racing game of all time. They took all the best parts of the horizon formula and streamlined it into an amazing gameplay loop.
    Even if you dont like racing, this game is just a blast to play. If you have xbox or pc, try it on gamepass. You will not regret it.
  20. Antares_87
    Nov 9, 2021
    10
    The best automobile videogame ever, it was an amazing experience with this worderful vídeogome , congratulations Playground Games and Xbox.
  21. ChrisUK
    Nov 9, 2021
    5
    Just a PSA for the devs: It's 2021 - We do not need human characters / avatars that look like they're from a PS2 Tony Hawk clone. They look awful, the clothes are plain and ugly (are we playing The Sims or a racing game?), the faces are terrible. Do some research, and then please fix with an update, ASAP. Don't go for whatever you think looks "cool", go for something that looks actuallyJust a PSA for the devs: It's 2021 - We do not need human characters / avatars that look like they're from a PS2 Tony Hawk clone. They look awful, the clothes are plain and ugly (are we playing The Sims or a racing game?), the faces are terrible. Do some research, and then please fix with an update, ASAP. Don't go for whatever you think looks "cool", go for something that looks actually appealing, and suited to racing games.… Expand
  22. ferrit
    Nov 9, 2021
    10
    Incredible and a complete blast to play, loads to do, huge map, loads of cars, lots of different race styles. Looks absolutely gorgeous on the Series X and is butter smooth. The definition of a 10/10.
  23. ConkyPR
    Nov 9, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Las graficas y el gameplay son geniales la rapides en el series x son de lo mejor… Expand
  24. XCIvan
    Nov 9, 2021
    10
    Sem segredo, como todo mundo já esperava...É uma Masterpiece, melhor jogo de corrida Arcade
  25. Bow28
    Nov 9, 2021
    10
    Everything I’ve done in this game I’ve done with a big smile on my face. Epic
  26. Anr0
    Nov 9, 2021
    10
    Techo grafico actual, no se ha visto nada parecido en el mundo de los videojuegos y es logico, los juegos de coches suelen tener este papel, pero FH5 es mundo abierto aun mas merito, ya en la anterior generacion solo el RDR2 puede superar al FH4, pero hablamos de unas sensaciones de velocidad que no se han visto nunca, cualquiera que critique este juego hace el ridiculo, sabemos quien loTecho grafico actual, no se ha visto nada parecido en el mundo de los videojuegos y es logico, los juegos de coches suelen tener este papel, pero FH5 es mundo abierto aun mas merito, ya en la anterior generacion solo el RDR2 puede superar al FH4, pero hablamos de unas sensaciones de velocidad que no se han visto nunca, cualquiera que critique este juego hace el ridiculo, sabemos quien lo critica y no hacen mas llorar y dar verguenza, un juego hecho con mucho mimo y cariño, siento envidia de no ser mexicano pero me siento orgulloso de que hablemos el mismo idioma y disfrutemos de esa obra de arte.… Expand
  27. Kevinurbina123
    Nov 9, 2021
    10
    The games feels amazing, graphics are the best of the best, and it’s gameplay it’s the best of the saga.
  28. Javisteinxd
    Nov 9, 2021
    10
    A mí que no me gustan los juegos de carrera tengo decir que me encantó, el mapa es muy dinámico.y grande, tiene buenos gráficos y jugabilidad, 10/10
  29. jinx20001
    Nov 9, 2021
    7
    it looks great, sounds great and plays great but lets be honest... its forza horizon 4.5... there really isnt much new to be excited about, its still an amazing playground for car enthusiasts and its fun, its very good but i just dont see how its a 9 or 10 when its sooo similar to 4, something needs to change for horizon 6 to spice things up a little because im already not too excitedit looks great, sounds great and plays great but lets be honest... its forza horizon 4.5... there really isnt much new to be excited about, its still an amazing playground for car enthusiasts and its fun, its very good but i just dont see how its a 9 or 10 when its sooo similar to 4, something needs to change for horizon 6 to spice things up a little because im already not too excited about the prospect of another one... played 7 or 8 hours of horizon 5 and i feel very deeply like ive been here and done this many times before.

    certainly not a bad game, but there is no way its a masterpiece for me.    … Expand
  30. kalekvalu
    Nov 9, 2021
    0
    The game where you drive around more than races to be able to race. To drive, you just need to press the forward arrow. Right and left buttons once in a while. Graphics are very close to FH4. After 4 races I get bored and quit the game.
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#2 Best Xbox Series X Game of 2021
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#2 Most Discussed Xbox Series X Game of 2021

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Metascore
92

Universal acclaim - based on 103 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 103 out of 103
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 103
  3. 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. GameCritics
    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.
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  3. Malditos Nerds
    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.
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