Forza Horizon 5

 Xbox Series X
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8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 4021 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3,218 out of 4021
  2. Mixed: 210 out of 4021
  3. Negative: 593 out of 4021
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  1. xOGxKRATOS117
    Nov 7, 2021
    10
    The best Forza Horizon yet, best graphics thus far in any racing game. It has a solid frame rate that is locked 30 on quality mode, true 4k and locked 60 performance mode. in my opinion it's the way to play because it looks amazing and plays smooth as butter. All the ratings lower than 8 are fake or they are.......
  2. rocco666123
    Nov 7, 2021
    10
    I'm not a racer. For me i'm playing in an amazing open world with over 500 mounts. Each of them can be transmogged. They have stats and i can, if i want, fine tune them to beat the next raidboss. I've found a main quest and lot of side quests. i can explore for hours or just farming xp and gold. i can do this alone, with my buddies, or with everybody online.

    But where is so much light,    I'm not a racer. For me i'm playing in an amazing open world with over 500 mounts. Each of them can be transmogged. They have stats and i can, if i want, fine tune them to beat the next raidboss. I've found a main quest and lot of side quests. i can explore for hours or just farming xp and gold. i can do this alone, with my buddies, or with everybody online.

    But where is so much light, darkness isn't far. my neighbours hate me now. i've so much fun and can't be silent. it's like a neverending rollercoaster.

    well done playground!    … Expand
  3. ElPerrowsky
    Nov 7, 2021
    10
    **Review after 20+ hours of gameplay**

    So it's been 2 days after the early access given by weather buying Premium Add-On for Gamepass or buying FH5 premium Edition. The game graphically is a masterpiece, it really shows an improvement from FH4, the weather, ground, trees, sky etc is very realistic. There's a lot more to do than FH4, and the map is bigger. The real star here is Mexico,    **Review after 20+ hours of gameplay**

    So it's been 2 days after the early access given by weather buying Premium Add-On for Gamepass or buying FH5 premium Edition. The game graphically is a masterpiece, it really shows an improvement from FH4, the weather, ground, trees, sky etc is very realistic. There's a lot more to do than FH4, and the map is bigger. The real star here is Mexico, the map is stunning.

    I rated FH4 as 8 but this FH5 is a solid 10, the best racing game right now ever. For those guys comparing Gran Turismo against FH5, remember that the competitor of GT is not FH, is Forza Motorsport. Horizon Series is a mix between simulation and araced (mostly arcade) with a free roam which GT lacks of.

    It's a must play yes or yes, buy it/download it trough Gamepass right now!    … Expand
  4. m0rph1us76
    Nov 7, 2021
    10
    This is how driving games were in the good old days. The perfect blend of leading edge graphics and just pure unadulterated fun!!!!
  5. Cevap
    Nov 7, 2021
    10
    fantastic game!
    takes the best of FH3 and FH4 and mixes it up.
    Best Racing Game!!!
  6. TsDavid
    Nov 7, 2021
    10
    Es un juego impresionante, las nubes voluminosas, el sonido es muy distinto al FH4, la recreacion de los lugares es asombroso, gran trabajo Playground Games, no puedo esperar a ver como lo haran con Fable.
  7. xb0xg4mer
    Nov 7, 2021
    10
    best ever forza horizon.. better saying.. better racing game all the time!!
  8. Mrinsaneone
    Nov 7, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Love the reviews slating stuff like no mud on cars in the game hahaha clearly they haven't played the game and the best one... The cars sound the same as previous game.... Yeah a 09 plate ford focus RS will sound the same in horizon 4 as horizon 5 considering it's the same bloody car. The game is Forza horizon 5 like 4 but tweeked graphics and gameplay. What more can you want fun driving around Mexico jumping rivers bashing into trees all at 200+mph such fun… Expand
  9. FoxKlin
    Nov 7, 2021
    10
    The game is fantastic visually and graphically almost looks real and its highly fun with the new story modes, excellent addition to the mainline series I welcome the adventure. though I spotted a few minor bugs as you drive high speed well at least for me. over all its excellent game.
  10. AFrothyCoffee
    Nov 7, 2021
    10
    A fantastic entry to the franchise. They’ve made what worked before even better and got rid of what didn’t work at the same time made interesting and engaging changes such as rewards for collecting all the cars and the mind-blowing customisation options for blueprint races/activities. This game is the most solid addition to the franchise yet and so far is my game of the year after just aA fantastic entry to the franchise. They’ve made what worked before even better and got rid of what didn’t work at the same time made interesting and engaging changes such as rewards for collecting all the cars and the mind-blowing customisation options for blueprint races/activities. This game is the most solid addition to the franchise yet and so far is my game of the year after just a few days of playing.… Expand
  11. xSyntheticBlade
    Nov 7, 2021
    10
    This game is amazing. The graphics and the gameplay and the setting is icing on top of the environment. All these people reviewing it 0 are just fake reviews to throw unnecessary hate towards the game.
  12. PlayHard
    Nov 7, 2021
    10
    Forza Horizon 5 is the best game in the franchise Forza Horizon. The best game of 2021. GOTY.
  13. JINGOO99
    Nov 7, 2021
    0
    One of the worst Forza game ever you have to pay with real money if you want to buy new cars looks like forza 4 only different is it set in Mexico and the world is empty it's just boring
  14. Erickqe
    Nov 7, 2021
    10
    If you want a lot of fun, luxury cars and a wonderful world with spectacular graphics, this is your game!!! this game is beautiful.
  15. Rlxtr
    Nov 7, 2021
    4
    No aporta mucho con respecto al 4 ,tiene muchos bugs . Y el español no funciona
  16. BenFauWriter
    Nov 7, 2021
    10
    One of the best games of the year. 100% pure fun. Better than the 4 imo, load times are quick, graphics are top notch.
  17. Lordpain6
    Nov 7, 2021
    10
    Simply an incredible showcase for the Xbox series X! Beautiful environments, amazing cars. Huge improvement on the exhaust sounds from FH4. Game of the year contender! Best racer of all time.
  18. SimpDeLuisMi
    Nov 7, 2021
    10
    Simplemente maravilloso, gráficos super definidos y con 60 fps es una pasa en la Series S.
    Aunque si bien para mantener el rendimiento a ratos se ven arbustos popear un poco a lo lejos, vale la pena y mucho
  19. Swis
    Nov 7, 2021
    10
    Playground games really did a good job, i cannot wait to see how they will tackle the development of fable
  20. Kinginthecastle
    Nov 7, 2021
    10
    Just an incredibly good game! Insane graphics, great mechanics, perfect map, fun missions and races. The game is perfection and very addicting.
  21. Stoys
    Nov 7, 2021
    10
    They went above and beyond on this one! what a great game.
    They raised the bar on horizon 4, and when they suprice you with this in the amount of time they did it in. very impressive!
  22. Realreview215
    Nov 7, 2021
    10
    Love the game. Don't pay attention to the 0 ratings. Sony Players are very salty lol.
  23. PinoWasTaken
    Nov 7, 2021
    9
    Simply a perfect game. Playgroundgames took every bad aspect from the prequel (Forza Horizon 4) and Improve it, by adding more detailed texture, landscapes and the weather, on of the best things in this game with the actual new method to customize every car by making it perfect even in a race where the car isn't recommended, just like a supercar in an off-road track, i think that this newSimply a perfect game. Playgroundgames took every bad aspect from the prequel (Forza Horizon 4) and Improve it, by adding more detailed texture, landscapes and the weather, on of the best things in this game with the actual new method to customize every car by making it perfect even in a race where the car isn't recommended, just like a supercar in an off-road track, i think that this new customization mode makes your possible favorite car playable wherever you want. Congrats for the masterpiece that you've made. P.s. Ironically, the game studio needs to improve only in one thing (which is also a little bit better than the prequel), the narrative. I'm sure that they will do that better in the next sequel of the game, I'm not worried at all because right now I have to finish an entire game made exactly to excite me.… Expand
  24. ItsLazyguy123
    Nov 7, 2021
    10
    Forza Horizon 5 is simply the greatest racing game that I've experienced in a long time
  25. katieelizabeth
    Nov 7, 2021
    10
    If a racing game can engage me, someone who doesn't give two-****s about cars and just plays rpgs, adventure games and strategy games, then you know the game is good. FH5 is like Mario Odyssey - it's a driving game that appeals to everyone, even non-driver fans just as Mario appeals to everyone, even if they don't typically play platformers. It's a very high quality and well-designed game.
  26. Ash31
    Nov 7, 2021
    10
    This game deserve to be GOTY 2021 Thank you playground games for this masterpiece
  27. Yaya0
    Nov 7, 2021
    8
    A wonderful game with the best graphic and the best experience ever in a racing games
  28. ThatGuyOzzy19
    Nov 7, 2021
    10
    Graphics are top tier. Cars drive and handle amazingly. There is always something to do and Playground Games keeps killing it
  29. Afastaudir8
    Nov 7, 2021
    9
    Gameplay - 10/10
    Sounds - 9/10 Some cars still need work
    Graphics 10/10 Proper next gen geaphics Car list - 9/10 Missing some cars from the previous game but most will probably be re added later Map 10/10 In my opinion the map is even better than FH3. The improvements with the ForzaTech engine really show here. Soundtrack - 9/10 Major step up from FH4 but not as good as FH1/FH3 Bugs    Gameplay - 10/10
    Sounds - 9/10 Some cars still need work
    Graphics 10/10 Proper next gen geaphics
    Car list - 9/10 Missing some cars from the previous game but most will probably be re added later
    Map 10/10 In my opinion the map is even better than FH3. The improvements with the ForzaTech engine really show here.
    Soundtrack - 9/10 Major step up from FH4 but not as good as FH1/FH3
    Bugs (LAUNCH BUILD): 7/10
    My overall: Great game, great graphics, great map. Can't wait to see what EventLab will be like in a year. Only critic is that it's very buggy at launch with a lot of crashes.
    Ignore some of those 0-1/10 reviews since a lot of them are Sony fanboys review bombing the game.    … Expand
  30. Markc2922
    Nov 7, 2021
    10
    My personal game of the year. Its such a fantastic game in all aspects. Even the 30fps quality mode feels great and I would normally only play it in performance but what ever they did it feels fantastic. The game is a credit too playground games. And a credit to the xbox
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#2 Best 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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