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  1. Nov 6, 2021
    10
    This is one of the most beautiful games I've ever played. The graphs, the reflections, how many game modes it has, how fun it is... This is a must have. 100% recommended.
  2. Dec 11, 2021
    3
    The driving is good but the bugs and glitches experienced throughout the game steal the fun away
  3. Nov 6, 2021
    10
    Nice! Possible GOTY Game. One of the best open world driving games of all time .
  4. Nov 6, 2021
    10
    Not being a huge fan of cars or racers I've been consistently blown away by the horizon series I started playing with FH3, then FH4 I thought raised the bar and I'm just absolutely speechless at FH5 everything I think I'm going to play a dirt race I then get so side tracked next thing I know I'm drifting, then I see some XP boards and I'm hunting them then I buy a house and start goingNot being a huge fan of cars or racers I've been consistently blown away by the horizon series I started playing with FH3, then FH4 I thought raised the bar and I'm just absolutely speechless at FH5 everything I think I'm going to play a dirt race I then get so side tracked next thing I know I'm drifting, then I see some XP boards and I'm hunting them then I buy a house and start going crazy because a skill song is playing this game is 0-100 all the time and everything is so much fun. This is the Skyrim of racers. Expand
  5. Nov 6, 2021
    10
    Every landscape in this game looks great, the first game of the franchise I got, and what an experience, definitely a "Must Play"
  6. Nov 6, 2021
    10
    Great game, my favorite games will always be the car games and this is no exception. It has fantastic graphics and a unique experience.
  7. Nov 7, 2021
    10
    The best graphics I have ever seen since flight simulator...
    The sounds are perfect, raytraced audio makes all difference
    More than 500 cars at launch and couting The map is 50% bigger than fh4 and the variety of biomes are awesome Now you can customize a lot more things in your car and listen to the engine roar according to the changes I have to play more to say more about progression and
    The best graphics I have ever seen since flight simulator...
    The sounds are perfect, raytraced audio makes all difference
    More than 500 cars at launch and couting
    The map is 50% bigger than fh4 and the variety of biomes are awesome
    Now you can customize a lot more things in your car and listen to the engine roar according to the changes
    I have to play more to say more about progression and other things..but I am loving the experience in my xsx and cant wait to play the next forza motorsport!
    My gamertag is GioKi11er
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  8. Nov 7, 2021
    10
    Fun and addicting as hell. Go and check it out, you won't be dissapointed.
  9. Nov 6, 2021
    10
    Sin duda uno de los mejores juegos de carreras en la historia, todo lo cumple de manera perfecta.
    Hablando de las reseñas que le darán en negativo (color rojo) son absurdas, te puede o no gustar el juego y no entraré en debate en esa parte, pero objetivamente no se le puede dar un negativo, somo se nota que son fanboys ardidos.
    Uso la palabra fanboys porque no todos los fanaticos de
    Sin duda uno de los mejores juegos de carreras en la historia, todo lo cumple de manera perfecta.
    Hablando de las reseñas que le darán en negativo (color rojo) son absurdas, te puede o no gustar el juego y no entraré en debate en esa parte, pero objetivamente no se le puede dar un negativo, somo se nota que son fanboys ardidos.

    Uso la palabra fanboys porque no todos los fanaticos de Playstation son estupidos como esta gente, pero en fin, siempre te toparas con gente idiota sin importar la marca.
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  10. Nov 7, 2021
    10
    This game is great... game play, cars, weather and ... is awesome. Undoubtedly, it is best racing game... but I see some idiots Sony fanboys come and record bad scores for this game.This is their intention, it is quite clear that they are jealous of this game. I say again, this game is best racing game in this world.
  11. Jan 10, 2022
    2
    Long story short I've uninstalled this game to play more forza horizon 4
    To see praise heaped upon this failure is an insult to the games that came before. There are many cars missing from previous instalments (Abarth, Alfa Romeo), the handling (at least on a wheel) feels floaty and unresponsive. There are numerous bugs that frequently ruin the experience, the auction house is now a luck
    Long story short I've uninstalled this game to play more forza horizon 4
    To see praise heaped upon this failure is an insult to the games that came before. There are many cars missing from previous instalments (Abarth, Alfa Romeo), the handling (at least on a wheel) feels floaty and unresponsive. There are numerous bugs that frequently ruin the experience, the auction house is now a luck based lag fest. The loading times are infuriating (no such issue with 4 on the same PC). The characters that talk to you are cringey and intrusive. Frequently interrupting you with what feels like 'mandated fun' where I'd prefer to just drive. I loved the previous games and I have had my fun ruined at every turn during this one. Does not deserve the praise it received from the so called 'professional critics'
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  12. Nov 7, 2021
    10
    World class in graphics. World class in gameplay. The awesome team of Playground Games does it again.
  13. Nov 8, 2021
    10
    Лучшая гоночная игра с открытым миром, красивый и разнообразный мир, графика великолепна
  14. Nov 7, 2021
    10
    Soo many ponies bombing reviews just because this game is not available on their favorite console.
    This only reflects how desperate ponies are this generation, they know xbox is killing it.

    Forza Horizon 5 is the best game of 2021.
  15. Nov 14, 2021
    10
    El mejor juego de simulación que existe GRAFICOS, JUGABILIDAD, ON LINE. ETC.. y ya a esperar a Forza Motors Sport
  16. 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.
  17. Nov 9, 2021
    10
    Es muy barato comprobar que este juego es bueno porque es muy accesible de manera muy económica, no necesitas un Xbox o un PC muy poderosa para probarlo. Solo es pagar Xbox Game Pass y ya puedes probarlo. Cuando lo pruebes te enamoraras de los paisajes mexicanos y el manejo de los vehículos. La música y la mecánica del festival es muy emocionante en todo momento. Finalmente los gráficosEs muy barato comprobar que este juego es bueno porque es muy accesible de manera muy económica, no necesitas un Xbox o un PC muy poderosa para probarlo. Solo es pagar Xbox Game Pass y ya puedes probarlo. Cuando lo pruebes te enamoraras de los paisajes mexicanos y el manejo de los vehículos. La música y la mecánica del festival es muy emocionante en todo momento. Finalmente los gráficos son top en todo momento. Como digo, todo eso es fácil de comprobar porque el juego está disponible en Game Pass. Expand
  18. Nov 9, 2021
    10
    I can’t believe the graphics and performance on series s..it is amazing
  19. Nov 7, 2021
    10
    Game of the Year and racing at the peak.
    Only the Damage model has still air for improvement ( Hardcore Wreckfest player here..) but otherwise
    your in for a ride.
  20. Nov 8, 2021
    10
    Near perfect game. I only wish I could play quality mode at 60fps!

    I wonder if the devs have considers that 45fps option that Ratchet & Clank has for 120hz TVs.

    Can’t wait to see what playground do next.
  21. Dec 10, 2021
    10
    Best and most impressive arcade/sim racing game in the industry, If there is a car game that is a must play it is this franchise,enough said...
  22. Apr 6, 2022
    9
    Live forza horizon games best way to play racing games that doesn't have Lott boxes or limit the gameplay. I prefer horizon 4 but they kicked it out of the park again. Added new features but kept the rest.
  23. Nov 8, 2021
    10
    The King of open world games is back and better than ever... Photo realistic graphics and best controls to date... Best racing game ever and it's not even close
  24. Nov 7, 2021
    10
    Just perfect. What a game… the power of the X
    Trully inspiring. Race reach perfection.
  25. 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!
  26. Nov 14, 2021
    10
    El Mejor Juego de Conducción de la Historia.
    Gráficos de 10.
    Historia de 10.
    Sonido de 10.
    Jugabilidad de 10.
    Diseño vehículos de 10.
    Circuitos de 10.
    Es una Experiencia altamente recomendable Jugado en Xbox Series X.
  27. Nov 8, 2021
    10
    Estou amando jogar FH5, esse jogo melhorou muito o antecessor FH4, controlar os carros está melhor, melhoraram um pouco as tunagens que já era ótimo, melhoraram os sons dos motores tanto interno e externo, o mapa é bem maior e mais diversidades de ambientes, colocaram maos objetivos, as corridas estao maiores, colocaram as façanhas que nos da presentes se completamos alguns requisitos...emEstou amando jogar FH5, esse jogo melhorou muito o antecessor FH4, controlar os carros está melhor, melhoraram um pouco as tunagens que já era ótimo, melhoraram os sons dos motores tanto interno e externo, o mapa é bem maior e mais diversidades de ambientes, colocaram maos objetivos, as corridas estao maiores, colocaram as façanhas que nos da presentes se completamos alguns requisitos...em fim o jogo está ótimo dêem uma chance já que está no game pass de PC e Xbox Expand
  28. Nov 7, 2021
    10
    Let me start by saying that I've been a fan of the Forza series (both Motorsport and Horizon) since the very early days. Each new Horizon game has generally been installed on my Xbox console until the next and serve as a sort of "comfort food" for me - that game that I know and love that I return to again and again, eventually 100%'ing it over time.

    All of that said, I've always
    Let me start by saying that I've been a fan of the Forza series (both Motorsport and Horizon) since the very early days. Each new Horizon game has generally been installed on my Xbox console until the next and serve as a sort of "comfort food" for me - that game that I know and love that I return to again and again, eventually 100%'ing it over time.

    All of that said, I've always considered Horizon games to be 8.5's and 9's on a 10 scale. They're fantastic, but they've never quite been perfect. FH4 was great but I found the changing seasons a little irritating, particularly Winter. FH3 was awesome but Australia seemed a little limited in scope. And so on.

    All of that changes with Forza Horizon 5. This game is truly a 10/10 and Playground Games has absolutely perfected the racing video game. Sure, sim racers will balk at the physics and lack of realism but Horizon has never been about the sim side of the genre. This is pure unadulterated arcade racing fun at its absolute best. You would be seriously hard-pressed to see all that FH5 has to offer without sinking a LOT of time into it.

    A love letter to both racing game fans and the beautiful country of Mexico, this is game of the year 2021 in my opinion.
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  29. Nov 7, 2021
    9
    the game has been pretty incredible so far, there are a few things that i didn't like, which im sure will be fixed in the future, such as some pretty obvious parts of the map that would work well for new route (certain areas on the map look like they would be perfect for another circuit route), or lack of additional features for event lab, such as more props or no object snapping,the game has been pretty incredible so far, there are a few things that i didn't like, which im sure will be fixed in the future, such as some pretty obvious parts of the map that would work well for new route (certain areas on the map look like they would be perfect for another circuit route), or lack of additional features for event lab, such as more props or no object snapping, otherwise the game is pretty enjoyable, also, pay no heed to the amount of negative reviews by sony fanboys Expand
  30. Nov 7, 2021
    10
    Jogo sensacional, gráficos, jogabilidade, os sons dos carros... Vale a pena comprar ou jogar no gamepass.
  31. Nov 7, 2021
    10
    Simply superb, the best racing game ever.
    A masterpiece, goty!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  32. Feb 12, 2022
    5
    (Xbox Series S) Input lag on quality mode. PS2 graphics on FPS Mode.
    Annoying music.
  33. Nov 7, 2021
    10
    Great game! not just the critics and reviews were awesome (actually they helped me to decide for the early access), but the fresh gameplay and graphics are fantastic
  34. 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!!!!
  35. Nov 27, 2021
    8
    Very good game but similar to fh4 just on new, nicer map. Graphics in 4k 30 on xsx very good, in 60 fps mode bad draw distance and popping, also anti aliasing far from being good in both modes. Series have main problem with lack of progression as whole game look like endgame not proper one. In the end if you are not bored by previous fh games I can recommand.
  36. Dec 10, 2021
    10
    The must Play and Buy open world racing/sim game in the entire gaming industry. On PC and Xbox.
  37. Nov 21, 2021
    10
    great game,awesome graphic,fast cars and beautiful mexico! i realy like this game,now im waiting for Forza Motorsport 8
  38. Nov 7, 2021
    10
    absurdo mano, superou os anteriores em todos os aspectos. Nunca vi grafico assim.
    uma obra de arte. parabens microsoft.
  39. Nov 14, 2021
    8
    It's an improvement over Horizon 4 in every way imaginable, there's a few day one bugs but they'll be ironed out soon, I hope.

    What I don't like about this game, is how quick you progress. The game shoves good cars and levels at you like no tomorrow, and the sense of progression is quickly ruined. I already have around 100 cars, and I've only played the game for about 30 hours, which is
    It's an improvement over Horizon 4 in every way imaginable, there's a few day one bugs but they'll be ironed out soon, I hope.

    What I don't like about this game, is how quick you progress. The game shoves good cars and levels at you like no tomorrow, and the sense of progression is quickly ruined. I already have around 100 cars, and I've only played the game for about 30 hours, which is a stupidly high ratio.
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  40. Nov 7, 2021
    10
    Это просто лучшая игра в своем жанре, конкурентов у пятого горизонта просто нет.Его единственный конкурент это четвертый Хорайзон.
  41. Nov 8, 2021
    10
    Хорошее продолжение. Подойдёт практически всем. В целом, без особых багов и глитчей, но есть ещё моменты, которые стоит дополировать.
  42. Nov 8, 2021
    9
    Это просто невероятная игра. В графическом плане, в плане весёлости и задорности. Она однозначно куда лучше 4 части. Рекомендую, настоятельно!
  43. 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.
  44. Nov 8, 2021
    10
    Una obra maestra simplemente perfecto, un mundo rico en posibilidades, muchos autos , tipos de eventos , gráficos alucinantes una combinación next gen verdadera uno de los mejores juegos de este 2021 sin dudas
  45. Nov 7, 2021
    10
    Game of the Year!
    It is great and everyone should try this game on Xbox or even better on PC!
  46. Nov 7, 2021
    10
    the graphics are insane, the gameplay is so much fun simply a masterpiece, the best racing game i ever played
  47. Nov 8, 2021
    10
    Fantastic game! Good job playground
  48. Nov 7, 2021
    10
    Absolutely amazing game! @weareplayground are an amazing studio that continues to push the bar! I tend to play on performance modes but what they’ve done with quality mode is amazing.
  49. Nov 8, 2021
    8
    Not a bad arcade racing game
    But in my opinion the game is stagnating
    But as for me, you should play this game
  50. 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.
  51. Nov 7, 2021
    9
    Decided to pick up early access to play through the weekend. Loving it so far. The cars and environments are beautiful. The multiplayer features like elimination are a blast. Can't wait to get deeper into the tuning.
  52. Nov 9, 2021
    10
    Best racing game ever.
    Playground games and turn10 has outdone themselves in this game.
  53. Nov 7, 2021
    10
    fantastic game!
    takes the best of FH3 and FH4 and mixes it up.
    Best Racing Game!!!
  54. 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
  55. Nov 7, 2021
    10
    Amazing game, this is the best racing game for a video game console. you must play it.
  56. Dec 8, 2021
    10
    Where to begin with this game, the map is amazing with very nice details, the variety of cars is huge, the graphics are amazing, tuning the cars is very much detail oriented. Very addictive!
  57. Nov 16, 2021
    10
    Jogo bem polido, lindo, trilha sonora show, gráficos magníficos e o online é sensacional... estava há muito tempo sem jogar um multiplayer.. graças ao forza, voltei a dar risada com os parças... E tem nego dando 0 de nota por ser exclusivos de Windows.. como pode isso cara..
  58. Nov 7, 2021
    10
    CRY PLAYSTATION FAN BOYS!! I am enjoying playing Forza on the most powerful console on planet earth.
  59. Nov 7, 2021
    10
    Been playing since Friday on early access. This game is incredible. Graphically, probably the best I have seen. Music wise, the game contains an eclectic mix of tracks from pop, rock, D&B and electronic artists as well as some cultural tracks for mission based set pieces. Gameplay wise it takes the formula from the previous title and turns it upto 11 with a larger map, more events andBeen playing since Friday on early access. This game is incredible. Graphically, probably the best I have seen. Music wise, the game contains an eclectic mix of tracks from pop, rock, D&B and electronic artists as well as some cultural tracks for mission based set pieces. Gameplay wise it takes the formula from the previous title and turns it upto 11 with a larger map, more events and bigger and better horizon events. A must play for all Xbox gamers. Comes to gamepass 09-11-2021!! Expand
  60. Nov 8, 2021
    10
    I'ts amazing, ooooooohhhhhhhhh

    BEST game of running about The time!!!!!!!!
  61. Mar 10, 2022
    0
    It’s no good.
    Forts Horizon 4 was better for me.
    The landscapes and the rest of this game are bad
  62. Nov 7, 2021
    9
    Игра в цело еб@йшая, но вот есть дохрена багов например она каждые минут 30 просто вылетает причем всегда. Ну а так графика 10 из 10 (хоть прорисовку они ухудшили) вождение 10 из 10 стабильность 3 из 10. Как то так)
  63. Nov 8, 2021
    10
    I am not usually a fan of racing games but I have been smiling from ear to ear in my first 6 hours of play. The graphics are gorgeous, the game is genuinely fun and there seems to be enough content variety to keep a player engaged perpetually forever.

    It plays like an arcade racer out of the gate but you can customise gameplay via difficulty toggles for items such as wheel slip, traction
    I am not usually a fan of racing games but I have been smiling from ear to ear in my first 6 hours of play. The graphics are gorgeous, the game is genuinely fun and there seems to be enough content variety to keep a player engaged perpetually forever.

    It plays like an arcade racer out of the gate but you can customise gameplay via difficulty toggles for items such as wheel slip, traction control, damage physics, tire wear, ect.
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  64. Nov 8, 2021
    10
    Não tem onde criticar. Jogo fantástico, gameplay bom como sempre é graficamente num nível muito elevado. O que é interessante é ver os Fanboys azulados patéticos dar nota negativa só para baixa o Rating do Forza.
  65. Nov 8, 2021
    10
    Very nice game.
    Best arcade racing game.
    So much activities, so fun, so Magnificent Game.
    The major default of Forza Horizon 4 is corrected: England.
    It's a beautiful succes for Playground Games
    What a pleasure
  66. Nov 7, 2021
    10
    this is the most beautiful game i have ever played. this game has raised bar bar for graphics. if you like cars or if you are australian this is a must play
  67. Nov 7, 2021
    10
    Awesome game all the other games am playing are on the back burner
    Graphics are on point
  68. Nov 7, 2021
    10
    More of the same but better in every way. Forza continues its reign as king of the racing genre
  69. Nov 7, 2021
    10
    Beautiful, gorgeous and sublime. As always a blast to traverse. And the best Forza Horizon game to date without any doubt. Absolutely magnificent.
  70. Nov 7, 2021
    10
    Um game quase perfeito, em um mundo em q games são lançados todo cagado, Forza H5 tem uma base de polimento incrível. È uma pena estar sofrendo com reviwbomb, de qualquer forma, acho q a única coisa q Forza H5 faz de ruim é sua progressão, mas talvez isso nunca tenha sido uma proposta, então não tenho certeza se é um grande defeito, mas o mínimo de progressão é obrigatório.

    Acho q fora
    Um game quase perfeito, em um mundo em q games são lançados todo cagado, Forza H5 tem uma base de polimento incrível. È uma pena estar sofrendo com reviwbomb, de qualquer forma, acho q a única coisa q Forza H5 faz de ruim é sua progressão, mas talvez isso nunca tenha sido uma proposta, então não tenho certeza se é um grande defeito, mas o mínimo de progressão é obrigatório.

    Acho q fora os bugs de pop-in, esta incrivel.
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  71. Nov 8, 2021
    10
    Performance is great and the graphics will melt your face. Somehow they've improved upon an already great foundation and you won't be disappointed. Also gamepass day one. You love to see it
  72. Nov 7, 2021
    9
    O que um pronome neutro não faz, né ? Só assim pra darem um 91 em um jogo da Microsoft
  73. Nov 7, 2021
    10
    Forza Horizon 5 es un juego maravilloso, simplemente debes de jugarlo para comprender q las palabras no bastan para describir el nivel detalle y diversión que este juego te brinda, muy muy muy recomendado
  74. Nov 28, 2021
    10
    Best racing game, addictive and lots of stuff to do. And best looking game I have seen on my series S
  75. Nov 7, 2021
    10
    The critics for this game are not reasonable, this is an epic and the jump for next level games on graphics and perfectionism.

    The IGN/VANDAL/ETC are not taking the job seriously.

    The punctuation is for real a 95/96.

    Please stop treating us as clowns, we have brains!
  76. 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
  77. Nov 7, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. MOST BEAUTIFUL LOOKING XBOX SERIES X GAME IVE SEEN **** HAD ME BUSSIN Expand
  78. Nov 7, 2021
    10
    Gran juego, entretenido, cumple con lo prometido y sus gráficos son espectaculares. Quiero destacar que es una excelente representación de la realidad y me fascina localizar sitios que he visitado.
  79. Nov 6, 2021
    9
    So this game doesn't really innovate from a gameplay perspective but if it ain't broke don't fix it. The gameplays great, map is fantastic great car line up. I'm blown away with the graphics and the game runs soooo smooth. Cannot recommend enough.
  80. Nov 7, 2021
    10
    This game is literally amazing, people goin out of their way to give this a 1 are just lying
  81. Nov 7, 2021
    10
    Amazing game, so much fun to race in Mexico, graphically amazing, 4K at 60fps is perfect. Showcase events are as usual very cool. Overall this game is great and I would highly recommend it.
  82. Nov 7, 2021
    10
    Forza horizon é perfeito em tudo que tem que ser, sem palavras para avaliar.
  83. Nov 7, 2021
    10
    Forza Horizon 5 is better than FH4 in every way. Best open world racing game ever with the biggest map (Mexico) to date. Launched with more cars than FH4 with even more customization. Graphical details of the environment and cars looks amazing. Audio quality sounds like you are really in the car and cockpit views sounds even better. Gameplay can be change between how easy to hard you wantForza Horizon 5 is better than FH4 in every way. Best open world racing game ever with the biggest map (Mexico) to date. Launched with more cars than FH4 with even more customization. Graphical details of the environment and cars looks amazing. Audio quality sounds like you are really in the car and cockpit views sounds even better. Gameplay can be change between how easy to hard you want to drive by adjusting how much arcade to Simulator. FH5 is really fun playing with friends driving around the open world, Street racing, Off-Road racing, Circuit racing, Cross-Country racing, Dirt racing, drag racing, Mini racing activities, Arcade mini games and playing online Forzathon events. Should be the first racing game to win Game of the Year because it's that good. A racing for non-racing fans too! Expand
  84. 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.
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  85. 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
  86. Nov 7, 2021
    8
    A wonderful game with the best graphic and the best experience ever in a racing games
  87. 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
  88. 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.
  89. 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.
  90. 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
  91. 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!
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  92. 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.
  93. 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.......
  94. Nov 28, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's a good game, Mexico looks beautiful and that's awesome, gameplay is really cool actually and idk in general this is one of the best sport's games in Xbox. Expand
  95. Nov 7, 2021
    10
    After playing for more than 40 hours, I can say that I got a lot of emotions.(much more positive) Cool graphics, good physics for an arcade race (many scold, but I personally really liked it) there are a lot of cars at the start, (and in the future I'm sure there will be more) fast downloads (compared to part 4) a variety of races and other activities, sunny Mexico and much more. OfAfter playing for more than 40 hours, I can say that I got a lot of emotions.(much more positive) Cool graphics, good physics for an arcade race (many scold, but I personally really liked it) there are a lot of cars at the start, (and in the future I'm sure there will be more) fast downloads (compared to part 4) a variety of races and other activities, sunny Mexico and much more. Of course, there are few changes compared to the previous part, but what was in other parts of Horizon has been improved here.(I speak as someone who has played all the parts for a very long time) Of the minuses, I can note that there are minor texture bugs and not ready servers at the start (server errors, crashes from the network, and so on, I hope this will be fixed soon, but in single player mode, for obvious reasons, it does not interfere with playing) Expand
  96. Nov 7, 2021
    10
    Muy buenas gráficos y buenísimos los coches y el sonido y el manejo funciona muy bien en Xbox series x
  97. Nov 7, 2021
    9
    No spoilers but vibrant new setting interesting and fun campaign and fun multiplayer great step up from horizon 4 and cars feel badass
  98. Nov 7, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Very good game. Even if you don't like racers you should try it out. A very good open sandbox game Expand
  99. Nov 7, 2021
    10
    This is game is amazing! Cant wait to see what they are going to be adding in the future.
  100. Nov 7, 2021
    10
    El mejor juego del año, vale mucho la pena jugar esta nueva entregar de forza horizon.
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.