Forza Motorsport

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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 249 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 193 out of 249
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 249
  3. Negative: 46 out of 249
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  1. PunisherTeam
    Sep 1, 2023
    9
    They deceived me with Gran Turismo. I was his biggest fan and now I hate the saga for deceiving me by hiding this jewel that surpasses him in everything. He kicks Gran Turismo lying fanboys
  2. dicotomia
    Sep 16, 2020
    5
    I wonder how critics and users ignored this game evident lacks. How could you consider this game a simulation if rivals constantly try to ram you worse than Destruction Derby or Wipeout? It seems that if a rival passes you, it will run arbitrary faster, while if you passes the rivals, they run arbitrary slower.terrible rubber band effect.
  3. GreenSkullRider
    Feb 26, 2017
    10
    Miren para poder comprender lo que significo este juego en su epoca hay que ver que su mayor rival era Gran Turismo 3 para la PS2, con la llegada del maquinon que fue en su momento la Xbox original y ver semejante despligue tecnico, sonoro, vehiculos con daños realistas, conduccion realista, musica brutal. es para quedarse con la boca abierta tragando moscas. Este juego incluyo vehiculos yMiren para poder comprender lo que significo este juego en su epoca hay que ver que su mayor rival era Gran Turismo 3 para la PS2, con la llegada del maquinon que fue en su momento la Xbox original y ver semejante despligue tecnico, sonoro, vehiculos con daños realistas, conduccion realista, musica brutal. es para quedarse con la boca abierta tragando moscas. Este juego incluyo vehiculos y marcas que jamas volvieron. es largo una buena dosis de dificultad y buen plantel de carros. y es retrocompatible con la Xbox 360 asi que aca se tiene una gran obra que debe ser probada. animaos que les saldra bien la adquisicion. estoy seguro… Expand
  4. Broyax
    Jan 14, 2017
    5
    J'ai commencé la saga Forza avec le second rejeton de cette longue lignée, ayant bizarrement fait l'impasse sur l'initiateur, en raison sans doute d'un lavage de cerveau aux GTrons passés, en l'occurrence les GT3 et GT4.

    Pourtant déçu deux fois de suite par la série japonaise qui stagnait dangereusement et croupissait dans la mare miteuse de ses lauriers défraîchis, j'aurais dû porter    J'ai commencé la saga Forza avec le second rejeton de cette longue lignée, ayant bizarrement fait l'impasse sur l'initiateur, en raison sans doute d'un lavage de cerveau aux GTrons passés, en l'occurrence les GT3 et GT4.

    Pourtant déçu deux fois de suite par la série japonaise qui stagnait dangereusement et croupissait dans la mare miteuse de ses lauriers défraîchis, j'aurais dû porter un plus grand intérêt ou à tout le moins une certaine curiosité au "nouveau challenger", car il en y eut quelques uns à dire vrai lors de cette période.

    Cet oubli ou cet acte manqué ayant été réparé, je ne le regrette à présent pas entièrement... En effet, ce premier Forza Motorsport est d'une telle infériorité à sa suite -et toutes ses suites- qu'on ne peut en définitive le considérer que comme un "brouillon" de la part de Turn10.

    Bien sûr d'une génération à l'autre, l'écart graphique est considérable -sans compter le passage aux 60 im/s- mais le plus important concerne la simulation du comportement routier des si nombreux et si divers véhicules en lice : cette simulation a fait des pas de géant dans FM2, laissant définitivement les atermoiements de FM1 dans l'ombre.

    Pourtant, ce FM1 se place sensiblement au dessus de la mêlée des GT3 et GT4, aussi bien en terme de contenu que de conduite, de qualité graphique et sonore... et en même temps notablement en retrait des FM à venir ! Un premier essai donc à moitié transformé mais qui a le mérite de faire mesurer l'incroyable progression du studio américain... par la suite.    … Expand
  5. krillarbran
    Oct 9, 2014
    9
    Great game. Realistic physics, cars, tracks. Fantastic graphics for the time. Brilliant tuning mechanics. Spent many hours playing this baby. You can use your own music for bgm also. Computer AI got seriously hard during higher player levels. Would be a perfect 10 otherwise.
  6. jay237
    Apr 29, 2013
    1
    up to about lvl 40, its great, but past that the races are way too hard, even on easy the nurburgring is near on impossible, ive smashed about 10 controllers....... the bar is way too high, its the only racing game that is this hard, im being generous with a 2
  7. TheQuietGamer
    Feb 21, 2011
    8
    I'm not a huge racing game fan but I had a lot of fun with this one, it has a lot of cars and racing options, great graphics, and good controls, my favorite thing about this game is the damage physics, there awesome, if you like racing games then this is one I would recommend.
  8. StewartB.
    Jan 23, 2008
    10
    This is the best racing game ever. awesome graphics and gameplay. the one thing that makes it stand out is the car damage making it very realistic. Great game 10/10.
  9. AdamH.
    Jul 16, 2007
    10
    Easily my favourite game on Xbox. Allows nearly all possibilities of both imagination and skill, and hones both. Top Marks!
  10. RyanG.
    Feb 26, 2007
    10
    Sweet ass game even better with a steering wheel and standard mode.
  11. CMR
    Nov 17, 2006
    9
    This game is definately the best track racing game I have ever played. And I have played the majority of the racers for PS2 and XBox. I found it amazing but also found that it lacked in one area that would make it almost perfect. It's too constricting, your stuck with racing on the same tracks over and over and it leaves no room for liberty.
  12. Bloodforge
    May 22, 2006
    10
    Best GT racing game ever. The low score baffles me. I was really dissapointed in what GT4 turned out to be, the same old game we have had for years and only held my attention for a week or two, but Forza really added stuff that was sorely need and put some life back into the genre. This does all the things that GT4 should have done: damage, a car class system, leveling system, online Best GT racing game ever. The low score baffles me. I was really dissapointed in what GT4 turned out to be, the same old game we have had for years and only held my attention for a week or two, but Forza really added stuff that was sorely need and put some life back into the genre. This does all the things that GT4 should have done: damage, a car class system, leveling system, online racing and actually having to work through races to unlock some of the best cars. I really love this game and still play it, only Forza 2 will get me to stop playing.… Expand
  13. ChaseP.
    Feb 5, 2006
    10
    i thought this game rocked!!! i dont know wuts wring with the people who rated it low!! they must be mental cause this game was one in a million. Microsoft makes the best consoles and games!
  14. MateusC.
    Feb 3, 2006
    0
    Runs at 30 FPS, get Gran Turismo 4 is much better.
  15. KurdtK.
    Feb 1, 2006
    9
    This is an extraordinary game that easily bests polyphony's latest offering with its depth, control, game play and modeling. Where GT4 is vitually unplayable in 3rd person, it is in this mode where Forza shines. Forza has amazingly rendered cars, and spot-on controls, in any visual mode besides. To the guy who criticised Forza for not having everything available at the start of the This is an extraordinary game that easily bests polyphony's latest offering with its depth, control, game play and modeling. Where GT4 is vitually unplayable in 3rd person, it is in this mode where Forza shines. Forza has amazingly rendered cars, and spot-on controls, in any visual mode besides. To the guy who criticised Forza for not having everything available at the start of the game I say, welcome to video games; that's how they work. And besides, a lot of the game's high powered cars are available right from the start, albeit in arcade mode. There has to be some motivation to compete and continue through the game. To be honest, I prefer TOCA's varied racing styles, but Forza's depth of car choices far and away outstrip TOCA, and GT4 for that matter. Anyhow, I'm getting caried away. This is my #1 game of 2005, and my #1 racer of all time. The only knock I'd give it is in the graphical dept., and that's in comparison with GT4's track detail, which is ever so lovely.… Expand
  16. Dave
    Dec 17, 2005
    4
    Running on more powerful hardware than the PS2, yet the graphics are less detailed than GT3 and GT4, yet it still runs at a treacle slow 30fps which is unforgiveable! Not impressed with this game at all. I see it has loads of high scores on review sites but why do they all gloss over the lame low framerate. Someone needs to stand up and say: this isn't good enough.
  17. Simon
    Dec 13, 2005
    2
    Its been about 8 ish years since Grand Tourismo first arrived on the PSone, i am now the owner of an XBOX and i kinda use GT1 as a bench mark, i really really hoped that Forza would take driving sims (on the XBOX) to that next level, it hasnt, i'm gutted, i give this game 2 out of ten because the box looks nice. If you want fun get NFSU2. Hire this out from blockbuster first before Its been about 8 ish years since Grand Tourismo first arrived on the PSone, i am now the owner of an XBOX and i kinda use GT1 as a bench mark, i really really hoped that Forza would take driving sims (on the XBOX) to that next level, it hasnt, i'm gutted, i give this game 2 out of ten because the box looks nice. If you want fun get NFSU2. Hire this out from blockbuster first before you buy, or buy mine!… Expand
  18. nOsLiW
    Dec 7, 2005
    4
    Imagine buying a really powerful car, with a big powerful engine and 6 speed transmission. Youre really excited about it and want to get out on the open road asap to "open her up". To your horror you find that only 1st and 2nd gear are available. A small note in the glove box explains that all gears above 2nd have been locked. 3rd will be unlocked after you have driven 25000kms. 4th will Imagine buying a really powerful car, with a big powerful engine and 6 speed transmission. Youre really excited about it and want to get out on the open road asap to "open her up". To your horror you find that only 1st and 2nd gear are available. A small note in the glove box explains that all gears above 2nd have been locked. 3rd will be unlocked after you have driven 25000kms. 4th will be unlocked after you have driven 50000kms. 5th will be unlocked after you have driven 75000kms. And finally, 6th will be unlocked after you have driven 100000kms. Angriliy, you drive and drive and drive until finally the odometer clicks over to 100000. The cars worn out, youre worn out...and you dont feel like driving the car anymore. And to think of the irony, how much better you would have enjoyed the experience if they had all bee available from day 1. Welcome to Forza Motorsport!… Expand
  19. JacobL.
    Oct 1, 2005
    10
    I had heard of GT4 and had seen the reviews about how it was the best racing game ever. Then I saw reviews for forza on "X-Play" and "Judgment Day" on G4TV. They gave it excellent scores. This is because of online play and car damage adding to the realisticness. There is also the use of a suggested line telling you where to drive and when to slow down and speed up which was quite useful. I had heard of GT4 and had seen the reviews about how it was the best racing game ever. Then I saw reviews for forza on "X-Play" and "Judgment Day" on G4TV. They gave it excellent scores. This is because of online play and car damage adding to the realisticness. There is also the use of a suggested line telling you where to drive and when to slow down and speed up which was quite useful. you could also turn this off and adjust the difficulty level to earn more credits. There was numerous tracks to dive and lots of cars to collect. This game is very addicting and you may find yourself racing for hours on end. This game was a ton of fun 10 out of 10.… Expand
  20. A.D.
    Sep 21, 2005
    5
    I am a big fan of GT4, and I was looking forward to an xbox version. this ain't it. the graphics are average, the driving is average, toca 2 urinates on this from a very great height.
  21. ApocalyseBrown
    Jul 24, 2005
    8
    Being a fan boy of the ps2 but respectiful of the xbox this is a good effort from microsoft. Yeah the graphics are quite 'bland' but it excels in terms of gameplay, on and offline. The learning curve is steep but very rewarding, A.I is the BEST in any racing game to date (bastards will end your race for fun), controls are tight and very responsive but the career mode is average Being a fan boy of the ps2 but respectiful of the xbox this is a good effort from microsoft. Yeah the graphics are quite 'bland' but it excels in terms of gameplay, on and offline. The learning curve is steep but very rewarding, A.I is the BEST in any racing game to date (bastards will end your race for fun), controls are tight and very responsive but the career mode is average compared to GT4. Best racer on xbox and great with three of your mates racing against you, if you got them!… Expand
  22. Supra
    Jul 5, 2005
    9
    Really good game.
  23. VincentS.
    Jul 5, 2005
    10
    Really really amazing!
  24. FredG.
    Jun 27, 2005
    6
    Maybe it's my TV, but the graphics are so bad, I can't read the text clearly, which makes the instructions difficult to understand. Am not a car person and I find too many tuning adjustments, which don't make much sense.
  25. JeffA.
    Jun 21, 2005
    10
    I've played Burnout 2 and 3, Project Gotham Racing 1 and 2, Rallisport Challange 1 and 2 and Gran Turismo 3 and 4. All of these games combined are not as good as Forza Motorsport. Forza is simply the best racing game on any console. For those that knock the graphics, upgrade from your 12" B & W TV. The graphics are 100100. So realistic that Microsoft advertises the game showing Forza I've played Burnout 2 and 3, Project Gotham Racing 1 and 2, Rallisport Challange 1 and 2 and Gran Turismo 3 and 4. All of these games combined are not as good as Forza Motorsport. Forza is simply the best racing game on any console. For those that knock the graphics, upgrade from your 12" B & W TV. The graphics are 100100. So realistic that Microsoft advertises the game showing Forza graphics and real photos of the same area. It's hard to tell the difference. A must have game.… Expand
  26. MikeDD.
    Jun 18, 2005
    9
    Gran Turismo, where now is thy domination? I have played and loved the GT series for an awfully long time and have loved every minute of it, but Forza takes the Genre to the next level. True there are fewer cars than GT4, but everything looks and sims so much better. This is the type of racing sim that Microsoft should have put out when the XBOX launched.
  27. Clemulus
    Jun 14, 2005
    9
    A very, very good game. Personally like it much better than GT4. The guys who gave it a '3' and '0' appear to be the same peeps. Nice. Obviously, they are here for no other reason than to bring the game down. Anyone with half a brain knows that this is a great game and by giving it a zero shows that they have an agenda other than giving it a fair score.
  28. JamieM.
    Jun 1, 2005
    9
    Racing games... I've been playing them since before I can remember. From Grand Prix on the Amiga (the Geoff Crammond classic), to GT series and beyond, but over the years I've seen them come and go. Some have been good, some bad, and some pretty awful, but once in a while comes a game which you know is brilliant; one which raises the bar for all to follow. Forza Motorsport is Racing games... I've been playing them since before I can remember. From Grand Prix on the Amiga (the Geoff Crammond classic), to GT series and beyond, but over the years I've seen them come and go. Some have been good, some bad, and some pretty awful, but once in a while comes a game which you know is brilliant; one which raises the bar for all to follow. Forza Motorsport is just such a game! The gameplay, graphics, sound, customisation and sheer fun is brilliant. I could explain the reasons above but put simply Forza is what GT3 should have been, let alone GT4... It's racing grown up style, something that the GT series never really did since it's launch... If you like driving games... buy it! [96]… Expand
  29. TelyS.
    May 31, 2005
    9
    I've never been interested in worshiping at the Church of the Motor Vehicle like many people in this country, but Forza has me looking to join. It's a sublime experience watching your beautiful, photorealistic automobiles speed around turns in the best-ever replay mode yet.
  30. VelociraptorBlues
    May 30, 2005
    3
    30fps. Bump Mapping at 15fps. Lasts nothing Offline. Hybrid gameplay arcade-sim.
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#4 Best Xbox Game of 2005
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#1 Most Discussed Xbox Game of 2005
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#8 Most Shared Xbox Game of 2005

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Universal acclaim - based on 73 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 72 out of 73
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 73
  3. Negative: 0 out of 73
  1. RewiredMind
    100
    All you need to know is that if it was a poker hand, Forza would be a royal flush. If a football score, it would be a 7-0 win. As a game, it is the finest straight-up racing game to grace any home console system and as such, is an absolute must buy.
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  2. AceGamez
    100
    I'm not condoning adultery with the following analogy but it's the best way I can think of getting my point across; Forza Motorsport is like a wife - it looks pretty, you know what you're getting, you're in it for the long haul but it can become a little irritating and boring at times.
  3. Yahoo!
    90
    Customization, handling, presentation, AI, damage, multiplayer: Forza hits the bull's-eye time after time. Although it doesn't have quite the bewildering range of cars as "Gran Turismo 4," Forza is its equal in gameplay, its superior in AI, and adds the online play "GT4" lacked.
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