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. 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
  2. IbrahimZ.
    May 10, 2005
    4
    This game looks great, the number of cars and attention to detail is staggering. But really, it just leaves me asking "Where's the fun?" I haven't played too far into the game, but so far it seems like whatever car I'm driving handles exactly the same: like a toaster on wheels.
  3. VelociraptorBlues
    May 30, 2005
    3
    30fps. Bump Mapping at 15fps. Lasts nothing Offline. Hybrid gameplay arcade-sim.
  4. 30fps
    May 7, 2005
    0
    30fps.
  5. 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
  6. MateusC.
    Feb 3, 2006
    0
    Runs at 30 FPS, get Gran Turismo 4 is much better.
  7. 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
  8. Bender
    May 29, 2005
    0
    It's the Xbox Gran Turismo but all in all is a mediocre racing game with ridiculous longevity offline and a questionable graphics with 30fps and a tremendous bump mapping at 10fps. Where's the Xbox power?
  9. 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.
  10. 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
  11. MattC.
    Apr 26, 2005
    0
    Poor game, low textures, worst gameplay
  12. JaycenA.
    May 9, 2005
    10
    GT4 has got more cars but Forza is a better experience. Why Just look at all the GT fanboys giving Forza 0. How's that for Respect!
  13. 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.
  14. 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
  15. 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.
  16. TravisM.
    May 10, 2005
    10
    Absolutely phenomenal game !! The one genre the Xbox had been behind was the Race Simulation. Forza Motorsport comfortably usurpts Gran Turismo as the king of racing games. Microsoft uses the extra processing and graphic capabilities of the Xbox to create a more realistic environment with improved realism. All I can say is don't pick this game up unless you have some sick days saved Absolutely phenomenal game !! The one genre the Xbox had been behind was the Race Simulation. Forza Motorsport comfortably usurpts Gran Turismo as the king of racing games. Microsoft uses the extra processing and graphic capabilities of the Xbox to create a more realistic environment with improved realism. All I can say is don't pick this game up unless you have some sick days saved at work, because before you know it you'll be up to 4:00 a.m. thinking "Just one more race." Can't wait to see Forza Motorsport 2 on the Xbox 360. Hopefully this will be a launch title in November, but given that the first Forza didn't come out until May I'd wager we won't see this until 3/4 quarter of 2006.… Expand
  17. Arthur
    May 10, 2005
    10
    This is truly an exceptional game. It has great graphics, the cars all sound and handle very realistically. The career mode progresses great and I like how it makes you use a variety of cars, meaning that no one car can get you through the entire career. As a result, you can see how different cars handle completely different from each other. I think the best part of the game is that the This is truly an exceptional game. It has great graphics, the cars all sound and handle very realistically. The career mode progresses great and I like how it makes you use a variety of cars, meaning that no one car can get you through the entire career. As a result, you can see how different cars handle completely different from each other. I think the best part of the game is that the best reward for buying and tuning the cars is being able to smoke others online with your suped-up wares. It's also great that you can take the time to adjust almost any aspect of the car to be able to get better performance than someone else with the exact same car. The customizable difficulty level allows players of any skill to enjoy this game. The easy choice for anyone at all interested in racing games with an xbox.… Expand
  18. JeffC.
    May 12, 2005
    10
    This game is by far the best racer on xbox, and in my opinion, trumps GT4 on PS2, particulary when you consider the online play/buy/sell of cars. The physics are top notch, the tracks are well designed - only thing missing is the Lamborghini franchise. I particularly like the ability to see the worlds best scores and times on each track, and your friends' best times, not to mention This game is by far the best racer on xbox, and in my opinion, trumps GT4 on PS2, particulary when you consider the online play/buy/sell of cars. The physics are top notch, the tracks are well designed - only thing missing is the Lamborghini franchise. I particularly like the ability to see the worlds best scores and times on each track, and your friends' best times, not to mention to see and get info on how these fast times were recorded genius! I find myself constantly trying to one up my score over a friends.Dangerously Addictive, Highly Recommended.… Expand
  19. HarryA.
    May 17, 2005
    10
    Goodbye GT4.Never see again.
  20. MarkM.
    May 10, 2005
    8
    I love how games like this bring out the fanboys of both consoles--so, instead of getting realistic reviews, you get people ripping the PS2, or PS2 guys giving this game a 0. Totally pathetic on both fronts. This game definitely has it's advantages -- the graphics are outstanding, the physics are sensational, and having damage is what GT4 lacked. It also has the online option, but I I love how games like this bring out the fanboys of both consoles--so, instead of getting realistic reviews, you get people ripping the PS2, or PS2 guys giving this game a 0. Totally pathetic on both fronts. This game definitely has it's advantages -- the graphics are outstanding, the physics are sensational, and having damage is what GT4 lacked. It also has the online option, but I don't take that into account since I don't play online. But the one thing this game is missing, that moves it out of a top score IMHO, is no support for a force-feedback steering wheel. Can someone, anyone, tell me what car they drive that uses a gamepad only? If that would've been included, this game would've gotten a 10 from me, but without it, it's not a real simulator, IMHO. Just another racer.… Expand
  21. JohnD.
    May 5, 2005
    10
    Brilliant game!
  22. XERO
    May 5, 2005
    9
    Had to give it a 9...as no game is perfect....but this is as close as it comes...stop reading theses reviews and get this game!!!!
  23. V.V.
    May 5, 2005
    10
    Forza is not perfect, but being the BEST console sim racing game on ANY console I will give it a big 10, amazing physics, amazing graphics and amazing gameplay, a game that will last for years
  24. CiscoM.
    May 9, 2005
    9
    this game did a lot of things right outta the gate. i love that it's online and has model damage. it even took a couple cues from TOCA 2 and added the feature of crippling the car if you damage it too much. it also took a note from SEGA GT 2002, and reduced your winnings the more you damage the car. features like these make the game seem more real. my only real gripe is the controls; this game did a lot of things right outta the gate. i love that it's online and has model damage. it even took a couple cues from TOCA 2 and added the feature of crippling the car if you damage it too much. it also took a note from SEGA GT 2002, and reduced your winnings the more you damage the car. features like these make the game seem more real. my only real gripe is the controls; i've played the game for about 5 hours now, and i never really feel like i'm totally in control of the car as i am in GT4. if GT4 had online play like it promised i may not have bought Forza, but i'm glad i did.… Expand
  25. PaddyW.
    May 9, 2005
    10
    Amazing
  26. SIMON
    May 9, 2005
    6
    Ridicoulus fps, good handling strange A.I....... the best is gtr for pc
  27. IvanS.
    May 1, 2005
    10
    Definitely one of the best driving games around. Better phissich than GT4 and better gameplay mechanics.
  28. OskariO.
    May 12, 2005
    10
    Absolutely Xbox's best raicing game.
  29. BrianR.
    May 16, 2005
    9
    This game is certainly one of the best simulation racers on the market, on any system. People that give this game a score of 0 obviously have some other beef with the game than its actual content or gameplay, as both are equally up there with most sim. racers at present. What keeps me from giving this game a 10 is the AI, which at times can be incredibly frustrating and at other times can This game is certainly one of the best simulation racers on the market, on any system. People that give this game a score of 0 obviously have some other beef with the game than its actual content or gameplay, as both are equally up there with most sim. racers at present. What keeps me from giving this game a 10 is the AI, which at times can be incredibly frustrating and at other times can can be incredibly easy. There is a lack of cosistency in the way the game plays by the AI, at times utilizing a rubber band effect and at times just being downright dirty. There will be moments when you will race the same track 20 times in a row trying to figure out how to get past the same frustrating AI opponent that seems to perpetually have times a second ahead of yours, and then this will be followed by a streak of 5 or 6 straight races where you blow away the competition to get a championship. The game is otherwise an incredible experience to play and is a certain must-have by anyone who enjoys a serious racing simulation.… Expand
  30. BlueFalcon
    May 18, 2005
    8
    I can't help but feel this one's overrated. The aliasing here is among the worst I've seen in an xbox game. The tracks aren't as diverse or numerous as they could have been. The graphics in a game like Rallisport Challenge 2, or even Project Gotham 2 are much better eventhough they're both over a year old. With that said, Forza does offer a unique experience to I can't help but feel this one's overrated. The aliasing here is among the worst I've seen in an xbox game. The tracks aren't as diverse or numerous as they could have been. The graphics in a game like Rallisport Challenge 2, or even Project Gotham 2 are much better eventhough they're both over a year old. With that said, Forza does offer a unique experience to the xbox. No other xbox racer feels this realistic in handling or car performance. It's a solid title, but not as outstanding as some would have you believe.… Expand
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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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Metascore
92

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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