Forza Motorsport 5: X Box One Review

Forza Motorsport 5: X Box One Review

Platform: XBox One

Racing cars is one hell of a pastime.

From speeding around tracks to building up points and trading up cars, there's just something about sitting down and investing in the game. Or you can just take up the game, race a couple of times against your mates and move on.

Either way, Forza Motorsport 5 is one of the launch titles for the XBox One and I reckon one which will be on a lot of lists for the Christmas period. That's something to do with the fact that the series has been pretty strong all the way along from my understanding.

It's like any racing game in some ways - you have to head out on the track and finish first, to gain points and experience. However, unlike most racing games, it's the simulation and what's around it which gives Forza Motorsport 5 such an impact on the XBox One. Graphically, while the cars seem hyper-real, their look and shine ever so evident thanks to the next gen machine.  Landscapes and tracks are stunning to behold and even though they whiz by (if you've got the driving skills to do so rather than spin off the track) then you can see how awesome it actually all looks.

With over 200 cars from 50 manufacturers, there's plenty of driving experience to be had. It's all relatively good fun but it's the little moments in Forza Motorsport 5 which make it such an experience that drivers will love. After a few races around, the game tells you that the Drivatar is ready to go. This AI feature works off the cloud and gets you to race alongside your mates as an alternative to the computer generated stuff and it's a good fun if you've got a network of chums to race off against.

Integration with Top Gear means that this racing game has credibility - the emphasis is squarely on the simulation and with you needing a lot of time to generate the credits needed, you'll invest plenty of time and effort into it - and the reward pays off.

Forza Motorsport 5 is a rewarding experience and one which will be high on everyone's list if they're serious about simulation.

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