Forza Motorsport 3 Review

[bkfount]

nice review.

I'm going to love this ****ing game.

[TCrouch]

Quote: Originally Posted by lnin0

Most of the reviews I read up to this point could have been summed up as "I heart Forza 3". Nothing but pointless fawning over the game and little more than rehashing of press release info. This review was well thought out and informative. While it is obvious you loved the game it is also clear why. Thank you.

Thanks lnin0. I know you're going to have a tough time warming up to the game, based on what I've seen. I really had to think a long time on whether it was just "new game smell" or not. But in the end, it replaced pretty much everything else I own. As I re-read it, I think it was actually a bit more negative than I thought it was, but I think it's because I was trying to nitpick and point out all the stuff I didn't like. It was odd, because the overall tone sounded down on it, but it was anything but in my head.

I'll give it a shot Garnett (no pun intended).

[TCrouch]

Quote: Originally Posted by W Patrick

As always Terry great review. On another note, I am killing myself trying to beat your times in Trials HD.

Funny! I started just trying to complete some of the later levels and gave up. Haven't played that one in a while. I wish I had more time lol

[lnin0]

I have always enjoyed the Forza series and really liked the review. I think you really nailed it in that Forza is a 'car-collecting and car-upgrading' sandbox, and a massive one at that, but there are still areas that fall short. Doesn't mean Forza isn't a fantastic game.

Too many people on gaming forums get hung up that 'if you are not FOR something you are AGAINST it". I can enjoy something immensely but that doesn't mean I am blind to its faults. It was nice to read a down to earth perspective on the game before it is released.

If I sound disappointed in other threads it is because I get sucked in every time T10 rolls out the hype machine for a new game. I get my hopes up that they will take their powerful position and push the sim genre even further on the console.

In the end my hopes are usually dashed, but for what it is and tries to be, Forza is a great series. What it lacks in racing pedigree is overshadowed by how much it packs in content and customization. It also doesn't hurt having some good leagues to race in.

[mojomojo]

Very good review.
Thanks

[ChubbyBanana]

Nice Review Terry!

[stlstudios189]

very in depth review. might have to give this game a try

[sambowie]

"It feels so good, in fact, that someone who has never played a racing game before but knows how to drive -- in this case, my wife, for which the last point is debatable..."

Oh snap!