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Forza Motorsport 5 Review (XBox One)

11:34 AM - December 2, 2013 by RaychelSnr

With each new Microsoft console, a racing game is always there at launch. It was Project Gotham Racing by Bizarre Creations for the original Xbox and PGR 3 for the Xbox 360. This time, on the Xbox One, we have Forza Motorsport 5; the racing franchise from Turn 10 Studios. With new hardware comes new features like Drivatars and challenges.

Forza 5 keeps the same gameplay intact but some of the tracks and many vehicles featured in previous games are noticeably absent and the career mode doesn't really break any new ground.

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# 1 Retropyro @ 12/02/13 12:16 PM

" Drivatars are both good and bad, depending on who you end up racing against. There are times when you�ll have no trouble winning a race, and other times when it seems nearly impossible. "

In what possible way is that bad? That right there is as sim as it gets.

# 2 DirtyJerz32 @ 12/02/13 12:24 PM

Nice write up and to each his own in regards to the Drivatars. I've actually played more of F5 then any other in the series and it's because of those said Drivatrs. Know those cars can screw up just like me and not racing on a line is a dream come true for me.

So far F5 is my favorite game on the X1.

# 3 VisceralBishop @ 12/02/13 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Retropyro


	" Drivatars are both good and bad, depending on who you end up racing against. There are times when you�ll have no trouble winning a race, and other times when it seems nearly impossible. " In what possible way is that bad? That right there is as sim as it gets.

Even though Forza 5 is more simulation than past games in the series, it still sometimes straddles the line between that and arcade. There are times when the simulation aspect of the Drivatars seems incredibly off. Like I mentioned in the review, that will vary from player to player.

# 4 oldman @ 12/02/13 02:54 PM

Drivatar's are the difference maker for me on this game. I love them and I love the fact that you see the opponents you race make real mistakes.

# 5 poloelite @ 12/02/13 07:45 PM

Interesting points in the review. As a long term Forza player, I too was upset with the lack of cars and tracks. But realizing it takes time to build them and this is next gen, I'm able to look past this. Besides that, there's nothing but good times to be had playing Forza. Drivatars are dope!!

# 6 Dazraz @ 12/02/13 08:46 PM

Negative critisism of Drivatars is crazy. If the game had been released with predictable AI it would of been slaughtered. Now it's not consistent enough?

# 7 GamingJones @ 12/02/13 10:38 PM

I love the avatars and feel they make this the best playing Forza game yet.

Definitely need more tracks and cars, but that is understandable for a launch title.

# 8 DirtyJerz32 @ 12/02/13 11:57 PM

For those that like the Drivatars, check the Forza friends list to add more names to your AI cars.

# 9 oldman @ 12/03/13 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by 32


	For those that like the Drivatars, check the Forza friends list to add more names to your AI cars.

You are right. Having a group of people that you can communicate with makes it more fun. You also get to see how people's drivatars perform on different tracks.

# 10 DirtyJerz32 @ 12/03/13 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by oldman


	You are right. Having a group of people that you can communicate with makes it more fun. You also get to see how people's drivatars perform on different tracks.

I was only referring to the Drivatars and seeing the names above those cars. I don't really play online racing games.

# 11 ItsOrangeBaby @ 12/03/13 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Dazraz


	Negative critisism of Drivatars is crazy. If the game had been released with predictable AI it would of been slaughtered. Now it's not consistent enough?

You never can please everyone.

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# 12 CT Pitbull @ 12/03/13 06:06 AM

sounds like some ones drivatar probably wrecked the reviewer a few times...sour grapes? lol this is THE lowest score ive seen on the net for Forza 5 and I don't buy it. lack of tracks?? DLC just like any other game these days

# 13 KANE699 @ 12/03/13 11:14 AM

Came in solely to agree with Goodydog, Forza Horizon is an anomaly in the series being the only arcade racer they have made. The fact that it gets continuously mentioned in this review baffles me and makes me really wonder how much better this review could of been without accounting for a game that has no impact or relevance to Forza 5.

# 14 allBthere @ 12/03/13 01:48 PM

yeah, it reads as if the reviewer hasn't played a previous forza game. There are also quite a few grammar and spelling mistakes making it seem ESL.

The constant comparisons to horizon are completely off base. Strange read.

# 15 Fist Of Kings @ 12/03/13 10:38 PM

I thought Horizon was considered a disappointment and was the weakest in the series by the majority. I'd like to see a sequel though only with more cars and a much larger map.

# 16 VisceralBishop @ 12/04/13 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by allBthere


	yeah, it reads as if the reviewer hasn't played a previous forza game. There are also quite a few grammar and spelling mistakes making it seem ESL. The constant comparisons to horizon are completely off base. Strange read.

Nope, I have only played every Forza game that has been released. As for the grammar and spelling mistakes, that's why we have an editor. As a writer, it is sometimes hard to find mistakes, even when you look over your work multiple times.

The constant comparison to Horizon is because that game shows how you can take the Forza gameplay, add some atmosphere and life, and make a great game. Forza 5 completely lacks the latter. Sorry if I don't praise every single Forza Motorsport game that releases.

# 17 Hellisan @ 12/04/13 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by VisceralBishop


	Nope, I have only played every Forza game that has been released. As for the grammar and spelling mistakes, that's why we have an editor. As a writer, it is sometimes hard to find mistakes, even when you look over your work multiple times. The constant comparison to Horizon is because that game shows how you can take the Forza gameplay, add some atmosphere and life, and make a great game. Forza 5 completely lacks the latter. Sorry if I don't praise every single Forza Motorsport game that releases.

I wish you hadn't taken offense to the other post, because I just don't think you explained your position thoroughly enough if you had really played all the other games. The main line Forza games and Horizon were completely different so it was just a little odd. I'd like to see Forza do a lot more with the career mode (so essentially we agree) but it should never go anywhere near Horizon in my opinion. In my opinion, a very good and accurate review overall and you covered the bases.

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# 19 VisceralBishop @ 12/07/13 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Goodydog


	"Lifeless is the best word to describe everything surrounding Forza 5. The gameplay is stays the same, but it lacks the overall personality of previous iterations, especially Forza Horizon; and it gets rather tedious after hours of playing." This is the "crux" of the issue that I have with the review/reviewer. My question is "lifeless compared to what?" ...I don't want to seem disingenuous, so I'll get straight to my point: I hope that you are not impyling that GT 5 possesses more "life" than Forza 5, because if that is the case, you would be displaying "bias" at best and incompetence at the worst. I say this because between the two major console sims (meaning GT vs Forza, which would be the appropriate genre for comparison), arguably the Forza series has displayed more "life;" so my question is, "what is this thrilling, exhilarating sim-style racer that exudes so much life?" To be critical is fair as long as it is logical/rational criticism. I am just trying to understand the "rationale" behind the criticism; so again, "lifeless" compared to what?

It's lifeless compared to past games in the series, which is in the paragraph you quoted. It says "it lacks the overall personality of previous iterations." That is based off my time with the game, from the soundtrack to the way the career mode is setup.

# 20 OnlookerDelay @ 12/08/13 08:12 AM

This is a question from someone who hasn't played Forza 5, nor even owns an XBox One; but is is possible to filter the Drivatars such that you only race against trusted friends of comparable driving skill? I would think that if it is possible to do so, it would alleviate most of the reviewers complaints about them, provided that after the game has sampled enough data, the Drivatars are reasonably reflective of their driving behaviors? Has anyone noticed that Drivatar behavior improves over time?

I hate to admit this, but as small-minded as this sounds, I'm sitting out an XBox One purchase because it's not compatible with my current Fanatec based racing cockpit. I'm mostly in to racing and golf games and the One is the only console that has an answer to both needs (although PowerStar Golf is more arcadish than what I want to play long term) at present.

I'm holding out small hope that an adapter solution will come out for the current Fanatec hardware, but it will take a huge concession that I don't think Microsoft is anywhere near ready to make at this point. If DriveClub releases for the PS4 next year, and current-gen Fanatec support is there, there's no doubt what will be my first next-gen platform step will be!

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