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Forza Horizon 2 Review: Everything You Could Imagine, a Must Buy

01:23 PM - October 2, 2014 by RaychelSnr

Very few developers have the reputation that Turn 10 has of Microsoft Studios, and they have it for a good reason. Having churned out quality Forza racing titles since 2005, the studio has always found a way to make each new release feel fresh and redesigned, without sacrificing the core formula that has made the Forza Franchise so beloved over the last decade-plus.

In 2012 the studio branched off from the standard Forza racing genre and released Forza Horizon on the Xbox 360. It was a different take on the Forza series, that saw the user dropped into a open world racing festival type atmosphere, and gave them the ability to play the game as they saw fit.

Here we are two years later, and now Turn 10 and Playground games is at it again, only this time they have power of the Xbox One to accompany them along their journey. Now the question is, is the journey worth it?

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# 1 Maddenaddictive50 @ 10/02/14 01:31 PM

A faboulous game so far. But it is missing neon lights and nos lol.

# 2 Nomah5 @ 10/02/14 03:34 PM

Ive watched twitch streams and read endless amazing reviews. Yet to see a bad one. I am planning on grabbing it but am concerned the online portion will get old and stale. Does this game have a ton of longevity?

# 3 oldman @ 10/02/14 03:35 PM

Am I wrong in thinking that this game is closer to Burnout than Forza 5? If I am feel free to set me straight. I really wanted this game and then I played the demo and it has sent me in the other direction. (That and Shadow of Mordor!)

# 4 speedtrucker @ 10/02/14 06:22 PM

ugh... FIFA, this, Mordor... going broke.

# 5 Osbourne @ 10/02/14 06:58 PM

Arcade racing... It is not a must buy for anyone who prefers simulation.

# 6 bluengold34_OS @ 10/02/14 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Nomah5


	Ive watched twitch streams and read endless amazing reviews. Yet to see a bad one. I am planning on grabbing it but am concerned the online portion will get old and stale. Does this game have a ton of longevity?

I can only speak for me, but I find myself playing for hours at a time, and I have been playing my review copy for over a week. I prefer sim racers, but there is no denying this game has some true depth, and offers a ton of fun. If one picks up FH2 with the thoughts/hopes that it's a pure sim style racer, you don't understand what this series is about, and what the developers were/are trying to achieve.

# 7 TNBassMan10 @ 10/03/14 01:57 PM

The online mode is stupid. I'll take lobbies and waiting to race an actual C Class (or whatever class you like race) instead of being forced to do the Road Trips which have mini-games involved. Don't talk to me about Online Free Roam cause the chance of getting more than 4-5 racers in a single race is less than 10%. The single player is amazing. The online modes are stupid.

I love Forza. I said Forza Horizon (X360) was the best racing game ever made. Then they went and changed it. Now, Horizon 2 is the best single player racing game ever but the online is junk. Too much just random driving around and not racing.

# 8 chris68pj @ 10/03/14 02:11 PM

I too was reminded of Burnout (Paradise more than the others) due to the addictive nature of finding all the roads and signs to crash through. They could have made that the only objective in the game and I wouldn't have complained. I knew I was going to be hooked on this game after how great the first one was and I'm not the least bit disappointed. While I've enjoyed the regular Forza games, I'll always choose Horizon over those hands down just because it appeals more to what I enjoy.

# 9 ven0m43 @ 10/03/14 11:00 PM

Anyone know if there is a difference b/w the xb1 and x360?

# 10 Maddenaddictive50 @ 10/04/14 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ven0m43


	Anyone know if there is a difference b/w the xb1 and x360?

Probably just the amazing graphics the x1 has.

# 11 Chairman7 @ 10/04/14 10:46 PM

It makes a really good first impression. Just loving it.
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GT Chairman7

# 12 Nomah5 @ 10/04/14 11:10 PM

Chairman 7 I'll add you. Sudbury1978

# 13 snc237 @ 10/06/14 02:59 PM

Not a huge racing fan. Bought Forza 5 and it was good but seemed a little dull. Played the demo of horizon and wow is it fun. Probably will be picking this up

# 14 Raider131 @ 10/08/14 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Nomah5


	Ive watched twitch streams and read endless amazing reviews. Yet to see a bad one. I am planning on grabbing it but am concerned the online portion will get old and stale. Does this game have a ton of longevity?

I've put a little over 16 hours into the game so far I've done 6 of the 16 championships you have to do, and 16 of the 128 that is available. There is a 30 bucket list, where you get to do challenges in classic cars andhypercars. Head to head open races with randomized drivers, as well as online. It's quite a bit to do in it

# 15 kwebbvols4423 @ 10/09/14 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Raider131


	I've put a little over 16 hours into the game so far I've done 6 of the 16 championships you have to do, and 16 of the 128 that is available. There is a 30 bucket list, where you get to do challenges in classic cars andhypercars. Head to head open races with randomized drivers, as well as online. It's quite a bit to do in it

Like Raider said, there is a lot to do. I have put in 9 hours and just 16% complete and I have barely touched online. I love this game.

# 16 murph17 @ 10/09/14 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Hester


	The 360 version lacks weather and Drivatars.

and no DLC

# 17 brandon27 @ 10/09/14 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Raider131


	I've put a little over 16 hours into the game so far I've done 6 of the 16 championships you have to do, and 16 of the 128 that is available. There is a 30 bucket list, where you get to do challenges in classic cars andhypercars. Head to head open races with randomized drivers, as well as online. It's quite a bit to do in it

I have 14 of the first 15 bucket list cars done, the one I can't get is the driving through the forest at night one. Im positive there's a shortcut to the destination like there was in one of the other challenges in the first 15, but I just can't find it without hitting 50 trees first. I must have tried it about 50 times by now it feels like. I want to get it though so I can move to the next 15. Any tips on that one?

# 18 kwebbvols4423 @ 10/09/14 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by brandon27


	I have 14 of the first 15 bucket list cars done, the one I can't get is the driving through the forest at night one. Im positive there's a shortcut to the destination like there was in one of the other challenges in the first 15, but I just can't find it without hitting 50 trees first. I must have tried it about 50 times by now it feels like. I want to get it though so I can move to the next 15. Any tips on that one?

None what so ever. I am struggling with that one also.

# 19 Bmore @ 10/11/14 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by brandon27


	I have 14 of the first 15 bucket list cars done, the one I can't get is the driving through the forest at night one. Im positive there's a shortcut to the destination like there was in one of the other challenges in the first 15, but I just can't find it without hitting 50 trees first. I must have tried it about 50 times by now it feels like. I want to get it though so I can move to the next 15. Any tips on that one?

It took me forever to complete that. I was able to bounce from one tree to another to keep the car straight and shot right through. There's a lot of luck involved.

# 20 DaImmaculateONe @ 10/12/14 10:13 AM

so what are the major differences and improvements in forza 2 from forza 1?

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