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Overall Critic Score:3.7636
Forza Motorsport Critic Reviews
This is by far the most realistic console racer ever made, and it's hands-down the best racing game on Xbox....read the complete Forza Motorsport review at 1UP
It handily out Gran Turismos even Gran Turismo itself in almost every way....read the complete Forza Motorsport review at GameShark
Forza's Career mode starts slower, but is much deeper and more satisfying in the long run. Each mode offers many types of races, including standard point to point and lap modes. There are dozens of courses ranging from urban street racing to racetracks,...read the complete Forza Motorsport review at The Laser
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It took a while, but Gran Turismo may have finally been shaken from its high horse. And it has taken long enough. GT has been virtually unopposed until now, except for a slight attempt by Konami with Enthusia and, predating that, a generally average -...read the complete Forza Motorsport review at Games First!
Forza Motorsport is the pinnacle of Xbox racing games, no…strike that comment from the record and let me start again. Forza Motorsport is the pinnacle of racing games period. This review is going to be full of GT4 comparisons and rightly so. The Gran...read the complete Forza Motorsport review at Xbox-Evolved
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....read the complete Forza Motorsport review at RewiredMind
If the competition is Gran Turismo, there's no contest here. The complete integration of online play, full vehicle customization, better racing AI, and many other features raise Forza above the pack....read the complete Forza Motorsport review at Operation Sports
As soon as Forza Motorsport (Forza from here in) game has loaded you will first need to create a profile, but within this profile is where the heart lies. The player is given three options of where he would like to be based: Europe, Asia or North...read the complete Forza Motorsport review at Gameplanet
First the unavoidable comparisons; one thing you can tell straightaway is that it doesn’t look quite as good as GT4, which is a little disappointing for an Xbox game, where they usually excel over PS2 graphics. Despite being drawn with considerably...read the complete Forza Motorsport review at GameCell UK
Microsoft Game Studios is perhaps best known for Halo, but I think they instead deserve to be recognized as the world's best publisher and developer of racing games. It's a bold declaration, but with an impressive roster consisting of Project Gotham...read the complete Forza Motorsport review at UnderGroundOnline
Racing games are a dime a dozen now-a-days; they always have been really. There are two distinctly different styles of genres though and you probably prefer one more than the other. Arcade racing titles offer mindless racing fun without all of the...read the complete Forza Motorsport review at Video Game Talk
Virtually every console has their own killer racer, Nintendo offered the manic multiplayer addiction that was Mario Kart, Sega offered the instantly playable Sega Rally series and then there is Sony - who unwittingly re-invented the racing genre with its...read the complete Forza Motorsport review at ThumbBandits
When it comes to graphics, Forza really pushes the Xbox’s hardware. The game just looks great; there’s no better way to say it. Cars are immaculately modeled, as are the game’s environments. Real-time lighting and shadow effects really give the...read the complete Forza Motorsport review at Game Vortex
While it doesn’t re-invent the wheel, Forza Motorsport pretty much perfects it. Its user-friendly options make it great for casual drivers and its generous reward system honors the skill of the experienced racer....read the complete Forza Motorsport review at Game Revolution
graphics that outstrip any racing outing you’ve seen, Forza has elements that multiply to infinity the permutations of the gaming experience. Not only can you customise your cars aesthetically and mechanically, but any damage they incur on the track...read the complete Forza Motorsport review at Times Online
Forza has turned out to be a true force to be reckoned with, and hopefully the next game in the series will uphold the original's legacy of realism and online innovation....read the complete Forza Motorsport review at Gaming Age
or slowing down. When connected, even your lap times on the single-player career mode are saved and tracked to the Scoreboard--an incentive to master each course. Finding and setting up matches is a breeze, and the option to form car clubs will undoubtedl...read the complete Forza Motorsport review at GamePro
Forza's handling is impeccable. Many car sims have done an adequate job of providing an impression of the forces exerted on a car as it hurtles around a track, but in Forza it's as though you can feel the exact point where your tires lose traction....read the complete Forza Motorsport review at Electronic Gaming Monthly
It is not only the best simulator on the market, it is the best racer period....read the complete Forza Motorsport review at Gaming Target
Generally, writing a review for a game that you are totally loving is pretty easy. But for whatever reason, approaching the review for Forza Motorsport by Microsoft Game Studios is proving to be quite a challenge. I can't figure out whether I really do...read the complete Forza Motorsport review at GamersMark
Ultimately, I found the Drivatar about as gimmicky as the B-spec mode in Gran Turismo. Sure, it’s a novelty and something new to the genre, but it just never seemed worth it to me. The purpose of the Drivatar is to save you time by racing in races you...read the complete Forza Motorsport review at Game Chronicles
Between the online gameplay, offline modes, car tweaking, and decal making, you’ll be set for life with this game....read the complete Forza Motorsport review at VGPub
Forza Motorsport is like a dream for car lovers. Not only does everything play great, everything looks and even sounds great via the custom soundtracks feature. Seriously, what more could you ask...read the complete Forza Motorsport review at Talk Xbox
An amazing first show at racing, and possibly the best simulation game ever produced....read the complete Forza Motorsport review at Xbox Advanced
I have never seen full color reflections in a game before....read the complete Forza Motorsport review at Next Level Gaming
glint and purr like sex on wheels and can be perved at in an impressive replay mode. We're not rewarded with anything as cool as commentary, but Forza is still a pole setter in terms of presentation. Indeed Forza is a worthy challenger for the PS2's Gran ...read the complete Forza Motorsport review at GamePro Australia
One of those rare jewels that come along once every four or five years and just can’t be ignored....read the complete Forza Motorsport review at Da GameBoyz
A fully fleshed out multiplayer, realistic and fun driving, tons of variety, and an interesting drivatar feature Forza has everything you could have asked for in a racing game and is bound to please anyone who was looking forward to it, or anyone who...read the complete Forza Motorsport review at Extreme Gamer
For far too long, Sony’s Gran Turismo series had held the throne at the top of the driving sim heap....read the complete Forza Motorsport review at GameZone
The ultimate simulator? Microsoft's driving simulator challenges Polyphony's classic with innovation, customization, and online play....read the complete Forza Motorsport review at IGN
Forza is the racing simulator Xbox fans have been waiting for. They are obviously jealous of the fantastic GT running on their friends' PS2, and anxious to have a game they could call their own. Welcome everyone, to the world of Forza sport where the...read the complete Forza Motorsport review at Game XC
For years now, the Gran Turismo series is been hailed as the king of simulation racing games and for good reason. Gran Turismo has set a new standard for simulation racing with hundreds of licensed cars, superb realism, and outstanding eye candy. But...read the complete Forza Motorsport review at Game Rankings
True racing simulations are a rare breed nowadays and even more so on console. The reason is simple; few can stand tall against Polyphony Digital’s Gran Turismo series. Where certain quasi-realistic PC titles may remain unscathed, console titles even...read the complete Forza Motorsport review at GamingExcellence
So, progression in the main game is done by winning races, earning money, buying cars and upgrading them. Many of the different races and cups in the game are restricted to car type, power and various other characteristics meaning that to compete in a...read the complete Forza Motorsport review at Team Fremont
I've been struggling with this review for a while. There is so much to say and I'm afraid I won't find the correct words or miss some key element. So this is the review in a nut shell:
If you like racing games, why haven't you bought this f**king game...read the complete Forza Motorsport review at JustPressPlay
Forza is probably the most complete racing package available for any machine in any era....read the complete Forza Motorsport review at Ferrago
The graphics look excellent, sound effects and custom soundtracks are superb, the gameplay itself is rock-solid, damage modeling is present and accounted for, car customization goes even deeper than any game before it, the menu system is a god-send, and...read the complete Forza Motorsport review at Netjak
Over the last couple of years, Microsoft has had a pretty good track record when it came to racing games on the Xbox. The system launched with Project Gotham Racing, a game which not only looked great, but was a lot of fun to play. Not too long after...read the complete Forza Motorsport review at Amped IGO
Excellent visuals, innovative racing features and accessibility to drivers of all skill levels make this title stand out from its competition, including games with more tracks and vehicles....read the complete Forza Motorsport review at Game Over Online
Ever since the inception of the Xbox, Microsoft has been making counter maneuvers to everything Sony does. The latest in such moves comes in the form of Forza Motorsport, Microsoft’s own brand of driving simulator. I can tell you right off the bat that...read the complete Forza Motorsport review at Gamers Wanted
And that's where this game shows it's a master. The race feeling you get is unlike anything seen before on Xbox. The cars feel unique in every way, the feeling of weight is present when accellerating and braking, curves need to be taken the right way,...read the complete Forza Motorsport review at Frag Land
A preliminary look at Forza's content will give you a good idea of the scope of the game. There are more than 230 cars from 60 manufacturers and a track list that, if not extensive, at least features a nice mix of tight street courses, real race...read the complete Forza Motorsport review at GameSpot
Forza Motorsport puts the player in total control of his motorized destiny. You start your career mode picking from one of three starting locations (North America, Europe and Japan), which dictates which type of cars you start with and some of the early...read the complete Forza Motorsport review at Lawrence
There may not be more cars than can ever be theoretically driven to make it the Xbox’s Gran Turismo, and it’s not the deepest racing game, so Bizarre Creations won’t be quaking in their boots in fear for the safety of their spectacular Xbox 360...read the complete Forza Motorsport review at Jolt Online Gaming UK
The detractions are small but numerous. The poor handling of branded aftermarket parts, lack of real-life tracks, and tediousness of switching from racing to tuning are tops in the small flaws department....read the complete Forza Motorsport review at Worth Playing
Microsoft's Gran Turismo killer is finally with us, and it's been well worth the wait. Forza proves itself able to run with Sony's masterpiece, and showcases the Xbox's still impressive abilities to outstanding effect. Consider it essential.
Over 250...read the complete Forza Motorsport review at Yahoo! Games
cash. Although fiddly, car customisation possibilities are vast. "Drivinator" artificial intelligence creates drivers who mimic your technique, and is a helpful teaching aid and a useful tool for completing endurance races. The 230 vehicles and 30 circuit...read the complete Forza Motorsport review at Sydney Morning Herald
meaning there were always tons of upgrades and options to work toward. Our only beef: We never got the sense that we were racing real people, but hollow, personality-free computer-controlled cars like Herbie the Love Bug's evil brother, Peter The Hate Sed...read the complete Forza Motorsport review at Stuff
Achieves a stunning degree of realism, both in graphics and actual game physics. If you enjoy racing your friends or merely the computer in a realistic environment, Forza Motorsport was designed for you....read the complete Forza Motorsport review at Xequted
Past the mechanical aspects, Forza also allows you to paint and decal every car, customizing it to just your liking. This is an entire game in itself, and for those who like self-expression the options are almost endless. 600 different layers of detail...read the complete Forza Motorsport review at Gamer Within
Personally, as much as I have been impressed by Forza, I found it to be just a little too much. It's a fantastic game, but one best suited to those willing to invest some serious time into their racing games....read the complete Forza Motorsport review at Gamecritics
Newcomers to the genre will have a wealth of information at their fingertips. While my car aficionado friend scoffed at the game for giving the performance details on a scale of one to ten, I appreciated it. For each upgrade being purchased to every...read the complete Forza Motorsport review at Entertainment Depot
For all its technical prowess, the Xbox has never been a contender on the racetrack. I was afraid that wasn't going to change when I played an early build of Microsoft's delayed...read the complete Forza Motorsport review at GameSpy
The driving in Forza is very good and feels very realistic. The cars feel quite heavy and there is not really any floaty feeling when cornering. You have the same driving aids as real cars do these days s uch as traction control, antilock braking, and...read the complete Forza Motorsport review at Contact Music
With Microsoft's typically brilliant online implantation underpinning everything, alongside its determination to break technical boundaries Forza Motorsport is a quite staggering achievement for a first attempt and is a must have for any driving game fan....read the complete Forza Motorsport review at Eurogamer
It features outstanding visuals, tremendous gameplay, and enough options to keep even the most meticulous players entertained for hours....read the complete Forza Motorsport review at eToychest
No "Gran Turismo 4," but comes close to usurping the throne for the genre with jaw-dropping visuals and impressive online play....read the complete Forza Motorsport review at DarkStation
Super fun races with interesting AI and that surprisingly great customisation section....read the complete Forza Motorsport review at Boomtown
Forza is quite likely to be the pinnacle of racing sims available on today’s Xbox, and certainly demonstrates the level of quality and realism that we can expect from the next generation of consoles....read the complete Forza Motorsport review at Gaming Nexus
Let's first get some important issues out of the way. A demo of the game has been included on magazine cover discs and some Microsoft Game Studio titles. This demo wasn't very good and left people wondering what all the hype was about. Forget what you...read the complete Forza Motorsport review at Pro-G
The first ever true driving simulation to arrive on the Xbox console has achieved the highest standards in terms of graphics, sound, realism and playability....read the complete Forza Motorsport review at MS Xbox World
The first word you need to know about "Forza" is this one: "simulation." "Forza" is a sim racer, which means if you're the sort of person who associates racing games with titles like "Need for Speed," you might have some trouble keeping "Forza's" cars on...read the complete Forza Motorsport review at Game Info Wire
that most impress.Sound: 8.2Incredible engines and use of surround sound, but the God-awful music illustrates why Xbox supports custom soundtracks.Replay: 9Gearheads will tune for years, casual gamers will paint until they’re blue in the chassis, and comp...read the complete Forza Motorsport review at DailyGame
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