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Forza Motorsport
Forza Motorsport

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Forza Motorsport

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GameSpy
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
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IGN
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
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GamePro
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
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Game Rankings
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
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Gaming Age
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
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Game Revolution
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
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Gaming Target
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
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Worth Playing
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
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Eurogamer
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
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1UP
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
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GameZone
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
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Yahoo! Games
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
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Amped IGO
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
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Gamer Within
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
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Gamecritics
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
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Entertainment Depot
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
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Ferrago
Forza is probably the most complete racing package available for any machine in any era. ...read the complete Forza Motorsport review at Ferrago
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GameShark
It handily out Gran Turismos even Gran Turismo itself in almost every way. ...read the complete Forza Motorsport review at GameShark
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The Laser
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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Games First!
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!
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GamingExcellence
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
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Contact Music
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
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Frag Land
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
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Game XC
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
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Xbox Advanced
An amazing first show at racing, and possibly the best simulation game ever produced. ...read the complete Forza Motorsport review at Xbox Advanced
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eToychest
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
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DarkStation
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
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Extreme Gamer
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
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Netjak
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
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UnderGroundOnline
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
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Gamers Wanted
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
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Gaming Nexus
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
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Game Chronicles
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
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Da GameBoyz
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
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Game Vortex
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
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Video Game Talk
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
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Boomtown
Super fun races with interesting AI and that surprisingly great customisation section. ...read the complete Forza Motorsport review at Boomtown
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VGPub
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
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GameCell UK
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
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Gameplanet
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
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Operation Sports
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
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Lawrence
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
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Jolt Online Gaming UK
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
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GamersMark
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
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RewiredMind
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
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Pro-G
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
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