Forza Horizon?

How does the handling compare to a game like PGR4? the PGR series is my favourite arcade racer by a mile . If its similar to that im game !
 
The AI in the Mustang vs Mustang race appears pre-determined from each waypoint. Not that I expected anything else. Not seen much sign of NFS rubber band AI on the loose stage. Got taken out about half way through and only made up half the gap by the finish, which was around 4 seconds.

I'm distinctly unimpressed by the handling. There's some Forza-i-ness in there somewhere but it's well hidden. Even with everything off it still feels like the assists are interfering and the ABS Off is horribly sharp. No sign of the FM4 tyre physics in there - it's more like FM3.

I'm kinda hoping the final version is bit better - previous FM3/FM4 demos didn't drive like the release version. I'll give it a try, see if it grows on me. The online experience will likely make the game, cruising around with my mates etc.
 
MagicBoy said:
The AI in the Mustang vs Mustang race appears pre-determined from each waypoint. Not that I expected anything else. Not seen much sign of NFS rubber band AI on the loose stage. Got taken out about half way through and only made up half the gap by the finish, which was around 4 seconds.

I'm distinctly unimpressed by the handling. There's some Forza-i-ness in there somewhere but it's well hidden. Even with everything off it still feels like the assists are interfering and the ABS Off is horribly sharp. No sign of the FM4 tyre physics in there - it's more like FM3.

I'm kinda hoping the final version is bit better - previous FM3/FM4 demos didn't drive like the release version. I'll give it a try, see if it grows on me. The online experience will likely make the game, cruising around with my mates etc.
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Point 1 - noticed that right away when I fluffed one of the checkpoints very NFS like but not bothered by it as it makes the game easier for me.

I don't mind the handling as I like to abuse the use of the handbrake anyway it's definitely an arcade racer as I'm actually very good at it which isn't the case with the normal Forza Motorsport games I'm used to playing.
 
Played the demo and its great fun. Played against a couple on here in the rivals part where you race ghost cars of your friends which was fun.
 
Reviews are in:

IGN- 9.0/10

Gamespot- 8.5/10

Giant Bomb- 5/5

Xboxer360- (9.4/10)

Gamesradar- 4/5

Destructoid- 9/10

VGRevolution- 8.4/10

VentureBeat- 8.3/10

Aussie-Gamer - 5/5

Eurogamer- 9/10

IBTimes- 9/10

Pocket-Lint - 4/5

Gaming Examiner- 9.5/10

Atomicgamer- 9/10

Also, check out the Giant Bomb quick look (~40 mins in the full title):

http://www.giantbomb.com/quick-look-forza-horizon/17-6675/
 
Impressive :) I'll probably hold off, between Guild Wars 2, Borderlands 2, Dishonored and Planetside 2 I just haven't got the time at the moment but I'll definitely be picking it up.

It’s devastatingly gorgeous. It’s like Emma Stone playing bass guitar in her underpants.
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Great line from the IGN review :D
 
AtomicBanana said:
Reviews are in:

IGN- 9.0/10

Gamespot- 8.5/10

Giant Bomb- 5/5

Xboxer360- (9.4/10)

Gamesradar- 4/5

Destructoid- 9/10

VGRevolution- 8.4/10

VentureBeat- 8.3/10

Aussie-Gamer - 5/5

Eurogamer- 9/10

IBTimes- 9/10

Pocket-Lint - 4/5

Gaming Examiner- 9.5/10

Atomicgamer- 9/10

Also, check out the Giant Bomb quick look (~40 mins in the full title):

http://www.giantbomb.com/quick-look-forza-horizon/17-6675/
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Good vid.

I love that people who are just getting into car games could play this, and if they want to get more serious about it, just buy FM4 and feel completely at home.

Really can't wait for this now.
 
Not liking the sounds of the dumbed down physics :(
Will still likely get it so long as its still fun but I'll probably not be rushing to get it so much.
 
lflowers said:
What kind of tuning will be available? Will it bbe like forza where you can tune a car and give it insane amounts of power?
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Try reading the rest of the thread. :rolleyes:

As you won't I'll give you a 2 second answer :
Upgrades - Yes
Tuning (ie spring rate, camber etc) - No
 
Too many people thinking it's a sim when it's just a fun arcade racer...

The handling does spoil it at some points but no game is perfect
 
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