The latest version of Racing Forza Horizon game series is almost perfect and miles ahead of other driving games
For those of us who haven’t been taking road trips because of the pandemic, the Forza Horizon series has been somewhat of a consolation, albeit virtually a chance to hit the open road. The British countryside was especially spectacular in Forza Horizon 4. But even that won’t prepare you for Playground Games for Forza Horizon 5. The latest version of the series is almost perfect and miles ahead of other driving games.
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Forza Horizon is a smorgasbord of different drives: street-racing, off-roading, cross-country road tripping among others.
Your adventure begins when you are dropped into a volcano for the Horizon Festival in Mexico. There’s so much going on in the game, it’s impossible to pack everything into this review. But the game’s biggest draw is its world. The map is much larger than in Forza Horizon 4. Mexico’s version of the game features diverse biomes and weather patterns. It’s hard not to stop and watch the scenery while driving by the beautiful beaches with emerald waters, picturesque towns, open landscapes and dense forests dotted with hidden Aztec wonders.
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What sets the Forza Horizon series apart from other driving games is its handling of heights. With lots of high points to drive, the game gives you a sense of scale and beauty.
Screenshot of the 2021 video game ‘Forza Horizon 5’. photo credit: xbox game studio
You can explore this fantastic world in over 500 cars, including some classics like the DeLorean and Beetle. The more praise you earn, the more gifts you can unlock.
From the map, you can jump into an exciting story mission or a fun challenge. The game goes to great lengths to make driving fun. You can undo mistakes with its signature rewind button.
The social aspect of the game is also amazing. In addition to running with friends and giving them gifts, you can also use the EventLab feature to create in-game challenges that people in your community can experience.
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- Developer: Playground Games
- Publisher: Xbox Game Studios
- Price: ₹3,999 on Xbox and PC or Free to play with Game Pass
The graphics of the game are very beautiful. Everything is optimized very well. If you have an Xbox or even a beefy PC, prepare to be amazed. Every scene in the game is snapshot-worthy with eye-catching colors and stunning visuals. Incredible smoke effects will keep you swaying with your car.
It’s hard to find anything bad about this game. Forza Horizon 5 is the best looking game of 2021. It’s going to be hard for others to catch on.
The author is a tech and gaming enthusiast who hopes to finish his science-fiction novel one day
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