Beyond its slight but welcome tweaks to the unlocking system, Forza Horizon 5 makes hardly any progress on its predecessors in terms of game design. It really is as if the previous couple of games just got airlifted to Mexico and received an extreme technical glow-up.
If you have any interest whatsoever in driving fast cars fast, I highly recommend it. Cookie banner We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from.
By choosing I Accept , you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. Filed under: Gaming. Of course, we'd never condone any sort of cheating the system, but in this case Xbox itself seems pretty relaxed about the whole thing, so do with that information what you will. It's too early to say for sure, but reviews suggest Forza Horizon 5 could wind up being one of the best racing games out there.
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Over time, we will see how much of a bearing these new upgrades have, and whether questions such as "roll cage or no roll cage" have the same answers as they did in Forza Horizon 4. Meanwhile, AI racer opponents at the "unbeatable" difficulty are seemingly bestowed with extra grip in corners, and can avoid slowing down while jumping into water.
But rubber-banding seems like less of an issue — although that could be due to course designs. Handling is at the crux of the game. The aforementioned tweaks to the suspension, tires and other areas make for a more pleasing ride overall. Compared to Forza Horizon 4, cars have a heavier, more natural feel to them, which gives each car more pronounced handling characteristics. This isn't to say that Forza Horizon 5 represents a dramatic change from its predecessor.
The gameplay is arcade-racer first and simulator-racer second, which is how it should be. But a step towards the latter has improved the overall immersion. The graphics look photorealistic in places, thanks to photogrammetry. Cruising along a sandy shoreline while the sun goes down is as pretty as gaming gets.
Dense jungle, postcard-perfect beaches, enticingly blue seas, Mayan structures, flowery fields — you'll want to make liberal use of the Photo Mode. You can choose between Performance and Quality graphics settings, both of which are 4K. The former is limited to 30 frames per second, and looks a tad prettier. The 60 fps Performance mode is superior for most racing games, though, including this one.
Except for some slightly noticeable pop-in, the game feels smooth and consistent. The Xbox One version of the game doesn't fare as well. My launch model Xbox One struggled to load some areas, resulting in my hyper-Vocho VW Beetle floating in the air while the map around me unloaded. As it turns out, blitzing down the side of a volcano has its drawbacks.
With lower resolutions and with less scenery on the Xbox One, Mexico looks much less enticing. Going back to 30 fps is also tough once you have tried something faster. Car engines also sound better than in Forza Horizon 4. Ray-tracing audio which is admittedly a silly name adds detail, and makes it easier to hear if someone is creeping up behind you.
The developers also re-recorded many engine noises, and they change sound in tunnels, which is nice. Admittedly, some cars still sound a bit electronic, and some engines are attached to the wrong car. But overall, Forza Horizon 5 gets its sound design right. Forza Horizon 5 is absolutely worth buying. Hotel Castillo is a huge 5 million credits. It can take a while to earn that much money in Forza Horizon 5! Casa Bella is the first house you get the keys for in-game. Casa Bella unlocks Skill Songs on the radio.
Skill Songs award double Skill Points while the song is playing! Fast Travel is the most useful extra feature any of these houses offer. Double Forzathon points is also a handy bonus. There is an accolade bonus for purchasing all seven houses. I'm Nico "Beastie" Boyce and I've been writing about motorsport and racing games for far too long.
You'll often find me at Brands Hatch or Thruxton during the racing season or touring around in my MX
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