Forza Motorsport
Forza Motorsport 8, FM8
Release Date: October 10, 2023
Racing, cars, simulation elements, Xbox exclusive, Game Pass, multiplayer, singleplayer, internet
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The eighth installment in an iconic series of racing games and a reboot of sorts. Forza Motorsport was created nearly entirely from scratch by Turn 10 Studios. The game features new tracks, cars, advanced physics and ray tracing.
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Forza Motorsport Hands-off Impressions. Catching Up With Competition, But Can't Take the Lead
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[4:50] Forza Motorsport Forza Motorsport - Update 7 Overview
[1:35] Forza Motorsport launch trailer
OpenCritic Rating
Game is Recomended by 91% of Critics. There are 124 Critic Reviews.
Eurogamer: 4 / 5 by Josh Wise
A generous and lavish racer, with thrilling driving, that wants you for the long haul.
DualShockers: 9 / 10 by Chris Harding
A high-octane racing and driving simulator with 500 cars spanning across decades of automotive innovation. DualShockers was provided with a copy of the game for review purposes.
TheGamer: 4 / 5 by Sam Hallahan
Forza Motorsport is a beautiful and fast experience, but one that slows itself down to the pace you need while still keeping you solely behind the wheel. You can opt for as little or as much assistance and realism as you desire, and players of all kinds will find exactly what they want from the game. Whether it’s a simulation that you will have to master, or something where you just want to hold accelerate and feel the thrill of racing in a high-speed competitive sport without having to think too much about it, Forza Motorsport is prepared to suit those needs.
The main pros of the game
- Driving Dynamics: Many users praised the driving mechanics and handling of cars, noting that it felt realistic and enjoyable, especially for those using a racing wheel setup.
- Graphics: Some players found the game visually appealing, with good car models and track designs.
- Car Selection: The game features a large variety of cars, appealing to car enthusiasts.
- Regular Updates: Players appreciated that the developers are actively working on updates to improve the game, adding new content and fixing bugs over time.
- Multiplayer Experience: Some users enjoyed the multiplayer mode, finding it fun to race with friends.
The main cons of the game
- Bugs and Performance Issues: A significant number of reviews highlighted ongoing bugs, crashes, and poor optimization, with long loading times being a frequent complaint.
- AI Behavior: Many players found the AI to be frustratingly poor, often leading to collisions and unrealistic racing behavior.
- Penalty System: Users criticized the collision and penalty system, stating it felt arbitrary and often unfair.
- User Interface: The menus and overall UI were described as clunky and uninspired, lacking the polish seen in previous titles.
- Lack of Features: Several players noted that the game felt incomplete compared to earlier Forza titles, missing features like free play lobbies and classic tracks.
The features or elements that are missing from the game according to users
- Improved Career Mode: Players expressed a desire for a more engaging and rewarding career mode, as many felt the current progression system was lacking.
- Better AI and Collision Mechanics: There were calls for improved AI behavior and a more refined penalty system to enhance the racing experience.
- Customization Options: Some users wanted more customization options for cars and the ability to tune them effectively.
- Head Tracking Support: Several players noted the absence of head tracking, which is now common in many racing simulators.
- Content from Previous Titles: Users missed features and content from earlier Forza games, such as open track days and a more diverse selection of tracks.
Summary
- Overall, while Forza Motorsport has its strengths, particularly in driving dynamics and car selection, it faces significant criticism for its performance, bugs, and lack of features that fans expected based on the franchise's history.
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GAMERS Score
Average score from 402 votes. 467 players anticipated the game.
Forza Motorsport Description
Forza Motorsport is the eighth installment of a bestselling racing game series originating from 2005. Like the previous installments, it was developed by Turn 10 Studios and published by Microsoft.
Mechanics
Forza Motorsport has the player participate in races all around the globe. The track roster includes some returning locations, such as Maple Valley, Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps and Laguna Seca Raceway, as well as some entirely new tracks, such as the South African Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit and the Japanese Circuit Hakone. Players can drive various vehicles, including exotic super-fast cars, more common sports cars and some vehicular legends in its own right, Cars can be modified cosmetically and mechanically.
The developers did their best to make each race feel as realistic as possible. All the tracks and cars were created from scratch, the time of day and the weather change during the race, the physics have also been improved; factors such as asphalt temperature, rainfall, rubber compound used in tires and tire wear all affect traction. Players must now also manage fuel. Cars can still be damaged during races, the damages remaining significant.
Game modes
Forza Motorsport supports singleplayer and multiplayer.
Technical aspects
Yet another aspect Forza Motorsport created anew from scratch are its visuals. Compared to the previous game, this one stands out primarily due to ray tracing, providing realistic reflections on windows and cars. The game overall is much more detailed. Vehicles suffer realistic damages during races, ranging from minor scratches to clearly visible dents. Yet another new detail is that cars get progressively filthier during the race.
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Forza Motorsport Series
A series of racing games created and developed by Turn 10, a studio owned by Microsoft. Forza Motorsport was born in 2005 as a Redmond giant's direct response to the series Gran Turismo - a hit from the Xbox's rival PlayStation consoles. A fierce and even rivalry quickly developed between the two brands, which continues to this day. Forza has also become a hallmark of Microsoft's hardware due to its very high quality graphics.
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Forza Motorsport Summary
Early Access:October 5, 2023
Platforms:
PC / Windows
Xbox Series X/S
Developer: Turn 10 Studios
Publisher: Xbox Game Studios / Microsoft Studios
Forza Motorsport System Requirements
PC / Windows
Minimum: Intel Core i5-8400 2.8 GHz / AMD Ryzen 5 1600 3.2 GHz, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 6 GB GeForce GTX 1060 / 4 GB Radeon RX 5500 or better, 130 GB SSD, Windows 10 64-bit
Recommended: Intel Core i5-11600K 3.9 GHz / AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 3.7 GHz, 16 GB RAM, graphic card 11 GB GeForce RTX 2080 Ti / 16 GB Radeon RX 6800 XT or better, 130 GB SSD, Windows 10/11 64-bit
Ultra: Intel Core i7-11700K 3.6 GHz / AMD Ryzen 7 5800X 3.8 GHz, 16 GB RAM, graphic card 16 GB GeForce RTX 4080 / 20 GB Radeon RX 7900 XT or better, 130 GB SSD, Windows 10/11 64-bit
Xbox Series X/S
Uses: XSX: 60 fps @ 4K / 60 fps @ 4K with RT / 30 fps @ 4K with RT | XSS: 60 fps @ 1080p / 30 fps @ 1440p
Forza Motorsport Devs Finally Take a Sharper Approach. Game's Roadmap Sparks Wave of Fan Enthusiasm
Although Forza Motorsport is updated month after month, fans were worried about the game's overall direction and the absence of many important features. Studio Turn 10 has successfully reassured players by releasing a comprehensive roadmap with free new features for the rest of the year.
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Christopher Mysiak
September 2, 2024
For a Change, Forza Motorsport Received a Car That Forza Horizon Fans Will Envy. Many Anticipated Changes Also Hit the Game
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Christopher Mysiak
July 11, 2024
Forza Motorsport With Long List of Improvements. New Track Unlocks Use of Game's Most Unique Cars
After a two-month hiatus, the developers of Forza Motorsport continue to add to the list of tracks - this time with Brands Hatch. Furthermore, today's update brought a long list of fixes, and new career competitions will finally use the extensive collection of historic race cars.
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Christopher Mysiak
April 9, 2024
Forza Motorsport Devs Remodel Controversial System, Prioritizing Basic Improvements Over Content
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Christopher Mysiak
March 12, 2024
Forza Motorsport Co-Creator's Confessions Indicate That Microsoft is to Blame for State of Game
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Christopher Mysiak
February 22, 2024
New Track in Forza Motorsport Still in January, At the Expense of Cars and Fixes
Contrary to speculations, Turn 10 studio hasn't taken a Christmas break and is adding a third post-release track to Forza Motorsport in January – this time, it will be Daytona. Unfortunately, there will be no brand-new cars (except for the DLC) nor more significant gameplay tweaks.
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Christopher Mysiak
January 15, 2024
Forza Motorsport Developers Have Unveiled a Plan to Fix Three of the Game’s Biggest Flaws
Turn 10 Studios has finally prepared a „roadmap” for the development of Forza Motorsport - or at least a substitute for it. The developers described more or less exactly how they will improve the artificial intelligence, penalties during races and the system of „leveling up” cars.
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Christopher Mysiak
January 11, 2024
Forza Motorsport's Second Patch was Supposed to Fix the Worst Bug, but Failed
After a week of waiting, Turn 10 Studios has released the second patch for Forza Motorsport. Hotfix 1.1 was supposed to fix only one problem, but the most serious of all. Unfortunately, the operation was not a complete success.
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Christopher Mysiak
October 25, 2023
Forza Motorsport's First Patch Reduces Grind, but Players Remain Frustrated
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Christopher Mysiak
October 18, 2023
Forza Motorsport Fails on Steam; Poor Ratings and Little Interest
Players on Steam have not received the latest installment of Forza Motorsport very well. The game received many negative reviews and is not very popular.
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Maciej Gaffke
October 13, 2023