Release date: November 9, 2021
Genre: Racing, Simulation, Adventure
Developer and Publisher: Playground Games & Xbox Game Studios
Platform: PC (Windows)
Interface language: English, French, German, Italian, Russian, etc
Voice language: English for all languages
Multiplayer: Included
Version: 653.463 (from 7/16/2024)
Description: Forza Horizon 5 is an arcade racing game from the famous British developer Playground Games. The racing series is published by Xbox Game Studios. The game was announced in June 2021 at the annual gaming event E3.
Racing project Forza Horizon 5 was presented at a joint event between Xbox and Bethesda for Windows platforms, next-gen consoles XBOX Series X / S, and XBOX One. During the development of the game, the developers wanted to create a large-scale map so that players could enjoy the scenery. But at the same time, Playground Games understood that the world should be not only big, but also diverse. Otherwise, there is little use from a large-scale map.
Reviews
This racing game truly stands out among the rest. Although it lacks some features found in Forza Horizon, such as custom body kits, it excels in creating a stunning world with a strong focus on Baja-style racing. I’ve always considered Forza to be superior to Gran Turismo, and this title is no exception. If you’re searching for the best racing game on PC, your search ends here.
This game is great but has technical issues. It is recommended, but it’s better to wait for a hotfix.
Pros:
– A valuable addition to the Forza Horizon series
– A unique and varied map with different terrains
– Improved and expanded compared to FH4
Cons: (-nectivity)
Although I haven’t encountered any major crashes, the online mode is severely impacted by connectivity issues. Roaming the map with a friend online is almost impossible in its current state.
Doing races together worked without any issues, but exploring the map in a convoy resulted in disconnections every few minutes. Other players’ cars would suddenly disappear for a minute or so, which is obviously a problem.
I must admit, I’m not a fan of racing or cars in general. My understanding of cars is limited to the sound they make and the direction they go.
But this game requires nothing more than that basic knowledge. Even if I have no idea what all the sliders do, I can still tweak them to get the best performance or use a pre-made setting created by an expert. And if you’re not sure when to brake or take a turn, don’t worry, there’s a helpful line that guides you. Just follow the line and slow down when it turns red. If the pace is too fast for you, you can always slow down the game to match your reaction time. It’s amazing.
You can approach the game as seriously or as playfully as you like. Personally, I’m taking my Mystery Machine-inspired van and launching it off a volcano for fun
This racing game truly stands out among the rest. Although it lacks some features found in Forza Horizon, such as custom body kits, it excels in creating a stunning world with a strong focus on Baja-style racing. I’ve always considered Forza to be superior to Gran Turismo, and this title is no exception. If you’re searching for the best racing game on PC, your search ends here.
This game is great but has technical issues. It is recommended, but it’s better to wait for a hotfix.
Pros:
– A valuable addition to the Forza Horizon series
– A unique and varied map with different terrains
– Improved and expanded compared to FH4
Cons: (-nectivity)
Although I haven’t encountered any major crashes, the online mode is severely impacted by connectivity issues. Roaming the map with a friend online is almost impossible in its current state.
Doing races together worked without any issues, but exploring the map in a convoy resulted in disconnections every few minutes. Other players’ cars would suddenly disappear for a minute or so, which is obviously a problem.
I must admit, I’m not a fan of racing or cars in general. My understanding of cars is limited to the sound they make and the direction they go.
But this game requires nothing more than that basic knowledge. Even if I have no idea what all the sliders do, I can still tweak them to get the best performance or use a pre-made setting created by an expert. And if you’re not sure when to brake or take a turn, don’t worry, there’s a helpful line that guides you. Just follow the line and slow down when it turns red. If the pace is too fast for you, you can always slow down the game to match your reaction time. It’s amazing.
You can approach the game as seriously or as playfully as you like. Personally, I’m taking my Mystery Machine-inspired van and launching it off a volcano for fun
This racing game truly stands out among the rest. Although it lacks some features found in Forza Horizon, such as custom body kits, it excels in creating a stunning world with a strong focus on Baja-style racing. I’ve always considered Forza to be superior to Gran Turismo, and this title is no exception. If you’re searching for the best racing game on PC, your search ends here.