Official Forza Motorsport review thread. What's the average score Forza Motorsport will get on Metacritic?.

Sircaw · 4 Oct 2023

Satoru said:
Going to be trying on the 10th, curious as to how much of an evolution it is from 7, gameplay wise.

REVIEW REVIEW REVIEW!

Eternal_Wings · 4 Oct 2023

Xbox fanboys going for Destin.

KnittedKnight · 4 Oct 2023

I'm always amazed at how racing studios can, instead of going from strength to strength in game to game, all of the sudden fall of a cliff in their next iteration. Happened to Polyphony Digital for a while and it has taken time to heal GT. Now Turn 10 with such a solid track record releases what appears to be have been a dev hell title with cuts all over the place and a super mid reception.

Crazy. I guess the biggest story here is that project management and talent management is hard as fuck to keep consistent. But these are first party studios, not the EA's of the world pushing crappy Madden/Fifa's out.

Thief1987 · 4 Oct 2023

Like clockwork lol

Snake29 · 4 Oct 2023

This game isn't even beating GT Sports.

SLB1904 · 4 Oct 2023

Still too high

Petekilla · 4 Oct 2023

SLB1904 said:
Still too high

Those Pro Xbox sites won’t allow it to go lower.

John Elden Ring · 4 Oct 2023

Game Information

Game Title: Forza Motorsport

Platforms:

PC (Oct 10, 2023)
Xbox Series X/S (Oct 10, 2023)

Trailer:

Developer: Turn 10 Studios

Publisher: Xbox Game Studios

Review Aggregator:

OpenCritic - 82 average - 88% recommended

Metacritic - 84 average based on 58 critic reviews

Critic Reviews

AltChar - Semir Omerovic - 75 / 100

Forza Motorsport is a great starting point for the new era of this popular racing franchise. While it's far from perfect and has plenty of room for improvement, it's a very good racing game that has plenty of identity and qualities.

Atomix - Alexis Patiño - Spanish - 90 / 100

Forza Motorsport feels like coming back home, after six years without the series it's good to be back. However, it lacks the element of evolution the name implies by dropping the numbers.

Attack of the Fanboy - J.R. Waugh - 4.5 / 5

Forza Motorsport is an addictive, shockingly fun, extremely impressive visual showcase for the franchise. I was amazed by how often I wanted to play more, get more slick cars, and keep striving to perform better.

But Why Tho? - Mick Abrahamson - 9 / 10

Forza Motorsport is masterfully made. The driving feels fantastic. The races at first are exhilarating. Plus, all multiplayer modes are enjoyable, and hours will pass in the blink of an eye.

Cerealkillerz - Steve Brieller - German - 8.8 / 10

Forza Motorsport keeps the pace of its predecessors but can't overtake it. A big collection of photorealistic cars to drive with, with a plentora of settings to tune their performance on twenty different tracks sounds promising as always. Unsurprisingly this formula still works like a charm. Sadly, the carreer mode lacks a tutorial, a story, rivalries or anything else tuning and driving. This severe lack of atmosphere doesn't fit a otherwise great and polished game like Forza.

Daily Star - Tom Hutchison - 5 / 5

It’s beautiful, brilliant to play and packed full of cars worth tinkering with. All in one easy-to-access package.

This title tops the podium.

Digital Trends - Tomas Franzese - 4 / 5

Forza Motorsport may not have the fanciest presentation, but it's one of the prettiest and most approachable racing simulators ever.

Echo Boomer - David Fialho - Portuguese - No Recommendation

Between a visually boring game, lacking iconic locations and varied challenges, and with an extremely limiting campaign, Forza Motorsport may very well be the least exciting entry in the series.

Enternity.gr - Giannis Archontidis - Greek - 7.5 / 10

Forza Motorsport presents itself differently from its predecessors, trying to achieve the "golden" intersection between arcade and simulation, sometimes with positive, sometimes with negative result.

Eurogamer - Josh Wise - 4 / 5

A generous and lavish racer, with thrilling driving, that wants you for the long haul.

Everyeye.it - Alessandro Petruio - Italian - 8.5 / 10

This is a solid, satisfying and fun title, which certainly will not disappoint fans of racing games.

Expansive - Jay Jones - 4 / 5

Forza Motorsport is a brilliant reinvention for the franchise that will appeal to core drivers and Horizon fans in equal measure. With a more approachable barrier for entry, but plenty of substance with endless customisation possibilities, tweaks and fine-tuning, there’s something for everyone. Minor technical issues and environmental repetition aside, you can add in a visual style that will set the benchmark for the generation, and a long tail that will ensure the game stays healthy for months, even years to come. Forza Motorsport is a must play, no matter what skill level you’re at.

Game Informer - Brian Shea - 8.8 / 10

Forza Motorsport may not have the most in-depth career mode, but it executes nearly every aspect of the package exceptionally well. Though some of the progression and dynamic visual elements fall short of the realism the rest of the title achieves, Forza Motorsport currently vies for the pole position in the sim-racer field.

GamePro - Tobias Veltin - German - 87 / 100

Forza Motorsport is technically and playfully a stunner, but as a complete package it doesn't quite come close to the class of its predecessors

GameSpot - Alessandro Barbosa - 9 / 10

Forza Motorsport is a triumphant return for the simulation racing series, and it has never been as approachable or rewarding.

Gameblog - Guillaume Pfeiffer - French - 9 / 10

Forza Motorsport is back on Xbox and PC, and in a big way. The long wait is rewarded with a game of exceptional quality, both in terms of content and technology. A must-have for any racing fan, despite a few small details that could have been improved at launch.

Gamersky - 心灵奇兵 - Chinese - 8.5 / 10

The reboot of Forza Motorsport has been a success. Its extensive support options and accessibility settings make it perhaps the most suitable racing game for beginners. The changes to the gameplay and rules also make for a more realistic racing experience. Unfortunately, this long-awaited six-year wait has failed to fully showcase its highlights.

GamesRadar+ - Justin Towell - 3.5 / 5

Forza Motorsport's fantastic online racing, brilliant weather effects, and liquid-smooth game engine are at odds with the dull, one-note offline gameplay that's nowhere near as fun as that of its superlative predecessor. Turn 10 has delivered a racing game that's slicker than ever, but also a bit of a step backwards.

Gaming Age - Dustin Chadwell - B

This is very much a racing game focused on competition, both online and off, that drops any and all fluff or extraneous content in favor of doubling down on lots of car options, some really stellar track redesigns, and just the general thrill of competitive track racing. It’s not going to be a racing game for everyone, falling very much into the category of sim racer, but there are enough accessibility options and difficulty sliders that even the most inexperienced racing player will manage to eke out some enjoyment here.

Gaming Instincts - Leonid Melikhov - 8.5 / 10

Forza Motorsport will be receiving a final verdict of 8.5 out of 10. All in all, it’s a great game with a few weird design choices that hopefully could be addressed in the future. But the experience of racing itself is addicting, beautiful, and top-notch. It also has a ton of content for you to mess around with, 500 cars to collect, monthly rotational events to participate in, and a fun multiplayer mode to play by yourself or with your friends.

GamingBolt - Ravi Sinha - 9 / 10

Turn 10 Studios' flagship racing series has never been better. With exceptional gameplay, gorgeous graphics, a compelling Career Mode and a swathe of options, Forza Motorsport is simply incredible.

GamingTrend - Cassie Peterson - 95 / 100

Forza Motorsport really does create a platform that leaves an open track to expand on. This is the easiest Forza to get into and it performs at such a high level, you may forget it's just a game. There's nothing standing between you and the racetrack.

Generación Xbox - Spanish - 9.5 / 10

Turn 10 Studios puts the pedal fully to the metal to deliver the ultimate in refined driving with Forza Motorsport, a masterpiece of the genre that exudes speed and style.

God is a Geek - Steve Chambers - 9.5 / 10

An excellent companion piece to the open-world, frantic off-road action of Forza Horizon, Forza Motorsport is the next generation of racing that I've been waiting so very long for.

Hardcore Gamer - Cory Wells - 4 / 5

Turn 10 Studios and PlayGround Games have improved the simulation racing aspect with Forza Motorsport. The racing is clearly the focus and the results are best experienced with a wheel as the tire model physics have helped to push this more into sim racing territory.

Hey Poor Player - Andrew Thornton - 4 / 5

I’m not sure I’ve ever played a racing game that feels better than Forza Motorsport. Whether you’re controlling the fastest car in the game or the slowest, it’s compelling to push each vehicle to its limits and keep finding ways to improve your ride. I wish the experience around this core gameplay found more ways to create a compelling journey, but fans of the genre are mainly coming for the racing itself, and they’ll find everything they need in Forza Motorsport.

Hobby Consolas - Rafael Aznar - Spanish - 8 / 100

As Aston Martin did in Formula 1 at the beginning of the season, Turn 10 has started from the scratch and it has created a car with a very promising future. Taking into account that it follows the game as service standard, it has a lot of potential to improve, but Forza Motorsport is an astonishing driving simulator for all kind of audiences.

IGN - Luke Reilly - 8 / 10

Forza Motorsport is brimming with new features across the board, from its muscular new multiplayer to its much-improved handling, but its new RPG-inspired upgrade system feels like a step down.

IGN Spain - Guillermo Proupín - Spanish - 8 / 10

Forza Motorsport is an absolute masterpiece that takes simulation to its maximum exponent, but also the demonstration that Turn 10 Studios is failing testing at the user experience level

INVEN - Kyuman Kim - Korean - 8.5 / 10

The latest Forza Motorsport, returning to authentic circuit racing after six years, has further enhanced user-friendliness, accompanied by various technological advancements. The game offers immersive gameplay that goes beyond competition, adding the joy of overcoming one's own lap times, all set against visually pleasing landscapes. However, there seems to be room for improvement in reducing the significant repetition required when customizing one's own vehicle.

LevelUp - Víctor Rosas - Spanish - 9 / 10

Forza Motorsport is one of the best racing video games in history and it shines where it needs to. Turn 10 has created a monster whose engine roars, motivating and intimidating at the same level.

Lords Of Gaming - Mahmood Ghaffar - 9.4 / 10

It’s been a while since we had an entry in the Forza Motorsport series. However, that time was well spent revamping the game’s pristine driving mechanics and physics for the current generation. All the while incorporating a modern leveling system and live-service features that keep the dopamine rush intact. Truly, the king is back.

Metro GameCentral - Nick Gillett - 8 / 10

A fabulously detailed racing game with a huge car roster and engrossing single-player modes, slightly marred by forcefully encouraging you to perform practise laps before races.

MondoXbox - Davide Mapelli - Italian - 9.5 / 10

Forza Motorsport is back in the best possible way, thanks to a simply fabulous technical achievement, a rewarding and tremendously exciting driving model, and plenty of new features that manage to modernize the entire racing game genre; the RPG-like development system is superb, and the system that penalizes players who race unfairly in online competitions is excellent. Yet another love letter from Turn 10 to the world of racing, and it is bound to make you completely fall in love with it.

New Game Network - Alex Varankou - 84 / 100

Forza Motorsport returns to the track with some high quality sim racing, a healthy amount of content, impressive presentation, and enough tweaks to make its familiar formula feel fresh again.

Nexus Hub - Keegan Govender - 9 / 10

I'm left with a burning desire to share this incredible experience and run back for more. Forza Motorsport is more than just a piece of entertainment; it's a celebration of the love we all share for cars, racing, and the indomitable spirit of competition.

PCGamesN - Ford James - 7 / 10

Forza Motorsport is an adequate racing game, one that delivers on the track but doesn't come with enough bells and whistles to be considered a true great in the genre. There are better options in almost all racing sub-genres on PC, but when you're in the cockpit, the driving itself is ferocious and raw, with plenty to enjoy.

Polygon - Oli Welsh - Unscored

Forza Motorsport is serious business. Put the time in, Turn 10 is saying; do your laps, shave off the seconds, make that one small tweak, grind out that win. I respect its focus, and its refusal to pander to fun-addled Horizon players, instead offering them a clearly articulated invitation to join its more austere church. This is a game about going round in circles, a little bit faster every time, and it’s quite unapologetic about it.

PowerUp! - Leo Stevenson - Loved

As a non-racer, I have been incredibly impressed by what's on offer. While I still prefer the open-world shenanigans and quirky Burnout-inspired Horizon series, I can see what's so appealing about these types of games thanks to this latest entry.

Would_you_kindly · 4 Oct 2023

Car looks like it's made of clay doh

Would_you_kindly · 4 Oct 2023

Gamernyc78 · 4 Oct 2023

I've updated, it's at 85 meta

Umar · 4 Oct 2023

So much for destroying Gt7

Gamernyc78 · 4 Oct 2023

I've updated, it's at 85

Umar · 4 Oct 2023

Umar · 4 Oct 2023

Would_you_kindly · 4 Oct 2023

Aaron greenturd posting all the reviews above a 9

Gamernyc78 · 4 Oct 2023

Bro this was done yesterday

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