Forza Horizon 5 - Before You Buy

Forza Horizon 5 (PC, Xbox Series X/S/One) is the latest in the open world racing series. With a larger world and more stuff, how is it? Let’s break it down.

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[DSolymanH]

As a disabled gamer, I like hearing about how disabled-friendly a game is. I tend to play games 1 handed due to a severe tremors I have in my right, and dominant, arm.

[chikmnunget]

Unfortunate that you didn’t talk at all about the new and amazing SOUND UPGRADES they’ve made. Everything sounds a world different than past games, much more life to them.

[deadeye]

Thank you for mentioning the accessibility options. I'm physically disabled and I use the Xbox Adaptive Controller, so it can be difficult to find games that I can play. I love your Before You Buy videos!

[ThisIsSpaceJim]

Absolutely loving FH5. Not a racing fan, but there's just so much to do, and the gameplay loop is so incredibly satisfying.

[DjGoHamGaming]

I played the game for about six hours at launch, and definitely had some interesting screen tearing and artifacts on a high-end PC, but no crashes thank goodness! I did notice I had to make the AI a little bit easier than I am used to with Forza games, but I am enjoying it! Definitely a lot going on on the map!

[fizzyizzy]

I played number 4 so much I got the big edition of 5. It’s more forza, but the maps better, the AI didn’t feel quite as annoying on harder settings (slingshot effect) definitely worth a go for those wanting a fun arcade racing experience and a fun time with friends.

[willwalker]

I’m someone that’s never really enjoyed racing games and picked this up on Game Pass. I’ve probably sunk 20+ hours into it and mostly do the cross country/dirt racing matches and progression and it is super fun. There’s a lot of area for me(as a player) to improve on. The sharp right turns and hairpins are a little hard.

[buildingfilming]

I miss the story of making a name for yourself. That’s what I loved about FH1 and I hope FH5 can be just as nostalgic.

[Pohnzo]

I played about 6 hours of this last night starting with rally racing. It is amazing so much to do I don’t even know what to do with myself sometimes I’m going race to race the next moment I’m tuning cars or stopped at a scenic view it’s typical horizon stuff amazing game.

[that_camaro_guy_zl]

Forza Horizon 4 was one of my favorite games of all time. I'm a huge car guy, and this game dropping right before the winter months in the midwest USA really scratches that itch while the real race car is put away.

[anandmahamuni]

The mexico in this game is so vibrant I don't even remember that I have been riding the same road when going back to the Horizon outpost

[kingkazuma]

I miss the old story of Forza Horizon 1. Your character didn't talk but you had to beat these top level racers and rank up until you get to the best racer felt like actually progressing through a game. When you beat a racer you get their car and the barn finds were worth more because you could sell em but they were also really fast. Man I miss the first Forza Horizon

[KillerTacos]

This game looks phenomenal! I really hope the next one takes place in Japan or Hong Kong. Street racing would be so fun

[DCRunning]

I’ve been playing it early due to pre-ordering the Ultimate Add-Ons bundle they offered for discount to Game Pass members — loving it so far! I’m a big fan of the Horizon series and so far Horizon 5 makes it even better.
Really enjoying the improved details and performance mode still looks amazing on my Series X. The sound being improved is much appreciated, love the different sound settings included where the game lets you quickly choose presets like engine or music focused (I love the latter as I get tired of engine noises but still want to hear them).

Side note, I drove the Porsche Taycan and even in a game it’s still super weird to not hear the engine.

[ahojahojish]

This is my first Forza horizon game I ever played. I was a PS player but switched to Xbox series X this generation and I absoluetely LOVE this game! I never even played racing games, I never liked playing car games. But Forza Horizon is special.

[beedlejuice]

I feel like the story just adds a bit of relationship to the person in the car. I think it’s a great addition for immersion in a game where it could be difficult to feel imerged

[diggy]

I am loving the game, but finding myself wondering what I'm really working towards. I guess the game is more meant to just be a playground where you do whatever you want after casually playing and unlocking everything. I kinda miss games that start you off in slow crappy cars, and in order to get that 1, 500HP engine you had to work your way towards that. I think Midnight Club 2 and 3 did a good job with this; slow tuner/muscle cars and then insanely fast super cars towards the end, with performance upgrades that took time to unlock.

[jasonmcmurtry]

Already pre-ordered, played every single one since the original in 2005 and have enjoyed them all. I do prefer the Horizon versions better though.

[arne]

Bought this game yesterday for 70 cents due to a mistake in the xbox store. Glad I made the purchase.

Edit: nevermind Microsoft already took it away from me :(

[RacingwithMax]

I'm just really happy that I CAN finally enjoy a RWD car in this game instead of feeling like it's going to send me through the Pearly Gates, backwards in a blazing fireball. Often got that feeling in FH4. Dunno if that was just me