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Forza Horizon 3: Review Thread

The Metacritic has gone up again to 91 (from 84 to 90 to 91). That makes it equal to Forza 4, from 5 years ago. The next racing competition is 2009's Forza 3. As far as I can see it's the highest rated racing game on any platform in 7 years.

Both the original Forza and Forza 3 are at 92. If it can somehow get up there that would be incredible.
 
Ok thx for the info but just to be sure, i just have to changed the region for the window store ? Because i read that on the microsoft page :

That only applies when you actually move your physical location. And I really never ever see someone unable to use their Windows Store apps even if they moved.
 
Forza is one of those series that made me buy an Xbox One after originally owning other consoles. I'm glad this is yet another fantastic racing game for the system. I love me a good racer.
 
Sweet.

Also, the pink lakes that I see on the Forza map, are those salt flats? I know that Aus has the blue salt flats...

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Nah they are based on these https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pink_Lake_(Western_Australia)
The color is caused by alga. But yeah it is a salt lake.
 
That's a lot of near perfect scores, fuck.

Currently 91 on metacritic. It'll be the Xbox One's highest scoring exclusive.

My new W10 PC should be up and running right on time for launch. Can't wait to play Horizon at 60fps.
 
Both the original Forza and Forza 3 are at 92. If it can somehow get up there that would be incredible.

I'd consider that done! Throw that crap review out and I'm sure it sits at a 92. I still think metacritic needs to throw out the highest score, one of the 100's.. and the lowest score. And score every thing in-between.
 
I haven't read anything about this game. Why should I get it instead of Forza 6 or Forza Horizon 2? sell me please!
 
Why can't I play this game now? Why do I have to wait till the 22nd? The game has been fully installed on my One for a week now, just let me play it MS!
 
Jeff Gerstmann just talked about it on the Bombcast. He really likes it but he said he is waiting till he gets to play the PC version before writing a review. His problem is about the showcase races but other than that he recommends the game.
 
Ok thx for the info but just to be sure, i just have to changed the region for the window store ? Because i read that on the microsoft page :
I purchased digital gift cards from the Singapore Microsoft store using my paypal account, bought the digital edition digitially from the website and am currently pre loading on my XB1. When I visit the store on my W10 laptop I can click on manage and download the game (not going to, will try on PC when wife if off it and report back). One thing however if I can't see any option to download the VIP pack on the laptop, only on XB1. I'll be pretty pissed if thats the case (it does say I own it on the W10 store).

EDIT: Obviously if M Nelson / anyone MS related reads any of that I'm totally just making it all up and stuff....

Amazing that a company who appears to be bored of making racing games, could make the best critically recieved racer of the generation.

/s
Yeah, imagine if they tried!
 
I haven't read anything about this game. Why should I get it instead of Forza 6 or Forza Horizon 2? sell me please!

Forza 6 is a Sim, but approachable. Just track racing. It shouldn't be too expensive.

Get FH2 if you're looking to save money. It's great.

FH3 sounds like it's a bigger blast than 2, so if funds are no big deal, go ahead and grab it.
 
Didn't you mention an unannounced game in one of the HDR threads? Is this announcement coming soon? :)

I did and not sure. I will have to contact the companies. Its not just one.

As for HDR on PC for this. They told me no. But I just asked again.
 
This looks really fun, although I don't get the wow amazing graphics posts, are people talking about the PC version? Or is it just watching trailers and stuff on an iPhone not doing it justice? Regardless this and Gears goes in my wishlist. Picking up a cheap X1 once Scorpio launches for the exclusives.
 
This looks really fun, although I don't get the wow amazing graphics posts, are people talking about the PC version? Regardless this and Gears goes in my wishlist. Picking up a cheap X1 once Scorpio launches for the exclusives.

I play games on ps4 and Xbox one and the demo for this game looked top notch. One of the best looking console games I've ever seen.
 
I haven't read anything about this game. Why should I get it instead of Forza 6 or Forza Horizon 2? sell me please!

Simply try the demo for FH3. There is also a demo for FH2. :)

Forza 6 is a circuit sim racer. horizon is open world and not as serious.
 
I did and not sure. I will have to contact the companies. Its not just one.

As for HDR on PC for this. They told me no. But I just asked again.

Oh so it's an announcement for HDR on a known game? I thought it was about a completely new one.
 
I play games on ps4 and Xbox one and the demo for this game looked top notch. One of the best looking console games I've ever seen.
Meh...I dunno. Same thing people were saying about DC, I thought it looked pretty good nothing like the first time I saw Gears of war or UC2 tho lol... forum hype I guess.

Expectations in check
 
Oh so it's an announcement for HDR on a known game? I thought it was about a completely new one.

I dont think I indicated either. And won't sorry:)
in that post I was actually talking about HDR being in Forza H3 PC. As they did not seem to change their stance but someone said they did.
 
Jeff Gerstmann just talked about it on the Bombcast. He really likes it but he said he is waiting till he gets to play the PC version before writing a review. His problem is about the showcase races but other than that he recommends the game.

Why would he do that? Will the PC version bring down his score for the console version? Is he playing both versions and then going to write his thoughts on both combined for a score? That seems odd.
 
I will wait it out for a year then bag the Scorpinho version at a gazillion K's per second...yes, I'm a patient type...
 
I don't care if some outlets review a game low for whatever reason, but that IBTimes review beginning with claiming that playground are just bored with forza and cars seems irresponsible

Why would he do that? Will the PC version bring down his score for the console version? Is he playing both versions and then going to write his thoughts on both combined for a score? That seems odd.
They don't do platform specific reviews and take into account all versions of the game. Always have
 
I had already been sold on this game from playing FH1, FH2, and the amazing FH3 demo - but it's awesome to see PG getting some recognition in the critical acclaim department. They deserve it - they're among the best devs in the business today, without a doubt.

Happy to see these scores.
 
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