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Forza Horizon |OT| A Whole New Playground
- Thread starter Shortt Sirket
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Why is Mark Zuckerberg there?
Do you think they'll deliver on the 23rd? It doesn't say so on their store.
Shortt Sirket
Member
This is probably one of the things I am most excited about! It is about time we got that option!
And I have updated the OP with the DLC info.
Yep, matte paint is in.
ResidentDante
Member
So, I picked up one of these last night, but haven't had a chance to try it out. So far, I can say the build quality is solid. Love the way it feels in my hands. I'll post some impressions after work tonight.
Quote dat pic dude!
*old-timey-car-horn-aaaaooooooga*
LOL, sorry about that!
Baconsammy
Banned
Nope. I'd only advise buying directly from Microsoft if you dont need the game right away. Their pricing for 1 and 2 day shipping are akin to robbery, which basically makes the only real option 3-7 day shipping for free. Microsoft doesnt appear to be able to get the simple things right. They have great deals on games, and then make you waste all the savings you were getting by overpricing the shipping.
Would, would, wouldn't, would, would.
But they wouldn't.
CaptainZombie
Member
How was this wheel for FM4? I had seen it at BBY when FM4 came out, but never got the chance to test it out.
Steve McQueen
Member
Sorry for the stupid question, but is the LCE livery car pack, an actual car pack ( with cars that aren't in the standard version ) or are they just some exclusive liveries for existing cars that are in the game? In a post on forzamotorsport.net I read that a member (F4H bandicoot ) was talking about 5 exclusive livery cars. I'm probably making a mistake here, but 5 livery cars, seems something different than 5 liveries for cars that are in the game.
Shortt Sirket
Member
I am guessing that it is similar to Forza 4. They are existing cars in the game, but these cars with the liveries are only available to LCE owners.
Steve McQueen
Member
Exactly what I was thinking,but Mechberg T10 is also talking about a car pack. If there really is a third 'livery carpack' in the game ( besides the month 1dlc and vip carpack ), I might buy the LCE afterall. Maybe Helios has more info on this.
lemon__fresh
Member
Will the pre-order bonus cars be available for purchase day 1, for those who didn't pre-order? I want my Z!!!
v0mitg0d
Member
https://twitter.com/heymarkd/status/258955329763672066/photo/1
So the review kit arrived from Microsoft yesterday and here's a pic for the curious.
I played the game for only 2 hours but so far my impressions are good--really good. Here are some notes:
Does anyone have any questions or things they want me to check?
So the review kit arrived from Microsoft yesterday and here's a pic for the curious.
I played the game for only 2 hours but so far my impressions are good--really good. Here are some notes:
- The feel of the drive is perfectly balanced like all Forza games but with a touch of arcade.
- The sounds and rumbles are great, but the music (of course completely subjective) is rather bland with only a few greats.
- It's not really open world per se but more open road with some open world elements.
- The challenges are varied in objective, so far are varied in skill requirement and ultimately fun!
- The fast travel stations unlock as you discover them. Once you do this you can drive up to them and run through 3 challenges that reduce the cost of (fast) traveling to them. Once all 3 are completed the fee is completely removed.
- The graphics are great. I love the warm, breezy tones of the color palette.
- The interface is fast and clean.
- Load times are a tad long when restarting events, but nothing too serious. (indeed I have it installed to HDD)
Does anyone have any questions or things they want me to check?
Of course not :/ . Like with Forza 4 you'll have to wait a few months before they make them available.
lemon__fresh
Member
Looks like I may have to pre-order....
Fox Mulder
Member
Looks like I may have to pre-order....
I might for a retail exclusive car, I just don't know where. The ms store stuff seems the best, but I don't want to wait a week to get my game delivered.
lemon__fresh
Member
Wal-Mart is where I'm gonna have to go if I want the Z :/
Diablohead
Member
it's a good wireless wheel, fun to use.
DJ_Lae
Member
For some reason I'm really tempted to buy the limited edition for the included cars and because I've bought the LE/CEs of the previous three Forza games (I don't think Forza 1 had a special edition).
But I have my Horizon preorder for $40, and the LE is $80CDN. Jumping forty bucks is insane.
But I have my Horizon preorder for $40, and the LE is $80CDN. Jumping forty bucks is insane.
BADNED
Member
Sure! It will be on the Xbox Live Marketplace from day one on.
Same story for me. I've bought all of the previous Forza LE editions, but the difference in price is too much for this one. I'd like some of the cars from the LE but I guess I will just have to wait until they are released for everyone in a few months.
Great! Thanks, bro.
It looks nice.
Diablohead
Member
Playing the demo again I am noticing a huge lack of wheel arch shadow casting on the wheels, makes the cars look a little fake in places especially the show room, with floodlights above the car the wheels should show signs of shadowing from the car bodywork.
fix that shit guerrilla
fix that shit guerrilla
bigtroyjon
Member
Just saw a commercial for the game on MTV.
"Forza Horizon, where cars belong"
"Forza Horizon, where cars belong"
Shortt Sirket
Member
Excellent job with the OP, Shortt. I'm impressed!
Thanks man! Are we gonna see you tearing up the Rivals in Horizon?
I would suggest the MS Speed Wheel. It is a great price, small and is a blast to use. It takes a bit to get used to, but once you do it is fantastic.
Isn't that more for fun though? I'm looking to get into the simulation aspect. Also physically holding up a wheel in front of me doesn't sound good.
Fox Mulder
Member
Pretty much the ms wireless wheel. It's like $30 now and is basically built for forza. I originally thought it would be stupid and like playing with the mario kart wii wheel, but it works pretty well.
Shortt Sirket
Member
Yeah, it is definitely more for fun. It does feel really good though, but not quite there if you are looking for the "sim" experience. If you want that, I am afraid there are very few options. You could try to find the discontinued MS Wheel or pay the crazy $$ for a Fanatec. I don't think there are any other decent options.
Yeah the MS wheel is made for playing on the lap if you just take off the table clamp but I really can't recommend it, it'll feel terrible.
aww, how come?
I suggest the speed wheel, I was using it to put down better times than everyone in my car club in FM4, some of whom had fancy Logitech and Fanatec wheel setups. it's not perfect but the MS Speed Wheel will let you get better at sim racing without the investment of hundreds of bucks and a wheel stand.