Customers have good things to say about the game's stunning graphics, a wide variety of cars, and realistic driving experience. Many also praised the immersive sound design and the fun, exciting gameplay, although some found the game challenging, particularly for beginners. A few players mentioned difficulties with the controls and a perceived lack of content compared to previous versions. Despite some criticisms regarding difficulty and controls, the overall feedback highlights the game's impressive visuals and engaging racing experience.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great game
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Bought this for what I thought was $39.99. Then I was shocked to find out it was only $29.99 when I got to the register. Then I got my 20% on top of that for gamers club unlocked. Great deal for an awesome game
I would recommend this to a friend
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Cars, Tracks
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Content
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Best Racing Game Hands DOWN!
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I love the Forza Series... This game is no exception! It has a plentiful amount of cars and tracks. I never found myself bored with the game and I also love the intro to each racing class by the Top Gear guys!! I wish there were a little more tracks and cars but, fear not because Forza 6 is almost here! My biggest gripe is this is the GOTY Edition and there isn't much that differentiates this from the regular edition minus the Top Gear downloadable pack.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Cars, Graphics
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Difficulty
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Good game, bad business model
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I bought the game after playing it in store. It immediately caught my attention how well designed the cars are, and how good the environments look. At first the gameplay also looks polished; however, after playing the game for a while it is evident that the game is unfairly hard. The game is very unforgiving with small mistakes and once you have fallen behind it becomes almost impossible to catch up to the front. I understand that the game is a racing simulator, and it is not as easy as playing a game of the need for speed series, but I have played simulators before and this one is definitely pushing it. I have played it for about 15 hours and I don't seem to be able to win many races without getting new cars. This sounds normal of a racing game (upgrade your car or improve your car to move on). However, the problem is that in order to get new cars you have to use in game currency which is extremely difficult to gain given how difficult the game is, OR you can buy tokens from the xbox stores. This tokens allow you to buy cars without using game currency, thus you get faster cars quickly. It is extremely obvious that the game is design for you to buy tokens in order to progress. I do not like this business model when I have already payed for a full game. The game has potential. I like the cars very much but I would not support the way they go about making players spend more money
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Graphics, Realism
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
If You Like Grand Turismo You Will Love This Game!
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I really enjoy the realism of the game (graphics, driving, car response, realism of computer controlled opponent cars, vehicle damage, and race tracks) They are all top notch and force you to earn what you have and slowly build up to "super cars and tracks". That being said, if you like more of a social driving game and free range "do what you want, go where you want driving", then I strongly recommend Forza Horizon 2 over this game. (***Parents I strongly recommend Forza Horizon 2 for younger kids looking to race and have fun with friends***).
So if you want a more "strict" true to form racing game then Forza Motorsports 5 is the Ultimate Racing Game for you!
I would recommend this to a friend
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Game play, Graphics
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Fantastic Controls and Great Graphics!
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I think the Forza series and especially Forza 5 is the standard for excellent driving games. Hardcore car/driving fans and casual fans can both enjoy Forza 5. My kids 6 and 7 both really enjoy the cars, the information, and racing around Dayton in the fastest cars available (Hennessy). I really enjoy the challenge of the different championships and also the feel on cars from the P1 to an 1970's F1 car. Game play and graphics are excellent! Forza 6 is just around the corner and I will definitely pre-purchase. Great game for whole family.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Cars, Game play, Tracks
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Variety
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My 11 yr old loves all the different tracks and cars you get to choose from and getting to play against real people is a bonus!
I would recommend this to a friend
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Cars, Tracks
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
On par with grand turismo
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Previously owned forza 4 on 360. Forza 5 is a major upgrade from 4, more options of tracks, cars, life like driving.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Cars, Graphics
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great car racing game
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Graphics are amazing, customizations available are great, tons of cars included and available via DLC.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Game play, Graphics
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love this game!
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This is a really fun game. There are a lot of cars and tracks to choose from. The graphics and game play are really unbelievable. I originally bought Forza Horizon 2, which is an excellent game also, but added this one because it is a 2-player game and my wife and I wanted to be able to compete against each other. I highly recommend this game, especially if you want the 2-player experience.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Cars, Graphics, Tracks
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
best racing game
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This game is insane! Everything about it from the details to the tracks to the cars.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Cars, Game play, Graphics
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good racing action
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Good graphics and game play. Great selection of cars to drive. Too few circuits to race on. Good game though.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Cars, Graphics, Tracks
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
excellent quality of the graphics
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Is a great game, the graphics, the cars, the tracks
I would recommend this to a friend
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Cars, Tracks
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great Game But.....
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I am a person that will mainly play racing games and I love this game, the cars the tracks are all awesome. Only reason I did not give 5 stars is how they try and nickle and dime you for car packs and tokens. What happen to the days of playing a game to unlock what you wanted. Now you have to spend more money just to get certain access. I hope that changes with Forza 6
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Cars, Graphics
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Awesome game, but very boring
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I used to like racing games .... But im not sure if its the game or just me.
I find it very boring. Very repetitive, all you do is race in what seems to be the same patterns ...
For me atleast. Control is very hard. Im always finishing last place.
Graphics are amazing. They have a bunch of cars.
All in all. I think its just me that sucks at the game.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Game play, Graphics
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Awesome
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Absolutely love this game is pretty simple for those that are not so hard-core on games and has the option to make it extremely hard that like the difficulty level graphics are amazing definitely a winner in my book
I would recommend this to a friend
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Game play, Graphics
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Racing At Its Best!
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Forza 5 has been a game that I have been dying to play and I was very happy to get my hands on it! I loved the game play and the graphics of the game, everything comes to life on XBOX One and brings forth an extreme joy-ride of fun to play the game and enjoy others on XBOX One.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Cars, Graphics
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent Racing Simulator
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Forza Motorsports 5 is an excellent racing simulator and improves on the previous titles like it should. The graphics are amazing. The cars and tracks are insanely detailed. The physics and damage are very realistic. Quite a few hours logged in so far and many more to come.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Graphics
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Excellent graphics
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besides having the best graphics of any racing out there,another cool feature is downloading other peoples beautiful paint jobs.my only complaints are there could be more tracks,and where is the full Nurburgring?weather features like rain and darkness would have been nice and still no Porsche! But overall a great racing game.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Cars, Graphics
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great graphics and realistic gameplay
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This was my first time playing any Forza game. It has very realistic graphics and a good selection of cars. The settings can be modified to suit any level player. The races can get a little repetitive in the career mode. The online play has more variety.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Graphics
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Difficulty
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great racing game
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Forza 5 is a great sim racing game. The difficulty can be tuned from stupid easy to ridiculously hard and the graphics are beautiful. The game of the year edition gives you some bonus cars as well. The only downside is having to earn credits to buy the cars you want to race. Overall a great buy for racing fans