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Forza Horizon 3: Review Thread

Cobbled together review thread here, so bear with me.....

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Metacritic Page
http://www.metacritic.com/game/xbox-one/forza-horizon-3

Open Critic Page
http://opencritic.com/game/2842/forza-horizon-3

You’re in charge of the Horizon Festival. Customize everything, hire and fire your friends, and explore Australia in over 350 of the world’s greatest cars. Make your Horizon the ultimate celebration of cars, music, and freedom of the open road. How you get there is up to you.

Will update reviews as I see them and as they are posted in here.

Xbox Racer - 95%
http://www.xboxracer.com/test-de-forza-horizon-3-sur-xbox-one-a-posseder-absolument/

UpRoxx - Clear Your Calender
http://uproxx.com/gaming/forza-horizon-3-review/

Rated a BUY - ACG
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHrxfqJFM2E

Attack of the Fanboy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7aKIVMJUA-o&feature=youtu.be&a

Videogamer - No score / waiting to do some online racing
http://www.videogamer.com/reviews/forza_horizon_3_review.html

Windows Central - 5/5
http://www.windowscentral.com/forza-horizon-3

Gamespot - 9/10
http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/forza-horizon-3-review/1900-6416521/?ftag=GSS-05-10aaa0b

Press Start - 10/10
http://press-start.com.au/reviews/xbox-one/2016/09/20/forza-horizon-3-review-australian-dream/

Eurogamer - Essential
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2...e-greatest-racer-in-an-age-studies-the-greats

USgamer - 5/5
http://www.usgamer.net/articles/forza-horizon-3-xbox-one-review

Polygon - 8.5/10
http://www.polygon.com/2016/9/20/12...t=chorus&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter

Monster Vine - 4.5/5
http://monstervine.com/2016/09/forza-horizon-3-pure-adrenaline-pure-fun/

IGN - 9.5/10
http://m.uk.ign.com/articles/2016/09/20/forza-horizon-3-review

CNET - Translation: Crikey! It's a corker! Fair dinkum, it's a bloody ripper, mate!
http://www.cnet.com/products/forza-horizon-3/review/?ftag=COS-05-10aaa0b&linkId=28988508

360 Gadgets - 9/10
http://gadgets.ndtv.com/games/reviews/forza-horizon-3-review-1464068

Indian Video Gamer - 10/10
http://www.indianvideogamer.com/reviews/review-forza-horizon-3/28072

This Gen Gaming - 9/10
http://thisgengaming.com/2016/09/20/forza-horizon-3-review-xbox-one-the-greatest-forza-game-ever/

IB Times - 2/5
http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/forza-hori...s-drifts-off-wheel-xboxs-latest-racer-1582149

New Game Network - 86/100
http://www.newgamenetwork.com/article/1538/forza-horizon-3-review/

The Verge - No score
http://www.theverge.com/2016/9/20/12944206/forza-horizon-3-review-xbox-one-windows-10-pc

Online Center - 10/10 (Polish)
http://www.onlinecenter.pl/Recenzje-Xbox-One/Forza-Horizon-3.html

We Got This Covered - 3/5
http://wegotthiscovered.com/gaming/forza-horizon-3-review/

Every Eye - 9/10 (Italian)
http://www.everyeye.it/articoli/recensione-forza-horizon-3-30835.html

VG Time - 9/10 (Tentative) (Chinese)
http://www.onlinecenter.pl/Recenzje-Xbox-One/Forza-Horizon-3.html

Games Reactor - 9/10
http://www.gamereactor.es/analisis/331203/Forza+Horizon+3/

Gamersglobal.de 9/10
http://www.gamersglobal.de/test/forza-horizon-3

Gamepro.de 92/100
http://www.gamepro.de/xbox/spiele/xbox-one/forza-horizon-3/test/forza_horizon_3,53938,3302809.html

COG Connected - 95/100
http://cogconnected.com/review/forz...xfs&st_refDomain=t.co&st_refQuery=/vT6QqwkoOC

Gamezone.de - 9.5/10
http://www.gamezone.de/Forza-Horizon-3-Spiel-57343/Tests/Wenn-Gutes-noch-besser-wird-1208319/

Gamona.de - 9/10
http://www.gamona.de/games/forza-horizon-3,test-xbox-one:article,page-fazit.html

Destructoid - 9/10
https://www.destructoid.com/review-forza-horizon-3-386430.phtml

ShackNews - 9/10
http://www.shacknews.com/article/96833/forza-horizon-3-review-the-long-and-winding-road

Xbox Achievements - 89/100
http://www.xboxachievements.com/game/forza-horizon-3/review/

xboxfront.de 92/100
http://www.xboxfront.de/test-3680-1786-6-Forza-Horizon-3--Xbox-One.html#start

xboxfront.de 92/100
http://www.pcgames.de/Forza-Horizon-3-Spiel-57343/Tests/Review-Fun-Racer-1208341/

True Achievements - 5/5
http://www.trueachievements.com/n25256/forza-horizon-3-review.htm

9lives: 9.5/10
https://www.9lives.be/review/forza-horizon-3

Xbox Mad - 10/10
http://www.icxm.net/x/forza-horizon-3-review-icxm-net-sep-19-16-xian.html

TwinFinite - 5/5
http://twinfinite.net/2016/09/forza-horizon-3-review/

Lazy Gamer - 9.5/10
http://www.lazygamer.net/review/forza-horizon-3-review-quartermile-dundee/

Unboxholics.com - 9.5/10
https://unboxholics.com/game-reviews/xbox-one/18081-forza-horizon-3-review

GameSpew - 9.5/10
http://www.gamespew.com/2016/09/forza-horizon-3-review/

Inside Gamer NL - 9/10 (Dutch)
http://www.insidegamer.nl/recensies/124834/forza-horizon-3-review-is-weer-een-waar-feestje

ZTGD - 10/10
http://www.ztgd.com/forza-horizon-3/

AR12Gaming - 10/10
https://ar12gaming.com/articles/review-forza-horizon-3

The Outer Haven - 5/5
http://www.theouterhaven.net/2016/09/forza-horizon-3-xbox-one-review/

Trusted Reviews - 5/5
http://www.trustedreviews.com/forza-horizon-3-review

Progress Bar - 9.5/10
http://progressbar.com.au/2016/09/forza-horizon-3-review/

Metro GameCentral - 9/10
http://metro.co.uk/2016/09/20/forza...e-in-a-land-down-under-6140186/#ixzz4Ko4S7GvN

Saving Content - 5/5
http://www.savingcontent.com/2016/09/20/forza-horizon-3-review/

Easy Allies - 4.5/5
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCZEh-MYn1Y
 

leeh

Member
I don't care what this game gets, I'm buying it, although +90 will make me feel that little bit better about my already decided on purchase.

Lets go!
 
I'll be interested in seeing how progression works this time around, whether it'll be closer to Horizon 1's more guided unlocks, or Horizon 2's open layout, which in turn was much more similar to NFS: Most Wanted. I prefer the former, though I wonder if co-op means that sort of progression just isn't feasible to implement without leaving behind players that want to jump in to an event someone else is playing.
 

danowat

Banned
I'll be interested in seeing how progression works this time around, whether it'll be closer to Horizon 1's more guided unlocks, or Horizon 2's open layout, which in turn was much more similar to NFS: Most Wanted. I prefer the former.

I would imagine that it's even more open than 2, considering you have complete control over each events format, and car restrictions.
 
I'm 90% sure I'm buying the ultimate edition but just waiting to see if reviews are favourable then I'll bite the bullet. Love the Horizon series.
 

NateDrake

Member
I'll be interested in seeing how progression works this time around, whether it'll be closer to Horizon 1's more guided unlocks, or Horizon 2's open layout, which in turn was much more similar to NFS: Most Wanted. I prefer the former.

Progression towards the end goal, or just in general?
 

keenest

Member
SA Gamer - 9.4/10

Positives
Graphics that make you question how it runs on the Xbox One| The soundtrack has finally been improved | The Online Adventure mode is exceptionally fun | It'll last you for eternity | Photo mode is still addictive

Negatives
Navigation is a bit of a step back from Forza Horizon 2 | Co-op campaign has some flaws
 

ekim

Member
Gamespot: 9/10

With Forza Horizon 3, Turn 10 and Playground Games affirm the series’ status as the driving game for everyone The new emphasis on off-road options isn’t at the expense of traditional races, thanks to the sheer volume of activities. All the while, Playground Games’ calculated kitchen-sink design philosophy and rich reward system persistently tempt you to explore beyond your comfort zone, whether it’s gifting your first Ariel Nomad buggy or reminding you that stunt races can impress thousands of fans. Enhancing your own brand might feel like a strange motivation to hit the road, but pulling off sick e-drifts on a mile-long series of curves makes the PR work worthwhile.
 

Karak

Member
I'll be interested in seeing how progression works this time around, whether it'll be closer to Horizon 1's more guided unlocks, or Horizon 2's open layout, which in turn was much more similar to NFS: Most Wanted. I prefer the former, though I wonder if co-op means that sort of progression just isn't feasible to implement without leaving behind players that want to jump in to an event someone else is playing.

More open and Coop progressions in coop counts as if its singleplayer
 
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