If you were a fan of the original or its simulator brother, there’s no reason to pass up Horizon 2. It’s simulation enough to not lose longtime fans, while easing the realistic driving just enough to allow new players to jump in and not feel like the car physics are working against them the whole time.Įvery element in Forza Horizon 2 adds up to an exceptional experience. It’s understandable that they’re there, but I could’ve done with less of them. Again, the loading screens aren’t overwhelmingly long, but they appear before and after every single race. Unfortunately, that’s still the case here. With the original Forza Horizon, we were a little disappointed in the frequency and length of the loading screens. This isn’t just a visual trick either, as rain will puddle up in the roads, bead up on the cars (and windshields), and create slick conditions. Radio personalities will also comment on this when it happens, which is also pretty cool the first few times it happens. At any moment, thick clouds could fill an entirely blue sky and, suddenly, there’s a downpour of rain. Sunsets and sunrises are amazing, and never look the same as the cloud placement/density changes their appearance every single time. Truly, this is the standout visual element in the game.
It’s a very, very big world that’s incredibly open and just begs to be explored.įor the first time, Forza now has a dynamic weather system. Southern Europe features back country, densely packed urban areas, coast towns, and everything in-between. All of the 200-something cars are painstakingly detailed (interiors and all) as always, and are convincingly true-to-life. Forza Motorsport 5 was already a visual treat, but the heavily modified engine used in Horizon 2 is absolutely breathtaking.
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