Recording summary · November 2021
DO NOT BUY Forza Horizon 5 - Very Disappointing
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Overview
Daniel reviewed Forza Horizon 5 following anticipation for its release, finding it disappointing compared to his standards and advising against buying it.
The review criticized the game's unskippable opening cutscenes, narrative exposition set in Mexico, story elements, and character creation system.
The driving mechanics, handling, drifting difficulty, keyboard-only layout lacking mouse steering, and open-world structure were assessed unfavorably compared to Mario Kart 8 and Grand Theft Auto V.
Themes
Opening cutscenes and narrative exposition establishing the racing event in Mexico.
Character creation features including aesthetic models, hairstyles, prosthetic limbs, and pronouns.
Open-world structure, point-to-point driving missions, and ambient drivers resembling automated bots.
Vehicle handling, drifting difficulty, and simplicity relative to Mario Kart 8.
Keyboard-only control scheme configuration and absence of mouse steering integration.
Comparisons to Grand Theft Auto V regarding world population, activities, control feel, and pricing value.
Developments
Daniel purchased, downloaded, and played Forza Horizon 5 for several hours.
Daniel reviewed Forza Horizon 5 and advised against purchasing the game.
Uncertainties & gaps
Whether other vehicles encountered in the open world are controlled by real players or automated AI.
Whether the in-game car physics accurately reflect real-world vehicle handling.
Whether the game was designed primarily for specialized steering wheel and pedal setups rather than keyboard and mouse.