Forza Horizon 3 has officially released, and racing fans are dying to get their hands on the heavily-anticipated multiplayer racing game.<\/p>\n
While the game’s trailer and E3 demo teased captivating gameplay and interesting features, let’s see how the game held up against the online critics:<\/p>\n
“Playground Games’ take on Australia falls right in line. It’s not quite the leap that the franchise made from the original Horizon to Horizon 2, but it’s not on cruise control, either.<\/p>\n
There’s enough variation here — from the feel of cars to the game modes to the radio stations — that this is another excellent installment in an always-excellent series.<\/p>\n
And, since variation is a key reason for Horizon 3’s success, well, Australia seems like it’s probably the most perfectly appropriate setting.”<\/p>\n
“With Forza Horizon 3, Turn 10 and Playground Games affirm the series\u2019 status as the driving game for everyone.\u00a0The new emphasis on off-road options isn\u2019t at the expense of traditional races, thanks to the sheer volume of activities.<\/p>\n
All the while, Playground Games\u2019 calculated kitchen-sink design philosophy and rich reward system persistently tempt you to explore beyond your comfort zone, whether it\u2019s gifting your first Ariel Nomad buggy or reminding you that stunt races can impress thousands of fans.<\/p>\n
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.”<\/p>\n
“Forza Horizon 3 is a masterclass in open-world racing and bigger and better than its excellent predecessor across the board.<\/p>\n
It looks fantastic, the car selection and customisation is second to none, and the size and variety of the sprawling Australian outback is magnificent. Above all, Horizon 3 never loses sight of the fact that tearing through postcard-perfect locations should be fun, and it puts the tools in our hands to keep it that way, always.<\/p>\n
This is the racing game I\u2019ve been waiting for, and it’s officially my favourite thing on four wheels. A fair dinkum triumph, mates.”<\/p>\n