Microsoft-exclusive racing game Forza Horizon 3 is set to launch on the 23rd, just ten days after the release of the most recent Xbox and Windows 10 exclusive, ReCore. Where ReCore received mixed reviews undermining its initial performance, Forza Horizon 3’s reviews are overwhelmingly positive from critics. The official Xbox YouTube channel posted a launch trailer for the game today, touting the game’s numerous E3 awards, and showing off some incredible-looking footage. Check it out here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vD1ccSM9qiA
As the end of the trailer states, a demo is available and can be downloaded now if you’d like to try the game out for yourself. Excitement for the game is high, making this already seem like a sure winner for Microsoft’s gaming platforms. Review aggregator Metacritic has Forza Horizon 3 sitting at an impressive score of 91 out of 100 as of this writing, based on 48 reviews so far. Here are some snippets from well-known sources:
“Forza Horizon 3 is a masterclass in open-world racing and bigger and better than its excellent predecessor across the board. It looks fantastic, the car selection and customisation is second to none, and the size and variety of the sprawling Australian outback is magnificent.”
“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. And, since variation is a key reason for Horizon 3’s success, well, Australia seems like it’s probably the most perfectly appropriate setting.”
“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.”
Racing games in the past have had an issue of only appealing to a specific crowd that enjoys those games. Forza Horizon 3 is clearly trying to change that by offering an incredible amount of activities ranging from the casual to the hardcore racer. Developer Playground Games appears to have outdone themselves with their latest game.
Forza Horizon 3 officially launches this Friday, September 23rd, but only for those who purchase the Ultimate Edition of the game. For the rest, they’ll have to wait until September 27th to get behind the wheel.
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