Forza Horizon 5
An exciting and beaitufully made racer.
When you’re asked if you’ve ever seen an active volcano up close in Forza Horizon 5, you just know you’re in for a driving experience unlike any other. Following directions to cut across the Mexican countryside to reach the peak of the mountain, the controller vibrates and rumbles from volcanic tremors that shake the ground. A helicopter flies overhead as you speed along a winding dirt road to reach the crater of the volcano, where you’ll be met with a river of molten lava.
After smashing steam vents, driving through water, and completing other optional objectives as part of an expedition at the top of the La Gran Caldera, you’ll be careening right back down the mountainside in an off-road buggy. The expansive landscapes of Mexico unfold in impressive detail as you soar off the edge of a steep incline and land directly into a race at a new festival outpost. The entire drive is an exhilarating spectacle from start to finish, and it’s just one example of the many thrilling high-speed adventures you’ll be going on in Playground Games’ most exciting and beautifully crafted Forza Horizon entry yet.
Forza Horizon 5 already has a tough act to follow with its polished predecessor set in Great Britain, but there’s so much on offer in Playground Games’ take on Mexico. As the biggest and most expansive map in the series so far, you really are spoilt for choice when it comes to what you want to spend your time doing. There are also some fantastic new additions that really bring renewed life to the experience and strengthen what already makes the series so great. With the arrival of the Horizon festival in this new Mexican setting, your core Horizon adventure revolves around setting up various outposts throughout the different regions, and unlocking events by earning accolade points.
Forza Horizon 5 is a stunning and beautifully crafted entry in the series that’s full of memorable races, creativity, and fantastic additions.
Heather Wald