Forza Motorsport 3 Demo Available, Post Impressions Here

[videobastard]

The demo was fun to play. But the cars have a more cartoon look to them then realistic. The graphics were overhyped from the developers.

[berad88]

I totally agree but it is possible the graphics could be beefed up in the final version. From screen shots comparing forza 2 to forza 3 I expected the graphics to be more amazing. While satisfied with what I saw in the demo I was not as blown away graphically as I expected to be. We will have to wait and see.

[Flawless]

Forza 2 is an ugly game in comparison. I download the demo to compare and Forza 3 is a huge leap in tech. Lighting is no longer flat, reflections are now 60fps, much higher poly count on cars, greater LOD with tracks having much more depth and detail, sharper road and trackside texturing and better filtering, modeled interiors, and visible tire deformation. Shaders for non-metallic paints are still off (looks like matte plastic) have been since Forza 1. I think it's a great looking game. Could it be better? Sure, I think even Turn 10 would say they could achieve more. Forza 3 is just about on par with the best looking racers that have been released so far this generation, and it runs at 60fps, is doing more with physics than most other console racers, and those physics run at 360fps. Tradeoffs have to made, not everybody can be wizards like Polyphony Digital.