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RaychelSnr · 12-02-2013, 10:34 AM

With each new Microsoft console, a racing game is always there at launch. It was Project Gotham Racing by Bizarre Creations for the original Xbox and PGR 3 for the Xbox 360. This time, on the Xbox One, we have Forza Motorsport 5; the racing franchise from Turn 10 Studios. With new hardware comes new features like Drivatars and challenges.

Forza 5 keeps the same gameplay intact but some of the tracks and many vehicles featured in previous games are noticeably absent and the career mode doesn't really break any new ground.

Read More - Forza Motorsport 5 Review (XBox One)

Retropyro · 12-02-2013, 11:16 AM

" Drivatars are both good and bad, depending on who you end up racing against. There are times when you’ll have no trouble winning a race, and other times when it seems nearly impossible. "

In what possible way is that bad? That right there is as sim as it gets.

DirtyJerz32 · 12-02-2013, 11:24 AM

Nice write up and to each his own in regards to the Drivatars. I've actually played more of F5 then any other in the series and it's because of those said Drivatrs. Know those cars can screw up just like me and not racing on a line is a dream come true for me.

So far F5 is my favorite game on the X1.

VisceralBishop · 12-02-2013, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Retropyro


	" Drivatars are both good and bad, depending on who you end up racing against. There are times when you’ll have no trouble winning a race, and other times when it seems nearly impossible. " In what possible way is that bad? That right there is as sim as it gets.

Even though Forza 5 is more simulation than past games in the series, it still sometimes straddles the line between that and arcade. There are times when the simulation aspect of the Drivatars seems incredibly off. Like I mentioned in the review, that will vary from player to player.

oldman · 12-02-2013, 01:54 PM

Drivatar's are the difference maker for me on this game. I love them and I love the fact that you see the opponents you race make real mistakes.

poloelite · 12-02-2013, 06:45 PM

Interesting points in the review. As a long term Forza player, I too was upset with the lack of cars and tracks. But realizing it takes time to build them and this is next gen, I'm able to look past this. Besides that, there's nothing but good times to be had playing Forza. Drivatars are dope!!

Dazraz · 12-02-2013, 07:46 PM

Negative critisism of Drivatars is crazy. If the game had been released with predictable AI it would of been slaughtered. Now it's not consistent enough?

GamingJones · 12-02-2013, 09:38 PM

I love the avatars and feel they make this the best playing Forza game yet.

Definitely need more tracks and cars, but that is understandable for a launch title.

12-02-2013, 10:34 AM	#1
RaychelSnr Executive Editor OVR: 57 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,846 Blog Entries: 490	Forza Motorsport 5 Review (XBox One) With each new Microsoft console, a racing game is always there at launch. It was Project Gotham Racing by Bizarre Creations for the original Xbox and PGR 3 for the Xbox 360. This time, on the Xbox One, we have Forza Motorsport 5; the racing franchise from Turn 10 Studios. With new hardware comes new features like Drivatars and challenges. Forza 5 keeps the same gameplay intact but some of the tracks and many vehicles featured in previous games are noticeably absent and the career mode doesn't really break any new ground. Read More - Forza Motorsport 5 Review (XBox One) Platform: Xbox One

12-02-2013, 11:24 AM	#3
DirtyJerz32 Darkness!!! OVR: 41 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Live in PA. From the N E W Jerz Posts: 7,626 Blog Entries: 11	Nice write up and to each his own in regards to the Drivatars. I've actually played more of F5 then any other in the series and it's because of those said Drivatrs. Know those cars can screw up just like me and not racing on a line is a dream come true for me. So far F5 is my favorite game on the X1. kwebbvols2344 and Lieutenant Dan like this.

12-02-2013, 01:54 PM	#5
oldman MVP OVR: 17 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Oklahoma Blog Entries: 2	Drivatar's are the difference maker for me on this game. I love them and I love the fact that you see the opponents you race make real mistakes. kwebbvols2344 likes this.

12-02-2013, 07:46 PM	#7
Dazraz Pro OVR: 33 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Kent, UK Blog Entries: 49	Negative critisism of Drivatars is crazy. If the game had been released with predictable AI it would of been slaughtered. Now it's not consistent enough? kwebbvols2344, ROABS and Flamehead like this.

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12-02-2013, 11:16 AM	#2
Retropyro Pro OVR: 8 Join Date: Jul 2010	" Drivatars are both good and bad, depending on who you end up racing against. There are times when you’ll have no trouble winning a race, and other times when it seems nearly impossible. " In what possible way is that bad? That right there is as sim as it gets.

12-02-2013, 06:45 PM	#6
poloelite Pro OVR: 8 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Las Vegas, NV Blog Entries: 6	Interesting points in the review. As a long term Forza player, I too was upset with the lack of cars and tracks. But realizing it takes time to build them and this is next gen, I'm able to look past this. Besides that, there's nothing but good times to be had playing Forza. Drivatars are dope!!

12-02-2013, 09:38 PM	#8
GamingJones Pro OVR: 8 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Central PA Posts: 1,385	I love the avatars and feel they make this the best playing Forza game yet. Definitely need more tracks and cars, but that is understandable for a launch title.